Marc Jacobs 2002 EDP

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Men

by Ralf Schwieger

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Marc Jacobs Men is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2002, created by Ralf Schwieger. Men opens with Bergamot, Cypress, Cardamom, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Rose, Fig Leaf, and Rain, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Oakmoss, and Tonka Bean. Marc Jacobs's Men carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a divisive legend, shrouded in discontinuation rumours and a cult following. You'll either adore its unique fig and (unlisted) coconut blend or wonder what all the fuss is about, especially when it vanishes from your skin quicker than a free bar.
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  • Unique
  • Relaxed
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Modern
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Men 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 Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its mild projection and clean fig-coconut profile make it ideal for casual and office wear, where it won't overwhelm. The poor longevity reported by many means it's less suited for formal events or dates unless you're planning frequent top-ups.

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

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

It kicks off with a warm, spiced freshness from ginger and cardamom, quickly melting into a unique heart of milky fig leaf and dewy rainwater. The base is a gentle, woody embrace of cedar and oakmoss, softened by tonka bean. There's a creamy, almost lactonic coconut vibe here, despite it not appearing in the official notes, which adds to its distinctive charm.

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