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Acteur

Name: Acteur Eau de Toilette (EDT)
Brand: Azzaro

Azzaro · Eau de Toilette (EDT) · 1989

Woody · Woody Designermasculine

≈ $60 · 100ml · approx. retail

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Acteur is a discontinued woody-spicy rose composition for men, layering cardamom and bergamot over a rose-carnation heart and a leather-oakmoss base. Created by Maurice Maurin, it launched in 1989 and has a cult following among vintage collectors.

Woody Leather Floral

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Fruity Notes Cardamom Bergamot Mace

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Rose Carnation Patchouli Vetiver Cedar Jasmine

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Leather Oakmoss Musk Amber

Best for

FallWinterEvening

Perfumer

Maurice Maurin

1 in collection

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Dupes & cheaper alternatives

Cheaper clones and alternatives that share the same notes and accords — savings are flagged.

Polo (original)

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Missoni Uomo (1983)

Missoni · Woody

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Nabeel by Nabeel

Nabeel · Amber

≈ $30save ~$30

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Polo

Ralph Lauren · Woody

≈ $45save ~$15

Shares Bergamot, Leather, Carnation

Gentleman

Givenchy · Amber

≈ $52save ~$8

Shares Rose, Bergamot, Patchouli

Safari for Men

Ralph Lauren · Woody

≈ $50save ~$10

Shares Bergamot, Carnation, Jasmine