Sonia Rykiel - Rykiel Homme (1999)

"despite classified as an aromatic, it has rather a fruity citrussy scent. Or maybe a fruity aromatic shall I say.."

 

Rykiel is a bit less known successful brand in the community. The Rykiel Homme fragrance I'm reviewing was launched in 1999. It's a fresh aromatic.

Rykiel Hommes blend consist of:

top notes: mandarin, yuzu, grapefruit, mint
middle notes: nutmeg, fig leaf, jasmine, violet leaf
base notes: sandalwood, vanilla, vetiver, styrax (benzoin)

Rykiel homme is a light and fresh fragrance that can be easily liked and used by anybody. Despite being classified as an aromatic, it has rather a fruity citrussy scent. Or maybe a fruity aromatic shall I say. Opens with soft citrusses and a very soft and light mint, following them nutmeg and jasmine softens the scent even more. Base notes were not distinctive on me. But with all this mix, to me, the scent has a main theme of very little violet, a bit melon and peach. At least that's how it was smelling on my skin. The blend is quite nice, homogeneous, easy going and not annoying. This is one of those fragrances that leaves a scent track behind you when you walk away. There is not much, -if any- greenness in it, and as it's quite light and velvety, so it can be easily used 4 seasons.

Silage is good but, the longevity is a tad under average. I'd suggest this to users between 16-30. With its fruity, soft and velvety scent, it can be used anytime a year and day. Can suit casual or formal situations, indoors and outdoors. Just know that, it's a gentle, soft fragrance. If you are looking for a screamer this is not the fragrance you're looking for. I can't say it's a fully mainstream or monotone fragrance but it's not a signature fragrance either.

Olfactory group: Aromatic

Scent: good  7/10

Silage: good  7/10

Longevity: under average  4/10

Quality feel: average  5/10

Recommended: Not specially recommended, but if you like soft and light fruity aromatic fragrances, then you may give this a try.