Amor pour Homme by Cacharel

Closing out 2025, I stumbled upon a sealed 2007 batch of this in 125ml with the original cellophane, and I just can’t stop smiling. It’s pure gold, a gem that was stored perfectly while the world forgot about it, giving it a real exclusivity. I agree with Jerry7474: it’s very masculine, approachable, with that 90s vibe, yet warm and sensual—perfect for enjoying with your partner. On my skin, longevity and projection are moderate, but if I spray it on clothes, it projects a lot. It gives me everything I’m looking for; you can definitely smell the tea, rose, and sandalwood. I’m going to save this for special occasions. There’s nothing like the joy of owning this treasure. Edit: moderate projection but beastly longevity—I put it on 13 hours ago and it’s still there, soft but noticeable. It’s clear people used to make things with real passion. Edit 2: Today, 04/02/2026, I have another nearly full 2007 tester version, so I now have two bottles and two of Temptation. I’m officially done!

AMOR POUR HOMME by Cacharel: a perfume that wasn’t understood or embraced, perhaps because it wasn’t its time. It was an unfair commercial failure; there are bad perfumes that sell and this, extraordinary one, didn’t. It’s a shame because it’s charming. It shows olfactory sensations we rarely see today. The opening is a relaxing, fresh tea with a hint of cardamom, and a soft, masculine rose emerges subtly. It’s an energizing blend of freshness and delicate floral, herbal, resinous, and spicy notes, giving the air of a living garden. It’s jovial, comfortable, and very masculine. It’s original, sophisticated, not loud, subtle, coquettish, and romantic—ideal for approaching a woman without fear of rejection. Better for night, not for bars or clubs because it’s not loud, but for enjoying with a partner and creating attraction. To me, it’s been fabulous, even though others say it’s similar to others; I find it unique. If you find it at a good price, don’t think twice, go for it. What a pity, sadly discontinued. Scent: 10. Projection: subtle for 2 hours. Longevity: max 6 hours. Recommended.

It’s a nice aromatic fragrance, with a warm touch like the colors of the bottle. It feels well-blended and natural; the rose doesn’t take center stage for me, which is lucky because I don’t usually like it that much. I see it as versatile and distinctive. Worth trying if you catch it at a good price.

I don’t regret its loss… I tried it yesterday. I was going to buy it blindly, but luckily there was a tester. If I had bought it, I wouldn’t have regretted it, but it left me totally indifferent. It reminds me a lot of Davidoff’s GoodLife, with the same vibe as DKNY Men and a bit of Live Jazz. They’re all disparate, but it reminds me of all of them at some point. I think it’s the worst flanker (and that’s the original) in the Amor Pour Homme saga. I really highlight the Temptation version, which I’m almost in love with. This is green tea with citrus; as it settles, you notice the cardamom, tonka, and rosewood. Longevity is 6-8 hours, moderate trail for the first hour, then skin scent. It’s not a bad fragrance. For those who miss early-century fragrances that disappeared unjustly, it serves as an ally, and besides, it’s available at an incredibly low price.

Well, I liked it. It’s a spiced rose, nothing feminine, with a slight sweet-fruity base. On my skin, it opens up completely spiced, and I don’t notice the bergamot or orange. The tea gives it a greener effect, though it’s not that noticeable (I’m surprised it’s the most voted note). Gradually, the rose and spices blend, with cardamom as the protagonist. As it dries down, the spices soften, the rose becomes more noticeable, and the scent turns slightly sweeter, never cloying, perhaps thanks to the tonka and benzoin. These notes add depth without being obvious and it doesn’t smell vanilla-like like others with tonka. Maybe that’s where the orange appears, not citrusy, but fruity. The woods don’t stand out individually but add masculinity to the rose. The performance is its handicap: it lasts hours but very close to the skin. I wish it were more intense at the start so I could smell it without getting close. It works in any climate except extreme heat, better for daytime due to low projection. It could be a good office scent, subtle but elegant, great with a suit or casual. Good fragrance but too subtle and never worth the crazy prices on the internet. The ingredients don’t smell artificial, which surprised me. Review of a sealed 2006 bottle I found at a small perfume shop.

Contrary to what people think, it’s a great fragrance. The rose note manages to be very masculine. After a slightly dirty opening, it has a behavior I love: evolution and unfolding with several beautiful chapters. The opening is citrusy, but not classic, emerging a nervous and subtle vetiver-tonka accord, crowned by a mature and timeless rose. The best part is when it settles after the heart phase, showing a subtle sweet woody ‘oriental’ vibe. That’s why it’s beautiful and current. It worked for me on mild to cold days with moderate application; it certainly works in heat, as afternoon and night are its favorite elements. Wish Cacharel gave more space in its men’s proposals; it’s a valuable brand. If you find it for under $60, it’s a safe buy. Sadly, very unfortunately discontinued. Scent: 10. Projection: subtle 2 hours. Longevity: max 6 hours. Recommended.

How good this perfume is. Sometimes you find aromas like this that make you ask why they’re discontinued. I don’t understand the reason for removing such different and captivating compositions, a fresh mix of citrus, sweet, and woody notes of very high quality. A pleasant and beautiful proposal from Cacharel, suitable for daily use and for talking very close to the person you like. Regular projection and more than decent longevity compared to many current aromas. Absolutely worth trying.

I believe it’s already discontinued because it’s hard to find; it’s a perfect sweet woody fragrance for dates and romantic dinners. If you can detect the rose and tea, longevity is about 6 hours and the trail lasts 2 hours. Worth having at least once in your collection. I give it a 7.5/10.

This Amor pour Homme reminded me of the backbone of ST Dupont’s Passenger. I’m talking about sharing main notes across all three levels: top (mandarin and bergamot vs. citrus), heart (cardamom and spices vs. cardamom and pink pepper), and base (benzoin and rosewood vs. benzoin and galbanum). Both are spicy woody scents. Amor pour Homme lasts over eight hours, though it’s close to the skin with a moderate trail. Amor is from 2006 and Passenger from 2008, so it seems the latter borrowed something from the former, although its finish is more interesting. Amor pour Homme delivers as a good spicy woody fragrance.