Acteur

16 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• juancar677

  July 9, 2012

  

  Thanks for the info. I couldn’t find it here back in 2010; a friend brought me a bottle from France, saying only a few Acteur bottles were left. Given what you say, they might have reissued it. That would be brilliant because, in my opinion, it’s a fantastic scent. It’s tricky to wear in summer, but from autumn onwards, it’s pure joy.

• juancar677

  July 14, 2012

  

  Discontinued since 2010. It’s a dense, personal, and masculine fragrance, very appealing, rich in woods with spices and well-blended mid-floral notes. It was a great perfume, full of personality and charm.

• Boy.Capel

  July 25, 2012

  

  It hasn’t disappeared from the market; I bought mine a month ago at a shop in Santiago. Best wishes.

• juancar7777

  July 15, 2013

  

  Magnificent and personal perfume, a true achievement. Its woods and spices blend perfectly with the rose, obtaining the most surprising contrast. In the heart, it achieves a floral masculinity that is highlighted in the air, very perceptible, confident, and sensual. The base is a pure, attractive, and convincing leather. It is a pity it is no longer sold in Spain. At least I cannot find any bottle of this Azzaro Acteur…

• Gusreta

  May 22, 2014

  

  It is a very good men’s perfume, worth everything said in the other reviews. It is a rich leather mixed magnificently with the rest of the notes. Recommended.

• Gusreta

  May 31, 2014

  

  A very good men’s fragrance; it deserves everything said in the other reviews. It’s a rich leather beautifully blended with the other notes. Recommended.

• juancar677

  April 20, 2015

  

  Congratulations if you can still buy it somewhere. But if not, there are two current perfumes that could be a reflection and a consolation for this Azzaro Acteur. They are not totally similar, but Van Cleef & Arpels Pour Homme is an excellent leather perfume with roses that reminds me a lot of this one. Also, on that line of leather without roses, we have Aramis by Aramis, a very convincing vintage, though I would recommend it in its Eau de Toilette concentrée version (which is also hard to find today). The important thing is that anyone who cannot get the Acteur knows where to find a good substitute.

• priethcallas

  May 12, 2015

  

  Powerful floral opening, and watch out, they do not mention lavender, though it sounded to me like galbanum alongside bergamot and fruits. It reminded me of the style of V&A’s Pour Homme, but with intense florals and a bit overwhelming, as if it were a cross between this and Givenchy’s Xeryus (which are not so far apart in notes or time). After four hours, the sensation is powdery and floral, with the rose in the lead and patchouli enhancing that impression. The finish is classic for the era: leather, musk, oakmoss, and soft cedar, with floral traces. In short, it is a cross between V&A’s Pour Homme and Givenchy’s Xeryus (not the Rouge). The trail is moderate, though it weighs if applied heavily, and lasts more than 12 hours, although close to the skin only the last notes remain. For medium seasons, better for the florals. The style leans more towards the florals of the late 80s and early 90s, which predominate here. I prefer V&A’s PH because its rose and leather are more united; in this Acteur, the florals dominate. If you like the style of the old Xeryus, this might be a good option if you can find it.

• priethcallas

  May 27, 2015

  

  Right, it starts strong on the florals. I’m surprised they don’t mention lavender, as it smelled something like that, unless it was the flower of the musk tree, alongside bergamot and fruity notes. This opening reminded me of the style of V&A Pour Homme, but with intense florals and a bit of weight, similar to Xeryus by Givenchy, as if it were a blend of both, which aren’t that far apart in time or notes. After four hours, I sensed a powdery floral vibe with the rose taking centre stage, enhanced by patchouli, which often causes that effect with florals. The dry down is more classic for the era: leather, musk, oakmoss, and soft cedar, still with floral traces. All in all, it’s a cross between V&A Pour Homme and Givenchy Xeryus (not the Rouge, which came later). The trail is moderate, though it can feel heavy if over-applied, and the longevity exceeds 12 hours, though it fades closer to the skin towards the end. Better suited for intermediate seasons due to the florals. Its style leans more towards the floral side of the late 80s and early 90s rather than being heavily leather and resinous like V&A’s PH, and I believe the florals dominate here. Personally, in this style, I prefer V&A’s PH, as its rose-leather accord feels more unified, whereas in this Acteur, the florals seem too predominant. That said, if you enjoy the style of the original Xeryus, this might be a good option if you can find it.

• juancar677

  June 2, 2015

  

  I also believe that Van Cleef & Arpels Pour Homme is a level above this Azzaro Acteur, and perhaps that explains why this one is no longer sold. They are two distinct perfumes that only touch on that mix of rose and leather. In Acteur, the rose is the leitmotif, but on a dark plane; its heart flies through luminous and perceptible florals, though never sweet, while the pure, dark leather dominates the base. It was a well-executed perfume, but it does not replace Van Cleef, where the olfactory game is more orthodox: patent green opening, black leather in the heart, then the rose, and finally a delicious, sophisticated, and sensual fusion. Both are enjoyable, but Van Cleef is the one most valued over time.

• wildkatzen

  March 11, 2020

  

  This is like a futuristic inn from the 90s, lost in a cellar like a high-value vintage wine. It is fantastic, rare, exotic, and masculine. It smells green, earthy, of cedar shavings, cured leather, rose, slightly sweet and spicy. It reminds me of Cartier’s Rouge Rose mixed with Van Cleef and Boucheron. It is a transition between a 90s perfume and something that seems from the future.

• jerry drake

  May 19, 2020

  

  Besides his evening gowns, Loris Azzaro dressed actresses like Sophia Loren or Isabelle Adjani in lumberjack suits. Perhaps that inspired naming his second fragrance ‘Acteur’. The floral accords do not remind me much of the Van Cleef Pour Homme I own; it is another planet in terms of density. It starts fresh, citrusy, and spicy, then turns into a fruit cocktail. Sometimes it smells of rose, but it is the cherry and berry notes that take the lead with a delicate and complex sweetness. On the skin, it is a chameleon that fits any role. Its presence is discreet but pleasant. Perhaps it will not win an Oscar, but it deserves applause without spending a fortune.

• Selene

  December 17, 2022

  

  Floral accords have always brought class to men’s perfumes. Before all the patchouli and oud, there were fragrances with chamomile, jasmine, lily of the valley, geranium, and rose that gave a creamy texture. Azzaro’s Acteur paid homage to those jewels of the 70s and 80s. Its rose is more liqueur-like and honeyed, creating a perfect androgyny. By giving less space to leather and spice, the rose reigns, surrounded by musk, amber, and sweet bergamot. It is for a refined prince, delicate yet with personality. It is not a projection powerhouse, but its longevity is top-notch. I regret that today it seems niche and forgotten; it could not surpass Van Cleef’s Rose or Chanel’s, but it is a legendary classic that should never have stopped.

• anmapep

  April 7, 2023

  

  A scent that envelops me in rose throughout its evolution, with nuances of oakmoss that remind me of Aramis, pleasant fruity, fresh, and leather accords that come through during its development. On my skin, its longevity is prolonged with moderate sillage; a wonderful perfume. Best wishes.

• anmapep

  April 15, 2023

  

  It smells of rose in all its evolution to me, with nuances of oakmoss reminiscent of Aramis, fresh fruity accords, and touches of leather. It lasts a long time on my skin and leaves moderate trails; it is a wonderful perfume. Best wishes.

• JavierSantana

  January 17, 2024

  

  In my opinion, Azzaro’s Acteur attempted to modernise late-80s perfumery. While its father, the legendary 1978 Azzaro Pour Homme, was a fougère aromatic heavy on leather, woods, and oakmoss that suited an older gentleman perfectly, this version lacks that era’s aggression. Acteur opens with a citrus sparkle and a spicy touch of warm spices, nothing as overpowering as the powdered cinnamon of the 70s. As it dries, it smells like a bouquet of red roses and carnations with hints of liqueur or honey, thanks to modern aldehydes that are sweet and fruity rather than soapy like the classics. The base woods are present but softened by musk and amber. It is not a raw powerhouse like the ones of the past, but a man of character, discreet and elegant.