Acteur

16 reseñas

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• juancar677

  July 9, 2012

  

  Gone from the market since 2010. It’s a dense, personal, and masculine scent—very attractive, rich in woods with spices and well-balanced mid floral notes. It was a fantastic perfume with lots of personality and charm.

• Boy.Capel

  July 20, 2012

  

  It hasn’t disappeared from the market. I bought mine a month ago at a store in Santiago. Cheers.

• juancar677

  July 26, 2012

  

  Thanks for the info. I couldn’t find it here anymore after 2010; a friend brought me a bottle from France saying only a few Acteur bottles were left. But based on what you’re saying, maybe they reissued it. That would be amazing because, in my opinion, it’s a great perfume. It’s tricky to wear in summer, but from fall on, it’s pure bliss.

• juancar7777

  July 14, 2013

  

  Magnificent and personal perfume, a true achievement. Its woods and spices blend perfectly with the rose, achieving the most surprising contrast. In the heart, it achieves a floral masculinity that stands out in the air, very perceptible, confident, and sensual. The base is a pure, attractive, and convincing leather. It’s a pity it’s no longer sold in Spain. At least I can’t find any bottles of this Acteur de Azzaro…

• Gusreta

  June 7, 2014

  

  It’s a very good men’s perfume, worth everything said in the other reviews. It’s a rich leather perfectly blended with the rest of the notes. Recommended.

• Gusreta

  June 11, 2014

  

  It’s a great perfume for men; everything said in the other reviews holds true. It’s a rich leather blended magnificently with the other notes. Recommended.

• juancar677

  May 3, 2015

  

  Congratulations if you can still buy it somewhere. But if not, there are two current perfumes that can be a reflection and a consolation for this Acteur de Azzaro. They aren’t exact matches, but Van Cleef & Arpels Pour Homme is an excellent leather-and-rose fragrance that reminds me a lot of this one. Also, on that leather line without roses, we have Aramis by Aramis, a very convincing vintage, though I’d recommend the Eau de Toilette Concentrée version (which is also hard to find today). The important thing is that anyone who can’t get the Acteur knows where to find a good substitute.

• priethcallas

  May 15, 2015

  

  Alright, it starts strong with florals. I’m surprised they didn’t mention lavender, as it smelled something like that, unless it was the flower of the musk tree, alongside bergamot and fruity notes. This opening reminded me of the style of Pour Homme by V&A, but with intense and somewhat heavy florals like in Xeryus by Givenchy, as if it were a blend of both, which aren’t that far apart in time or notes. After four hours, I sensed a powdery floral vibe with rose taking the lead, boosted by patchouli, which often causes that effect with florals. The dry down is more classic for the era: leather, musk, oakmoss, and soft cedar, still with lingering floral traces. Overall, it’s a cross between V&A’s Pour Homme and Givenchy’s Xeryus (not the Rouge, which came later). The trail is moderate, though it can feel heavy if overapplied, and longevity exceeds 12 hours, though the last few hours are skin scent. Better suited for moderate seasons due to the florals. Its style leans more toward the floral side of the late 80s and early 90s rather than being heavy on leather and resins like V&A’s PH, and I think that’s where it dominates. Personally, in this style, I prefer V&A’s PH because its rose-leather blend feels more cohesive, whereas in this Acteur, the florals seem too dominant. That said, if you like the vibe of the classic Xeryus, this might be a good option if you can find it.

• priethcallas

  May 28, 2015

  

  Potent floral opening, and watch out, they don’t mention lavender, though it sounded like galbanum to me alongside bergamot and fruits. It reminded me of the V&A Pour Homme style, but with intense florals and a bit overwhelming, as if it were a cross between this and Givenchy’s Xeryus (which aren’t that far apart in notes or era). After four hours, the sensation is powdery and floral, with the rose in the lead and patchouli enhancing that impression. The dry down is classic for the time: leather, musk, oakmoss, and soft cedar, with floral traces. In short, it’s a cross between V&A’s Pour Homme and Givenchy’s Xeryus (not the Rouge). The sillage is moderate, though it weighs down if applied heavily, and it lasts over 12 hours, though fading on the skin at the very end. For medium seasons, it’s better due to the florals. The style leans more toward the florals of the late 80s and early 90s, which dominate here. I prefer the V&A PH because its rose and leather are more integrated; in this Acteur, the florals dominate. If you like the old Xeryus style, this might be a good option if you can find it.

• juancar677

  May 31, 2015

  

  I also believe that Van Cleef & Arpels Pour Homme is a step above this Acteur de Azzaro, and that might explain why this one is no longer sold. They are two different perfumes that only touch on that mix of rose and leather. In Acteur, the rose is the leitmotif, but on a dark plane; its heart soars through luminous, perceptible florals, though never sweet, while pure, dark leather dominates the base. It was a well-executed perfume, but it doesn’t replace Van Cleef, where the olfactory play is more orthodox: obvious green opening, black leather in the heart, then the rose, and finally a delicious, sophisticated, and sensual fusion. Both are enjoyable, but Van Cleef is the one that ages better.

• wildkatzen

  March 16, 2020

  

  This is like a futuristic 90s inn, lost in a cellar like a high-value vintage wine. It’s fantastic, rare, exotic, and masculine. It smells green, earthy, with cedar shavings, cured leather, rose, slightly sweet and spicy. It reminds me of Cartier’s Rouge Rose mixed with Van Cleef and Boucheron. It’s a transition between a 90s perfume and something that feels futuristic.

• jerry drake

  May 1, 2020

  

  Besides his gala dresses, Loris Azzaro dressed actresses like Sophia Loren and Isabelle Adjani in lumberjack suits. Maybe that inspired naming his second fragrance ‘Acteur’. The floral accords don’t remind me much of the Van Cleef Pour Homme I own; it’s a different planet in terms of density. It starts fresh, citrusy, and spicy, then turns into a fruit cocktail. Sometimes it smells like rose, but it’s the cherry and berry notes that take the spotlight with a delicate, complex sweetness. On the skin, it’s a chameleon that fits any role. Its presence is discreet but pleasant. Maybe it won’t win an Oscar, but it deserves an applause without spending a fortune.

• Selene

  December 22, 2022

  

  Floral accords have always brought class to men’s perfumes. Before all the patchouli and oud, there were fragrances with chamomile, jasmine, lily of the valley, geranium, and rose that gave a creamy texture. Acteur pays homage to those 70s and 80s jewels. Its rose is more liqueur-like and honeyed, creating a perfect androgyny. By giving less space to leather and spice, the rose reigns, surrounded by musk, amber, and sweet bergamot. It’s for a refined prince, delicate but with personality. It’s not a projection bomb, but its longevity is top-notch. I regret that today it seems niche and forgotten; it couldn’t surpass Van Cleef’s Rose or Chanel’s, but it’s a mythical classic that should never have stopped.

• anmapep

  April 3, 2023

  

  A scent that envelops me in rose throughout its evolution, with nuances of oakmoss that remind me of Aramis, pleasant fruity, fresh, and leather accords that emerge throughout its development. On my skin, its longevity is prolonged with a moderate trail—a wonderful perfume. Cheers.

• anmapep

  April 9, 2023

  

  It smells like rose in all its evolution to me, with nuances of oakmoss reminiscent of Aramis, fresh fruity accords, and touches of leather. It lasts a long time on my skin and leaves moderate sillage; it’s a wonderful perfume. Cheers.

• JavierSantana

  January 15, 2024

  

  In my opinion, Azzaro’s Acteur tried to modernize late-80s perfumery. While its father, the legendary 1978 Azzaro Pour Homme, was a fougère with heavy leather, woods, and oakmoss that suited an older gentleman perfectly, Acteur lacks that era’s aggression. It opens with a bright citrus burst and a spicy touch of warm spices, nothing as overpowering as the powdered cinnamon of the 70s. As it dries, it smells like a bouquet of red roses and carnations with hints of liqueur or honey, thanks to modern aldehydes that are sweet and fruity rather than soapy. The base woods are there but softened by musk and amber. It’s not a raw powerhouse like the classics of the past, but a man of character: discreet and elegant.