Diesel 1997 EDP

M £ Statement

Plus Plus Masculine

by Arturetto Landi

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Diesel Plus Plus Masculine is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1997, created by Arturetto Landi. Plus Plus Masculine opens with Palm Leaf, Bergamot, Orange, and Heliotrope, settles into a heart of Green Notes, Birch, Jasmine, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Anise, Musk, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Diesel's Plus Plus Masculine carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A divisive yet beloved 90s throwback, Diesel Plus Plus Masculine is a creamy, spicy-sweet scent that evokes strong nostalgia. Some find its unique character enchanting and modern even today, while others dismiss it as synthetic and juvenile. Love it or hate it, it's undeniably memorable.
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  • Energetic
  • Playful
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Unique
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Plus Plus Masculine Eau de Parfum 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
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 Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet and spicy profile makes it more suited for casual outings or dates, where its 'creamy' nature can shine. While some reviews suggest it's a good office scent, its assertive sillage, as reported by others, might be too much for conservative work environments.

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
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • 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

Diesel Plus Plus Masculine opens with a vibrant burst of orange and bergamot, softened by powdery heliotrope and green palm leaf. This fresh, citrusy introduction quickly melds into a complex heart, where warm spices like cardamom and coriander intertwine with birch, violet, and green notes, creating a subtly floral yet distinctly masculine core. The dry down is a rich, creamy blend oftonka bean, cinnamon, nutmeg, and musk, grounded by earthy patchouli, vetiver, and sandalwood, delivering a surprisingly milky and sweet finish.

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