Men's Fragrance Reviews
Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
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AkroAmberAtkinsonsByredoChypreFloralFrederic MalleLushMen's FragranceNiche & Luxury FragrancePerfumer HSide StoryVan Cleef & ArpelsWarm & SpicyWoodyThe 8 Best Rose Fragrances for Men
Rose is not a women’s only note, and it never was. It only became one because the industry decided so somewhere around the 1980s, and men’s fragrance has spent the years since sneaking it back in disguise — under oud, under leather, under a name with “noir” in it. So I wanted to create a…
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Marc-Antoine Barrois B683 Review
In the world of men’s fragrances, where the quest for a signature scent can be as intricate as tailoring a bespoke suit, B683 by Marc-Antoine Barrois stands out as a masterpiece of masculine elegance. From the Parisian couture designer Marc-Antoine Barrois, renowned for his exclusive men’s fashion and accessories, this fragrance encapsulates the essence of…
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Side Story Hotel Lobby Eau de Parfum Review
Hotel Lobby from Side Story is a breath of fresh air in the world of men’s fragrances. It’s seduction in a bottle. Hotel Lobby is a scent that’s grabbed my attention, especially at a time when so many perfume launches seem to be playing it safe. Side Story has taken a different path, and it’s…
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Cire Trudon Gloria Candle
As January unfolds, and the remnants of Christmas festivities fade away, there’s one fragrance I’m in no hurry to set aside until next year. Allow me to introduce you to Gloria by Cire Trudon, a candle that defies the boundaries of seasonal scents, inviting you on a captivating olfactory journey. While the mention of orange,…
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Mineral Project: Indian Luxury Home Fragrance
If you’re reading this, you may have also encountered an advert for Mineral Project as I did in one of the UK’s many interiors magazines; for me, it was World of Interiors. The blue glass and contemporary branding immediately stood out on a page full of products, and the name of the fragrance ‘Moon Milk’…
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L’Occitane Lemon Verbena (Citrus Verbena)
As things are hotting up in Summer, you really cannot go wrong with a citrus, Mediterranean-style cologne to cool you down, feel refreshed and maybe even bridge that tiny gap your deodorant might not keep up to. I first discovered L’Occitane Lemon Verbena around 10 years ago when I spent 6 months out in Barcelona.…
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Molton Brown Milk Musk Perfume
I asked the questions you’re probably asking right now “what on earth is ‘milk musk’!? Can you even get musk from milk? I’ve never had a cup of tea and thought ‘ooh, this tea tastes musky’! “. Rest assured, I too have never bought a pint of milk so Musky it might buy Twitter. But…
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Zara Home Black Vanilla Review: Two Decades On
The Zara Home Black Vanilla review that originally sat on this page was published on 16th February 2012; so almost a decade later and people still reading it! So, I thought it deserved a huge update and with that in mind, I re-purchased the up-to-date best sellers of my beloved Zara home Black Vanilla collection.…
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Perfumer H Candle & Fragrance Haul
If you’ve not yet heard of Perfumer H then where have you been? If you’re familiar with Miller Harris, the H in Perfumer H is the H of Lyn Harris, the UK’s first Robertet master perfumer who’s materials she uses in her creations. Perfumer H launched in 2015, primarily from their London store, but as…
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Crabtree & Evelyn 2021 Bath, Body & Home Fragrance Haul
As promised in my last article ‘What Happened to Crabtree & Evelyn?’, I put a mixed order into Crabtree & Evelyn to see if behind the modern branding, the product excellence the brand was built on is still there and in short: sort of. Also do people even call these hauls anymore? I’ll stick with…