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Paul Smith

Designer

UK

Optimistic for Him

3.800 ratings·Men·2011

Optimistic for Him by Paul Smith was imported from the Fragrantica catalog.

Perfumers

Nathalie Feisthauer

Main Accords

aromaticfresh spicycitrusherbalwarm spicy

Accord Profile

Main Accord Structure

aromatic
100%
fresh spicy
88%
citrus
77%
herbal
65%
warm spicy
53%
fresh
41%
woody
30%
amber
18%

Composition

Notes Pyramid

Top Notes

Cardamom

Cardamom

citruses

citruses

Mandarin Orange

Mandarin Orange

Pepper

Pepper

Heart Notes

Geranium

Geranium

Sage

Sage

Sea Notes

Sea Notes

Base Notes

Amber

Amber

Vetiver

Vetiver

Virginia Cedar

Virginia Cedar

Fragrance Fit

When To Wear

Peak

Winter

100%

Spring

85%

Summer

100%

Autumn

97%

Day

100%

Night

100%

Profile Matches

Fragrances with a similar olfactive DNA based on shared notes, accords, and structure.

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Optimistic For Him

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Optimistic For Him

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Giordani Man Dolce Vita

Oriflame

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Uncategorized
Deep Impact

Oriflame

Deep Impact

Uncategorized
Attimo Pour Homme

Salvatore Ferragamo

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Uncategorized
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Uncategorized
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Uncategorized

Reminds Me Of

Subjective associations — scents that users say evoke a similar feeling or memory.

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Daytona 500

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Uncategorized
Sea Side

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Uncategorized
Malbec Sport

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Uncategorized
Aquaman

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Uncategorized

Community

What People Think

3.80

0 imported community ratings

Reviews

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