Au Masculin Eau de Toilette by Lolita Lempicka | Fragrance Fragrance
What does Au Masculin smell like?
Au Masculin is a whimsical, dark-fairytale take on the gourmand genre that centers entirely around a bittersweet licorice accord. It opens with an sharp, herbaceous punch of absinth and aniseed, balan...
The fragrance is widely celebrated for its realistic licorice and anise profile, often being cited as one of the essential "licorice" scents in masculine perfumery.
Enthusiasts frequently compare it to Yohji Homme and Rochas Man, noting that Au Masculin sits in a "sacred trio" of anisic gourmands, though it is often considered more boozy and smoky than its peers.
While the original formulation is highly praised for its depth, long-term fans often debate the quality of later reformulations, generally preferring the "beasty" performance and complexity of the earlier bottles.
It is viewed as a high-value fragrance, with many users noting that the quality of the composition feels more expensive than the actual price point suggest.
Performance is generally regarded as strong for an
