1872 for Men is a gorgeously refined and sophisticated scent for the classic gentleman. It’s a beautifully smooth and gentle take on a classical aromatic fougere - oozing with class and elegance at every turn. It’s bright, citric and slightly herbal, but manages to perfectly balance any sharpness with just as much smoothness. Citrus is the name of the game here - lime, grapefruit, mandarin and bergamot in perfect harmony, with sweeter touches coming from pineapple in the background. From here, the aromatic herbal side begins to shine; petitgrain, lavender, rosemary and sage in all their glory. There’s a subtle note of fuzzy peach which again adds a fruity sweetness, but also smooths everything out with its creamy nature. This is basically the bulk of the scent profile, there are some woods and florals present but they aren’t hugely detectable. Overall I think this is wonderful - it’s not the most complex or impressive fougere I’ve ever smelled, but it’s simply so satisfying and enjoyable to wear.