Armand Basi L'eau Pour Homme Cologne by Armand Basi, Created by Francis Kurkdjian, Armand Basi L'eau Pour Homme is a woody aquatic men’s fragrance that was released in 2010. Its top notes combine classic notes of spicy and citrusy bergamot with calming herbal lavender, then add sea breeze accords for a fresh and uplifting start. The sweetness of green cardamom complements nutmeg’s dry earthy aroma and bamboo leaf’s dry papery note. The base notes end this blend with rich patchouli, moss’s woody facets and smoky pungent cypress.

Armand Basi is a Spanish fashion label founded in the 1940s by Mercedes Basi. Producing fine knitwear led to its success, opening several boutiques and expanding into accessories, bags and homewear. Launching its fragrance line in 1999, its first offering was an eponymous men’s fragrance combining woody, spicy and warm notes. The brand has more than 20 scents to its credit, created by master perfumers like Olivier Cresp, Fabrice Pellegrin and Nathalie Lorson.