Mauboussin 2017 EDP

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Une Histoire d'Homme Irrésistible

by Karine Dubreuil-Sereni

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Mauboussin Une Histoire d'Homme Irrésistible is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Karine Dubreuil-Sereni. Une Histoire d'Homme Irrésistible opens with Bergamot and Fig Leaf, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, and dries down to a base of Cedar. Mauboussin's Une Histoire d'Homme Irrésistible carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a seriously impressive budget fig frag. Don't expect huge projection or longevity, but the initial burst of green fig and woody depth is luxurious and refined, smelling ridiculously expensive for the price. A true hidden gem that punches well above its weight.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Masculine
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Cozy
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Une Histoire d'Homme Irrésistible Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Fig Leaf65%
Bergamot35%
Heartas listed
Sandalwood100%
Baseas listed
Cedar100%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its clean, fresh, and subtle character makes it highly suitable for office wear, as it won't offend. The moderate sillage and poor longevity noted by many reviewers mean it's best for casual, close-quarters wear rather than occasions demanding strong projection.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), LIMONENE, LINALOOL, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, COUMARIN, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, BUTYLBUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, ISOEUGNEOL, CITRAL, GERANIOL, CINNAMAL, BHT

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Opens with a lively, verdant burst of fig leaf and zesty bergamot, leaning into a fresh, slightly bitter greenness. This quickly settles into a creamy, grounding sandalwood heart, perfectly balanced by a robust cedar base. The overall impression is a smooth, sophisticated woody scent with a subtle powdery inflection and an airy quality that prevents it from being too heavy.

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