This is Him
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | 2013 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Dries Van Noten par Frederic Malle
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This Is Him is a genuinely divisive scent, sparking strong opinions with its bold take on incense and vanilla. It's either a masterful blend of edgy sophistication or a cloying, unwearable mess. Love it or hate it, you definitely won't be bored.
This one's a true masterpiece, a unicorn for lovers of luxurious, creamy sandalwood gourmands, though its polarising medicinal or 'weird' facets initially put some off. If you can get past its quirks, prepare for pure, comforting bliss.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 11% | 8% |
| Floral | 0% | 7% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 1% | 1% |
| Sweet | 23% | 26% |
| Warm | 30% | 24% |
| Woody | 31% | 26% |
| Earthy | 9% | 14% |
| Animalic | 1% | 8% |
| Fresh | 8% | 6% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its bold and projecting nature, combined with smoky and vanilla accords, makes it less suited for a conservative office environment. However, many reviews highlight its 'sexy' and 'mysterious' qualities for dates, and its versatile cool-weather appeal for casual or even semi-formal nights out, despite some performance complaints.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its warmth, sweetness, and strong sillage make it less suitable for a professional office setting. However, its unique and sophisticated profile, combined with good longevity, makes it perfect for date nights and formal events, drawing compliments and leaving a memorable trail.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Vanilla accords and Vanilla, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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