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CH Men (EDT)

2009

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Versions Timeline

2009

CH Men EDT (Original Release)

Price Range
$40 – $133

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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"CH Men EDT is a masculine designer fragrance launched in 2009 and widely recognized for pairing fresh citrus and green facets with sweet, spicy, and leathery woods. Its signature is unusual for mainstream designer perfumery because it moves from bright grapefruit and violet leaf into a soft, sugary, saffron-tinted leather accord. The scent is often described as both casual and refined, with a playful sweetness balanced by earthy vetiver, moss, and woods. The bottle design, especially the early red-ribbon presentation, became closely associated with the original release. Official brand materials simplify the structure around violet, cashmeran, and leather, while retailers and enthusiast sources document a fuller note pyramid. Overall, CH Men EDT has developed a reputation as a versatile yet distinctive woody-leathery scent with a romantic and slightly adventurous character."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Mild
Cold
Dry

Moods

Confident
Alluring
Romantic
Sophisticated
Warm

Occasions

Date
Dinner
Night Out
Casual
Daily Use

Fun Facts

The original bottle version is especially remembered by collectors for its red ribbon detail on the front.

Although sold as a mainstream designer fragrance, CH Men became notable in enthusiast circles for its unusual mix of sugar-like sweetness, violet leaf, and leather.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/6h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusGreenFreshFloralSpicyWoodySweetLeatheryOrientalEarthy

What Changed

Original 2009 release commonly associated with the red-ribbon bottle presentation.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–54m

bergamot
grapefruit
mandarin
violet
grass
Middle Notes

54m–2h 42m

jasmine
nutmeg
angelica root
saffron
violet
woodsy notes
Base Notes

2h 42m–6h

cashmere wood
leather
sandalwood
vetiver
oakmoss
amber
ambergris
vanilla
suede
sugar

Performance

Longevity
60%

Moderate (4-6h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“User feedback consistently describes the original CH Men EDT as a pleasant sweet-leathery woody fragrance with noticeable violet leaf, spice, and a smooth romantic drydown. Reviewers often praise its versatility, value, and compliment factor, especially the early red-ribbon bottle. Performance is the main point of debate: some find it respectable, while many report moderate longevity around 3 to 6 hours and non-aggressive projection. Enthusiast commentary also distinguishes the original presentation from later bottle revisions, with some users preferring the earlier release.”

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