- Richard Wirtz Perfumer:
Richard Wirtz is a notable figure in the world of perfumery. He is credited with contributing to the creation of the classic Azzaro Pour Homme, which was launched in 1978. This masculine fragrance, falling under the Aromatic Fougère category, is a harmonious blend of various notes. The top notes feature a refreshing mix of lavender, lemon, caraway, basil, bergamot, clary sage, iris, and star anise. The middle notes are a complex combination of vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli, cedar, juniper berries,
and cardamom, while the base notes exude a warm and earthy aroma with oakmoss, leather, amber, musk, and tonka bean. Azzaro Pour Homme has become one of Europe's best - selling scents, and Richard Wirtz's expertise, along with that of co - perfumers Gerard Anthony and Martin Heiddenreich, is evident in its long - lasting and distinctive scent that has remained popular over the decades.
