Arsenal by Gilles Cantuel

It’s a citrusy alcohol with floral and masculine notes, a vintage style that fits perfectly today. On my skin it performs well, but it doesn’t last long and leaves no trail. It suits all seasons, though I personally don’t like it in the heat. It’s a Gilles Cantuel model that’s hard to find, but it’s worth it.

It was a very good, delicious, attractive, and sexy fragrance; there wasn’t a woman who didn’t give me compliments. The only thing that’s 20% similar is D&G Pour Homme, and I’d stay with Arsenal a thousand times more. It’s a pity it’s no longer available, as there’s no equivalent. It’s hard to describe, but it stood out for its freshness; I perceived sweet woods, something mentholated, and citrusy at the same time. It had good performance, 7-8 hours on skin, days on clothes. DEP Arsenal Grey.

I bought it blind because I needed something without regrets and it was great value. I’ve been won over. It’s not a niche scent, but it stands out from the ABC you find in a perfumery in 2022, and the packaging is bomb (badun-tss). The phases are noticeable: it starts somewhat alcoholic and very citrusy, more lemony than tangerine, then shifts to a real neroli, nothing fussy, like crushing an unripe flower with your fingers, mixed with sweet lavender and anise. Then it moves to sweet woods with floral. I see it as masculine, unisex, youthful, and complex.

Heehee, I found the budget version of Fleur du Male. At first it’s citrusy, lasting less than a minute, then the neroli comes out and I like it. It smells powdery, clean, and baby-like. After the neroli fades, violet leaves appear, then vetiver with a bit of incense, and finally incense with sweet woods. It’s an eau de parfum, rare for men, and I don’t know why it’s called Arsenal, alluding to a pomegranate, if it’s not even strong. It’s soft and tender, for young people just starting to discover scents. A daily option if you have unconventional or non-demanding tastes, smells like a little boy, mediocre quality, floral-aromatic.