Men
Men’s fragrances have come a long way since a slash of Brut or Old Spice used to suffice. All the major perfume brands now offer a good range of 'Pour Homme' scents, which mean you can now leave the house with a much more pleasant aroma. We provide reviews of some of the best male fragrances below.
Christian Dior: Dior is a leading French fashion house founded in Paris in the 1940's. Recommended Products: Fahrenheit has a warm fresh woody fragrance that is very popular. Its plesent blend of Sandalwood cedar and Patchouli and ideal for everyday wear. Dune has a slightly more complex scent with fresh woody and oceanic notes. Its blend contains some fruity hints of Mandarin and Fig together with Moss, Sage and Atlas cedar wood. Both are available in as Eau De Toilette, After-Shave and Deodorant. |  |
Davidoff: Starting out as a Swiss tobacco shop and quality cigar brand, Davidoff have now grown to become a leading brand for Fragrance, Coffee and Cognac amongst other things. Recommended Products: Cool Water is a fresh masculine fragrance, with an aquatic scent livened up by mint and coriander with a base of cedar, oakmoss and musk. It's ideal for everyday wear and a female version is also available. Adventure is Davidoff's latest fragrance and is currently being promoted by Ewan McGregor. It's scent is inspired by the wilderness to provide a raw and masculine scent. Top notes of Mandarin, Lemon and Bergamot conjure the freshness of the rain forest, while middle and base notes contain warm spices and exotic woods. TOP CHOICE FOR DADS |
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Jean Paul Gaultier: One of the more edgy fashion brands, French ‘bad boy’ designer Gaultier’s products normally cause a stir. Recommended products: Le Male is one of the leading male fragrances in the world. Encased in a male torso-shaped bottle, this is a spirited, spicy fragrance with scents of mint, lavender and vanilla. Gaulter2 is a unisex eau du parfum with a sensual blend of amber, musk and vanilla, which is very popular with gay men. |
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Armani: The Armani brand was launched in 1975 by Milan designer Giorgio Armani. They trade under several labels, with the Emporia Armani name aimed at its younger customers and the Giorgio Armani name saved for their more discerning products. Recommended products: Code is a sexy contemporary fragrance with fresh lemon & bergamot softly blended with hints of orange tree blossom. Perfect for both daytime wear & special occasions. Acqua Di Gio has a fresh aquatic scent with notes of mandarin, jasmine and rosemary blended with woody Moroccan cedar. It's ideal for everyday wear. |
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Ralph Lauren: Started as a tie business in the late 1960's Ralph Lauren has developed into a leading fashion label. Recommended products: Romance as the name suggests is perfect for romantic occasions. It's a warm and sexy blend of citrus and lavender, with sweet spices and woods - and makes an ideal romantic gift. Polo was launched in 1978 and is a steadily, reliable masculine fragrance. The traditional blend of tobacco, wood and leather is energized with herbs such as thyme, basil and cumin. Polo Blue is a much fresher and casual fragrance ideal for everyday use. Its invigorating scent contains a blend of geranium, amber, moss and refreshing cucumber. |
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Dolce & Gabbana: Formed in Italy by designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, D&G is now a leading fashion brand. Recommended products: D&G designs often encompass a feel of the Mediterranean and Light Blue achieves that in a fragrance. This masculine scent contains fresh notes of Sicilian Mandarin and Grapefruit; spicy with notes of Sichuan Pepper and Rosemary and sensual with notes of Incense and Oakmoss. This refreshing blend is ideal for everyday wear. Masculine as the name suggests has a fresh manly scent. Notes of lemon leaves, thyme, basil and mint make way for a very masculine base note of fig wood, teak, vetiver and musk. |
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Hugo Boss: Founded in 1923 this German fashion house specializes in men's products. Recommended products: Hugo Man is a refreshing, spicy, lavender fragrance with base notes of musk and suede. It's suitable for everyday wear and has a casual and sporty appeal. Hugo Energise as the name suggests is a vibrant, energetic and masculine fragrance. Citrus top notes of mandarin and kumquat are followed by pungent pink pepper to warm the fragrance. Spices, coriander leaf and finally the dry and sensual accord of cocoa beans is the driving force of the fragrance. Dark Blue is the perfect choice for seductive evening wear with its refreshing, woody, mossy scent. The fragrance blends notes of ginger, cardamom and sage with more woody base notes to produce a rather sophisticated and sexy scent. XY is part of the first his and hers perfumes from Hugo (XX being the women's). This scent has a contemporary masculinity with notes of mint and basil combined with woody base notes, to produce a fresh and attractive fragrance. |
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Issey Miyake: In similarity with Kenzo, this Japanese fashion house has a very contemporary feel, which makes it popular with a younger sophisticated audience. Recommended fragrance: L'eau D'Issey Pour Homme has a very refined fragrance that makes it ideal for evening wear. The masculine scent contains a blend of citrus and spices combined with lower notes of musk, amber and woods. |
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| Celebrity Perfumes: There is a current fad for celebrity fragrances, with products available such as Beckham, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Kylie Manogue, Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, Sarah Jessica Parker and Paris Hilton. Although some of the perfumes are well made we’re not really big fans of this current fashion. The products however remain popular with many younger shoppers, as well as die hard fans of the stars, so it’s worth bearing that in mind when buying for a younger member of the family or friend. |
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