Habit Rouge

1965

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

Formal

Thematic 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.