Diesel 2007 EDT

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Fuel for Life Homme

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud , Annick Menardo

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Diesel Fuel for Life Homme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2007, created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud and Annick Menardo. Fuel for Life Homme opens with Anise and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Lavender and Raspberry, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Heliotrope. Diesel's Fuel for Life Homme carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Diesel Fuel for Life is a polarising scent, a love-it-or-hate-it kind of juice. Some find its unique raspberry and anise blend intoxicatingly sexy, a true compliment magnet. Others find it an abominable, headache-inducing synthetic mess akin to cleaning products or musty hookah lounges. It's certainly not a safe blind buy.
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Fuel for Life Homme Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Anise59%
Grapefruit41%
Heartas listed
Raspberry59%
Lavender41%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes56%
Heliotrope44%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its bold and sweet profile, combined with sometimes strong projection, makes it less suited for formal or office settings. However, it's a popular choice for dates and casual wear, with many reviewers citing it as a compliment-getter, particularly for younger crowds. While some describe it as an all-rounder, its intensity can be too much for high heat or active sports.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Fuel for Life kicks off with a sharp, almost alcoholic burst of grapefruit and anise. This quickly mellows into a surprisingly sweet and juicy raspberry heart, intertwined with a clean lavender. The drydown settles into a creamy, woody base with a hint of heliotrope, giving it a soft, almost vanilla-like warmth that balances the initial punch. It's a journey from bracing freshness to a smooth, fruity woody musk.

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