HIS MOST COMPLIMENTED FRAGRANCES.

Fragrances That Have Earned Pierre the Most Compliments

Pierre shares the fragrances that have brought him the most compliments. Many of them come from Demi, along with some from friends and other people—not necessarily from constant attention by strangers. His list includes longtime favorites and scents he has worn more recently.

1. Parfums de Marly Layton — Pierre’s longtime signature scent and the fragrance he says has earned him the most compliments over the years. He recalls people recognizing it on the Paris Metro. He wears it less often now as he explores other fragrances, but still considers it a standout.

2. Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum — A clean, masculine, easy-to-wear fragrance for any season. Demi says she compliments Pierre whenever he wears it, and Pierre finds its performance very good for a fresh fragrance.

3. The Merchant of Venice Vinegia 21 — A creamy, sweet blend of saffron, vanilla, and tonka, with incense-like and woody facets. Friends often ask Pierre what it is. He favors it for winter evenings, dates, and nights out.

4. Celine Eau de Californie — A fresh, unusual woody scent associated with palo santo and iris. Pierre says it makes him feel comfortable, calm, and confident, making it a reliable choice for the office and other everyday situations.

5. Sospiro Basso — A citrusy, peppery, fresh-woody fragrance that Pierre considers a classy, versatile choice for daily wear, different settings, and multiple seasons.

6. Rochas Moustache Eau de Parfum — Spicy, peppery, woody, and somewhat ambery, with a vanilla-like quality. Pierre wears it when he wants a dependable office scent. It is recommended as a more affordable option for people who enjoy Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo.

7. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme Eau de Toilette — A versatile everyday fragrance combining mandarin and citrus freshness with tonka creaminess and woods. It could work for the office, errands, or even a wedding.

8. Une Nuit Nomade Suma Oriental — A rich, boozy, creamy, patchouli-forward fragrance suited to evenings and nights out. Pierre says a few sprays are enough. Demi especially likes it on summer nights in places where evenings are not too hot.

9. Dries Van Noten Rock The Myrrh — A sweet, resinous, balsamic, amber-like scent with myrrh and smoked wood. It is distinctive, long-lasting, and projects strongly, making it best suited to evenings and dates.

10. Xerjoff Naxos — Pierre and Demi returned to this fragrance after a break from wearing it. They say their bottle’s scent seems to have shifted toward darker, chocolatey, coffee-like, and boozy impressions. Pierre received compliments from friends while wearing it. They caution against the online trend of leaving perfume uncapped to “mature,” while noting that natural ingredients can change over time.

11. Acqua di Parma Buongiorno — A bright citrus fragrance with lemon and bergamot, plus green, minty, and basil-like freshness. Pierre wears it often in Dubai’s hot weather and finds it an easy summer choice. Its general citrus-and-herb feel is compared to Xerjoff Torino 21, though the two are not copies.

Notable Locations

Paris and its Metro, Dubai, and summer evenings in the Mediterranean.

Speakers

Demi Rawling and Pierre.