Kenzo Pour Homme bottles

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I bought a bottle recently and it is now Kenzo Homme rather than Pour Homme. I thought I initially smelled a difference from the original Pour Homme fragrance but after a few sprays I was unable to spot any change.

If I were you, I'd just go ahead and buy what's available. If it has been reformulated I can't tell and it's an amazing scent.

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Ok, now this is where I really struggle: trying to describe this scent.

When I first sampled it, I didn't like it. AT ALL. It smelled very alcohol-like, synthetic and harsh.

After numerous sprays I found it became extremely addictive,principally because it is so unique. I honestly think iit smells like nothing else out there. When I hear comparisons with Cool Water or other aquatics I just scratch my head. It's not on the same planet in my book.

Anyway, whatever description I give will not do it any justice. Bear that in mind. The initial blast is a little harsh but quickly dries down to a seaweedy, sea-breezy,iodine floral which feels mmm...fresh and mysterious. Then the sandalwood and bamboo rubber comes in. And stays. And it's this rubbery note that is real love/hate territory. I love it. It becomes creamy and rubbery and woody and sea breezy altogether. Powerful longevity on my skin. All year round scent for me. Not a signature scent as it's just too damn odd, but I wear it very often and have been through 2 100ml bottles.

I would suggest try before you buy as some really don't like it, but for me - total masterpiece and utterly unique.

Haven't noticed much of a difference over the years. Still smells pretty great but I've only been knowing it since about 2007.

A great aquatic and different than any other.
The bottle with the leaves is the vintage (pictured in BN directory).
The plain and smooth bottle is the new one. I don't really know the new jus but glad am reading that it hasn't changed.

I've been meaning to ask this for awhile now. Here's my chance since this topic popped up. Anyone else think the dry down of this fragrance smells like "barber shop?" I've noticed a few times now that by the end of a work day, I detect a scent similar to Pinaud Clubman or Canoe. It's not overpowering and sits close to my skin by this point (8+ hours), but for me -- it's there.

Is it just me?

Personally don't get that vibe.

I get it slightly, but its more of a lower accord and not the main accord of the dry-down.