This Christmas’ blockbuster gift for Aramis lovers
I have always loved Aramis. In fact, I’ve loved it since I was teenager (a mighty long time ago). Its warm, woody, leatheriness is irresistible. Elegant but muscular, it has a bit of a reputation as...
View ArticleBeaufort London’s new Discovery Kit has Christmas all wrapped up
Beaufort London is, without doubt, one of my favourite boutique fragrance brands. Everything they do is so carefully considered and artfully approached I defy any fragrance lover not to fall in love...
View ArticleIs it a bird? Is it a plane? Nope, it’s just Jean Paul Gaultier’s new...
The arrival of a new Limited Edition bottle of Jean Paul Gaultier’s Le Male Eaux Fraîche each spring is one I always eagerly anticipate – mainly because you never quite know what they’re going to do...
View ArticleEtro’s ManRose – a floral fragrance for men, in case you were wondering.
The unmistakable scent of rose has long been a mainstay of men’s fragrances, though in most cases it’s tucked away deep in the composition and the general ‘rosiness’ is dialled down so as not to make...
View ArticleDunhill ICON: a fragrance of diminishing returns
I love Dunhill ICON. When it was launched back in 2015 I named it as one of my favourite fragrances of the year, even going so far as to call it a future classic. And if you look at the reviews of it...
View ArticleLooking for a last minute Christmas gift? Here are five new fragrances worth...
As someone who writes about male grooming for a living I’m often asked for gift suggestions around this time of year. Fragrance, of course, is one of the best gifts there is, partly because the average...
View ArticleAtelier Cologne’s candle collection is addictive
Like drugs, scented candles can be quite addictive if you happen to be a fan. And as is the case with drugs, once you’re hooked you often need a bigger, better hit to get a high. So after a while your...
View ArticleTerre d’Hermès 2019 Limited Edition: showing that bottles can be beautiful
It’s a conundrum all successful fragrance brands have to contend with these days: how do you maintain interest in your product, especially if that product has been around for a while and hasn’t...
View ArticleSix great new fragrances for men in mid-life
Whilst it’s true that fragrances don’t have an age limit as such, it’s also fair to say that some just tend to suit men with a bit more life experience under their belts. What works for a man at 25...
View Article10 of the best men’s fragrances of 2021
Looking for a new fragrance for yourself or want to gift someone something grown up and sophisticated but not sure what to opt for? Here 10 new launches that caught my eye – and impressed my nose –...
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