Narciso Rodriguez 2007 EDT

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For Him

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Narciso Rodriguez For Him is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2007, created by Francis Kurkdjian. For Him opens with Violet and Violet Leaf, settles into a heart of Musk, Lavender, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Amber, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Narciso Rodriguez's For Him carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

A modern cult classic, For Him balances powdery violet, musky softness, and smoky incense into a signature that's quietly magnetic and effortlessly refined. Essential for lovers of understated, modern masculinity.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Classic
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For Him Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Violet58%
Violet Leaf42%
Allas listed
Clean Musk100%
Heartas listed
Musk43%
Incense35%
Lavender22%
Baseas listed
Patchouli38%
Amber33%
Vetiver29%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Its musky-woody-incense profile and powdery warmth thrive in cooler temperatures, making it especially fitting for fall and winter. The dense, slightly smoky character can feel too heavy for summer, but works nicely in transitional spring weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Sophisticated and signature-worthy without being brash, it fits office and casual settings, and its powdery, intimate musk suits date nights. The incense and depth make it out of place for sport or high-heat activities.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

For Him by Narciso Rodriguez is a quietly magnetic fragrance defined by a modern interplay of powdery violet, cool incense, and creamy musk. It opens with an ethereal violet floralcy that quickly melds into a heart of smoky, resinous incense and the brand's signature clean musk. Patchouli and vetiver give depth and shadow, while amber warms the base, creating a sophisticated, velvety aura. Subtle yet unforgettable, it's both sensual and contemplative - a unique signature for those who appreciate elegance with an enigmatic twist.

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