The Best Amber Fragrances for Men
Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
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A*Men Pure Wood by Thierry Mugler
I love A*Men, in fact it was one of the first reviews ever to appear on Manface 4 years ago. I love the original, Pure Coffee (that was a particular favourite) as well as Pure Malt. After reading review after review and seeing vlog after vlog of A*Men Pure Wood, it’s clear that everyone appears…
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Austin Reed Signature Pour Homme
When it comes to grooming, particularly men’s fragrance; I roll my eyes a lot. I mean loads. So when I was told about a new Austin Reed fragrance over a cocktail at Manchester’s Malmaison (non-alcoholic, so no cushioning there) I almost severed my optic nerve. The thought of yet another clothing brand releasing another ‘blah’…
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Jo Malone London Incense & Embers Candle
It’s been a good while since I got myself a Jo Malone candle. I think the last was when I was still working for ELC over 3 years ago and got the giant 4 wick Orange Blossom on staff discount. So Jo Malone London Incense & Embers Scented Candle was a delightful welcome back to the…
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Thierry Mugler A*Men Pure Malt Creation 2013
Introduction, blah, blah. Right, here are the notes, get a load of this: Coffee, caramel, honey, patchouli, vanilla, milk, benzoin, amber, musk, malt whiskey, fruits, lavender, mint, lilly of the valley and jasmine. It’s out of this world. A*Men Pure Malt Creation 2013 is a limited edition for 2013 and created using patented techniques that…
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Summer SCENT-acular
Every year, an explosion of ‘summer scents’ are launched onto the scene. Every department store in the country turns into a duty-free lounge and you know something, I LOVE IT! However, of recent years, some of the fragrances available have lacked imagination, particularly in the men’s department. Most summer scents tend to be light and…
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Mood Collection
I was going to hold off until they launch but I can’t, I felt myself involuntarily reaching for the ‘Add New Post’ button and my fingers started typing. Francis Kurkdjian fragrances are something rather special to behold with my favourite scent being the Bulgarian Rose Honey delight that is Pour Le Soir. So you can…
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Francis Kurkdjian Absolue Pour Le Soir
This is another in my series of beautiful fragrance reviews and I have to tell you that this is now my all-ocassion evening accessory, replacing many of my best-loved – it’s just too delicious. Strong, confident, bold, balmy and reminiscent of the real classic fragrances for men, real men. The bottle is a thick and…
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Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male The Travel Flask
As I know it is for many, this is one of favourite fragrances of all time. It has style, heritage and class; a blend of lavender, vanilla and mint form this rich scent that stays with you all day. Now it has evolved into the Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male The Travel Flask. The fragrance…
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Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille Review
My favourite Tom Ford fragrance, in fact one of my favourite fragrances full stop. Launched in 2007, this fabulous and worthy edition to the Tom Ford Private Collection wraps you in the warm musk of tobacco being supported by honied vanilla. Someone online wrote that it’s like stepping into an old fashioned tobacconists and I…