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Pleasures for Men by Estēe Lauder — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Pleasures for Men by Estēe Lauder

Estēe Lauder· 1997· After Shave

Pleasures for Men

8.0769Typically ~$54

Opens on nectarine, settles into an ebony base. Suits daily wear in fall.

Perfumer: Pierre Wargnye

Scent profile

Top notes

Nectarine Citrus notes Green leaves

Heart notes

Coriander seed Pimento Red ginger

Base notes

Ebony Sandalwood

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

FallDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

86%

Spring

90%

Summer

78%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

85%

Where

Office

94%

Casual

100%

Date

88%

Club

59%

Formal

88%

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Sport

63%