Pour un Homme by Caron, an iconic fragrance. The founder of the Caron house was named Ernest Daltroff. He was born in 1867 in Haute-Loire. In 1902, together with his brother Raoul, he acquired a haberdashery-perfumery, the Émilia house.
It was in 1904 that the perfumer Ernest Daltroff decided to found the Caron brand in Paris. At first, he only created bespoke fragrances. Then, he made history by creating the fragrance N'aimez que Moi, intended for the young women of 1917 who patiently awaited the return of their soldiers, gone to war. It was not until 1934 that Caron finally decided to address men. This was achieved with the Eau de Toilette Pour un Homme. This release quickly became a worldwide event, overturning established codes and forever transforming the image of men's perfumery. So, what makes the Eau de Toilette Pour un Homme unique? Here is our review.
Olfastory’s review
Pour un Homme, a fragrance synonymous with renewal
Pour un Homme by Caron considerably transformed the way men wore fragrance. Indeed, until its release, men made do with just a few drops of Eau de Cologne to finish their grooming. Only the great figures of the world could afford perfume, then considered a true luxury. Caron decided to make it accessible to a wider audience, paving the way for true men's perfumery. Since that date, Pour un Homme by Caron has crossed eras and time. One would almost believe it to be a composition made to accompany a man throughout his entire life. It possesses a powerful olfactory strength within it, suited to every generation and passed down decade after decade. Pour un Homme seems to hold within it the full richness of perfumery, so that Caron's expertise never dies.
The olfactory power of the Eau de Toilette Pour un Homme
Pour un Homme by Caron does not go unnoticed and speaks to an influential man with a strong temperament. If you are looking for a fragrance to proudly assert your charisma and masculinity, this fragrance is made for you! An icon of perfumery, it is an ambitious elixir, perfectly suited to grand occasions. Complex, Pour un Homme is the fragrance of a gentleman who enjoys standing out. To that end, it opens with fervor in a cloud of rosemary, bergamot, lemon and lavender. Then, its elegance is expressed in a duet of rose and sage. Unfolding all the charm of a gentleman, Pour un Homme by Caron closes on a final breath of vanilla, tonka bean, oakmoss and white musk.
The full charisma of men as seen by Caron
Visually, Pour un Homme by Caron has broad, softened shoulders, while asserting itself in thick glass. Though this bottle is nearly a century old, it never goes out of style and remains fully relevant to this day. The transparency of its glass reveals the beauty of a green hue, synonymous with dynamism. The name Caron and that of this fragrance are set upon a white band stretching across its center. The whole is topped with a rounded chrome cap.