An aromatic and woody fragrance, Costume National Homme is an ode to the masculine scents that came before the tidal wave of fougeres and leather chypres. The scent opens with a fairly clear and present fig that is sweetened by grapefruit and bergamot and spiced by cardamom. The heart notes claim cinnamon, cloves and thyme, but I can also sense some dark rose (a la Chanel Egoiste (1990) crossed with Cartier Declaration d’Un Soir (2012)) along with something like a tea note. The base notes add a dry un-creamy sandalwood tone similar to Salvatore Ferragamo pour Homme (1999).
Launched in 2009, Costume National Homme is a perfume for an essential and timeless man who knows how to be himself in a sophisticated way. The fragrance embodies the cosmopolitan spirit and the metropolitan elegance of the house, an essence that interprets perfection in an aesthetic balance where creative avant-garde meets the purity of contemporary lines. The sculpted and statuesque glass of the bottle, tinged with gray, celebrates this sophisticated style. Its innate elegance never boasts but expresses a refined attitude towards beauty.