No.256 CH Men

No.256 is Eden's vegan, cruelty-free alternative to Carolina Herrera's CH Men, released in 2009 as the men's companion to CH Women. The original opens with grapefruit and lavender, moves through saffron, cyclamen and violet leaf, and settles on cashmere wood, amber and leather - a modern, slightly sweet oriental spicy that became a mainstream signature scent. This version follows a comparable citrus-to-spice path, opening on bergamot, lemon and grass before a saffron-nutmeg-violet heart, and closing on a broad woody-amber base that layers oakmoss, vanilla, vegan suede, sugar, vetiver, sandalwood and cashmere wood. That wider base makes it read sweeter and less refined than Herrera's tighter leather-cashmere finish, though the overall silhouette is recognisable. Longevity is decent for the format, with moderate projection that settles close to skin after the first hour. Works well for office wear and daytime through the cooler months, and holds up reasonably into evening or date settings.