The first oriental for men — a 1965 bridge between European formality and Eastern warmth that remains impeccably balanced.
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Sensory Profile
Composition
Concentration Eau de Toilette
Style Classical
Notable Ingredients
bergamot lemon cinnamon carnation rose sandalwood vanilla leather amber
Olfactory Structure
Family Oriental
Evolution Moderate
Sillage 6/10
Character
Moods
sophisticated bold nostalgic
Season
Autumn Winter
Occasion
FormalThematic Territory
A horseman's red jacket hung by the fireplace — leather, spice, and the warmth of amber. Tradition as a living practice, not a museum piece.
Era & Context
Classical
Often cited as the first oriental fragrance marketed exclusively for men, Habit Rouge (named after the red riding coat) bridged the formal European masculine tradition with the warmth of Eastern spices and amber. It predates Tom Ford and niche masculines by decades.
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