Formidable Man
14 ratings
From your scent profile
Andrée Putman Formidable Man is a fresh citrus fougère for men, opening on lemon and bergamot and settling into a woody, earthy base.
Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.
How does it perform?
From 17 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Blind buy risk
79% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Spicy
- Woody
- Powdery
- Earthy
- Fougère
Fresh
Citrus
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Earthy
FougèreWhat does Formidable Man smell like?
Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Voters don't tie it to one season; leisure, daily wear, business, evening and nights out all get a fairly even share.
Lemon and bergamot give a bright citrus start. In the heart, osmanthus and patchouli add a spicy, slightly powdery turn. Musk and vetiver leave a woody, earthy base. Etro New Tradition (Eau de Toilette) and Zara Scent#4 have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Lemon
- Bergamot
First hours
- Osmanthus
- Patchouli
Towards evening
- Musk
- Vetiver
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 33%Spring
- 29%Autumn
- 25%Summer
- 13%Winter
Spring
Autumn
Summer
Winter- Casual22%
- Daytime19%
- Nighttime19%
- Office19%
- Evening19%
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
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54% matchNew Tradition (Eau de Toilette)
Etro · 2002
52% matchCitoyen (Eau de Parfum)
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Last updated: October 26, 2026