Worth pour Homme Worth for men

Worth Pour Homme is an extremely classic fougere: no doubts. If you're into "first-wave" type of masculines and if your idea of cleanness brings to mind of Kouros, then Worth Pour Homme is for you. A slightly severe opening with loads of herbs (and the usual lavender accord) introduces a leathery/musky composition of incredible beauty. A remarkable woody presence reinforces the general masculine vibe while subtle floral patterns provide incredible refinements. Civilized yet not too mannered, long lasting but not overpowering, fresh with just a tad of dirtyness providing and incredible balance. Terrific.

Rating: 8/10

This is for the Haute Concentration formula in a blue & red paisley box. If you think there is any correlation of THIS Haute Concentration bottling to Paco Rabanne Pour Homme, then you should not be on this forum or buying anything to help you smell good - because you are clueless. I, personally, put Vintage Paco Rabanne Pour Homme on a pedestal - it is suave, fresh, sophisticated, green, warm and harmonious. It is the best scent ever created for a man and the essence of what an aromatic fougere will ever attempt to be.

Grottola and Bigsly offer great reviews here - this is a strong, slap-in-the-face scent. Haute Concentration for sure! Wow! The sinuses were cleared by the initial blast...it only took one on my wrist to realize this could be used for huffing if one wanted an olfactory high. But, then the scent warmed up on my skin and after about 30 minutes of patchouli nose-bleed - Worth HC hits a nice point of lavender, heavy moss and rosemary (fresh-cut, not dried) cloud around you that softens up into a nice soapiness (a good thing - almost a lather of leathery moss with lavender and a blend of soft floral and green notes). This inviting fog has allure - we are now in the early 80's and polyester has a place in our attire. Driving a Mercedes 450SL convertible and the late days of disco and early club music is what this smell evokes images of...along with, somehow, a sense of being in London in cool weather (there is a British pompousness to this that I like - I think chaps in London's gentlemen clubs and pubs wore this...and the true gentlemen still do). I would not wear this in warm weather unless I wanted to offend somebody. The paisley box is obnoxiously retro-cool...I like it along with the bottle itself. This has a vibe to it.

This is serious and not for the faint-of-heart: 8/10. It has a place on my shelf and one of admiration. I will come back for more slaps in the face by Worth Haute Concentration with a smile. Wear this with a hipster attitude, retro clothes and a leather coat. Or, it will wear you. I will not buy any other bottle from this fragrance producer - it is not "worth" it after trying this and reading the other reviews.

I have Vintage Revillon, Vintage Paco Rabanne (Original and New Vintage) and Vintage Azzaro. None are like this bottle. Truly "Worth" every pence...cheerio!

I am referring to Worth Pour Homme Haute Concentration that comes in a little cylindrical bottle.I also have used the one pictured here but to me,these 2 versions have very little to share.
I wouldn't change one word to Grottola's excellent review and totally agree with his analysis.This is a very strong patchouli/leather fougere bomb with outstanding sillage and projection.Very masculine, but not so easy to wear ; don't blind buy !

I know it's my second review of this fragrance but, this is fabulous stuff. I like this better than Azzaro Homme - now that really IS a complement!

I have only tried the vintage Worth Pour Homme Haute Concentration version. The top notes are very strong and cause olfactory fatigue, so keep that in mind. Unlike some others, I don't find it especially dry and I don't get any patchouli. I think the note pyramid above is accurate. The oakmoss and lavender seem especially strong, and the leather note is clear. The spice is blended in with the amber and tonka. The herbal/green quality seems to come and go, and the wood is very mild. This is like a more complex, non-animalic version of Paco Rabanne, and it's somewhat similar to Azzaro Pour Homme, though this one has no anise. I think I like this one best, due to the excellent note contrast. In particular, there is a great interplay between the lavender and moss aspect and the spice and amber/tonka one. The ingredient quality is around niche level, so that's another major thing in its favor. Projection ("sillage") seems just right once the top notes subside and the longevity is at least very good. Right now, it's selling very inexpensively, so anyone who thinks he's an aficionado should consider adding a 50 ml bottle to his collection (unless you really hate oakmoss, lavender, or leather notes).

just got this today and I am indeed pleseantly surprised
For an inexpensive fragrance it has all the marks of a good quality top brand . Its start of a bit sharp but than it mellows down to warm musky and woody notes. I had a couple of positive comments from co workers alread y telling me how good it smells on me .
Nice result.

This review is for Worth Pour Homme Haute Concentration.

One of the strongest, driest masculines I've smelled, Worth Pour Homme HC is an uber-macho roundhouse kick to the sinuses, in the form of an aromatic fougere. It's strong, and it stings the nostrils. It's not so much animalic as it is simply dry and heady. The classic lavender-coumarin-oakmoss structure is buried under a big, dry patchouli note with some leather thrown in the mix. I don't really get any pine out of this. It's mostly a dry patchouli-leather fougere, and it stays that way for a while. I would say after 4 hours or so the drydown really kicks in and Worth Pour Homme Haute Concentration eases up. The coumarin comes to the fore, and the leather becomes a bit more plush. I like this stage of Worth Pour Homme the most, as it really brings out the smooth aromatic fougere structure that I cherish so dearly. There's nothing like a good aromatic fougere to ease your soul. I would say that, in total, Worth Pour Homme Haute Concentration lasts about 7 to 8 hours. No matter, it's still a strong fragrance. I'm gonna need some time to get to know it, but there's no doubt it's one of those rare, worthy masculines. This is not for the timid - don't blind buy it if you're unsure. However, if you dig powerhouse fragrances, old "macho" scents, or aromatic fougeres in general, definitely check out Worth Pour Homme Haute Concentration. It's about as high quality as you can get in a masculine.

Is this the lovelyest cologne for men? It might be, it´s so perfectly blended so it´s a real privilege to wear it.
Fragonard has one that is very close to this.

I still have the original one till now and I am very proud of keep it till now, but the atomizer is not working since 2001. I just want to know whether the new version has the same fragrance or not?

Although I have never smelled the orignal formulation of Worth Pour Homme, I cannot imagine the current version being inferior to ANY fragrance, never mind any prior formulations. This is a truly outstanding fragrance in every way. It is one of my all-time favorite scents, and is perhaps the best fougere I have ever smelled.

Basically it's a leather fragrance in fougere form. Think Paco Rabanne without the green notes, a bit more restrained, and more leather. Every note in Worth Pour Homme is perfectly balanced, making this one of the most comfortable fragrances I've ever worn.

Much ado has been made by some people about how the vintage version of this is just so much better than the current formulation. Why? Just because the old version was stronger? So what? Trust me, I love strong fragrances, but stronger doesn't always mean better or richer. I've never smelled the vintage version of Worth PH, nor do I care if I ever smell it. I'll be hanging out with my bottle of Worth, and while I'm at it, I'll be buying back-ups.

Worth Pour Homme is as close to being the perfect masculine fragrance as it gets.

MY RATING: 10/10

I think I agree with RobbieX on this one, it´s really good, soapy and long lasting, beautiful quite complex drydown, what more does one need?
Paco Rabanne PH is a little similar, but sweeter.
This one is among the best that I know of.
I have the one that is like the picture.

As one reviewer pointed out, Worth was launched in the early 80's, not the 30's. I'd also like to point out that the bottle pictured above is not the original, but a reinterpretation of the classic, which, IMO is nowhere near as rich as the original. The original eau de toilette came in a dark green bottle and was quite refreshing. The ultimate was the Haute Concentration which came in the clear cylindrical bottle with a blue top, and was packaged in an unbelievably cool red and blue paisley box. This was a truly extraordinary fragrance; rich, invigorating, elegant, long lasting with great sillage.

After speaking with a representative from Parfums Worth, I was told that a British company now owns Worth and makes their own version (pictured above), which is based on the original. It is drier, a little bit sour and has lost its rich character. Quite a disappointment!

Clean, soapy, gorgeous - simply one of the best men's fragrances - true - it's cheap now - but it smells better than some costing 4 times the price. Longevity and sillage are great though it is a "one note" fragrance with a beautiful long lasting drydown. It really is a classic cologne - so fresh. In my top 5.

I am tempted to say Worth pour Homme is a classic men’s fougere, but “classic” is a word which tends to be overused. In any case, it has only been around since 1980-81 and as such postdates many of the more well-known fougeres.

I would say rather, that it is an archetypal fougere. It starts with the familiar crisp clean combination of lavender and citrus notes evident in other fragrances, such as Paco Rabanne and Azzaro Pour Homme. It is often compared with the former and it is very similar, but in many ways offers much more.

The powerful, almost overpowering, soapy start of Paco Rabanne is toned-down in Worth and is augmented with, rich herbs and spices in its top notes. The real beauty of Worth is its relative subtlety and more diverse range of detectable notes (at least to my nose) as compared with other powerhouse fougeres from the same period. It is the balance of this fragrance that makes it an archetype. None of the notes overpower any other. The piney notes are complemented wonderfully by the florals and as the sharper elements subside it has moved away from its original resemblance to Paco Rabanne.

After a two to three hours the warm musk and woody notes remain and work with the oakmoss to ensure that Worth still has a substantial presence for a long, long time. This “ticks all the boxes” for a quality fragrance and best of all it can be bought for a fraction of the price of either Paco Rabanne or Azzaro pour Homme. This is definitely a top-ten fragrance for me.

dear fragrantica, please note worth pour homme is from 1980.!!