Argos Pour Homme, from Argos was released in 2017. The perfumer behind this creation is Christian Petrovich. It has the top notes of Gin, Lemon, Lime, Orange, and Pine Tree, middle notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Vetiver, and Violet, and base notes of Amber, Cedarwood, Musk, Neroli, Patchouli, Sage, and Sandalwood.
Okay so in the interest of full disclosure I went into this sampling with trepidation and conscious bias against Argos as a brand for reasons too long and pointless to go into but let's just say my hopes were not high and I did relish the idea of slating these perfumes in the public forum that is Fragrantica. However, In Argos Pour Homme I was greeted by quite a likable designer masculine vibe with a sort of niche/indy sensibility and certain clunkiness of materials which I found quite pleasant and even...almost endearing. Yeah I know. I'm as shocked as you are. To me the opening was a nice bergamot and gin fizz sparkle which gives way to a mild lavender and violet, and is all quite fun and such if a bit heavy handed. Then the drydown resembles a sort of Paco Rabanne XS/ Creed Himalya type thing a sort of sage, white floral induced, creamy barber base. I really quite liked it.