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Estée Lauder · Sold as masculine
Pleasures For Men
The first sip of a freshly brewed coffee in an office break room, where the air is crisp with the scent of clean linen and subtle spices.
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Pleasures For MenMid-range · $40–100
39%Similar accords, often for lessClub de Nuit Urban Man · ArmafBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 12 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1997, Pleasures For Men by Estée Lauder is a fragrance that blends fresh and spicy notes into an aromatic and warm composition. Created by perfumers Carlos Benaïm, Jean Claude Delville, and Pierre Wargnye, this scent opens with bright citrus and green notes, including grapefruit and nectarine, which mingle with the freshness of lavender and water notes. The heart introduces a spicy complexity with pepper, rose, and geranium, while the base offers warmth through sandalwood and oakmoss. This fragrance captures the essence of modern elegance, reflecting Estée Lauder's commitment to quality and sophistication.
Pleasures For Men has a bright top note that fades within an hour. Apply one or two sprays to your pulse points for a balanced blend of freshness and warmth throughout the day. It's best worn during cooler weather when its spicy and woody notes are most noticeable.
Fig. 01 — Pleasures For Men, Estée Lauder
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Carlos Benaïm
The quiet geniusCarlos Benaïm is a master perfumer at IFF whose name may not be widely recognized outside the industry, yet his creations have shaped the olfactory landscape of the past four decades.
“Perfumers always strive to create a scent that will have long lasting appeal but we never fully know in advance.”
Carlos Benaïm · The Candy Perfume Boy, April 2015
Co-created with Jean Claude Delville and Pierre Wargnye
Designer Estée Lauder
More from the house · founded 1946 · United States
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 34%, disliked or hated by 14%.