72 community ratings

Paul Smith Man (Eau de Toilette)

2009MenModern

6.9/ 10

Community score
72 ratings

Paul Smith Man Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a powdery, resinous, lightly smoky depth beneath a fresh citrus opening; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 52 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.9 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

5.8 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

68% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Aniseed Bergamot Yuzu

Heart notesfirst few hours

Frankincense

Tonic water

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Violet Tonka bean Iris

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery

What does Paul Smith Man (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

It opens with aniseed, bergamot and yuzu, a fresh and slightly spicy citrus. The heart holds frankincense and tonic water: the frankincense carries the resinous, smoky side while the tonic water adds a cool edge. The base of violet, tonka bean and iris leaves a floral, sweet and powdery finish.

Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter behind them and summer the least chosen season. Votes spread evenly across daily wear, business and evenings out, and most voters call it masculine and modern. Guerlain Shalimar (Eau de Parfum) and Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Bois de Turquie have a close profile.