Charles Jourdan 1980 EDT

M £ Acquired

Un Homme

by Françoise Caron

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Charles Jourdan Un Homme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1980, created by Françoise Caron. Un Homme opens with Anise, Bergamot, Lemon, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Cedar, Patchouli, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Sandalwood. Charles Jourdan's Un Homme carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Un Homme is a lost masterpiece for lovers of vintage aromatic fougères. It's complex, refined, and boasts incredible depth that sets it apart from its 80s contemporaries, though its old-school vibe isn't for everyone.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Confident
  • Warm
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Un Homme Eau de Toilette 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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With eternal longevity and moderate sillage, this isn't an office beast, but its refined character makes it perfect for formal events and evening dates. It's too sophisticated for casual wear and far too heavy for sport.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

This is a journey through classic masculinity. It opens with a bright, herbal and anisic burst from lavender, tarragon and bergamot, hinting at an almost absinthe-like quality. The heart settles into a sophisticated blend of earthy patchouli and spicy carnation, balanced by delicate florals. The real magic unfolds in the base, where a rich, plush leather accord intertwines with prominent oakmoss, warm amber, and creamy sandalwood, leaving a trail of timeless elegance.

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