Homem Especiarias by Natura

Homen Especiarias by Natura. What a perfume, please! Alongside its twin, Homen Madeiras, it’s one of Natura’s best. My wife gifted it to me, and opening the bottle felt like diving into a spice jar (which I adore): cayenne pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg give a pleasant tickle to the nose. The projection is powerful, surpassing many designer scents that, thanks to recent tax hikes, make us opt for brands costing three times less. After two or three hours, the heart notes emerge with citrus and vetiver. The trail and projection are decent for the price. My only complaint is Natura’s (and other houses’) curse of discontinuing perfumes after just a few years, which prevents building tradition and lasting aromas recognized over time. Honorable exceptions include Azzaro, Paco Rabanne, and Armani, with lines spanning decades. Rating: 9/10.

Very good, among the best from Natura I’ve tried so far. Refreshing, revitalizing, and perfect for summer. I compare it to the sensation of drinking tonic water (translated to the nose). Regarding its link to Terre d’Hermès, rather than resembling it, I’d say they’re heading in the same direction. It actually reminds me more of Guerlain L’Homme Boisé.

A straight disaster. Smells like artificial citrus that hits your nostrils hard. Natura is a problem: some are good but don’t stand out and are pricey (here in Argentina), while others are pure trash. P.S.: Is the note list a joke?

Very zesty and herbal, with full-on mandarin and vetiver. One of the best I’ve tried from Natura, but I think they’ve already discontinued it. They always pull their best stuff, just like they did with Aurum.

Spectacular! The price-to-quality ratio is unbeatable. It opens with citrus, dominated by orange, blended with spices. The notes smell very natural; that orange is absolutely delicious. I was impressed by the projection and how long it lasts on the skin. The vetiver, though not dominant, pushes the rest to create a trail that lasts many hours; on my skin, it’s been about 8 hours. Impressive. Some compare it to Terre d’Hermès. I know the classic and the Eau Intense Vetiver (one of my favorites), and I don’t notice much similarity with either, maybe just the opening with the classic. Others say it resembles Eau Tres Fraîches (I haven’t tried it). I think Homme Madeiras (which shares the same DNA) resembles the TDH EDT more than this. An incredible fragrance; I hope the rumors about it being discontinued aren’t true.

@gera81 I know TDH Eau Tres Fraîche and it doesn’t resemble it at all. It also doesn’t seem to have been delisted like Homme Madeiras or Essentiel Elixir. How is it possible they’d delist their best fragrances?

I just rediscovered Natura fragrances after years of ignoring them, but I decided to try them today and I loved them. This Homem Especiarias has a pleasant citrus aroma, slightly spiced, woody, and herbal, ideal for spring and summer. It gives a sensation of freshness and cleanliness; the notes feel natural, nothing synthetic. The opening reminds me a lot of Terre d’Hermès Eau Tres Fraîches, with sweet lime and sweet orange predominating, then moving to a woody and herbal mix. It’s lasting easily about 8 hours.

Basically, it’s sweet lime slightly smoked, as if it were grilled, with a touch of orange and pepper. It could fit in the Zara Vibrant Leather school but more tropical and less earthy. I see it as perfect for the office in spring and summer; very pleasant, reserved, and natural scent.

I love it; I bought it as soon as it launched in Argentina (they’ll probably delist it soon). It shares Terre d’Hermes’ character, though Homme Épicé feels a bit cooler and slightly metallic at first. I don’t detect open oranges, perhaps oranges with lime and a clear boost of fresh spices, though not as potent (not the ginger from Après la Mousson, for example). Maybe it’s the coriander seeds giving that spiced “lemonade” vibe… For a seductive evening scent, it lacks Terre d’Hermes’ woody resins… But depending on the context, it works because it’s very polished (a guy in this perfume with semiformal attire at a dinner would make a great impression; he could even wear it well at night). Since it doesn’t follow the trend of sweet, gourmand, dark, and dense men’s perfumes, it creates a subtle memory effect or draws attention. I detect the geranium contribution, but the other notes aren’t as distinct; they’re beautifully blended. Compared to Terre, the dry-down leans more toward citrus woods with a green touch rather than resinous woods bathed in dark, aromatic orange notes. Projection and longevity are good. Today I imagined it would pair well with a sweet rose perfume; I’m going to try it with Esta Flor Rosa from Natura.

Huge fragrance! I’m tired of so many citrus perfumes: always bergamot, lime, sour lime, lemon… BUT THIS IS ORANGE, the best orange scent I’ve ever experienced in a fragrance. I’d wear it all summer, all day… what a rich orange!