Review by tony t
very strong. not for the timid and weak. powerhouse of the 80's. no elegance, just a bunch of mixed up notes with really no direction. i gave it to my dad as he will wear anything.
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Francesco Smalto Pour Homme by Francesco Smalto, 1987
Rated #343 in Fragrances
Review by pablolicht
This is great, it get complements, it smells mature but awesome, it last and it projects. And the best: it is exclusive, not everybody own this so this is great for signature scent.
Review by jon_remy
When I first bought this fragrance, it was very "smoky" smelling. It was nice at first, but then a half hour later, a very masculine, almost sweat-like scent started to emerge. I know it couldn't have been me because I had just showered prior to applying the fragrance. It wasn't a bad-smelling sweat-like scent, but, in fact, a rather masculine and "manly" smell, I suppose something that would turn on women, and most likely some men, too. I definitely would buy this fragrance again, as I place it in my top 20 fragrances. Too bad this "man juice" has been discontinued. It's manhood in a bottle. I must honestly say when I first smelled it, it got me aroused (in a sexual way) and I had to leave the cologne counter quickly in an effort not to be embarrassed by what was about to be VERY obvious. Yes, it had THAT kind of effect on me. Luckily, I still own 3 bottles!
Review by derbyman
This late-eighties gem stands out from the powerhouse crowd with its smoky, oily quality which underpins the fragrance from the breathtaking first blast to the smooth, mellow drydown. The strong, herbal opening is very pleasing with a prominent lavender accord which balances out the smokiness. In time the floral heart shines through and the fragrance becomes deeper, fuller and the leather moves to the front, albeit a rougher, oilier leather than found in the likes of Trussardi or Aramis, and the patchouli emerges also. The drydown is lovely, mossy-leather with the ever present smokiness now much subdued. There's plenty going on here - this is not a one-dimensional beast. Sure, it is a heavy-hitter and lasts 12hrs+ with ease but it's a shapeshifter and there are suprises in every sniff. Absolutely wonderful - a firm favourite.
Review by bigsly
Powerful soapy lavender and a "meaty," leathery quality to begin with, but it doesn't really go anywhere special, and there are so many others I'd rather wear instead. One that is still reasonably priced is Montana Parfum d'Homme (in the red box), which I find far superior in every way. I had an old bottle that lost it's top notes, so beware of this possibility, though it's more wearable that way. It is natural smelling and I could almost imagine this one being worn by those who use it as a kind of aromatherapy treatment, perhaps if one is getting ready for an "ultimate fighting" match. Clearly, it's the antithesis of the fresh/aquatic type of fragrance.
Review by sillagemonger
Francesco Smalto pour Homme is a fantastic 1980's powerhouse fougere. It is almost as dry as Yatagan, although it smells nothing like Yatagan whatsoever. The opening is strong - a spicy, smokey lavender/leather combination with a touch of anise (the only seemingly "sweet note" during the entire development). This becomes a very nicely balanced fragrance once the initial olfactory onslaught mellows. After about an hour, the anise seems to be gone but the smokey leather is still there with the lavender coming through more distinctly, along with only a hint of some very dry florals. By the four hour plus mark, the lavender is at its finest (really nice!), the smokiness has faded, and I detect predominantly leather with some oakmoss in the basenotes. This is a wonderfully masculine fragrance, and anyone that enjoys Quorum and Azzaro pour Homme is sure to enjoy Francesco Smalto pour Homme! This is without a doubt one of my all-time personal favorite fragrances.
Review by shamu1
Released back in 1987, this fragrance must have felt like a blast from the past at the time, because it has more in common with the powerhouse fougeres of the 1970s than the power chypres of the 80s. It pins the needle on the macho meter. It is shamelessly and unapologetically masculine, cast from the same mold as Azzaro Pour Homme, Jacomo de Jacomo and Calvin.
The opening and heart accords are very woody and spicy, with a dark smoke note lurking underneath. This is where I see a lot of similarity to Jacomo de Jacomo, though Smalto is more assertive. Im surprised the pyramid doesnt mention sandalwood in the mix, because it smells like sandalwood to me that is providing the woody spiciness in the first hour or two. However, I am probably misinterpreting this note, which is probably anise. Smalto dries down to a very dark leather accord, and it gives this scent a strange, oily glow. Very nicely done.
If youre looking for an androgynous, gender-neutral scent to wear, this is definitely not it. Like its brethren Quorum and Paco Rabanne, Francesco Smalto is a strong macho man fragrance.
Big thumbs up for this powerhouse.
The opening and heart accords are very woody and spicy, with a dark smoke note lurking underneath. This is where I see a lot of similarity to Jacomo de Jacomo, though Smalto is more assertive. Im surprised the pyramid doesnt mention sandalwood in the mix, because it smells like sandalwood to me that is providing the woody spiciness in the first hour or two. However, I am probably misinterpreting this note, which is probably anise. Smalto dries down to a very dark leather accord, and it gives this scent a strange, oily glow. Very nicely done.
If youre looking for an androgynous, gender-neutral scent to wear, this is definitely not it. Like its brethren Quorum and Paco Rabanne, Francesco Smalto is a strong macho man fragrance.
Big thumbs up for this powerhouse.
Review by foetidus
Francesco Smalto Pour Homme opens on a fresh note slightly green, somewhat citric, more aromatic than green-herbal: Its a nice opening but I personally dont care for the anise note that, to me, muddies up the freshness of the opening a bit. The opening is an interesting accord, though it is rustic, masculine, and discreet actually quite unique. In the heart notes, the aromatics grow somewhat stronger, moving into a true herbal / green richer than the opening, but retaining discretion and centered in a soft smoky ambiance. The dry down is an example of a genuine rustic fougere: moss, hay and leather. I love the hay note, and although I usually dont like leather in a fragrance, the leather here seems to work okay for me. This was once my favorite fragrance, and after all these years, I still find it interesting and I wear it once in a while. It is ultra-masculine, and it performs well on the skin with very good longevity. (Edit of 04 October 2005 review. Changed from a thumbs up.)
Francesco Smalto Pour Homme by Francesco Smalto, 1987
By: Francesco Smalto
Description:
Details:
| Detail | Value |
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| Top Notes | Lavender, Bergamot, Tarragon, Neroli, Anise, Rosemary |
| Middle Notes | Geranium, Fern, Carnation, Cedar, Patchouli, Cyclamen |
| Base Notes | Oakmoss, Amber, Tonka, Musk, Leather |
| Launched Date | 1987 |
| Gender | Men |
| Availability | Discontinued |
| By | Francesco Smalto |
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