The Best Oud Fragrances for Men
Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
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Penhaligon’s Portraits – The Uncompromising Sohan Reviewed
Penhaligon’s Portraits collection paints a bizarrely fictional representation of British aristocracy through a series of unique period-inspired character fragrances. Sohan is one of these Portrait characters and this “Merchant of Alexandria” bears the Indian name of charming and handsome. Ambitious and astute Sohan has worked diligently and with flair to establish himself in the world of troublesome…
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TOM FORD Private Blend Body Sprays
In addition to the stunning matched fragrances, TOM FORD has launched 3 new Private Blend body sprays in Tobacco Vanille, Noir de Noir and Tuscan Leather. Also, whilst we’re on TOM FORD, for something really, really nice this Christmas and beyond luxurious – check out this TOM FORD Private Blend Atomiser wrapped in supple leather with gold…
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Ormonde Jayne Black Gold
For a good while, I’ve made no bones about the fact that I’m not the wildest Ormonde Jayne fragrance fan, despite desperately trying to be and almost feeling guilty because of it. I somehow feel it’s possible due to a lack of my own sophistication rather than a brand flaw. The founder and creative director of…
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TOM FORD Oud Wood for Men Additions: Bigger, Better & Even More Beautiful
TOM FORD Oud Wood collection now presents its beautiful, private blend fragrance with a new body spray; deodorant stick and hard-milled soap bar. TOM FORD: The attack of the Ouds Tobacco Oud The TOM FORD Oud Wood fragrance was originally launched back in 2007 and I reviewed it here only 5 years later in July 2013. Last…
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Tom Ford Private Blend Tobacco Oud
When I was moving to Manchester for University at 18, the second week in, my mum came to visit and we went shopping at Selfridges Exchange square (my first shopping trip in Manchester and my first ever trip to Selfridges). We came across the teeny-tiny Tom Ford Private Blend counter and we discovered a range…
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Tom Ford Oud Wood
You’ll probably know by now that I have a bit of a love for Oud scents; be sure to check out my past reviews of Francis Kurkdjian Oud Mood, Versace Oud Noir and Perfume Calligraphy by Aramis. When it comes to Tom Ford Private Blend, Tobacco Vanille is my first love, followed by Neroli Portofino and until now I’d never…
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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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Lush Gorilla Perfume: The Smell Of Freedom
A delicious take on the traditional colognes except it has more depth, more character and is hugely more intricate. Think Acqua di Parma on creatine and steroids. As with all Gorilla Perfumes, this is also based on another wonderful adventure of Mark Constantine. The Smell of Freedom is a combination of three unique perfumes born…
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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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Ormonde Jayne Ormonde Man
In the beginning… You may or may not have heard of Ormonde Jayne, an unbelievable fragrance house founded by the once road-side flower seller, Linda Pilkington. From running a boutique hotel, soya-bean farm and and chain of ice-cream parlours, Linda travelled the continents, gaining inspiration from the many cultures and societies she encountered. On returning,…