The Best Warm & Spicy Fragrances for Men
Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
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Versace Oud Noir
With Versace Eros being the brand’s first men’s launch in over 5 years, Versace have created something special to follow hot on its heels. I love Ouds, my favourites so far have been the new collection from Maison Francis Kurkdjian and the limited edition Calligraphy from Aramis. This matches equally, if not surpassing and is…
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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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Perfume Calligraphy by Aramis
Now if you read my Father’s Day fragrance round up on The Beauty Shortlist then you’ll know I’m already a fan of the original Aramis. If you haven’t read it, then click here. The fragrance is for both men and women and draws heavily on influences from the Middle East. You’re introduced to cardamon, lemon…
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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…