Jacomo Paris 1980 Edp

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de Jacomo

by Christian Mathieu

Jacomo Paris de Jacomo is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1980, created by Christian Mathieu. The fragrance settles into a heart of Oakmoss, Amber, Grapefruit, and Cumin.

Our verdict on de Jacomo: Acquired

Jacomo de Jacomo is a divisive, full-throttle 80s powerhouse. It's not for the faint of heart, blending pungent spice and smoke with a rugged masculinity many adore, and others detest. This one's an acquired taste, darling.
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  • Warm
  • Mysterious
de Jacomo Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8%
Floral 12%
Fruity 1%
Green 22%
Sweet 10%
Warm 24%
Woody 17%
Earthy 16%
Animalic 6%
Fresh 19%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Aromatic
81%
Woody
75%
Fresh Spicy
74%
Earthy
56%

Notes

Heart Notes

Clove 8% Oakmoss 6% Patchouli 5% Cinnamon 5% Lavender 5% Basil 5% Musk 5% Cumin 5% Cardamom 5% Rosewood 5% Rosemary 5% Geranium 5% Cedar 5% Amber 4% Galbanum 4% Sage 4% Cypress 4% Iris 4% Grapefruit 4% Cyclamen 4% Lime 4%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its potent, assertive character and strong sillage make it unsuitable for office wear, but ideal for formal occasions where its masculine depth can shine. While too heavy for casual daytime use, it could work for an evening out, though it's hardly romantic in a conventional sense.

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About

Imagine stepping into a dimly lit, wood-panelled room, the air thick with the aroma of mulled wine and burning spices. Jacomo de Jacomo opens with bracing grapefruit and lime, quickly deepened by an assertive blend of warm spices-think clove, cumin, and cinnamon. Earthy oakmoss and aromatic herbs like basil and sage intertwine with a smoky aura, settling into a complex, brooding leather-like drydown with hints of musk and patchouli that evokes vintage charm.

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