A new iteration of everyone’s favorite superhero, Superman, is out in the theaters now. Directed by James Gunn, David Corensweat stars as Superman along with Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor. Here’s a list of perfumes from our world I’m sure the fan favourite characters would wear if they were sold in Metropolis.
What Superman Would Wear
1. Creed Green Irish Tweed EDP
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Creed |
| Best for | Men |
| Fragrance Family | Woody Floral Musk |
| Notes | Top: Iris, Vervain Middle: Violet Leaf Base: Ambergris and Sandalwood |
| Release year | 1985 |
| Longevity | 3-5 hours |
| Projection | Low |
| Perfumer | Olivier Creed and Pierre Bourdon |
Superman seems like a real salt-of-the-earth kind of man, and Creed feels more aristocratic. So, he may not purchase this fragrance himself, but maybe a loved one would gift it to him. It opens with a fresh, clean ozonic note that feels like soaring through crisp, clean air. It’s a very classy, green fragrance with a dry, metallic start from the violet leaf. It dries down to a soft and subtle sandalwood scent.
2. Valentino Born in Roma The Gold Uomo
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Valentino |
| Best for | Men |
| Fragrance Family | Oriental Woody |
| Notes | Top: Solar Notes, Spicy Notes and Nutmeg Middle: Virginia Cedar Base: Vanilla and Amber |
| Release year | 2024 |
| Longevity | 5-7 hours |
| Projection | Moderate |
| Perfumer | Valentino |
If Superman was trapped in…say, a pocket universe without the sun, the warm solar notes at the opening of this Valentino fragrance would help him recharge. There’s a kind of warmth and radiance about it that feels very bright and sunny. It moves to a spicy, warm vanilla scent. If you like vanilla, you need this vanilla perfume for men.
What Clark Kent Would Wear
1. Davidoff Cool Water
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Davidoff |
| Best for | Men |
| Fragrance Family | Aromatic Aquatic |
| Notes | Top: Sea water, Lavender, Mint, Green Notes, Rosemary, Calone, Coriander Middle: Sandalwood, Neroli, Geranium, Jasmine Base: Musk, Oakmoss, Cedar, Tobacco, Ambergris |
| Release year | 1988 |
| Longevity | 5-6 hours |
| Projection | Low |
| Perfumer | Pierre Bourdon |
For those who don’t know, Clark Kent is the Daily Planet reporter who gets all the interviews with Superman. He seems to idolize Superman a bit, which makes me think he’d love the crisp, sporty, light vibes of Cool Water. It’s clean cut, evokes an aquatic aura. The fresh, green accords feel very much like something you’d smell naturally on a farm out in Smallville. It’s a great budget fragrance, solid for someone on a reporter’s salary even with all those exclusive interviews.
2. 4711 Original Eau de Cologne
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | 4711 |
| Best for | Unisex |
| Fragrance Family | Citrus Aromatic |
| Notes | Top: Lemon, Bergamot, Orange Middle: Lavender, Rosemary Base: Neroli, Petitgrain |
| Release year | 1792 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours |
| Projection | Low |
| Perfumer | Wilhelm Mülhens |
If you’re chasing Superman to his battles for an interview, you better wear something clean and fresh. 4711 is older than your grandpa, but very timeless. It’s a sparkling fresh citrus, very airy and cool. It’s the first ever cologne but has felt modern for over 200 years. It’s great to wear to work as it’s very light and easy.
3. Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Jo Malone |
| Best for | Unisex |
| Fragrance Family | Aromatic |
| Notes | Top: Ambrette Seeds Middle: Sea Salt Base: Sage |
| Release year | 2014 |
| Longevity | Over 8 hours |
| Projection | Moderate |
| Perfumer | Christine Nagel |
Jo Malone is not the most mainstream brand, so it’s not easy for a farmboy like Clark Kent to come across. But he definitely finds it in Lois Lane’s closet, tries it out, falls in love with it and wears sneakily. It’s a unisex fragrance, with a very natural feeling freshness and a hint of sweetness. The sage brings a wonderful herbaceous aromatic accord that makes this fragrance so uniquely beautiful.
What Lois Lane Would Wear
1. Montale Intense Cafe EDP
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Montale |
| Best for | Unisex |
| Fragrance Family | Oriental Vanilla |
| Notes | Top: Floral Notes Middle: Rose, Coffee Base: Vanilla, White Musk, Amber |
| Release year | 2013 |
| Longevity | 6-8 hours |
| Projection | High |
| Perfumer | Pierre Montale |
Montale Intense Cafe is made for Lois Lane and her coffee addiction (with heaps of sugar in it, of course). The bold, fearless reporter would go for something as strong as she is. The coffee and vanilla makes for an intensely sweet drink like fragrance with a rose topping. The scent transforms to a musky floral vanilla that lasts hours and hours on the skin. It’s intense and for the woman who is unapologetically herself.
2. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle EDP
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Chanel |
| Best for | Women |
| Fragrance Family | Amber Floral |
| Notes | Top: Orange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Orange Blossom Middle: Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Mimosa, Ylang-Ylang Base: Patchouli, White Musk, Vanilla, Vetiver, Tonka Bean, Opoponax |
| Release year | 2021 |
| Longevity | Over 8 hours |
| Projection | Moderate |
| Perfumer | Jacques Polge |
Coco Mademoiselle is the scent of confidence and I just know Lois Lane would wear it when she needs a special fragrance that can take her from day to night. It’s soft and citrusy, but not quiet. It’s a wonderfully soft floral that feels so unique and distinct. Someone who wears this doesn’t fall in line easily, veers off the beaten path to transform the world.
What Lex Luthor Would Wear
Lex Luthor would transform kryptonite into liquid form and spray it on liberally before giving Superman a visit. As I can’t recommend that you wear Kryptonite, I think Lex Luthor would wear bold and strong fragrances.
1. Dior Sauvage Elixir Parfum
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dior |
| Best for | Men |
| Fragrance Family | Aromatic |
| Notes | Top: Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Grapefruit Middle: Lavender Base: Licorice, Sandalwood, Amber, Patchouli, Haitian Vetiver |
| Release year | 2021 |
| Longevity | Over 10 hours |
| Projection | High |
| Perfumer | François Demachy |
This men’s fragrance has nuclear level performance. It’s intensely spicy, sharp, and lasts incredibly long. It screams strength, power, and masculinity. Just one spray is enough, as wearers have found it becomes nauseating if overdone. Perfumes that fictional superheroes and us regular people would wear are all available at the best perfume store in The UAE – V Perfumes, online and in store, for the best quality and best prices.
