Duel Annick Goutal for men

very unique. on me it lasts quite a while - i don't have any problems with its longevity. i love the way wearing it makes me feel... i find it hard to describe. it has a mystical, smokey quality to it. leather incense!

I think, this is not a masculin scent, but womanity! I can not imagine a man, who wear this perfume. It smells like some kind of flower (the notes inculdes only iris) scent, so I do not think, this would be good for a man! (maybe femimin guys :)) :))

FYI: Here are the notes as listed on the Annick Goutal website: green mate absolute, Paraguay petitgrain, iris root, absinth, gaiac wood, leather and musk.

The website does not list any tobacco notes.

Despite a few exotic sounding ingredients this is a fairly unremarkable fragrance. Not because its not good, but because it doesn't really stand out in a crowd. My impression is that the ratio of price to value is unfortunately lower than I'd like for an Annick Goutal offering. If you're interested in this house, I'd recommend Sables or Encens Flamboyant, which both have more presence and originality than this offering.

Sillage: non existant
Longevity: 4 hours
Overall Rating: 5/10. Look elsewhere in the Annick Goutal line for a truly unique scent experience.

Duel and I have had a long relashionship. We've met several times and I consider us friends by now but can't decide whether there's any further chance of love or romance...

To start with, I'd say it has a memorable long life. I used to think this was weak and lasted for a short period but it is one of the only Goutals that isn't gone with the first wind and its citric basenotes are incredibly vibrant. Unlike some other great offerings from this house that start furiously citric and disappear within minutes, Duel ends with an enormous dose of citrus and makes me think of the same in Lalique's Encre Noire pour homme. I love citric notes developing and staying.

I see people wonder about the tobacco and I don't remember having seen that listed on their webpage, but what I smell the strongest is the mix of citrus with the paraguay mate absolute. In Paraguay, southern Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina we drink mate everyday and this is exactly how that herb smells when it's mixed with hot water and sugar. These leaves can have a process of drying that gives them a smoky smell and this is what I see here. I was really impressed when I first tried this on my skin since I hadn't read the notes and felt I had this sooo familiar thing on me and couldn't realize until I read it was mate absolute and then didn't resist and went again for a sample.

Now, my problem with Duel is I love it but can't think of anyone under 50 using it. It is redolent of old people drinking "mate cocido" which is the tea version with extra sugar. This is by no means offensive... I just can't think of myself wearing this now but will definitely buy it once. This makes me think of my grand father, his clothes and wisdom. His slow movements, the cozy atmosphere around him and I'm afraid I wouldn't dare to go dancing with this on, nor would I use it wearing modern clothes. I would definitely feel out of place, as if I was pretending or disguising myself.

Its quality is great, its basenotes superb and I'm happy I've finally come to terms with it. I love it but our times differ... isn't it somehow romantic? Our love is not possible YET.

The citrus notes in the opening are strong and sharp. They remind me of Shiseido Zen White heat for men. I didn't like it. Bitter-sour lemon juice.

Tobacco is weak, even in the drydown. I could detect no musk.

Hi.

DUEL is a crisp woods fragrance with an air synonymous with modern masculinity.pure pleasure, tranquility and harmony.not strong or overpowering, the smells is like that of opening a fresh jar of pipe tobacco. Romantic,Fresh,Modern,Woody,Pleasant and Strange.

It contains citrus,iris and nutmeg,which subtly fade into a sensuous richness of tobacco,exotic woods and musk that brings sensuality and sophistication to both men and women.it will get compliments from the ladies.

DUEL is perfect for daytime wear and it works also well at the evening that promise a lot however it is not strong and rich but making a statement without a doubt.This interesting scent is suitable for rainy days in the Spring/Autumn.if you like a tobacco scent,this is the fragrance for you.

Sillage?Good.

Longevity?Average on my skin.

6.5/10

It wouldn't know I'm smelling man's fragrance I would definitely think it's unisex.
Sweet, smoky and refreshing citruses at the opening followed by some "aftershave" like spices. It's pleasant, yes, easy to like, easy to wear and probably won't offend anyone, but I have this feeling that I have smelt it before, it feels a bit generic and boring and I bet that you can find the exact smell for a better price, but if you don't care for the price tag and just want something from Annick Goutal, give this a try, it could be a perfect gift actually, really easy to like.

Duel is a nicely done aromatic fragrance with hints of leather, citrus, tea and rich tobacco. It's subtly done, and is a wonderful choice for Spring and Summer wear.

Annick Goutal tends to make rather bold orientals or sharp citrus scents, however Duel is not so 'in your face'. Although masculine, it's not strictly so, preferring to adopt a unisex feel, which is both elegant and unique.

While I think Sables has more character, I like Duel's refreshing approach. It's clean and light but not in a boring aquatic or citrus after-shave sense of the word. It doesn't smell generic or for that matter, like anything you'd find the average man wearing. It's quite cozy and lovable.

The tea note stands out the most for me, followed by smokey tobacco and subtle hints of lemon and lime. It can be quite linear at times, however I'm not too bothered with its lack of development. I enjoy the scent nonetheless.

Perhaps its only disappointing aspect was its lack of lasting power and strong projection. I'm used to Annick Goutal's male fragrances being lasting and bold. In regards to price, Duel is rather cheap when compared to other fragrances from this house. It may be worth trying if your man, or even yourself, wouldn't feel cheated if the fragrance only lasted a few hours and required touch-ups during the day.

Terribly strange, it reminds me the smell of leather used to make shoes or something else similar

Woody and fresh it causes, with its top notes, an extraordinary impact to the other people noses.
At first sight, reminded me a “common place”, a known scent.
After smell my own arm over and over, I noticed that the scent was similar to wet grass when it is rubbed between the hands, with a deep mix of Declaration, by Cartier.
This scent is one of those which fits perfectly to the hot weather of Rio de Janeiro, because of the wonderful freshness sensation.