St Dupont Be Exceptional: The Case for This Formula
Be Exceptional from 2020 uses saffron, cognac, and oud in a dark, warm oriental. Most houses that use saffron and oud together price the result above $100. St Dupont prices Be Exceptional below that, which is why it consistently appears in value lists for buyers who want resinous, spicy masculine fragrance without paying niche house prices. The cognac note adds a boozy, warming quality that works well in autumn and winter.
St Dupont Noir de Noir and the Rest of the Range
Noir de Noir for men is the richer, more resinous option, amber and leather over dark cedarwood. Passenger covers a lighter, slightly aquatic direction for buyers who want something more versatile for daily use. Classic is the heritage masculine: bergamot and vetiver in a clean structure. London is the lightest option, a fresh fougere suited for warm weather.
St Dupont Perfume: Prices and Alternatives
St Dupont fragrances at PerfumeBox are typically priced from $35 to $90. Excellent value relative to the raw material quality in Be Exceptional and Noir de Noir. Dunhill and Mont Blanc cover the same British-heritage masculine territory at comparable prices. Free US shipping over $59 at PerfumeBox.