Worth pour Homme by Worth

RobbieX

Simply one of the best men's fragrances - true - it's cheap now - but - it really is a classic cologne - so fresh... In my top 10 of all time

instantjim

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.

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