75 community ratings

Honos

2014MenClassic

8.1/ 10

Community score
75 ratings

Gentlemen's Tonic Honos is a fresh men's fragrance that opens with pink pepper, black pepper and bergamot and carries lavender and warm spices into its heart; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 65 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

92% 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
Floral
Aquatic
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody

What does Honos smell like?

The opening is bright and citrusy, with the peppers sharpening the bergamot. In the heart, lavender, cinnamon, clary sage and nutmeg turn it spicy and slightly green, in a fougère manner. Sandalwood, amber, musk and frankincense soften the base, leaving a sweet, woody warmth.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters spread their picks across all four seasons almost evenly, with spring just ahead, and favor business, leisure and daily wear. Most voters call it masculine, while others see it as classic or modern. Milano Cento Milano Cento and Penhaligon's Endymion have a close profile.