Building on the success of their most recent fragrance launches, Molton Brown announce the release of Londinium. Securing 5th place in the ‘Navigation Through Scent’ line-up, Londinium is a reverence of the great city that is London. From the lining of Savile Row tailored suits, to the whisky cocktails of Knightsbridge, Londinium (Latin for London) represents a city full of contradictions in a bottle.

The scent: A top note of zested bergamot and crisp berries. Middle notes of myrrh and green oakmoss. A base of incense and aged malt whisky.

Available from Molton Brown boutiques and authorised resellers.

After handing over the reins of one of the world’s most successful lifestyle boutiques to Esteé Lauder Companies, Jo Malone has once again donned her creative cap and continued to develop a line of fragrances under the name of Jo Loves. Jo Loves launched in November 2011 with 4 wonderful scents to get the ball rolling, and July this year sees the launch of Jo Loves ‘tropical trio’, all of which have mango at heart.

The 3 new scents are the product of 2 years of research with the tropical fruit and the natural aroma of this sweet, vanilla-ry fruit has been bent and stretched to its absolute limits. The result is 3 new fragrances which smell like no other.

Mango Nectar, A shot of Oud over Mango and A shot of Thai Lime over Mango are the 3 fabulous fragrances to watch out for.

Available July 2012 exclusively from joloves.com

Building on the success of their 2 hero fragrances, Boss Bottled and Boss Bottled Night, Hugo Boss and Procter & Gamble announce the launch of the third addition to the collection, Boss Bottled Sport. The emphasis here is on mental preparation and success. Brand Ambassador, Jensen Button comments ‘We’re all great drivers but it’s the mental preparation that leads to success in Formula 1™’ – endorsing the scent with his sporting experience.

Initially Boss Bottled Sport focuses on sharpening the senses with citrus, grapefruit and pink peppercorns. At the heart of the scent; Lavender to control anxiety and Aldehydic mist to empower the mind with its multi metallic properties. The scent finally settles into the ‘Physical Endurance’ phase with Tonka Bean, Vetyver and Patchouli to maintain a persistent path to success.

Available nationwide – £49.00 / 100ml

Korres Pepper, Jasmine & Gaiac Wood is quite possibly one of the best value fragrances around. This unisex woody scent is the perfect on-the-go answer to staying fresh. For a fragrance of this calibre at just under £24, you really can’t go wrong.

Korres Pepper, Jasmine & Gaiac Wood opens with deep, woody, slightly foist-like top notes. Passion fruit and peach assist the scent with settling and leave a wonderful fresh aroma. Korres Pepper, Jasmine & Gaiac Wood represents an autumnal air laced in golden, crunchy leaves.

The deep, spicy notes fuse with a sweet vanilla base creating the perfect foundation for a first-class, unisex fragrance. Korres Pepper, Jasmine & Gaiac Wood is slightly sweet but do bare with it, it ages incredibly well and lasts the duration.

Korres Pepper, Jasmine & Gaiac Wood is most recommended, by us, for early evenings and long days in the office. If you like non-commercial, alternative aromas, Korres Pepper, Jasmine & Gaiac Wood will not disappoint. However, if you thrive on heavy masculine fragrances Korres Pepper, Jasmine & Gaiac Wood probably wouldn’t satisfy your flavour.

Korres Pepper, Jasmine & Gaiac Wood £23.95

Navigation through scent is Molton Brown’s latest investment into the ever ‘complex-ing’ world of fragrances. The MB team have enlisted the assistance of some of the finest noses that walk the land, and given them experiences to re-create through scent. Pretty tough, I know, but the outcome is something quite special. There are 5 scents in the collection, my favourite being Rogart. The odour is described as ‘London via Canada’ and the adventures that lie betwixt.

“Beat a retreat to the Cobequid Mountains of Nova Scotia. Log cabins and campfires. Cosy nights under northern lights. Bracing. Rugged. Slightly smoky.”

And all of the above it is. Molton Brown do tend to take the conventional path when it comes to extending their collection’s, however, on this occasion they’ve thrown caution to the wind and laid a path of their very own. Rogart is especially notable at present as the smoky, woody odour is perfectly suited to the autumn clime.

Best for scent and innovation

Needs improvement on longevity of scent.

Molton Brown Navigation Through Scent – Rogart £60 moltonbrown.co.uk

Considered one of the three most important fragrance houses worldwide and responsible for the creation of the first ever male scent, Pour Un Homme de Caron, Caron Paris has paved the way in the world of male colognes.

The house of Caron has now entered its 3rd generation ‘nose’ and to celebrate its success they’re proud to announce the launch of their latest scent YUZU Man.

YUZU Man is all about balance. Informatively named, the cologne fuses eastern tradition with western taste and adopts an unmistakably masculine approach. A hint of spice combines with the fresh scent of herbs and zest of the freshest fruits.

A real winner for summer.

£59.50/125ml available from Harrods, Les Senteurs and selected perfumeries.

Amber & Lavender was one of the original scents from the Jo Malone collection prior to handing over the reins of the business to Esteé Lauder. Amber & Lavender highlights Jo Malone’s talents and showcases them at their very best. The fragrance is reportedly one of Simon Cowell’s favourites and also boasts a huge loyal following. So what’s all the hype about?

Amber & Lavender is quite possibly one of the best scents out there at present. Opening with sharp notes of garden lavender, this wonderful cologne rapidly settles into a haven of all things masculine, leaving you fresh and crisp the day through. One of the fragrances best attributes is its longevity, not something we can say for most modern fragrances. A spritz early morning is still detectible hours later making Amber & Lavender the perfect companion for the chap who wants to stay fresh on the go without carrying the bottle.

Available at Jo Malone boutiques worldwide. £64/100ml

Jo Malone’s Amber & Lavender review scores:

Sartorial is the latest scent to be released by British fragrance house Penhaligon’s. The cologne is inspired by the workshops found on the infamous tailoring highway of Savile Row and offers an insight into the aroma of such environments.

The scent opens with some sharp, bitter notes – almost industrial. Settling fairly rapidly, Sartorial calms into the sweet smell of wealth and an air of expertise. I’m always amazed by odours which tell a story, and a story Sartorial tells. You can almost create a mental image of the surroundings in which these craftsmen work just by following the trail of carefully selected oils chosen to create the bouquet. Sartorial is best worn, as the name suggests, with tailoring or smart casual clothing. Best suited to the fragrance leaders, not the followers, Sartorial will enhance the surrounding of all in receipt of its savor.

Best for: it’s seductive scent

Top marks for an incredible effort to create such a wonderful fragrance.

£72/100ml

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French luxury lifestyle brand, Diptyque, have the most fantastic array of non-essential consumer products suitable for the most affluent of palettes. By non-essential, I mean decadence which is usually gifted- purchases for personal use are a rarity here.

Tam Dao, in my eyes, is one of the brands’ champion scents. Created in 2003 by Daniel Moliere, Tam Dao is available as a cologne, a room spray and a candle. The fragrance is one of my most treasured grooming tools from my bathroom cabinet. Well actually, the art deco style packaging is so stylish, I allow the bottle to rest next to the sink in my guest bathroom.

Anyway, the scent; it’s a combination of oriental spices and dark essential oils. It starts off with heavy top notes which can be slightly overpowering. I have heard the initial aroma being likened to the smell of petrol but I wouldn’t endorse that. Once the spray settles, it opens up a rough and unfinished tone, similar to that of an old leather smoking chair. The longevity of this scent is almost non-comparable and the mood is serene and soothing. The scent will strike a cord with those slightly more adventurous in the fragrance domain and will satisfy every cologne connoisseur, I guarantee.

Most suited to early evening wear and dark tailoring, Tam Dao is great for the city slickers who go straight from desk to dinner. When you’re seeking something slightly subdued, uncomplicated and god damn beautiful, Diptyque’s Tam Dao will not disappoint.

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Tam Dao by Diptyque £48.00/50ml

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Review: Steven O’Neill on Diptyque – Tam Dao

Fresh, floral hearted scents with citrus top notes lead the trend for the coming season. Oud is huge and is perfect for sunset, whilst patchouli, geranium and bergamot keep you fresh on the go.

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Geranium Pour Monsieur by Frederic Malle 100ml/£130 liberty.co.uk

One of the first fragrances to bring the modern man in tune with floral scents. Geranium Pour Monsieur is light enough for daily wear, yet heavy enough to see you through to the evening. A sophisticated alternative to main-stream male perfumery.

Amouage Reflection Man 50ml/£105 scentsations.co.uk

First released in 2007, Amouage Reflection Man is making a big come back this spring. Neroli is right at the heart of the scent and is the trending ingredient for this season. Woody and floral.

Azure Lime by Tom Ford 50ml/£118 harrods.com

Vibrant citrus notes, sophisticated florals, warm woods and sensual musk evoke the easy elegance and relaxed style of the paradisical island of Mustique.

Accord Oud by Byredo 100ml/£130 liberty.co.uk

Built around a fresh accord of leather and blond woods with a bouquet of spices; cinnamon, saffron – all rounded up with a black plum accord.

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Summer 75ml/£38 boots.com

Still the fastest selling, most popular fragrance in the world, Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male sells a bottle every single minute. Their latest release is a fresh twist on the classic scent making it flawlessly suitable for the sunny season.