The Best Citrus Fragrances & Colognes for Men
Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
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L’Occitane Cèdre & Oranger
Well overdue and apologies that even though this has been sat in my pile for a couple of months, I’ve omitted to share it with you. Part of La Collection de Grasse, you may remember my interview with the collection’s creator Karine Dubreuil who sneaked a clue that for Christmas 2013, there’d be a targeted…
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L’Occitane Verbena Candle
I love Verbena; love, love, love it. It reminds me of being a kid as we always used to have the hand soap in the bathrooms. It’s fresh, it’s authentic, it’s light and boy does it pack in the citrus. Aloysia citrodora, or lemon verbena is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family…
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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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4711 Acqua Colonia Pink Pepper & Grapefruit
New for 2013 is the first formlation variation of the classic 4711 formula since 4711 Nouveu Cologne. Despite it’s ‘pinkness’, its a very light, unisex fragrance that will wear well during any hot summer weather. 4711 Acqua Colonia Pink Pepper & Grapefruit comes in a stunning 170ml, textured glass bottle. It’s solid to hold and…
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Francis Kurkdjian Acqua Universalis Laundry Washing Liquid Darks
Never before in the industry have I ever encountered prestige washing liquid, but there is no other brand I would expect it from more than Maison Francis Kurkdjian. Acqua Universalis lives up to its name as it’s now a fragrance I can truly use anywhere. Not only is it delicious on my skin as a…
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Citrus & CologneFloralHome & InteriorsHome FragranceHome Fragrance & LifestyleNiche & Luxury FragranceCloon Keen Atelier Neroli Candle
Cloon Keen Atelier, established in 2002 is Ireland’s premier fine perfumer. With a collection of incredible scents and home fragrance, this really shows quite how luxuriously prestige an artisan brand can be. “Their focus is on expressing a unique point of view through the use of unusual and rare ingredients, which are not commonly used…
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4711 Nouveu Cologne
Much lighter than its ancestor, 4711 Nouveu Cologne is a breath of fresh air to the 4711 family. I have said many, many times that I’m obsessed with the original 4711, always have been, it’s a classic, but this is something lighter, fresher and more accessible; a great spring/summer fragrance. I can’t emphasise how refreshing…
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4711 Cool Stick Review: Discontinued, and What to Buy Instead
You must know by now what an enormous fan I am of 4711, I’m a purist, not part of this 4711 revival crowd born out of that awful ITV drama featuring a sycophantic beard with teeth, no, 4711 runs through my veins. A bit of history: where 4711 comes from It is worth knowing what…
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Cire Trudon Odalisque Candle
Often a slave given as a gift to the Turkish sultan, the Odalisque served as maid to the harem but if of exceptional beauty and talent, she would be trained as a possible concubine. A candle with a passionate and seductive aroma, orange blossom, lemon and orange oils weave in and out of a base…
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4711 Echt Kölnisch Wasser Original Eau De Cologne Refreshing Tissue
You can read my review of the 4711 Echt Kolnisch Wasser Original Eau De Cologne here. The Refreshing Tissues come individually wrapped in boxes of 10. Once opened they’re perfect to wipe down your hands, feet, neck and well, anywhere that needs a little bit of refreshing, although I’d avoid your face. I find these…