Paul Smith 2011 EDT

M ££ Acquired

Optimistic for Him

by Nathalie Feisthauer

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Paul Smith Optimistic for Him is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2011, created by Nathalie Feisthauer. Optimistic for Him opens with Citrus, Mandarin, Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Sea Water, Geranium, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Virginia Cedarwood, Amber, and Vetiver. Paul Smith's Optimistic for Him carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Optimistic for Him is a bright, fresh aromatic that lives up to its name. Citrus, mandarin and cardamom open it with a spark, sage and sea water keep it clean, and vetiver with cedar gives it a tidy finish. A dependable daytime scent for men.
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  • Uplifting
  • Clean
  • Masculine
  • Modern
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Optimistic for Him Eau de Toilette 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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

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

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood

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

Optimistic for Him opens with citrus, pepper, mandarin and cardamom, a zesty, lively start with a little spice. The heart combines sage, geranium and sea water, which adds an herbal, green and watery freshness. The base of vetiver, Virginia cedarwood and amber is dry, woody and gently warm. Overall it is a fresh, aromatic woody scent that feels clean, upbeat and easy to wear through the day.

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