Pour Un Homme de Caron (1934) (Eau de Toilette) by Caron

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Pour Un Homme de Caron Caron 1934 Eau de Toilette

Version from 1934

7.6 / 10 778 Ratings

A popular perfume by Caron for men, released in 1934. The scent is sweet-spicy. It was last marketed by Cattleya Finance.
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Main accords

Sweet

Spicy

Green

Fresh

Floral

Fragrance Notes

Lavender

Vanilla

Lavender absolute Amber

Amber

Musk

Perfumer

Ernest Daltroff

Ratings

Scent

7.6778 Ratings

Longevity

7.1602 Ratings

Sillage

6.4572 Ratings

Bottle

7.2534 Ratings

Value for money

8.0193 Ratings

Submitted by DonVanVliet, last update on 09/29/2025.

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Reviews

82 in-depth fragrance descriptions

04/06/2022

10Scent 10Longevity 10Sillage

DioNeverDie
4 Reviews

DioNeverDie

Top Review 15

1934, the year caron and I were born together!

This anthological perfume appeared in the year of my birth, more precisely 1934. Hello dear children, I am 88 years old and I have been a lover of perfumes for more than 60 years. My first perfume was Caron Pour un Homme in 1954. I can't describe how many emotions this wonderful creation tries me, the years of my youth, lavender is absolutely impeccable!

02/19/2016

9Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Karenin
40 Reviews

Karenin

Top Review 7

Pour un Homme de Caron

I've turned my nose to “Pour Un Homme de Caron” because it's a classic masculine fragrance which, in spite of (no doubt) numerous reformulations, has stood the test of time, moving effortlessly across the decades and into the future.

When it comes to its composition, “Pour Un Homme de Caron” is a straightforward fragrance. The two notes in the limelight here are lavender and vanilla. I detect a soft musky background in the base as well. The scent is light and unobtrusive, yet it has a pretty decent longevity. The lack of complexity legitimately attracts some criticism. I myself, for instance, prefer more full-bodied perfumes in the colder months of the year. But let's face it. Aren't there times when many of us find comfort in unpretentious, well-composed perfumes? As far as this function is concerned, “Pour Un Homme de Caron” does wonders.

While there are heaps of fragrances that are claimed to be “timeless”, “Pour Un Homme de Caron” rightfully deserves this attribute. Not tied to any particular period, it still oozes refinement and natural elegance, and can be worn with a smart suit as well as a T-shirt and jeans. In my view, it works perfectly on a crisp spring or early summer morning, making the already fine day just a little bit more special.

01/17/2013

LovingTheAlien
9 Reviews

LovingTheAlien

Very helpful Review 9

Linen Closet of Love

One of my very most beloved fragrances. This really helps me unwind!

It's not a terribly complex fragrance but the devil is in the details:

It opens with a tremendously herbal and intoxicating natural lavender that's breathtaking. It begins to emanate more sensual notes under the lavender of cedar, vanilla, and musk. The interplay between all of the notes would be revolting if it wasn't so comforting. The whole effect is something akin to the smell of my grandmother's cedar linen cabinet, always stocked with Yardley English Lavender soap.

It manages to remain handsome, and the vanilla/cedar/musk combo is to die for despite the ice cream comments here.

07/14/2012

jtd
484 Reviews

jtd

6

A fumehead have actually wrote to me to tell me he longer trusted me after reading the below:

I love lavender and I love vanilla. I think Jicky is spectacular. Why is it that I can’t stand Pour un Homme? Every bit of the balance that I find so delicious and enticing in Jicky is out of whack in Pour un Homme. The lavender and the vanilla never come together and the other elements I can find are on the sidelines urging on the fight.

Rosemary curdles the vanilla and tonka blunts the lavender. There’s a feeling of objects flying at each other, hitting, and landing with a dull thud that unfortunately lasts for hours.

04/27/2025

5.5Scent 5Longevity 4Sillage

DRKSHDW
127 Reviews

DRKSHDW

Helpful Review 5

TOM FORD'S SIGNATURE SCENT: WHERE LAVENDER MEETS VANILLA

Alright, let’s get straight to it — this is mild, soft, refined, and polite. Completely unisex. Honestly, I wasn’t sure if my bottle was authentic at first and had to double-check because the juice isn’t green like I expected — it’s more of a yellowish-grey. Kind of like if lemonade lost the will to live. And surprise: the lavender isn't exactly the lavender I thought it was going to be.

At first spray, yes, I catch a whiff of lavender, but it's more "fancy hotel shower gel" than "armful of fresh sprigs." There's a hay-like nuance too — gentle, herbal, and utterly civilized. It’s not the punchy, sharp lavender you get from essential oils. Instead, it feels airy and polished. There's a pleasant citrus note tucked in, alongside a watery, classy vanilla that glides underneath like a silk scarf. Very polite. Extremely well-mannered. And yes, it's sweet — but just a touch.

It’s easy to see why this was revolutionary for men back in 1934. It doesn't scream "I chop wood shirtless in the Alps." Pour Un Homme feels breezy, natural, clean, and utterly unobtrusive. You could wear this anywhere and never offend a soul — unless they hate happiness. Back then, men were supposed to smell like gunpowder and horse leather. Meanwhile, Pour Un Homme strolls in wearing a light linen suit and offering you a mint. And here’s the twist: Coty Chypre and Guerlain’s Vol de Nuit — both women’s fragrances from that era — actually smell tougher and more traditionally masculine than this. Gender roles in perfume were doing cartwheels back then. Women's perfumes were strong, bitter, smoky — real "don’t mess with me" energy. Meanwhile, guys were out here smelling like lemon water and good manners. Makes you wonder who decided "pink and flowers" were mandatory for women later on.

And if you’re wondering if it still has cool cred today? Oh, absolutely. This is reportedly Tom Ford’s daily driver. Yep, this is what he actually wears when he’s not busy selling you private blends for $600 a bottle. Along with Guerlain Vetiver and Penhaligon’s Blenheim Bouquet, it fits his pattern: tasteful, classic, clean — not a hint of "look at me."

One thing, though: I feel like the official note list is a bit incomplete. There’s definitely more going on — some herbs like sage or rosemary, a splash of citrus, and something quietly woody in the base. As it dries down, Pour Un Homme leans heavily into vanilla. Honestly, I’d argue vanilla is the real star, not lavender. It's a beautiful herbal-citric vanilla with a slight burnt sugar twist — watery, musky, and just downright pleasant.

In the end? It’s light and easygoing — maybe a little too light and simple for my taste. Still, I totally get the appeal. It's an old-school classic for a reason.

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172 short views on the fragrance

Elysium

6 years ago

5

The most beautiful lavender, an aromatic unisex fragrance with musky, fresh spicy, amber, and vanilla main accords. A timeless masterpiece!

BertolucciK

5 years ago

8.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

4

Super cozy fragrance that opens with a manly lavender with musk, old fashion powdery scent. Then the sweetness of the vanilla and amber.

JackofSpades

4 years ago

9Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

3

One of the best lavender notes,mixed with vanilla and a musky base.Allrounder, classy and cozy, a timeless masterpiece.

JayNay

4 years ago

9.5Scent

3

Never smelled anything like this before. It’s captivating, stunningly beautiful. Absolutely gorgeous. The opening is to die for. Thumbs up.

DJSaunter

11 months ago

5Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

3

Not my thing, hoped for a cozy evening scent, I get a kind of sour vanilla. It's like I washed with soap, but my clothes are still musky/sweaty.

Fragaddict12

3 years ago

3.5Scent 5Longevity 5Sillage

3

My bathroom’s spray after a long journey of parachuting

Mikael

4 years ago

5.5Scent 6Longevity 6Sillage

3

Overrated, boring. Not bad, just "old school" safe fragrance.

DRKSHDW

7 months ago

5.5Scent 5Longevity 4Sillage

2

I’d argue vanilla is the real star, not lavender. It's a beautiful herbal-citric vanilla with a slight burnt sugar twist — watery, musky...

Matux

4 years ago

2

Simplicity at its best: lavander and vanilla, mild restrained, discreet, fleeting ambery composition.

ChicoRoch1

4 years ago

7Scent 5Longevity 4Sillage

2

Gorgeous timeless and simple

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