Joop! Homme Cologne

The center of this composition takes a considerably spicier route than most citrus-driven masculine colognes attempt. Orange blossom, mandarin, bergamot and lemon open with a bright, floral citrus freshness that gives little indication of the spice to come. Jasmine, heliotrope, lily of the valley, cinnamon and cardamom crowd the center into a warm, spiced floral density that shifts the composition considerably from its citrus start. Sandalwood, sweet tonka bean, patchouli and vanilla round things out rich and sweet, giving Joop! Homme Eau de Toilette its signature confident, gourmand-leaning conclusion. Oriental spicy is the fitting classification, structured for evening wear while remaining workable on a cooler afternoon. It suits dinners, celebrations and date nights about equally well. Fall and winter favor the tonka and vanilla close most, though the citrus top keeps it wearable into spring. That cinnamon-cardamom pairing in the center is the detail that's kept this a cult favorite since its original release.