pour L'Homme Eau de Parfum bottle pour L'Homme
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1981 Year 1984
££ Price Tier ££
Dunhill Edition Eau de Parfum bottle Dunhill Edition

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - pour L'Homme
This 80s icon is a nutmeg-heavy, spicy-woody charmer, though reformulations mean its once legendary performance is now a shadow of its former self. Still, for those who appreciate a classic, it's a nostalgic trip that mostly holds up.
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Our Verdict - Dunhill Edition
This 80s fougère was once a timeless classic, evoking sophisticated masculinity, but sadly, its modern iterations are watered down. The original was a masterpiece; current versions are a pale imitation, leaving many yearning for its former glory.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 14%
Floral 30% 24%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 16% 17%
Sweet 13% 12%
Warm 14% 13%
Woody 18% 17%
Earthy 10% 12%
Animalic 5% 1%
Fresh 18% 23%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
pour L'Homme EdP
Dunhill Edition EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Nutmeg 32% vs 29%
Bergamot 24% vs 22%
Lavender 21% vs 21%
Only in pour L'Homme
Clary Sage 21%
Only in Dunhill Edition
Lemon 27%
Shared Notes
Carnation 19% vs 17%
Geranium 19% vs 16%
Cyclamen 15% vs 15%
Jasmine 14% vs 16%
Only in pour L'Homme
Ylang-Ylang 16%
Only in Dunhill Edition
Clary Sage 20%
Shared Notes
Fir Resin 17% vs 20%
Vetiver 16% vs 20%
Cedar 14% vs 16%
Oakmoss 14% vs 18%
Amber 11% vs 12%
Only in pour L'Homme
Sandalwood 13% Musk 12%
Only in Dunhill Edition
Tonka Bean 12%

Accords

pour L'Homme Dunhill Edition
100%
Fresh Spicy
92%
89%
Aromatic
100%
80%
Woody
85%
48%
Citrus
68%
58%
Floral
52%
46%
Earthy
56%
45%
Fresh
52%
Mossy
48%
44%
Powdery
Lavender
44%
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
92%
Aromatic shared
89%
100%
Woody shared
80%
85%
Citrus shared
48%
68%
Floral shared
58%
52%
Earthy shared
46%
56%
Fresh shared
45%
52%
48%
44%
44%

Performance

pour L'Homme Dunhill Edition
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

pour L'Homme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate projection and warm, inviting scent make it entirely suitable for office and casual wear. While elegant, its spicy nature might be a bit much for very formal events, and it's certainly not built for sport.

Dunhill Edition

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate projection and clean, classic profile make it highly suitable for the office or casual wear, avoiding overt intrusiveness. However, the reported weakness of modern formulations means it might struggle to make an impact in louder, more formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
96%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
96%
Accord
89%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Woody accords and Lavender, Lily Of The Valley notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

pour L'Homme
Dunhill Edition
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