40 community ratings

Nemean Lion

Name: Nemean Lion
Brand: Argos

2022UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.4/ 10

Community score
40 ratings

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Argos Nemean Lion is a green, woody unisex scent that leans towards the colder months, with spice, resin and leather giving it a rugged character.

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Skunky's take: A night owl's pick; made for evenings out.

How does it perform?

From 51 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.6 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

9.3 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

6.4 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

80% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Scots pine

Citrus notes Labdanum Oakmoss

Heart notesfirst few hours

Coriander Jasmine Juniper berry Pink pepper Clary sage

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Musk Mysore sandalwood Oud Leather Amber

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Green
Spicy
Woody
Animal
Creamy
Resinous
Earthy
Leathery

What does Nemean Lion smell like?

It opens with Scots pine, citrus notes, labdanum and oakmoss, a green and earthy start. In the heart, coriander, juniper berry and pink pepper add spice, while jasmine and clary sage soften the edges a little. The base of musk, Mysore sandalwood, oud, leather and amber settles into a creamy, resinous, animalic warmth.

Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind and summer rarely chosen. It suits anyone who wants a dense, characterful scent without a gendered slant. Caron Yatagan and Chanel Antaeus have a close profile.