Création mythique de la parfumerie contemporaine, Pour Un Homme de CARON est une légende vivante. Une eau de toilette au succès ininterrompu depuis bientôt 90 ans, portée par de nombreuses personnalités et même chantée par Gainsbourg. Authentique et indémodable, son sillage incarne une révolution olfactive. The problem with fragrances is that records can be somewhat hazy. Indeed, Zizanie by Fragonard (a legit company that was founded in 1926 by Eugène Fuchs in Grasse) is listed on Fragrantica as having been made in 1932.

POUR UN HOMME De Caron: The Eternal Masterpiece. POUR UN HOMME De Caron: The Eternal Masterpiece.

I’ve linked the documents in my previous comment so you can take a look for yourself. Unfortunately, it’s hard to know for sure. Fragrance houses often compete to be the “first” at just about anything. Just look at Creed and the lengths that they have gone to create a history!In fact, its alluring transitions would be fitting even for a woman’s fragrance despite its delicately masculine structure. Therefore, this is a fragrance that is almost unisex in nature. Presentation and Value For Money Sometimes, they even go as far as slightly reformulating them to make them more appropriate for the targeted gender. Mint creamcycle meets peppermint patty in the opening. That’s what I get. Very minty. I really don’t get the citrus. Maybe a smidge of the ginger. Helo Kevin. Sorry about the personal and health turbulences you are going trrough. I can only hope you will get better and the computer system will become more friendly with time. Indeed, the bottle is strongly reminiscent of Art Deco design with an angular cap and bevelled edges.

Pour Un Homme de CARON – PARFUMS CARON Pour Un Homme de CARON – PARFUMS CARON

At the turn of the 20th Century, men’s fragrances were limited in choosing either unisex eau de cologne or English lavenders. Whilst there were fragrances that were deemed typically masculine, perfumers didn’t necessarily market their concoctions for a specific gender. The last few months have not been easy. I’ve had unexpected news from the doctor; scary appraisals from the plumber and house painter; and my spirit-reviving winter vacation will be delayed. Oh, and a new operating system at work is making my hair stand on end for eight hours a day. If I ever needed a comfort scent, it’s now. Ernest DALTROFF, fondateur de la Maison CARON, crée Pour Un Homme de CARON. Son coup de génie ? L’alliance des contraires, lavande et vanille. Son ambition ? Proposer un parfum aux hommes, qui jusqu’alors ne disposaient que de colognes. Le succès est fulgurant. Il dure encore aujourd’hui, presque un siècle après. Plus qu’un parfum, Pour Un Homme est une révolution. INGREDIENTS (COCTAB): ALCOHOL DENAT.. WATER/AQUA. FRAGRANCE/PARFUM. LINALOOL. ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE. ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE. BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE. COUMARIN. BENZYL BENZOATE. GERANIOL. LIMONENE. BENZYL CINNAMATE. CITRONELLOL. CI 19140. CI 42090. 83% Vol. Wow, this is a very interesting titbit, thank you! I hadn’t heard about Worth until you mentioned it. I just read up on their history and it sounds like they were significantly ahead of their time. They were one of the first fashion houses to brand into perfume and that was in 1924!

Nevertheless, it’s hard to pinpoint an exact time of day for wearing Caron. Whilst it would be perfect during the day, it might also be just as effective in the evening or at night. Therefore, we’d say this is a versatile all-day fragrance depending on the occasion. More recently, Caron asked Ludovic Baron to illustrate a more contemporary vision of POUR UN HOMME, which took us to a sharp modern scenery showcasing a young urban man with a very assertive personality. Photo: Ludovic Baron Art – https://www.ludovicbaron.fr Discover the after-shave lotion for an intense, invigorating and subtly scented feeling of freshness. It soothes the skin after shaving. Authentic and immune to fashion trends since its creation, its perfume trail is a veritable olfactory revolution thanks to a unique pairing of lavender and vanilla. Pour Un Homme de CARON blends two almost contradictory notes: one is fresh and typically masculine while the other is smooth and rich, and generally associated with women’s fragrances. This duo, subtly enhanced with essence of Turkish rose, gradually reveals a masterful amber accord combining styrax, opoponax and musk.

Pour Un Homme de CARON Le Soir – PARFUMS CARON Pour Un Homme de CARON Le Soir – PARFUMS CARON

As for the age range most suited to this fragrance, it’s a very refined and ornate blend. Therefore, it’s not something that would be easily worn by younger men. Instead, this is something best worn by older men approaching their forties. For me, there’s not one jarring moment in Pour un Homme; its old-fashioned aspect (cottage-garden lavender meets baby’s bath time) makes me feel safe, secure, coddled… and nostalgic. I bought a big bottle of Pour un Homme, and I hope my troubles disappear long before it does!Similarly, Pour Un Homme could potentially be worn during any occasion. The simple accord of lavender and musk would work well casually. Meanwhile, its reassuring composition would be suitable for the workplace. It comes to my mind, that also Zizanie for men by Fragonard, was also launched in 1932, two years before Caron pour un homme. In my opinion, Caron has not earned the status, of being the first scent for men. Pour un Homme was developed by perfumer Ernest Daltroff and its original list of notes included bergamot, lemon, rosemary, lavender, sage, rose, rosewood, cedar, tonka bean, vanilla, oak moss, and musk. Though it must have been reformulated many times over the last 77 years (Caron only lists vanilla and lavender in today’s version) Pour un Homme still smells good.

Pour Un Homme Sport by Caron– Basenotes Pour Un Homme Sport by Caron– Basenotes

Caron’s sillage is prominent and leaves an alluring trail behind the wearer. However, the projection is tight and concentrated. Bystanders would only catch a faint whiff but those who come intimately closer would enjoy the complex blend in greater detail.Furthermore, it’s one of our favourites that yielded excellent BUFF results. Therefore, it’s also featured as one of the best fragrances of all time. An iconic creation in contemporary perfumery, Pour Un Homme de CARON is a living legend. An Eau de Toilette that has seen consistent success for almost 90 years, worn by many renowned figures. Authentic and transcending all trends, its trail embodies an olfactory revolution.