Marc Jacobs Perfume for Men

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Marc Jacobs perfume for men – like the fashions and women's fragrances from this well-known house of design – offers a sense of subtle luxury and modernity.

Marc Jacobs Perfumes

Marc Jacobs perfumes and scented body care products incorporate high quality and a fresh feel, and – as is so characteristic of this designer name -- frequently use modern interpretations of traditional scents (such as gardenia). The fragrance collection has more products available for women than men, with signature women's perfume, and several other women's scents, such as the revolutionary designer body splash line that started with the popular Rain Splash. Marc Jacobs Men is the men's fragrance collection that includes the men's perfume along with other body care products in a scent that is at once classic and contemporary, masculine and refreshing.

Marc Jacobs Men Perfume and Products

Marc Jacobs perfume for men is simply called Marc Jacobs Men, and this signature scent was introduced in 2001. It is available in an Eau De Toilette spray. The cologne is available in two sizes, a standard 4.2 ounce size and a smaller 2.5 ounce size. There is also a more portable .15 ounce spray that is perfect for travel and busy men on the go.

Other men's care products available in the scent include a 4.2 ounce after shave, 5.1 ounce after shave gel, a 6.7 ounce combination hair and body shampoo, and a 2.6 ounce deodorant. You can also purchase gift sets with the cologne and additional products, such as the Marc Jacobs Men cologne and after shave set.

The Scent

Every fragrance has its own personality, but while some scents, like Xeryus Rouge by Givenchy, are more intense, the Marc Jacobs men's fragrance is more understated. The lighter nature of this perfume makes is a perfect everyday, daytime or weekend cologne for men.

The base is green and woodsy, which is offset by notes of

Italian Bergamot
Fig Leaves
Spices

A minty hint of Indian patchouli adds freshness, while the subtle additions of rich cedar wood and musk create an original combination. Rated as one of the top men's modern cologne by Ask Men, Marc Jacobs Men received rave reviews because of its ability to be noticeable without overbearing, its subtle sex appeal, and sense of softness and mystery.

Where to Buy Marc Jacobs Perfume for Men

You can purchase the perfume and other items form the Marc Jacobs Men line from upscale department stores, such as Nordstrom's, along with other perfume and health and beauty care retailers. Stores that sell the cologne include the perfume retailers listed below.

To purchase either the regular or smaller size Eau De Toilette sprays, visit:

Perfume.com: Both sizes of the perfume are available, along with the mini EDT spray and a 2 piece after shave and cologne gift set.

Marc Jacobs Men's Perfume: Take It for a Test Drive

Unsure about the scent? Take it for a test drive and see how it works with your own body chemistry. Before shelling out the money for a larger size bottle of the scent, consider purchasing either a small tester vial, or a resale store tester bottle to check how well you like the scent. You can purchase a tiny sampler vial spray for a nominal price or a store tester at a substantial discount from Beauty Encounter.com.