Lavender
Lavender (specifically Lavandula angustifolia, or 'fine lavender') is the defining top note of the fougère family and the most important aromatic in masculine perfumery. It's herbal and clean rather than floral, with a camphoraceous edge that pairs perfectly with bergamot, coumarin, and oakmoss. Lavender from Provence (high-altitude) is the benchmark; lavandin (a hybrid) is sharper and cheaper and used in functional perfumery.
Scent Profile
Herbal, clean, camphoraceous, slightly floral
Typical Use
Top note in fougères, aromatic masculines, and colognes; the classic barbershop opening.
Related Notes
Fragrances Containing Lavender
Dior Sauvage Eau de Parfum
Dior
Dior Sauvage Elixir
Dior
Guerlain Vetiver
Guerlain
YSL La Nuit de L'Homme
Yves Saint Laurent
Parfums de Marly Layton
Parfums de Marly
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Le Parfum
Jean Paul Gaultier
Tom Ford Neroli Portofino
Tom Ford
Armaf Hunter Intense
Armaf
Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male
Jean Paul Gaultier
Creed Original Santal
Creed
Tom Ford Beau de Jour
Tom Ford
Dior Homme Original
Dior
Parfums de Marly Pegasus
Parfums de Marly
YSL Kouros
Yves Saint Laurent
YSL Libre Eau de Parfum
Yves Saint Laurent
Armaf Tres Nuit
Armaf
Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Pour Homme
Jean Paul Gaultier
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