Azzaro pour Homme 1978 Eau de Toilette

Azzaro pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) by Azzaro
Bottle Design Pierre Dinand
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7.7 / 10 1075 Ratings
A popular perfume by Azzaro for men, released in 1978. The scent is spicy-woody. It is being marketed by L'Oréal.
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Spicy
Woody
Fougère
Leathery
Fresh

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
LavenderLavender AniseedAniseed BasilBasil Clary sageClary sage BergamotBergamot CarawayCaraway LemonLemon IrisIris
Heart Notes Heart Notes
CedarwoodCedarwood SandalwoodSandalwood VetiverVetiver CardamomCardamom Juniper berryJuniper berry PatchouliPatchouli
Base Notes Base Notes
OakmossOakmoss MuskMusk AmberAmber LeatherLeather Tonka beanTonka bean

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7.71075 Ratings
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7.7844 Ratings
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7.2826 Ratings
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6.8831 Ratings
Value for money
8.4385 Ratings
Submitted by DonVanVliet, last update on 02/11/2025.

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Elysium

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Elysium
Elysium
Top Review 14  
That's How A Man Should Smell
Whenever I smell Azzaro pour Homme, I can't help but think about that beautiful and carefree summer of 1985. It brings back a lot of memories for me. I was a sophomore, and with four other classmates, we took a trip to northern Europe, touching the major cities of Austria, Germany, Holland, Norway, and France. We had bought a second-hand car, we could travel independently, stopping to sleep in youth hostels. Five guys, each with his own personality and his scent. I remember perfectly well that mine was Cacharel pour L'Homme Eau de Toilette, and the same of another guy who bought it after smelling on me. The other guys wore Drakkar Noir Eau de Toilette, Reporter Cologne, and Azzaro pour Homme Eau de Toilette . The friend who wore the latter always said it was the most remarkable men's perfume ever made. A cologne, once it's in your head, it's hard to forget, to the degree that its honorary status as a 'reference' aromatic fougère still feels appropriate. But for my taste, ApH seemed too opulent, demanding, and mature for our age. We were all too young, bold, and beautiful. Besides, he didn't seem suited to the hot summer weather. Imagine what intensity its original formulation could have had in the 80s. So, I bought it only a few years later, when I felt older and ready to wear it. And I continued to buy it, along with all the flankers; the boozy Azzaro pour Homme Intense is among my favourites, but the original must never miss in my wardrobe. It is the fragrance to own if you want to explore the current fougére category, this one updated with a twist of aniseed. The star anise nuance was, and is, what made this fougére so different from the other classic., with its lovely, refreshing and spicy liquorice notes.

The recent release I own likely keeps the original sparkle—the reformulation did not corrupt such a beauty—and opens with a fresh and woody explosion. That first splash reveals a vintage beast: a bright fougére with lavender and anise, followed by sage and cumin that sparkle above all else. I can recognize something spicy and citrusy, more lemon than bergamot, I would say. There seems to be a refreshing spice that lingers nicely, but it's a fresh spice, mint, and it's all tied in with the softness of lavender. For me, the star of this composition is the note of star anise. It is most prominent in the opening and always present until the end. While the anise fades a little after opening and the woods and leather become more prominent, it never disappears entirely. Cold, spicy and woody. However, it is clean on the top, with very smooth leather and a slight herbaceous note in its aroma.

Then, lavender, star anise and basil explode in a magical combination. A few minutes later, some floral notes appear, the magnificent iris, I think. There's also a soapy citrus blossom that seems to fill in all the cracks and crevices, while round oak moss rises from the bottom, adding a retro density. It's so layered that it's difficult to distinguish some notes, but lavender and oakmoss are the most prominent, which gives it this kind of almost screaming aroma, a kind of classic barber's soapiness. Not a patchouli bomb; the dirty grass is tamed and shares a core with creamy sandalwood and dried cedar. Instead, the resinous juniper berries and cardamom pods have huge spicy and balsamic facets.

In the drying phase, it projects a musky, elegant and timeless warmth that embodies the perfection of the perfume and goes straight to the masculine character made of roots, leaves, and resins. Earthy vetiver is another keynote; very well done here. Bitter drops of leather and oakmoss surround me. Well, it's a pleasant bitterness to counter the sweetness that I sometimes like but rarely like. And it is precisely that oily sweetness that made the original version annoying to my nose. I also get some talc notes, perhaps from coumarins and iris root. Although chemical oakmoss is still robust and observable.

In my humble opinion, the modern version of Azzaro pour Homme Eau de Toilette, if not identical, is very similar to the original. Still strong, spicy, soapy, but masculine. The sillage is now moderate, and the longevity is above expectations. It is no longer a heavy cologne, not like the original, but you don't have to use a lot of it either, because especially at the beginning, it might annoy you. It does not turn off after a few hours but continues silently for the rest of the day, especially on clothing. Honestly, I wear it best in the fall months, as its woody and aromatic aroma suits that time of year well. Just avoid extreme heat and humidity. What to say? For me, it remains a classic that still has a lot to say.

I base the review on a refillable bottle I have owned since October 2020.

-Elysium
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11Mic22hael

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11Mic22hael
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Top Review 11  
Latest Reformulation Is A WINNER!
I am happy to report that the newest reformulation is a real winner!!! My bottle, 6.7 ounces, made in 06/2022, is much better than formulations from a few years back. It is more airy, better note separation and it lasts 8+ hours. Spraying on your shirt keeps the beautiful top notes in play for hours instead of fading out after 10 minutes. They've finally gotten it right. Whoever did this deserves a raise and promotion. Highly recommend you getting it. All of the notes are in there, and it projects for hours. It's finally an amazing fragrance again!!!
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ColinM

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ColinM
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Timeless perfection
Timeless. Not sure if it’s just an impression, but for some reasons I rarely see this mentioned among the “best masculines ever”, or at least among the best classic fougères – the more elegant and higher quality ones. Perhaps because of the subsequent decrease of Azzaro’s quality (Chrome flankers and the likes), or its excessively “functional” bottle with that brownish glass straight out of the ‘70s. Or because it’s so good, versatile and inexpensive everyone loves it – too “pop”, shortly, to reach the podium next to Guerlain’s or Chanel’s classics. Well, to me it deserves that entirely. Although I review this only now, to me it’s easily one of the most beautiful and perfect masculine perfumes ever made. A proper pillar which is not only a milestone, but is still today completely modern, elegant, good, versatile, simple but unforgettable, together exceedingly pleasant to wear – to this extent, actually quite more than other more appreciated classic fragrances (masterpieces, but perhaps more formal, or more outdated). What amazes me the most and what makes Azzaro pour Homme so unique and sets the difference with most of other fougères is the irresistible, manly, silky cleanliness of the herbal-floral accord of citrus, sage, lavender and anise: it’s cozy, fresh, gently sweet, bright and radiant but also velvety and “virile”, which then perfectly drifts on an endless drydown more on mossy-woody notes. Sage and anise give something here which you won’t find anywhere else. Perfect for any age, any time, any mood, without being generic or shallow – just perfect. Not much to say: one of the true masterpieces of masculine perfumery of any time. I am more familiar with the vintage version, which to me smells slightly richer and darker, but the current version is a must as well. Close relatives: Balmain Ebène (fresher, more formal), Aramis Tuscany (woodier, darker, and a bit more "meh").

10/10
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SmellGoodGuy

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SmellGoodGuy
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Mature not dated.
Guys, look... Just stop. Wear this. It's ok. Believe me. Everyone is so bent on not wanting to smell dated that they bypass this in favor of newer releases. Even if they secretly really enjoy wearing this.

I think the main reason people run with the notion of this smelling dated is only because of the date it was released. If this were a recent release, by some niche house, I think it would be far more accepted.

Now, don't get me wrong, this is a very mature smelling fragrance. But mature and dated are not one and the same. Tom Ford's Beau de Jour is mature. Not dated. Dior's Sauvage Elixir is mature. Not dated. I can go on... All of which are recent releases.

So, at the end of the day, it's really up to your nose and not your eyes ( ...dates and batch codes...) to determine what's right for you; in terms of fragrances.

Personally, if you like mature scents---barbershop scents, in particular---i think this will beat out a lot of fragrances far more expensive and recent. Especially if you're into dressing sharp.

Out of all my fragrances this falls into, at max, my top 30 favorite fragrances. In fact, I'm wearing this right now and I keep lifting my shirt and smelling when no one's around. That's why I thought I would write this brief rant. Lol.

Forget the date. Go for it. Trust me.
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RhythmnHues

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RhythmnHues
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Top Review 7  
The dog's bollocks
This definitely is, hands down, one of the greatest works of art in the history of perfumery. I'm just overwhelmed every single time I wear it. It's so good that even after years of wearing it manages to surprise me. It has so many of the 'notes' that I just love in perfumes.

A smooth, bright, and effervescent aromatic fougère opening with a blast of anisic-citrus goodness supported by a soft powdery lavender/floral accord. It's slightly sharp right at the beginning, but just for a couple of minutes. And then it immediately softens down to reveal rich leather and vibrant sandalwood. The Sandalwood is not dusty or creamy like it usually is in many classics. It's bright, vibrant and at the same time very earthy, probably mixing with Vetiver and Cedar on a very luxurious bed of Oakmoss, Amber, and Musk. Even though it has so many commonly used notes in perfumery, it smells like nothing anyone would expect - especially today in the 21st century. It is sweet, spicy, citric, musky, floral, mossy, woody and a whole lot of other things I'm sure we haven't even discovered yet. Projection and sillage are just right and it lasts all day on my skin - even more on clothes. Perfect for any occasion and any time of the year. I've sadly never used the 'vintage' version of this. I hopefully will get myself one bottle atleast, eventually. I'm even very curious about the 'Intense' flanker.

All-in-all this is magical. This, to me, is what perfumery should be all about. Making one feel so good and overwhelmed every single time. It's sad they don't create stuff like this these days. But I'm extremely happy that, unlike so many other houses, Azzaro has not discontinued this gem. If you like classics this is the dog's bollocks!

10/10
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R0dinR0din 6 years ago
Gorgeous! It’s weird how this beauty is still in production. Very manly, classy, good stuff. Kids, stay away from this!
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StaticStatic 4 years ago
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This is a statement!!
Classic fragrance that will always stand time!
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Charilaos77Charilaos77 2 years ago
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Masterfully blended fougere. The opening is a marvel. Unique smell in general, highly sophisticated and well-rounded. Fortunately still here
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BertolucciKBertolucciK 4 years ago
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Manly, old school fougère, quite spicy and woody. Fresh, green, classic and well-blended fragrance for men (not boys).
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JackofSpadesJackofSpades 3 years ago
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Deep,smooth woody/mossy base,lots of herbs playing, above all anise. A dark forest,fresh,aromatic,shady…a great fougere ,still today.
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PMRP12PMRP12 8 years ago
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A classic, beautiful fragrance that is incontrovertibly masculine and uniquely fresh.
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ChicoRoch1ChicoRoch1 2 years ago
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Easily one of the top 3 Masculine Fougeres ever created. PERIOD!
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SpacebaseSpacebase 2 years ago
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This belongs on every Hall of Fame ballot of best all-time masculine scents! It's retro and amazing. The new formulation is a total beast.
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CaspikaarCaspikaar 4 years ago
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Didn’t expect much of it tbh. First sniff, wow this is oldschool, how I imagined it. However, it develops in a wonderful cloud of class.
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MrHonestMrHonest 4 years ago
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Cool, almost aquatic lavender in the sillage with a smooth, chocolatey anise powder up close. A calming and comforting shaving foam for all.
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