Despicable For Men

Despicable is Perfume Parlour's take on Sean John's Unforgivable, the FiFi-winning men's fougere. It opens with a vibrant citrus burst - green mandarin, tangerine, Sicilian lemon, bergamot and grapefruit - sharpened by birch leaf, basil and juniper for a fresh, invigorating lift. The heart mellows into a subtle floral-aromatic of lavender, clary sage and powdery iris, before a smooth, slightly creamy base of tonka, amber, Australian sandalwood and cashmere woods. As a budget interpretation it tracks the original's clean-citrus-to-soft-wood character faithfully, but renders it flatter and less polished, and the projection and longevity sit below the designer - which itself drew complaints on staying power. A fresh, easy, versatile masculine for the office, daytime and casual wear.