Mandarin OrangeOpens with
CassisHeart
IncenseDries down to
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Cacharel · Sold as masculine
Amor Pour Homme Tentation
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where the crisp aroma of ginger and mandarin meets the subtle smokiness of incense.
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Amor Pour Homme TentationMid-range · $40–100
54%Similar accords, often for lessIncense Sunset · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Amor Pour Homme Tentation by Cacharel was launched in 2008 and is the work of perfumer Olivier Cresp. This fragrance opens with a bright mandarin orange and ginger, creating an invigorating freshness that transitions into the heart notes of cassis and jasmine. The smoky incense contrasts with the white floral jasmine, adding depth and warmth to the composition. The base notes of cedar ground the scent with earthy woodiness, rounding out a complex profile that is both fresh and intriguing.
Apply one or two sprays — the citrus-aromatic opening is bright but fades within a couple of hours. The base notes of cedar and amber slowly emerge, making it ideal for daytime wear that transitions into evening without overpowering.
Fig. 01 — Amor Pour Homme Tentation, Cacharel
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Olivier Cresp
The fragrance architectOlivier Cresp is a master perfumer at Firmenich and one of the most accomplished creators in the modern fragrance industry.
“I consider my style a minimalist one, because I am used to expressing figurative ideas through short formulas.”
Olivier Cresp · fragroom, August 2018
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are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 30%, disliked or hated by 15%.