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PROTAGONIST / MEN’S SCENTS

THE SEDUCER

Head-notes of lemon, bergamot and mastic. Middle
notes of geranium, sandalwood, incense, and myrrh.
Base notes of patchouli, moss, and grey amber. Human
principle: Apollo. Cosmic principle: Air, humid,
summer. Evocative content: Versatility, character,
ability, sensuality. Typical notes of the archetype:
fine woods, musk, animal base. Goes with cigarettes,
convertibles, white and sparkling wines and lofts.
Archetypal Water: N°3 Il Seduttore (The Seducer,
www.lorenzodanteferro.it).

TRADITIONAL CLASSIC Blenheim Bouquet, created
in 1902 for the Duke of Marlborough, Penhaligon’s
(olfattorio.it). 287: from the street number
of the E. Marinella boutique in Riviera di Chiaia
(mansfield.it). N°. 4711, the truest expression of a
fragrance (mavive.com). NEW CLASSIC The legend
of a turbulent youth Eau Sauvage Cologne,
Dior (dior.com). The original Cologne,
Acqua di Parma (acquadiparma.com). Eau pour
Homme, an olfactory allegory which expresses the
world of Giorgio Armani (armanibeauty.it).

THE WISE MAN

Head notes of Lavender, bergamot and basil. Middle
notes of jasmin, geranium, vetiver and cedar wood. Base
notes of Tonka bean, vanilla-milk, white musk. Human
principle: Jove. Cosmic principle: Cold water, autumn.
Evocative content: serenity, equilibrium, governing the
self, distance without being detached. Typical notes of
the archetype: Lavender or fern, with a touch of milk.
Pipe, English saloon vehicles, Cognac, country houses.
Archetypal Water: N°1 Il Saggio (The Wise Man, www.
lorenzodanteferro.it).

TRADITIONAL CLASSIC Pour un Homme by Caron,
presented in 1934, Caron (parfumscaron.com).
Fougère Royale, Houbigant Paris (houbigant-parfum.
com). The freshness of English lavender in English
Lavender by Atkinsons (perfumeholding.com/brand/
english-lavender). NEW CLASSIC Man recognises
himself in his essence, Acqua Essenziale by Salvatore
Ferragamo (ferragamo.com). The man of Eternity for
Men by Calvin Klein believes in timeless
values (coty.com). Since 1972, Drakkar Noir,
by Guy Laroche (guylaroche.com).

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