Worth pour Homme (1980)
by Worth

A slightly austere, but deeply satisfying example of masculine cleanliness.The opening is astringent, strident and delightfully crisp. The presence of Lavender and Rosemary lend a distinct edge to this stage, a necessarily bold statement that sets the tone for the whole experience. It softens gradually durings its lifespan and after a couple of hours this is something to cherish. In its design, this fragrance is a classic fougere, but its real quality lies in the simplicity of the execution. There are powdery characteristics on my skin akin to Paco Rabanne and Cerutti 1881, but in my view neither of these two have quite the finish an understated class of Worth Pour Homme. The sillage is on the exroverted side of contained, and the longevity is substantial, the morning application lasting some eight hours on a cool Spring day.

Having just received a shipment of the original WPH from e-bay (original packaging), its amazing about how much it smells like Alain Delon (1980). Fragrance notes are definitely shared between the 2 colognes. Also, Revillon Pour Homme (1977) smells very similiar to both of them. All discontinued scents.

I have a mini of the original WPH formulation and a couple of bottles of the reformulated "haute concentration" and I have to say I prefer the latter. It is more subltle than the former. I also find it is very reminiscent of the scent of Paco Rabanne Pour Homme before it was revamped and made more garish. I also found it at a super bargain store in the middle of nowhere in North Carolina for $3 for a 3.3 oz. bottle. Should've bought the whole stock!

The leather in this is so readily noticeable, I almost didn't think this had anything else in it. Seems to not last too, too long at least 4 hours on me. Dries down into the cedarwood and musk quite nicely. I honestly think that if you can't find Helmut Lang's Cuiron, get this. It's not as strong but it's a very good fresh leather alternative. Good!

I really can't identify any similarity between Worth PH and Paco R. PH.If I had to make any comparison,I would say there are aspects of Worth PH that reminds me of the clean,soapy notes of Halston 1-12,or Dana - English Leather original.Either way,I have always liked this frag. even though I would not consider buying it for myself.Considering it is a good value,budget range that is long-lasting without being heavy or overbearing- what is there to dislike?

Worth pour Homme is one of my favorite cologne's of all time. To be clear, though, I wear the haute concentration that comes in the red and blue paisley box - it smells much richer than the eau de toilette in the green box. FYI,
they still sell Worth Pour Homme but they changed the packaging and changed the formula. It now smells like a dryer, cheaper version of Paco.
This started when they were selling the haute concentation with no box - if you see it advertised as unboxed or with the new blue box, be advised that you will not be getting the original Worth pour homme fragrace, you will get something far inferior. The reason is that a Brittish company purchased Parfums Worth
and are now making the scent - very disappointing!!

Worth Pour Homme haute concentation is a truly classic 80's power scent!
It's refreshing, masculine, classy and distinctive, without being overpowering like some 80's scents. This can be worn on any occasion, casual, dress, romance, formal. This scent is timeless and always makes a favorable impression with the ladies. Dare I say, this fragrance represents virility itself,
with a touch of class. Worth Pour Homme is magnificent!