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L'Homme Ideal Cologne

2014 · For men · Sweet & Gourmand

At a glance

Dominant accordsalmond, citrus, aromatic
Key notesAlmond, Tonka Bean
Community rating4.18/5 from 6,558 votes

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Accord profile

almond13%citrus12%aromatic11%sweet11%woody10%nutty9%vanilla9%leather8%fruity8%amber8%

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About this fragrance

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L'Homme Ideal Cologne (2014) opens with a bright, effervescent burst of citruses and orange blossom, a sunnier and more transparent take on the original L'Homme Ideal. The citrus is sharp and clean, not sugary, and it fades into a heart where almond and tonka bean create a smooth, nutty sweetness. This is the signature contrast of the line: bitter almond wrapped in creamy tonka, here rendered lighter and more refreshing. The base of leather, cedar, and vetiver grounds the composition with dry, woody, and slightly smoky tones. The leather is subtle, more of a soft glove than a saddle, and the vetiver adds a grassy edge. This cologne is best suited for warm weather, daytime, and casual or office wear. It appeals to men who enjoy almond-forward fragrances but want something less dense than the original. Collectors should note this is a discontinued flanker, prized for its balance of freshness and gourmand warmth. Thierry Wasser's composition remains a versatile, easy-to-wear scent that never feels heavy.

中文簡介

L'Homme Ideal Cologne 係 2014 年由 Thierry Wasser 調配嘅木質芳香男香,以柑橘同橙花開場,清新明亮,跟住杏仁同零陵香豆帶出堅果甜香,底層用皮革、雪松同香根草收尾,乾爽帶少少煙燻。整體比原版更輕盈清爽,適合春夏白天、辦公室或日常場合。鍾意杏仁香但怕太濃嘅男士會啱用。呢支係已停產嘅 flanker,收藏價值在於佢平衡咗清新同美食調,唔會過甜。

Reference data

HouseGuerlain
NameL'Homme Ideal Cologne
Launched2014
Marketed asFor men
Dominant familySweet & Gourmand
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Notes recorded8
Accords10

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