{"product_id":"paul-sebastian-paul-sebastian-1","title":"PAUL SEBASTIAN COLOGNE FOR MEN","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,700;1,400\u0026display=swap');\n.sw-accordion__description .sw-desc-root,\n.product-block .product-block .sw-desc-root {\n  display: none !important;\n}\n.sw-accordion__item:has(.sw-accordion__description .sw-desc-root) {\n  display: none !important;\n}\n.sw-desc-root summary {\n  color: #e8d48b !important;\n  list-style: none;\n}\n.sw-desc-root summary::-webkit-details-marker {\n  display: none;\n}\n.sw-desc-root summary::before {\n  content: '+ ';\n  color: #c9a84c;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  margin-right: 6px;\n}\n.sw-desc-root details[open] summary::before {\n  content: '\\2212  ';\n}\n.sw-desc-root details p {\n  color: #d4ccc0 !important;\n}\n.sw-desc-root a.sw-ext-link:hover {\n  background-color: #c9a84c !important;\n  color: #0e0e0e !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sw-desc-root\" style=\"background-color: #0e0e0e; color: #f5f0e8; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif; padding: 32px 48px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid #2a2520; padding-bottom: 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #c9a84c; font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.15em; margin: 0 0 20px 0; padding: 0;\"\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #f5f0e8; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0; padding: 0;\"\u003ePaul Sebastian stands as a testament to 1970s fragrance sophistication—a timeless aromatic fougere that defined masculine elegance before fragrance marketing became overwrought. Perfumer Pierre Bourdon crafted a composition that feels both fresh and herbaceous, sharp and grounded. This 1979 classic opens with bright citrus and herbal artemisia, evolves through a aromatic lavender-and-clove heart, and settles into a classic oakmoss-vetiver base. It's a fragrance that whispers rather than shouts, perfect for those appreciating genuine olfactory refinement over celebrity endorsement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid #2a2520; padding-bottom: 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #c9a84c; font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.15em; margin: 0 0 20px 0; padding: 0;\"\u003eFragrance Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #1a1a1a; border: 1px solid #2a2520; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"color: #d4ccc0; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.15em; margin: 0 0 12px 0; padding: 0;\"\u003eTop Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"color: #e8d48b; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; padding: 0;\"\u003eBergamot, Lemon, Galbanum\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #1a1a1a; border: 1px solid #2a2520; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"color: #d4ccc0; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.15em; margin: 0 0 12px 0; padding: 0;\"\u003eHeart Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"color: #e8d48b; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; padding: 0;\"\u003eArtemisia, Lavender, Clove\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #1a1a1a; border: 1px solid #2a2520; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"color: #d4ccc0; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.15em; margin: 0 0 12px 0; padding: 0;\"\u003eBase Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"color: #e8d48b; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; padding: 0;\"\u003eVetiver, Oakmoss, Sandalwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid #2a2520; padding-bottom: 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #c9a84c; font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.15em; margin: 0 0 20px 0; padding: 0;\"\u003eMain Accords\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #1a1a1a; border: 1px solid #2a2520; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"width: 80%; background-color: #37a089; color: white; border-radius: 4px; padding: 7px 14px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.02em;\"\u003e\n        Aromatic\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"width: 75%; background-color: #6ca47f; color: black; border-radius: 4px; padding: 7px 14px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.02em;\"\u003e\n        Herbal\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"width: 70%; background-color: #83c928; color: black; border-radius: 4px; padding: 7px 14px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.02em;\"\u003e\n        Fresh\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"width: 70%; background-color: #f9ff52; color: black; border-radius: 4px; padding: 7px 14px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.02em;\"\u003e\n        Citrus\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"width: 70%; background-color: #4a5d23; color: white; border-radius: 4px; padding: 7px 14px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.02em;\"\u003e\n        Mossy\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"width: 65%; background-color: #8b7355; color: white; border-radius: 4px; padding: 7px 14px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.02em;\"\u003e\n        Earthy\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"width: 65%; background-color: #774414; color: white; border-radius: 4px; padding: 7px 14px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.02em;\"\u003e\n        Woody\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"width: 60%; background-color: #9370db; color: black; border-radius: 4px; padding: 7px 14px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.02em;\"\u003e\n        Lavender\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid #2a2520; padding-bottom: 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #c9a84c; font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.15em; margin: 0 0 20px 0; padding: 0;\"\u003eThe Scent Journey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #f5f0e8; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0; padding: 0;\"\u003eThe opening is immediately fresh and bright: bergamot and lemon sparkle with vitality, while galbanum adds a subtle green, herbaceous quality that feels natural and sophisticated. This aromatic phase is crisp without being sharp, inviting without being loud. The heart emerges with artemisia's herbal complexity, supported by lavender's traditional barber-shop elegance and clove's subtle spice-warmth. This middle phase is thoroughly aromatic and herbaceous—genuinely beautiful for those appreciating classical fragrance architecture. The base reveals vetiver's earthy character, supported by oakmoss' traditional woody-herbal quality and sandalwood's gentle warmth. The drydown becomes increasingly herbal and earthy, settling into a quietly sophisticated finish that feels entirely natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid #2a2520; padding-bottom: 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #c9a84c; font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.15em; margin: 0 0 20px 0; padding: 0;\"\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #f5f0e8; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0; padding: 0;\"\u003eIdeal for men appreciating classical aromatic fragrances without modern marketing excess. Appeals to traditionalists, fragrance students, and those seeking a personal scent rather than a status symbol. Perfect for office wear, casual professional settings, and anyone wanting sophisticated herbal-freshness. Particularly beloved by those nostalgic for pre-1990s fragrance aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid #2a2520; padding-bottom: 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #c9a84c; font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.15em; margin: 0 0 20px 0; padding: 0;\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #1a1a1a; border: 1px solid #2a2520; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"color: #d4ccc0; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.15em; margin: 0 0 8px 0; padding: 0;\"\u003eLongevity\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"color: #f5f0e8; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0; padding: 0;\"\u003eModerate (3-4 hours)\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #1a1a1a; border: 1px solid #2a2520; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"color: #d4ccc0; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.15em; margin: 0 0 8px 0; padding: 0;\"\u003eSillage\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"color: #f5f0e8; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0; padding: 0;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #1a1a1a; border: 1px solid #2a2520; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"color: #d4ccc0; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.15em; margin: 0 0 8px 0; padding: 0;\"\u003eBest Seasons\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"color: #f5f0e8; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0; padding: 0;\"\u003eSpring, Summer, Fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #1a1a1a; border: 1px solid #2a2520; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"color: #d4ccc0; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.15em; margin: 0 0 8px 0; padding: 0;\"\u003eBest Time\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"color: #f5f0e8; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0; padding: 0;\"\u003eDay, Versatile\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid #2a2520; padding-bottom: 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #c9a84c; font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.15em; margin: 0 0 20px 0; padding: 0;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #1a1a1a; border: 1px solid #2a2520; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px; cursor: pointer;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"color: #e8d48b; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; outline: none; user-select: none;\"\u003e\n        How does Paul Sebastian compare to modern barbershop fragrances?\n      \u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"color: #d4ccc0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 12px 0 0 0; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n        Paul Sebastian is older and genuinely more herbal-traditional than contemporary barbershop scents. Modern barbershops often amplify vanilla and sweetness; Paul Sebastian remains dry, aromatic, and uncompromisingly classical. It's a template these newer fragrances reference.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #1a1a1a; border: 1px solid #2a2520; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px; cursor: pointer;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"color: #e8d48b; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; outline: none; user-select: none;\"\u003e\n        Is the oakmoss natural or synthetic?\n      \u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"color: #d4ccc0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 12px 0 0 0; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n        Given the 1979 formulation, there's likely genuine oakmoss in the original formula. However, modern versions may use IFRA-compliant alternatives due to oakmoss restrictions. The aromatic effect remains similar regardless.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #1a1a1a; border: 1px solid #2a2520; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px; cursor: pointer;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"color: #e8d48b; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; outline: none; user-select: none;\"\u003e\n        Why is this fragrance so underrated?\n      \u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"color: #d4ccc0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 12px 0 0 0; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n        Paul Sebastian predates modern fragrance marketing and celebrity culture. It doesn't have social media hype, modern advertising, or influencer endorsement. For fragrance connoisseurs, this obscurity is part of the charm—a genuine classic unspoiled by trend-chasing.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n","brand":"PAUL SEBASTIAN","offers":[{"title":"4 oz \/ Cologne \/ Regular","offer_id":48321074888959,"sku":"V-LW-PSPAUF1001","price":38.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz \/ Cologne \/ Tester","offer_id":48321074921727,"sku":"V-LW-PS1001TSTR","price":42.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/4715\/9039\/files\/PSPAUF1001__64441.1771921212.1280.1280.jpg?v=1774226523","url":"https:\/\/fragrancevendor.com\/products\/paul-sebastian-paul-sebastian-1","provider":"fragrancevendor.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}