Literal Hero For Men

Literal Hero opens bright and effervescent, pink grapefruit and lemon tree sparkling alongside a cool star anise and a touch of freesia, exactly the fresh-spicy start of Tommy Hilfiger's True Star. The heart turns subtly aromatic with sweet black licorice and powdery orris before the base settles onto soft leather, sandalwood, vanilla and a thread of saffron for a gently woody, faintly powdery finish. Where the original is a clean, refined fresh-spicy with its own modest longevity, this dupe keeps the same citrus-to-woody arc but reads a shade simpler, the leather and saffron softer. Longevity and projection are moderate, sitting close to the skin. A crisp, confident fresh-spicy for spring through autumn, easy from the office and gym to casual days and dates.