Rue Broca 2015 EDP

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Pride Pour Homme

by Imran Fazlani

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Rue Broca Pride Pour Homme is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Imran Fazlani. Pride Pour Homme opens with Lavender, Geranium, and Apple, settles into a heart of Amber, Sandalwood, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Oakmoss. Rue Broca's Pride Pour Homme carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a hit or miss. Some swear by its woody-apple charm and surprising longevity, especially for the price. Others find it a bit too generic, with performance that sometimes disappoints. It's a proper blind-buy gamble.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Classic
  • Sweet
  • Playful
Pride Pour Homme Eau de Parfum 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

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for everyday wear and casual outings, with enough presence for a relaxed date. While some reviewers find it office-safe, its moderate to strong projection pushes it towards less formal professional settings. It's a bit too casual for formal events and not fresh enough for sports.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Pride Pour Homme opens with a bright, crisp apple note, quickly softened by aromatic lavender and a touch of geranium. As it settles, a warm, creamy heart of sandalwood and amber emerges, intertwined with earthy patchouli. The dry down is a classic blend of mossy oakmoss, clean musk, and dry cedar, creating a balanced and versatile scent profile that lingers well.

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Complement

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 5 October


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