Acteur fragrance notes
Head
- mace, bergamot, calamus, cardamom
Heart
- rose, jasmine, cedarwood, carnation
Base
- oakmoss, amber, musk, leather
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And at this writing, Acteur can still be found at semi-reasonable prices, considering it's been out of production for years.
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This must have been bizarre upon its release in 1989, when the world of masculine fragrances was just coming off the heels of powerhouse chypres and often brassy fougeres. Don't be mistaken though, this does have its own panache, but it was so left field for its time (much like Paco Rabanne Ténéré) that it wasn't commercially successful. These days, a scent similar to this is de rigeur (see Etro ManRose).
I wear this when I want to be reminded that there is a sophisticated side to me. I am not quite as simple as the world would like me to think.

Centered, not too green, not too jammy, not too dark; juuuust riiiight.
A must try while vintage specimens are available at reasonable prices.

It's super loud and almost headache inducing at the top. After the opening the herbs come in and the scent into soapiness. But pushing subtly under that cloud of soapineness is something sharp, dark; rose give this scent something sharper in the sense of woodiness and push away the soapiness, giving way to spice, floral and citrus. The dry down is incredibly smooth leathery scent. It is best for occasions of formality, important meetings or socializing perhaps with cigars and fine whiskey with other convivial gentlemen.
