Argos Fragrances 2022 Extrait

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Nemean Lion

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Argos Fragrances Nemean Lion is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2022. Nemean Lion opens with Citrus, Oakmoss, Pine, and Labdanum, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Pink Pepper, Coriander, and Juniper, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Mysore Sandalwood. Argos Fragrances's Nemean Lion carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This isn't for the faint of heart or the office crowd. Nemean Lion is a beastly, unapologetically masculine scent with a polarising animalic oud opening that demands attention, but rewards the patient with a refined, leathery dry-down. Definitely not a blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Sophisticated
  • Luxurious
Nemean Lion Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its overwhelming sillage and long-lasting nature make it entirely unsuitable for office wear or casual settings, as many reviewers point out. However, its commanding and luxurious profile is perfect for evening dates and formal events, particularly in autumn or winter.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Nemean Lion opens with a formidable roar of animalic oud, backed by the green sharpness of pine and oakmoss, with a hint of bright citrus to cut through the initial intensity. As it settles, a spicy heart of pink pepper and juniper emerges, subtly softened by jasmine and coriander. The dry-down reveals a deep, leathery embrace of labdanum, amber, and Mysore sandalwood, grounded by musk and the lingering, earthy warmth of oud.

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