Five Fragrances My Father Wore: A Video Honoring Samuel Jara for Father’s Day + Caron Pour Un Homme Draw

What fragrances did your father wear in the 70s and 80s

Samuel Jara loved many fragrances, photo circa 1970s

 We have a tradition at CaFleureBon of honoring our father’s or father figures in our lives on their special day, this year it is June 20, 2020 (one of the most memorable was Sr. Editor Ida Meister’s 2010 tribute to her grandfather in her essay Eau de Popsie). When we think of scented memories, many associate our most vivid recollections with our mothers. I knew that editor Sebastian Jara was born in the Middle East- Beirut Lebanon and thought our readers and viewers would want to learn more about the fragrances his father wore.

Caron Pour Un Homme one of the popular men's fragrances that your father wore

Samuel and Sebastian in the 70s, Beirut

Sebastian’s love of chypres, citruses and aromatics, can be traced to the classic fragrances he remembers his father wore from the earliest years of his life. Samuel passed just two weeks before Sebastian’s 35th birthday. Losing a parent is heart breaking. Sebastian pays tribute to Samuel Jara through five fragrances that influence him even today.

 The Top Five Fragrances photo by Sebastian

His top two fragrances, Dior Eau Sauvage by Edmond Roudnitska (1966) and  Caron Pour Un Homme (1934)  transport him to the years when his family lived in Lebanon until  he was 9, and spent six months in Greece, before coming to the USA in 1980. Three were fragrances his father wore when they moved to San Francisco.

 

Caron Pour Un Homme 1957 ad (2)

1957 ad

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25 comments

  • Shamrock1313 says:

    Enjoyed the information from Michelyn about the fragrances Sebastian’s father wore (chypres) and how they influenced his favorites today through olfactory memories.
    Polo Green in Sebastian’s video brought back memories from when I wore it long ago. The only scent that reminds me of my father is Right Guard spray deodorant – old school career Army and definitely not a frag head lol.
    Thanks for the giveaway
    Pennsylvania USA

  • Palmer says:

    Wow your dad must have been great ! Now I know where you get your great looks and love for perfume. Didn’t know you were from Beirut!
    I know my dad wore Caron pour into homme as well. Would love to Win

  • Sulnaso says:

    I’ve been a YouTube subscriber of Sebastian for some time and he often reference his father and other family members and his upbringing in his review. Therefore, everything mentioned in Michelyn’s intro I have heard Sebastian speak about, except that his father’s name is Samuel. That’s new. I love all the fragrances reviewed I have intimate knowledge of because my grandfather wore all of them. And whatever fragrance he had on his dresser I wore as well. Unfortunately, all these fragrances have lost their staying power. My father wore Drakkar Noir and Avon Musk. My grandfather wore Fahrenheit, Habit Rouge, and Grey Flannel just to name a few. Thanks for the draw.–California

  • Tim says:

    So true that people associate their most vivid recollections with moms instead of dads…so not fair haha! Michelyn’s intro was very nice and gives a good background leading to Sebastian’s video. Sebastian’s dad has great taste, his #1 and 2 would be my top 2 picks as well. Thanks for the draw. Regards from the USA.

  • tjnorris says:

    Thanks for hosting this. I was a kid in the 70’s like Sebastian and all these scents are being re-romanticized by watching the blog, reminicing. Unlike Aramis, Eau Sauvage and Halston that were featured, I unfortunately have never been exposed to the house of Caron. My bad. Do you think it’s time I opened my mind to a new (vintage) classic?

  • patrick_348 says:

    I suspect from reading this that Sebastian has gotten much of his personality from his dad. You have to be likeable and have personality if you are going to get away with being an over-sprayer, as Sebastian describes him. My own dad used only after shave lotion, usually Old Spice. We bought him a bottle of a Chanel eau de toilette but he never wore it. I get the impression that with Sebastian the mutual love of fragrance was something that created bonding between father and son. It was a great thing to see just before dad’s day. In NC, in the US.

  • Steve A. says:

    From the introduction I learned Mr. Jara’s top two fragrances were Dior Eau Sauvage and Caron Pour Un Homme. The five fragrances were top choices for a man in the 1970s. US

  • NiceVULady says:

    Mr. Jara wore a lot of fragrances and had them displayed for Sebastian to go and sample. I liked Sebastian’s review and his selection. My late husband wore both Aramis and Eau Sauvage. My son also wears Eau Sauvage. Thank you for this stroll down memory lane and for picking the ones he did. Thanks for the draw. I’m in the USA.

  • Vedran Bjekic says:

    What I learned is that Sebastian’s dad was a one classy guy, and I couldn’t agree more. Growing up in former Yugoslavia my dad was also into strong masculine fragrances, sprinkled with some Pino Silvestre aftershave…:) #1 and #2 would have been my pick as well.

    Would live to win the giveaway…

  • Camille Sheil says:

    I didn’t know that Sebastians father was that much into fragrances! How wonderful!

    My father wore some fragrances but nothing that interested me that much. He also didn’t have any signature scents. It was my older brother who wore one fragrance and often. Borsalino by Borsalino. That was a comforting, yet strong scent for me. And after he passed away at 25, it has been a thing of nostalgia.

    It seemed like Sebastian had a good relationship with his father as well. The scents that were mentioned are over a great range. It could also pass as a great beginners list on how to smell great around the clock. Love it!

    Thanks for the draw! I live in New Hampshire USA!

  • Doni says:

    Didn’t know that Seb’s father passed away so early. But I absolutely remember him mentioning that he wore Z-14! Funny thing is, I just gifted Z-14 to my father on father’s day last year and with the exception of that one, I still wear all of the fragrances mentioned! We have a game of golf scheduled tomorrow in fact, and I’ll be sure to bring along a decant of our beloved Polo [Cosmair version] to share between the two of us. All 5 are superb choices for the modern day gentleman though. Seb knows his stuff. USA/Canada.

  • serephia says:

    These old fragrances show what the popular notes were back then, and its interesting to see how they influence our fragrances today. Not being a man, I don’t think these old time men’s fragrances are for me haha, but I liked listening to him talk about the history of them! My parents do not wear fragrances at all. USA

  • ThatMulattoDude says:

    Glad y’all are giving shine to what fathers mean in our lives. I didn’t grow up with mine so there is no scent association but we have a great relationship now. I actually wore Polo Green myself back in the day. Would like to get my nose on Caron. Appreciate the opportunity for the giveaway! -Virginia, USA

  • Sngash says:

    That’s a great way to honor your dad. It is nice that your both your parents were fragrance enthusiast and got you started 🙂 I only remember my dad wearing an aftershave that smelled a lot like Avon Liberty Bell. Thank you for the review and the giveaway. Happy Father’s Day everyone. I’m in USA

  • wallygator88 says:

    Thanks for the great and hearfelt review Sebastian.

    Also, thanks for the intro Michelyn. It’s always good to see where someone’s olfactive memories come from. I love all the fragrances that you’ve reviewed.

    When I think about Dad, I think about Mont Blanc Presence, Paco Rabanna POur Homme and a Jacomo fragrance that I quite cannot remember.

    Regards from WI, USA

  • drjedi says:

    Michelyn’s intro is right on the dot as to how our first fragrance memories are those from the mother, but it’s also true that if one’s father wore fragrances, they too get imprinted on one’s brain, as seems to be the case for Sebastian. Reading or watching the many reviews of fragrances on Cafleurebon, I sometimes think I am somehow anachronistic, or from a different planet. How come I love so many fragrances that are never reviewed here. Were my favorites just too cheap as many of Cafleurebon reviews are of relatively expensive perfumes? Here Sebastian’s review put my mind at ease. I have tried all of them and especially love Polo, Halston, and Aramis. Loved Sebastian’s story of how he would sneak in a few sprays here and there – not an easy way to hide from that sneaking 🙂 Loved the pictures too – handsome dad and beautiful mom, Sebastian!! Thanks for the wonderful review and draw. Writing from the USA.

  • Ll Grhm says:

    Eau Sauvage by Christian Dior is such classic, its not surprising it was Sebastian’s top pick. His father had great taste in perfume. I did not know Caron Pour Homme was created in the 30’s I thought the 60’s, its such a classic and I agree with Sebastian that its very much a comfort sent. My dad wore Old Spice,

  • Jake Dauod says:

    From Michelyn’s introduction, I learned that Sebastian’s father moved from Lebanon to Greece, and then again to San Francisco. As for the video, I love the passion that Sebastian has for the fragrances he mentions and I especially like that he included how he used to “steal” a couple sprays from his father’s and mother’s collections. My father still wears YSL Kouros, and it’s a bit challenging for my nose, but I will always be reminded of him when I smell it. Kind regards from Illinois, USA.

  • Diana D says:

    How sad Sebastian lost his dad at such a young age!
    I love the 5 scents that remind him of his father, especially the ones that remind him of when he lived in Lebanon.
    The fragrance that always reminds me of my dad is Canoe by Dana. I’m so glad they still make it today. It still is such a great scent that I make sure he always has a bottle in his collection. I’m truly blessed to still have my dad!
    I live in the US.

  • Bryant Worley says:

    It was as for Michelyn to help is understand how Sebastian a as started on his fragrance journey. As for Sebastian, his reveal of the top five fragrances, was very enthusiastic and enlightening, as I knew only about Polo Green.

    I cannot remember what my father wore, because I never paid attention when I was younger. I live in Waldorf, MD, USA.

  • Onyinye says:

    Samuel Jara was indeed a classic fragrance lover. I love the top five fragrances that Sebastian revealed. His dad had a great taste in fragrances. He reminds me of my own dad, he loves perfumes so much and that’s what I got him for Father’s Day.
    He has Sauvage, Creed Aventus for men, Tiziani terenzi and so much more.

  • doveskylark says:

    I love that Sebastian talked about the fragrances his dad wore, both in the USA and in Lebanon. I learned that he had great taste and sprayed with a heavy hand. I am particularly interested in Z-14. I am a big fan of the 70s and will search out a vintage bottle. My dad wore Avon fragrances and English Leather.
    I live in the USA.

  • cderrick says:

    Sebastian’s video was very touching. I am not surprised to find out that Samuel Jara wore Eau Sauvage, that fragrance is amazing. I just wish the current formulation had better longevity. I am not yet familiar with any of the Caron fragrances but I will absolutely have to get my nose on them soon. I am presently also 35 and I’ll be 36 soon and I know that I am in no way ready to loose a parent (I guess we really never are) so I can only imagine how hard that must have been. I am terribly sorry Sebastian.

  • cderrick says:

    Sebastian’s video was very touching. I am not surprised to find out that Samuel Jara wore Eau Sauvage, that fragrance is amazing. I just wish the current formulation had better longevity. I am not yet familiar with any of the Caron fragrances but I will absolutely have to get my nose on them soon. I am presently also 35 and I’ll be 36 soon and I know that I am in no way ready to loose a parent (I guess we really never are) so I can only imagine how hard that must have been. I am terribly sorry Sebastian. My dad never wore fragrances but my grandfather did, but unfortunately my parents don’t know what exactly. I live in Tennessee USA.

  • Michael Prince says:

    I loved Michelyn’s intro and Sebastian’s video on fragrances his father wore. Growing up in Beirut, Lebanon in the 70s as well being a child in the 70s and 80s explains his love for classic chypres, fougere, barbershop, and classic mens fragrances like Aramis, Caron Pour Homme, Polo Green, Eau Savage, etc. Growing up my father also wore Polo Green and Drakkar Noir. I am from Ohio, USA.