GingerOpens with
CorianderHeart
MuskDries down to
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Salvatore Ferragamo · Sold as masculine
Salvatore Ferragamo Subtil Pour Homme
The crisp aroma of fresh spices and citrus in an Italian kitchen, where the scent of ginger and mandarin orange intermingles with the subtle powdery notes of musk and patchouli.
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Salvatore Ferragamo Subtil Pour HommeMid-range · $40–100
44%Similar accords, often for lessEvoke Midnight Edition · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2003 by Salvatore Ferragamo and crafted by perfumer Antoine Maisondieu, Subtil Pour Homme is a Woody Spicy fragrance that balances freshness with warmth. The opening notes of mandarin orange and ginger create an immediate sense of brightness and vibrancy, while the heart of cardamom, coriander, and violet adds depth and complexity. The base notes of musk, amber, and patchouli ground the composition in a warm, enveloping embrace. This fragrance is a proof of Ferragamo's legacy of blending traditional elegance with contemporary sophistication.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a warm and inviting presence. The initial brightness from the top notes fades within two hours, allowing the base notes to take center stage and provide a lasting warmth throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Salvatore Ferragamo Subtil Pour Homme, Salvatore Ferragamo
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Antoine Maisondieu
Naturals with a modern conscienceAntoine Maisondieu is a Senior Perfumer at Givaudan, trained at the perfumery school at Roure.
The Salvatore Ferragamo Subtil Pour Homme line
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Designer Salvatore Ferragamo
More from the house · founded 1927 · Italy
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The originalSalvatore Ferragamo Subtil Pour HommeSalvatore Ferragamo · Mid-range · $40–100Ajmal · 2022Evoke Midnight EditionShares 6 of its 9 notesunder $40★ 4.13 (198)43%Match
Ajmal · 2014AbiaShares 6 of its 11 notesunder $40★ 4.30 (40)
With Salvatore Ferragamo La Commedia (2017)
Adds woody and earthy; shares cardamom.
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 18%, disliked or hated by 12%.