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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. Left to right: Geranium Pour Monsieur by Frederic Malle 100ml/£130 liberty.co.uk One of the first fragrances to bring the modern [...]
I’m an everyday chap, I enjoy my time with the boys, love my time with the ladies and like to keep my appearance pukka. I have one confession to share with you which I believe in 2-3 years time will not be classified a confession. Cue the drum roll….. I do use some of my [...]
Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian was born in Paris in 1969. From the tender age of 13 he knew that he wanted to develop and create fragrances. Francis shot to fame in the perfume industry at the age of 25 when he developed Le Male for John Paul Gaultier, one of the most successful worldwide fragrances to [...]
Atelier Flou is a new French Fragrance house. Developed by John Francois Cabos, who used to own Balenciaga before it was sold to the Gucci Group and renowned perfumer Jacques Chabert, Atelier Flou was born from Cabos’ love of fragrance and his disappointment when smelling the new scents on the market.
