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Pour Un Homme de Caron
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Pour Un Homme de Caron is an aromatic fragrance for men. Launched in 1934, this composition was created by nose Ernest Daltroff. The top notes unfold lavender, rosemary, bergamot, and lemon; the heart reveals statice, Brazilian rosewood, cedar, heliotrope, coriander, geranium, and rose; while the base notes close the olfactory pyramid with vanilla, musk, tonka bean, amber, and moss.
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Oh, a classic! I managed to get a vintage bottle of this cologne, very little known here in Mexico; I think Caron isn’t even that famous in the US. I’ll admit I didn’t know much about them, but now that I’ve tried three of their men’s colognes (Yatagan, Pour un Homme, Third Man), I can say they stand up to houses like Guerlain. Pour un Homme is a 1930s classic, a very simple scent: lavender and vanilla. If you don’t like lavender, you probably won’t like this perfume. On the skin, it only smells like lavender, very similar to Myrurgia’s aged lavender, but as it dries down, the vanilla starts to emerge. It’s a simple but different and relaxing perfume. I think it needs time to get used to, but if you like it like I do, you’ll see how wonderful classic perfumery is.
I bought it because I love vanilla. At first, I didn’t like it; it smelled like shaving water, but over time, the vanilla came out. On my skin, it smells like vanilla and lavender. It smells just like the niche perfume by By Kilian, A Taste of Heaven.
It’s exactly what it says: three notes, the first two very strong. The top is 90% lavender and 10% vanilla, different from the Azzaro one. At first, it smells strong, almost metallic, but then the vanilla takes over and lasts until nine hours, leaving the musk at the end. If you don’t like lavender and vanilla, better not to try it. It smells like old barbershop lotions, outdated? No, it’s pretty and simple, with natural notes. It lasts more than twelve hours, though the musk stays closer to the skin. The only downside is that nowadays there are many air fresheners with that scent that can cause issues. In short: a good fragrance, but only for lavender and vanilla fans.
At first, it smells like full-on lavender, like those colognes from the eighties, then it fades into a sweet, creamy vanilla. I think it’s for adults and cold days.
A classic of classics. My grandfather wore it, my father, my uncles… and now I wear it in 2014.
Years ago, a friend told me this Caron smells like vanilla dessert, like you’re about to eat it. Haha, haha!
One of the classics par excellence. Pour Un Homme by Caron is surprising because it’s a fragrance with few olfactory notes yet incredibly complex. That complexity comes from the apt and original symbiosis of lavender and vanilla. Pour Un Homme is one of those fragrances where ‘less is more.’ With just three notes, it’s surprisingly complex. That genuine symbiosis is the fragrance’s mastery, and the musk adds a slightly powdery touch. Pour Un Homme has a retro vibe, but in a good way; it tries to recreate the scent of an old barbershop, yet it’s timeless. In short, a masterpiece of men’s perfumery: timeless, sophisticated, elegant, and versatile. I recommend it for all seasons; the age range is subjective. I give it a nine.
When I turned 15 in 1964, my friends gave me this cologne. My peers made fun of it, saying it was for old men, yet many ended up using it. I realized the cologne lasts a long time on the skin and its scent intensifies when you sweat or if a gentle rain hits you. This cologne has the advantage of personalizing itself. In December 2014, I’ll turn 65, having used the same cologne for 50 years; I’ve never stopped wearing it.
The first time I smelled it was after buying it blindly in the quiet comfort of my home. Another love at first sniff. It possesses a beauty and humility rarely found in men’s perfumery. I don’t think vanilla and lavender have ever blended better than here. A masterpiece of simplicity, like a song that says it all with just three chords and touches your soul.
Sometimes the simplest is the best, and we obsess over finding complex or expensive niche scents when the pleasant thing is right in front of our noses. I bought this perfume blindly because it was on sale and to fill another order of a pricier one, and I was pleasantly surprised. The opening is a bit rough and bitter, causing some initial rejection, but after a few minutes, it settles, and the rest is beautiful. Let’s not fool ourselves; it’s a very simple and humble fragrance, but the incredible balance with its few notes—lavender and vanilla over a musky base—is so well-executed that the result is very interesting, with very engaging phases. In other words, it smells frankly good and is elegant. It’s true that original formulas have undergone reforms (like Yatagan) and have been lightened, but we must also be fair: their perfumes are far from trends and are original. Plus, they’re available at very low prices. I’m going to revisit this brand’s legends because this one has left me wanting to remember them. Longevity is moderate, with a low trail close to the skin, quite weak in performance. As an affordable daily option, it’s one of the best I have right now.
Sometimes the simplest is the best, yet we obsess over complex scents or expensive niche perfumes when the most pleasant ones are right in front of us. I bought this blind because it was heavily discounted to fill another order with something pricier, and I was pleasantly surprised. The opening is a bit harsh and bitter, causing some initial resistance, but after just a few minutes it settles, and the rest is beautiful. Let’s not deceive ourselves; it’s a simple, humble fragrance, but the incredible balance of its few notes—lavender and vanilla over a musky base—is so well-executed that the result is interesting and elegant. It’s true that original formulas have undergone reformulations (like Yatagan’s) and were ‘lightened,’ but we must also be fair: their perfumes stay far away from trends and remain original. They’re available at low prices. I’ll be returning to this brand’s iconic scents. Longevity is moderate, with a low sillage that stays close to the skin and is quite soft. As an affordable daily option, this is one of the best I value right now.
Gentlemen, Caron ruined these perfumes. The three great classics were reformulated. I bought a Yatagan and it was reformulated; it smells terrible and lasts nothing, not even 10 minutes. Then I bought this Caron and had the bad luck that it was also reformulated. It smells like burnt grass and its longevity is worse than the Yatagan’s—it doesn’t last a minute on the skin. No, no, no, no, I’ve lost my money. Be careful, this one has been reformulated and it’s disgusting. I lost over $170. I swear I want to cry. I’m writing from Colombia and bought them on Amazon because they don’t cover poor longevity as a warranty.
The perfume house Caron reformulated a lot and ruined their fragrances. They’re horrible and their longevity is extremely short. They’re thieves, and the worst part is they won’t refund your money. Be careful not to end up like me.
I didn’t like this perfume. I thought it was greatness based on the good reviews on Fragrantica, but it felt boring, like the typical old cologne my grandfather or dad used. It’s not my style; I don’t find it elegant or seductive. This isn’t a perfume for young guys.
I own both this perfume and Kilian’s A Taste of Heaven. People say they’re similar, but while they seem the same at first, they diverge quite a bit later. I stick with Taste of Heaven. The Caron comes out identical to Kilian, with lavender flooding everything, but as it dries down, Kilian wins. The Caron becomes boring and plain, lacking the nuances that make A Taste of Heaven one of the best lavender scents I’ve ever smelled. The dry-down of Pour un Homme is vanilla with a bit of musk; it smells nice but is boring. It feels more classic and geared toward older people. Performance is average, leaning poor: about 4 hours with projection stuck to the skin. Best for cold or mild weather, more for day than night, though it depends on the person.
One of the first fragrances made exclusively for men. If Guerlain’s Jicky seems unisex, Pour un Homme is the same but more masculine. We’re talking about a 1930s fragrance; don’t compare it to the 70s or 80s ones packed with pine, patchouli, and woods. Formulas back then were simpler, herbal, with citrus touches, lavender, vanilla, and subtle woods. Like Jicky, it focuses on lavender and vanilla. They’re very similar, except Jicky goes for a creamier vanilla while this keeps the lavender and musk. Caron received several reformulations; I have a vintage formula that smells like coffee or tobacco, giving it a stronger masculine edge, and an even older one without that vibe. If you like Jicky, you’ll love this, especially for that medicinal heart note both share, which is always highlighted. Every time I wear it, I picture a handsome young man in a white suit, hat, and shoes, ‘very 1930s,’ cruising on a ship reading the newspaper. His presence is so strong he only needs a soft vanilla and lavender scent. Secretly, I confess I adore wearing it from time to time.
Over 80 years in the market, so I thought it was worth trying. The first spray turned me off: it smells of lavender, but not like Atkinsons’, mixed with vanilla and something I can’t identify that I disliked. I love both lavender and vanilla, but this lasted barely two minutes before it clung to my skin, and after an hour and a half, it was almost gone—maybe due to my pH, but more likely a reformulation. This bottle is from 2018, and I’m sure it’s gotten worse with time. Overall, it didn’t seem special to me, though I blame the infamous reformulations. Poor longevity on my skin and zero sillage except for the first two minutes. Who am I to judge whether an 80-year-old classic smells good or not?
Fragrancenet describes Pour un Homme as a floral-spicy fragrance with bergamot, lemon, lavender, and rosemary in the top; roses, sage, oakmoss, and cedar in the heart; and vanilla, tonka, musk, and moss in the base. Has it been reformulated with added notes?
Impossible to judge Pour un Homme without assuming it’s eighty years old. If you don’t get it, you’ll be disappointed and think it’s ‘grandpa’s cologne.’ I don’t like it, but I can see the great fragrance it is: blue, dry, powdery vanilla, nothing greasy like current versions. It’s like distilling an early-century Guerlain but lighter, between barbershop and coastal perfume. It screams 1930s Europe: relaxed, cultured, and elegant France. Surprisingly unisex and essential in perfumery history. My review is based on a bottle over twenty years old of excellent quality.
Sometimes less is more. With fewer notes and more years than Tana, it crushes many recent products. It reminds me of the current Egoiste but dustier, whiter, and friendlier. It’s versatile, affordable, and performs well. My girlfriend uses it, and I wear it everywhere; it never sounds like ‘old man.’ It has an austere beauty that time doesn’t erode.
Years ago I visited a Caron stand at El Corte Inglés in Alicante and tried Pour un Homme. I was blown away by its lavender and vanilla combination: the wild, dry notes meet the velvety ones to create something elegant, masculine, and different. It’s a well-deserved classic, although its longevity and sillage are moderate. It’s not invasive, ideal for all seasons except grocery shopping. Frankly, I recognize its merit.
Spectacular. I was lucky enough to get a sealed bottle from the early 80s and loved it so much I bought the new version. The latter has a fruity top note that reminds me of baked apple, though it fades to reveal full, dry, clean vanilla. Nothing heavy or cloying. A great fragrance.
Simple and very pleasant, classic yet totally wearable. In the dry-down, it reminds me of Shalimar: dry, powdery, subtle vanilla, just like the real pod, nothing cloying. Worth a try.
Great perfume. First off, it smells like natural lavender, not like fabric softener. It has that naturalness with a certain ‘background noise’ typical of essential oils, giving it a unique charm. Its longevity is above average. Although it’s classic and simple, it’s not simple in character: it juxtaposes natural lavender with the softness of vanilla and musks with great ingenuity, avoiding chemical sweetness. Choosing musk over woods is a smart move to boost the lavender. Well done, Caron, don’t change the formula.
I consider myself a routine kind of guy, and this is my favorite for a nighttime shower. The lavender relaxes, and combined with soft, non-cloying vanilla, it creates an ideal blend for unwinding and walking around the house.
With the Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin song from 1972, a successful campaign launched for this perfume created in 1932 and still manufactured unchanged, 90 years later. It’s Caron’s first men’s perfume, a true unisex gem that fits into barbershop aromas, which today are for everyone. Far from outright fougères or cypresses, it goes for softness, romance, and calm. Ernest Daltroff’s 1932 combo is based on lavender, vanilla, and amber, with other touches giving it that classic, masterful air. What characterizes Pour un Homme is its pristine softness, its gentle elegance, its aromatic freshness, and its balanced delicacy. It smells delicately sweet from the vanilla, amber, tonka bean, and rosewood. At the same time, it has a Provençal countryside vibe thanks to the lavender, rosemary, moss, and sage. These Cypriot touches are subtle but add a slightly wilder, more complex point. We add the freshness of bergamot and lemon, and the white musk that gives cleanliness and a fresh laundry scent. The whole thing is delicious, with no note being excessive. A fifteen-year-old boy, a sixty-year-old man, a thirty-year-old woman, or a baby after a bath could wear it. We could say it’s a top-quality bath cologne that suits any season. Its trail is discreet, and its longevity is skin-close but always present. Caron doesn’t reformulate or hire stars. That’s tough on them, especially in Spain where they don’t sell a single rosca. Pour un Homme evokes the wild countryside of Bilitis, where David Hamilton’s teenagers run around reciting Pierre Louÿs, or the romantic cliffs of the Brontë sisters, because Gainsbourg’s bad-boy image doesn’t match its delicacy. Not many know it was originally launched as Pour une Femme, in honor of its muse, Félicie Wanpouille. During the Nazi era, Jewish items were taxed to the point of ruin. Ernest Daltroff, a Polish Jew, fled to the US, and his muse couldn’t pay the 200% tax. In 1941, they changed the name without changing the formula to keep selling. Then it triumphed in the men’s world, becoming James Dean’s emblem, another tough guy. That’s the marketing trick, and following those sometimes absurd classifications is a mistake. Always wear what you like and ignore the fads. That’s what someone who saw the Hanging Gardens of Babylon crumble and heard a hundred thousand languages spoken in the Tower of Babel is telling you.
Since 1932, Caron Pour un Homme has been a stunning unisex gem that has resisted substantial changes for 90 years. Far from blunt fougères, it offers softness, romance, and calm thanks to its lavender, vanilla, and amber combo. Its aromatic freshness, balanced delicacy, and white musk touch make it ideal for any age or season. It’s a masterfully crafted shower cologne, discreet yet present. Caron doesn’t reformulate or hire stars, which is why it remains a forgotten jewel in Spain. It evokes the countryside of Bilitis and the delicacy that contradicts Gainsbourg’s ‘bad boy’ image. A marketing trick: forget the classifications and go for what you like.
A timeless classic of modern perfumery: luminous lavender with wild sage nuances and flashes of rosemary. A precious composition.
A completely outdated perfume, stale, cloying, I constantly smell a chocolatey note, weird things from another era.
I get a nervous laugh when I hear someone say an excellent, memorable perfume is outdated, especially when in the most extreme cases it’s only been around for a few decades. Are the Parthenon in Athens or athletics outdated? Is Shakespearean theater or Umberto Eco’s narrative outdated? Or Beethoven’s quartets and Garcilaso’s sonnets? Is Heidegger’s or Spinoza’s thought outdated? And the paintings of Van der Weyden or Velázquez? Are Bugatti and Balenciaga designs outdated? Or the films of Orson Welles and Berlanga? Are the photographs of Ansel Adams or Henri Cartier Bresson outdated? Is Gothic architecture and Mies van der Rohe’s architecture outdated? Or the clear line of Franco-Belgian comics and beer? Are the sun and the moon outdated? Or the air we breathe and the water we drink? Do they really believe it’s outdated?
Outdated? At first, it seemed weird to me, but then it feels like a beautiful lavender and even a peculiar ‘chocolatey’ note. Whoever says it’s ‘outdated’ is someone who pays attention to YouTubers with zero appreciation for good fragrances and worships aberrations like Scandal and the bland ‘matanichos’ (aka Voyage).
Classic fragrance, suitable for men over 35. But it doesn’t smell old at all. It’s a fresh and simple fragrance, and that’s where its charm lies. It smells like lavender and vanilla… And that’s it. I use it in autumn and spring, in my opinion, always during the day. If you want to smell clean without big pretensions and be original to others, give this fragrance a chance.
The mistake many people make is saying a scent is ‘outdated’ when the whole issue is actually about perceptions and associations (and obviously marketing). You make the fashion. Now, if the scent reminds you of something is another matter. And the scent combined with your skin is yet another matter. The scent is a scent. Period. You don’t say that a natural lavender scent is outdated when you smell it. You don’t say a natural vanilla scent is outdated when you smell it. This perfume smells like that, like lavender and vanilla, together. It smells good to me, and naturally, I associate it with people I’ve smelled who wear it. It’s logical to think that a fragrance released so long ago would be worn by people from that same era. But what’s the problem? I like this scent, but I don’t use it as a perfume because on my skin it gives off a vibe I don’t like. It’s simple. I value it for the olfactory contribution it gives and for its history. The same happens with the original Acqua di Parma cologne. Having an olfactory history in your hands is very cool.
The mistake many people make is saying a scent is ‘outdated’ when in reality it all depends on your perceptions and associations (and marketing). You make the fashion. If the scent reminds you of something, that’s one thing, and how it smells on your skin is another. A scent is a scent. Period. You don’t say natural lavender is outdated when you smell it, nor natural vanilla. This perfume smells like that, lavender and vanilla together. It smells good to me, and naturally, I associate it with people I’ve smelled wearing it. It’s logical to think a fragrance from so long ago was worn by people of that era. But what’s the problem? I like this scent, but I don’t use it as a perfume because on my skin, it creates a combination I don’t like. It’s simple. I value it for its olfactory contribution and its history. The same happens with the original Acqua di Parma cologne. Having an olfactory history in your hands is very cool.
Pour Un Homme by Caron is a great classic in men’s perfumery that can be framed between Dior’s Eau Sauvage and Guerlain’s Habit Rouge, to give a more tangible example. It’s a somewhat strange perfume if you try it for the first time, yet it has had immense success and continues to inspire many current perfumery creations. It’s masculine but still lightyears away from the testosterone-heavy, animalic fougères of the late 70s. It’s masculine in the classic sense: a well-groomed, elegantly dressed man, freshly shaved and coiffed, perhaps with a small beard. Totally in contrast with the masculinity of Tom Selleck or Tony Manero from later years: open collars, loose hair on the chest, tight jeans showing the forbidden, long curly or pompadour hair… No, ‘Pour un Homme’ doesn’t offer all that, but it does offer elegance and sophistication: lavender as an expression of morning care, tobacco as an elegant masculine note throughout the day, and vanilla plus an amber base as sensual components for the pleasant hours of the night. But here everything flows; there’s a quiet strength in this perfume, at once seductive, fresh, and sexy… In any case, it doesn’t leave people indifferent, thanks to its elegant and powdery touch. The scent is long-lasting (at least the vintage version I have) and has a wonderfully harmonious olfactory progression. There’s nothing hard or edgy about it; the transitions from one phase to the next are perfectly blended, everything is intricately intertwined. One thing to underline about the Pour Un Homme scent: the lavender and vanilla show their presence impressively. The lavender clearly holds firm from the top note all the way to the heart. Vanilla, on the other hand, only appears in the heart after some time, though for now only subtly. It only truly comes alive in the base an hour later, almost becoming an imperial presence. A perfect perfume when your heart craves cakes and a drink sitting near a fireplace, and your nose seeks rich, warm, and spicy aromas that feel like a caress or a hug. Or like an old friend.
Smells different, but unfortunately, it doesn’t last or project at all. Totally not recommended. I have over 200 fragrances, and this is by far the worst performer and value for money.
Lavender! I still think it’s the best in its class, at least for me. I have the 90s bottle with that black plastic cap. Here, the musky and vanilla base is more pronounced, very fitting for the era. It’s a subtle change you only notice if you compare it directly to older or newer versions. I love it this way. What a simple and brilliant idea by Ernest Daltroff: a men’s fragrance that puts fresh lavender at the start and warm vanilla at the end. I remember it took me several uses to ‘get it’… but once I did, it became a weekly staple and my go-to scent for sleeping. ‘Timeless’ is a word that’s overused. In the case of PUH, it fits perfectly.
The Patrick Bateman perfume alongside YSL Pour Homme. 🇺🇲🔪🤪
Le Male without chemicals, lol, what a madness.