pour L'Homme
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1981 | Year | 1989 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Racquets Formula
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
A tragically discontinued Penhaligon's classic, Racquets Formula is hailed by many as barbershop heaven. It's a fresh, elegant, and timeless scent, lamented by its devotees who can't believe it was ever pulled from production. If you can find a bottle, snap it up.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 7% | 0% |
| Floral | 30% | 24% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 16% | 11% |
| Sweet | 13% | 11% |
| Warm | 14% | 14% |
| Woody | 18% | 15% |
| Earthy | 10% | 14% |
| Animalic | 5% | 9% |
| Fresh | 18% | 18% |
Mood
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Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and classic cologne feel makes it highly versatile, suitable for casual wear or even light sporting activities like its namesake implies. While elegant enough for formal settings, its decent sillage and longevity might make it slightly too pronounced for a very conservative office environment, though it is still appropriate.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Warm Spicy accords and Lavender, Vetiver notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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