The Last Spritz

Popular fragrances

Score
78/100

Azzaro

Pour Homme EDT

1978

Classic Italian cool — anise, cedar, and a fougère elegance that never asks permission.

Azzaro Pour Homme
aromatic
woody
fresh spicy

The take

What works

  • Anise-forward fougère classic loved by the fragrance community for decades
  • Sophisticated barbershop vibe at an accessible price
  • Genuine character — not a generic designer fresh

Trade-offs

  • Multiple reformulations have weakened the original character
  • Anise-heavy opening polarizes — sample first

Notes

Top

LavenderLavenderLemonLemonCarawayCarawayBasilBasilBergamotBergamotClary SageClary SageIrisIrisStar AniseStar Anise

Mid

VetiverVetiverCedarCedarPatchouliPatchouliSandalwoodSandalwoodJuniper BerriesJuniper BerriesCardamomCardamom

Base

OakmossOakmossLeatherLeatherAmberAmberMuskMuskTonka BeanTonka Bean

Performance

Longevity
6–8 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring69%
Summer34%
Fall100%
Winter95%
Day83%
Night90%

Occasions

Date nightCasual

Gender

Strongly masculine
$105–$145Great value
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Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Azzaro Pour Homme last?

6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity at 70/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear Azzaro Pour Homme?

Strongest in fall and winter, works day or night. Suited to date night, casual.

Is Azzaro Pour Homme worth it?

At $105–$145, fine — with caveats. Anise-forward fougère classic loved by the fragrance community for decades. Sophisticated barbershop vibe at an accessible price.

Details

Perfumer
Gerard Goupy