Estée Lauder 1997 EDC
Pleasures For Men
by Carlos Benaïm , Pierre Wargnye , Jean Claude Delville
Estée Lauder Pleasures For Men is a Cologne launched in 1997, created by Carlos Benaïm, Pierre Wargnye, and Jean Claude Delville. Pleasures For Men opens with Nectarine, Green Notes, Grapefruit, and Rain, settles into a heart of Allspice, Rose, Lavender, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Ebony, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, and Benzoin. Estée Lauder's Pleasures For Men carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.
A divisive scent from the 90s that’s now experiencing a bit of a nostalgic resurgence. Many still adore its unique clean freshness, while others find its retro vibe a bit too dated and synthetic. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, it's pure pleasure.What our verdicts mean →
- Fresh
- Clean
- Classic
- Relaxed
- Modern
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
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
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Best Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive character makes it highly suitable for casual wear and the office, with some users mentioning it as a preferred work scent. While some find it romantic, its moderate performance and 'fresh out of the shower' vibe lean it more towards daytime activities and sport than formal occasions.
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
- Geraniol
- Oakmoss
Other declarable allergens
- Lavender
- Rose geranium
- Sandalwood
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
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