Habit Rouge
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| 1965 | Year | 2016 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Baptême du Feu
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Which Should You Buy?
A timeless masculine masterpiece, Habit Rouge EDT balances crisp citrus with smooth leather, spicy warmth, and powdery balsams. Effortlessly refined and evocative, it's the signature of the cultivated gentleman.
A love-it-or-hate-it scent that defies easy categorisation. This is a unique art-house creation, not a crowd-pleaser; a strange, gothic Christmas in a bottle - but be warned, it isn't for everyone.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 20% | 15% |
| Floral | 15% | 12% |
| Fruity | 3% | 6% |
| Green | 7% | 0% |
| Sweet | 22% | 32% |
| Warm | 15% | 12% |
| Woody | 17% | 16% |
| Earthy | 14% | 10% |
| Animalic | 8% | 13% |
| Fresh | 13% | 5% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The vibrant citrus and florals make Habit Rouge EDT especially fitting for spring and fall, while its spicy-woody-leather base also gives it enough warmth for cooler days. Its brightness can become overwhelming in peak summer heat, and it is less cozy than ideal for deep winter.
Occasions
Habit Rouge EDT's sophistication and moderate projection make it versatile for office, date, and formal settings, while its classic style and leather-amber backbone keep it a bit too dressy and complex for sport or intense casual wear.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This perfume is quite strong and divisive, making it less suitable for an office setting. Its unique and bold character, along with its moderate sillage and good longevity, makes it a more appropriate choice for dates or evening formal events, particularly in cooler weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Citrus, Powdery accords and Tangerine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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