Pour Homme by Dolce & Gabbana
Brand: Dolce & Gabbana
Concentration: EDT
Scent overview
A clean aromatic fougère: neroli, mandarin and bergamot over lavender, sage and pepper, on smoky tobacco, dry cedar and a touch of tonka.
Is Pour Homme worth it?
How it smells: Opens with neroli, mandarin and bergamot, lavender and sage at the heart, then dries down to tobacco and cedarwood.
Scent Score: 49/100 (Fair). Overhyped. People talk about it, but it disappoints or splits opinion. Sample it before you buy a bottle. Performance 34, versatility 67, layerability 73 and value 34, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Fades fast. Plan to reapply. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring and fall, for the office and casual days. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Masculine.
Scent Character
EDT · Introduced 2012 · Men
Key accords: Neroli, Mandarin, Bergamot, Lavender, Sage, Pepper
Top Notes
- Neroli
- Mandarin
- Bergamot
Heart Notes
- Lavender
- Sage
- Pepper
Base Notes
- Tobacco
- Cedarwood
- Tonka Bean
Occasions: Office, Casual
Seasons: Spring, Fall
Fragrance overview
Pour Homme by Dolce & Gabbana belongs to the aromatic fragrance family. A clean aromatic fougère: neroli, mandarin and bergamot over lavender, sage and pepper, on smoky tobacco, dry cedar and a touch of tonka. Pour Homme opens with Neroli, Mandarin, and Bergamot. The heart brings Lavender, Sage, and Pepper. It dries down to Tobacco, Cedarwood, and Tonka Bean.
How to wear Pour Homme
On skin, Pour Homme by Dolce & Gabbana has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDT concentration. It's best in spring and fall. Reach for it for office and casual. Its best layering match in the catalog is Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford. Apply Pour Homme first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Neroli Portofino on top for citrus lift. Start with 2 sprays Pour Homme : 2 sprays Neroli Portofino and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Pour Homme opens with Neroli, Mandarin, and Bergamot.
The heart brings Lavender, Sage, and Pepper.
It dries down to Tobacco, Cedarwood, and Tonka Bean.
What to layer with Pour Homme
Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share neroli, bergamot, and lavender.
Order: Apply Pour Homme first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Neroli Portofino on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pour Homme : 2 sprays Neroli Portofino
Lafayette Street by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, cedarwood, and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Lafayette Street first — its woody depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Pour Homme over the top for aromatic complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pour Homme : 2 sprays Lafayette Street
The Scent of Peace for Him by Bond No. 9
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, cedarwood, and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Pour Homme first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer The Scent of Peace for Him on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pour Homme : 2 sprays The Scent of Peace for Him
Naked Neroli by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share neroli, bergamot, and cedarwood.
Order: Apply Pour Homme first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Naked Neroli on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pour Homme : 2 sprays Naked Neroli
Moss by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Aromatic and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share lavender and cedarwood.
Order: Apply Pour Homme first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Moss on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pour Homme : 2 sprays Moss
Pairings to approach with care
Overture Man by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 30/99
Overture Man has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Overture Man brings an oriental contrast to this aromatic scent.
Order: Apply Overture Man first — its oriental depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Pour Homme over the top for aromatic complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pour Homme : 1 spray Overture Man
Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Not Recommended · 31/99
Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum brings an oriental contrast to this aromatic scent.
Order: Apply Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum first — its oriental depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Pour Homme over the top for aromatic complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Pour Homme : 1 spray Oud Satin Mood Extrait de Parfum
Related fragrances and why
- Pour Homme Intenso by Dolce & Gabbana — Another version of Pour Homme from Dolce & Gabbana.
- Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford — Both include neroli, bergamot, and lavender.
- Lafayette Street by Bond No. 9BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include bergamot, cedarwood, and tonka bean.
- The Scent of Peace for Him by Bond No. 9 — Both include bergamot, cedarwood, and tonka bean.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Pour Homme?
Pour Homme opens with Neroli, Mandarin, and Bergamot. The heart brings Lavender, Sage, and Pepper. It dries down to Tobacco, Cedarwood, and Tonka Bean.
How long does Pour Homme last, and how strong is it?
Pour Homme by Dolce & Gabbana has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDT concentration.
When should you wear Pour Homme?
It's best in spring and fall. It suits office and casual.
What layers well with Pour Homme?
Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Aromatic and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share neroli, bergamot, and lavender. Apply Pour Homme first as your base layer. Its aromatic character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Neroli Portofino on top for citrus lift. Start with 2 sprays Pour Homme : 2 sprays Neroli Portofino.
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