The Best Citrus Fragrances & Colognes for Men
Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
-

4711 Echt Kölnisch Wasser Original Eau De Cologne
For as long as I can remember, 4711 has been a constant presence in my life, a fragrance that’s not just endured but thrived through the centuries. Often regarded as the quintessential men’s cologne, its timeless appeal lies in its unique blend of tradition and modernity. A Journey through History The story of 4711 is…
-

Prada Luna Rossa
Created by Givaudan’s Daniela Andrier, Luna Rossa (Red Moon) is the brand new men’s fragrance from Prada, named after their boat and racing team competing in the America’s cup. With inspiration drawn from the technological intricacies of the sail boat, the bottle has been designed with strong thick glass, housed inside a rugged yet smoothly…
-

4711 Echt Kölnisch Wasser Atomizer Body Spray
Surprisingly, I haven’t actually covered anything from 4711 before, which is odd considering what an institution they are to the world of fragrance and beauty. With Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, Petitgrain, Neroli, Rosemary, Rose and Musk, this beautiful and citrusy masculine cologne is perfect for any man, at any age. It exudes masculinity and authority whilst…
-

L’Occitane Sorbet Verbena
Containing lemon, mint essential oils and an organic verbena extract, this beautiful new summer edition of the L’Occitane classic – L’Occitane Sorbet Verbena The two products I test drove were the Sorbet Verbena Fresh Mist and the Sorbet Verbena Exfoliating Shower Gel. The fresh mist is light and delicate but as it’s the mist rather…
-

Alvarez Gomez
A new arrival to the UK, Alvarez Gomez is one of Spain’s oldest and most famous perfumers and cosmetics manufacturers, being a family owned business celebrating 100 years this year. They have just made their range available right here in the UK and I was lucky enough to be able to try a selection of…
-

Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Bergamotto di Calabria Review
An unbelievable variation on the already sublime Acqua di Parma. I have already decided that this will be my summer 2012 fragrance. As you can see, the bottle is in the style of the traditional Acqua di Parma but with a vibrant blue glass and lid, it looks incredibly striking among my other fragrances. The…
-

Acqua di Parma Colonia Review
It took me a while to take a photo that I really thought captured the fragrance, and I think, well, I hope, I did it. This fragrance review was and will still be part of a collective round up of some of the world’s best heritage fragrances to get you set for Father’s day 2012,…
-

Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Eau de Parfum
For the Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Shower Gel review, Click Here. This is the Tom Ford Private Blend Collection fragrance that became the base of the fantastic unisex body range from the man himself. This spring/summer fragrance has a beautiful powdery, old-soap fragrance about it, but with a wave of wild neroli and a light hint…