Reviews of Missoni Parfum pour Homme by Missoni

Once again it's the same old story. A modern fragrance labelled an Eau de Parfum in an eye catching bottle that's sleek and attractive. The scent itself is rather pleasant and it won't chase anybody out of the room and you'll get compliments, maybe. All that said my biggest issue with this is, you guessed it, poor longevity. I should get at least 7 to 8 hrs or more from this but instead I barely get 3 or 4 then I find myself constantly sniffing my wrist for any sign of it. After paying almost $100 in a brand new box and this and that I should not go through this. That's why I favor Vintage so much.

5/10

Does Missoni Parfum PH smell similar to Bleu de Chanel (BdC)? There might be a slight resemblance in the first few minutes. However, I would say that Missoni is more comparable to fragrances like Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce and Curve by Liz Claiborne. It’s a very enjoyable and versatile fragrance that is suitable for nearly any occasion and is likely to earn you a compliment or two. I personally like this fragrance and would recommend giving it a try.

It baffles me as to why a fashion house as unique as Missoni continues to put out such regular-smelling fragrances, as this smells very similar to Bleu de Chanel. However, it never gets as spicy or woody as the aforementioned, but instead ventures more herbal and musky. I also get a small hint of CK One. I would say Missoni Parfum would make a safe blind buy, and a good gift as it has zero chance of offending anyone. I'm sure it's already been discontinued as I haven't seen it in department stores in awhile.

This fragrance has been mentioned as a good clone of Bleu de Chanel, and I somewhat agree. However, it also has its own unique qualities, adopting a less abrasive drydown with a muskiness similar to Montblanc Legend or A&F Fitch. While the opening doesn't capture the bright grapefruit of BdC, it is still enjoyable. I should note that I personally prefer the bright opening of BdC to its drydown.

Missoni Pour Homme takes the artificial incense note from BdC and replaces it with birch, apple, and a bit of oak, resulting in a smoother and more balanced fragrance. I enjoy the drydown of Missoni more than BdC, but it does come at the cost of longevity. This fragrance sits closer to the skin and doesn't project as much, making it more suitable for office situations.

Overall, while I will miss the opening of BdC, I believe Missoni's rendition is slightly more refined and balanced. If you're a fan of BdC, I still recommend going for the EDT version. However, if you're like me and not a huge fan of BdC, Missoni Pour Homme is a good alternative to try.

This fragrance is deceptive. At first you get some bright citrus, that to my nose, that tries too hard to get you to like it. It's got this sweet-fresh thing going on, with what I'm guessing is a lot of lemon and maybe the grapefruit. It's not bad at this point, and even a relief to the harsh chemicals swirling about in stuff like Gucci Guilty and Allure Homme Sport.

Then it gets to the middle and you get a very subdued "dark blue" smell. A very, office-friendly, versatile take on Bleu de Chanel or Dylan Blue. It never gets into those two fragrances' territory of heaviness or spice. It's just the fainted hint of the genre's boldness.

When it dries down further and the base notes come into play, it takes on a slightly more nuanced approach. It's still kind of subdued compared to other modern blues, but it gains some additional character that makes it more interesting, and it's the best part of the scent. There's something small in this part of the dry down that reminds me of an old school 80s/early 90s scent. Just something small though, as it's definitely not trying to be retro or "mature". It's just a very versatile fragrance that I think anyone can wear.

It doesn't come across as "beast mode projection" at all, despite being labeled a "parfum." But that's fine for me because I don't want my fragrance to precede me.

CONCLUSION:
This is one is surprisingly good. Unlike most men's fragrances where the top notes are the best part, the reverse is true of Missoni. When the base notes come into play you get something really nice.

I love this fragrance, but I find it just dissipates very quickly on me.

Very pleasant, complex fragrance that develops very nicely, but basically becomes a skin scent on me within an hour. Just wish it had better sillage and longevity, then I'd give it an enthusiastic thumbs-up.

Missoni as a perfume house has always made its masculines ride pretty close to whatever was trending highest at the time, and kills off whatever the previous masculine is at the time in favor of the newest one following the newest trend, meaning there is only ever one being sold at department stores at a time. Missoni Uomo (1983) was not unlike many of the leathery aromatic fougères rummaging around at the time, Olympios (1994) sat somewhere between an aquatic and Dior Fahrenheit (1989), while Noi Uomini (1997) was compared to Dolce & Gabbana By Man (1997) and Versace The Dreamer (1995). It had been twenty years since the last stab at a masculine fragrance, so trends had naturally shuffled around yet again, and Missoni decided to target the vibe of Bleu de Chanel (2010) for its newest masculine perfume. Before you write Missoni Parfum pour Homme (2017) off as another "me too" designer, which is admittedly easy to do with the way I just introduced it, you need to get your nose around a sample and see how Missoni finessed the "soft citric woody sweet ambrox" accord into something that is head and shoulders above offerings from more prominent brands that you've probably already tried and rejected. For starters, I get a much more mature vibe from this, closer to something John Varvatos would release, and most importantly, the base actually delivers something other than scratchy fake woods and ambroxan skin warmth. What's also unusual is the dark rounded look and heft of the bottle, like they knew this was going to be an alternative from all the banal cylinders and rectangles that litter stores like Macy's and Nordstrom.

The opening of Missoni Parfum pour Homme is a real stunner: pink pepper, grapefruit, lemon verbena, and lavender offering a very 1980's sort of soapy fougère vibe similar to Drakkar Noir (1982), but quickly moving into the resemblance of Bleu de Chanel when the heart emerges. Jasmine hedione mixes with a bit of violet but the dusty warm spice of Bleu de Chanel is absent, while the soapiness of the top is replaced with an inexplicable juiciness that eventually subsides when the vetiver and incense accord (the latter being norlimbanol) comes to reassert the likeness to the Chanel. The patchouli and musk vibe are a little more prominent in the Missoni than in the Chanel, and I don't get any of the legacy oakmoss vibe Chanel sneaks into the eau de toilette version of Bleu de Chanel, but I feel Missoni more or less targets the Eau de Parfum iteration of Bleu de Chanel as its primary source of inspiration anyway, but does a few switcheroos in the development. Birch smoke and a slightly more-rounded sandalwood vibe are the biggest surprises in Missoni, which brings in the aforementioned maturity factor, making this feel more "grown up" than the Chanel in the full-bodied presentation that replaces the sweetness. This is the perfect bridge scent for an older guy afraid to step away from his 80's or 90's fougères into something contemporary, and just a nice refinement on a popular ubiquitous style that makes it feel less-so because of it. Wear time is long but sillage is not extreme, so Missoni is more for the quiet confidence man than someone wanting to go "beast mode" into the office, and I'd say this can be a good generalist for virtually year-round use for that "one bottle" kind of guy. My only concern is long-tern tenability because Missoni is known for canning their perfumes without much warning if they don't sell.

This stuff won't convince someone who has fallen out of love with the 2010's designer vibe to come back into the fold, but will impress the people who think they've already smelled it all in this sector. I don't think this distinction will save Missoni Parfum pour Homme from the same obscure fate as its predecessors, since the market is even more over-saturated now than when they each landed years ago, but it will make fans out of people looking for something people-pleasing that isn't necessarily boring. Best of all, Missoni Parfum Pour Homme has all the quality and beautiful rich diffuse nature of Bleu de Chanel Parfum (2018) but without the upgraded cost, so it may be a good alternative for someone who likes the BdC Parfum but doesn't want to pay entry-level niche prices for what is still a designer accord, however nice of one it may be. All around, Missoni Parfum pour Homme is a great dark horse contender in the modern ambrox masculine segment that has all the smoothness, refinement, and maturity of a niche release, but all the affability, mainstream appeal, and wearability of a designer. Sure, you may not like the fact that it rides so close to Chanel in terms of overall composition, but stops just shy of being a clone by doing something different with the style Chanel can't offer, and that thing is refinement. Missoni Parfum pour Homme just smells so ridiculously refined for a designer it has to be sniffed to be believed. Do yourself a favor and try it out, then buy in bulk if you like it before it becomes another discontinued unicorn like all the rest of the masculines from this house. Thumbs up!

To me, this is very close to Bleu de Chanel. Very crowd pleasing, versatile, masculine, sweet and spicy. The scent doesn't change much from beginning to end.

Projection is very good with this parfum strength scent. My longevity was maybe 6-7 hours but I wore this on a hot day so it may have even better longevity in a cooler environment.

Opens with a clean melange on grapefruit and fresh linen smell, like clean clothes. There is just a touch of lemon peel mixing in. It feels like an edp concentration. The citrus here sits and doesnt seem to move or sparkle. It is more of a clean citrus, not a fizzy sparkling one. Fairly nondescript and normal. Nothing to get excited about or trash on.

Personally i find this one quite alluring. Overall the scent is citrusy fresh,especially at the opening. This fragrance can be worn at everyday basis, but be careful! 2-3 sprays will do the trick just fine. If applied more then the scent may become a little obnoxious. Mpph endures on my skin for about 10-11 hours and sillage is also very satisfying. While it is not mind-blowing, it certainly is a safe - nice option worth trying.
Overall : 7/10

Not a bad scent, but I have a hard time figuring out how Missoni Parfum pour Homme would fit in my collection.

Initially, Missoni exudes a bright, fresh quality similar to L'Eau d'Issey Miyake EdT, although with a more airy lemon citrus peel character that doesn't really go away throughout the day. Eventually, the lemon peel is accompanied by subtle woods and light spices, never truly losing the original lemony vibe.

Missoni PpH is definitely a rich, pungent Italian fragrance that differs from the typical scents out today; I'll give it that much. It has a lot to potentially communicate, given its heavy dose of green fruits, spices, and patchouli-sandalwood-musk base.

Seems suited for 20 to 30 something casual wear, though I can't catch anything outstanding nor unique about MPpH.

I have been let down by most of the releases in the last 5 years.
MPPH seems to take all of the recent releases, sports flankers and all, and roll it into one cohesive, definitive just of the 20-teens.

You could replace about a dozen colognes with this awesomeness from Missioni.
I intend to do just that.

Cheers!

Missoni Parfum Pour Homme starts as a revival (in a contemporary key) of scents a la Byblos Uomo original or Versus Pour Homme by Gianni Versace (glorious modern juices since the moment of their inception) in order to gradually assume an its own darkly musky sporty evolution based on lemony patchouli, aromatic herbs and synth musk. Ginger, green lemon and lavender provide the sporty/fresh darkly-aromatic twist a la Badedas Noir. Some drier/soapier soothing amberish woodiness a la L'Erbolario Corteccia (probably because of the oak-note) emeges gradually but this scent is all about musky/herbal patchouli and green lime. A pleasant dynamic masculine modern fragrance but nothing more.
P.S: the "deep drydown" is eminently woody (kind of pencil shavings in vibe) and along this stage the scent losts almost entirely the interest on me.
Again: An old school musky aromatic fougère with modern fruity undertones a la Mont Blanc Legend (very close to it imo but better). Virile and mediterranean with a bitter (birch/patch) fruity-floral chiaroscuro and lot of masculine "piquant" muskiness. Great for sultry climates and reminiscence of vintage glorious aromatic beasts. Recommended.