Oud Men’s Fragrance Reviews
Oud Men’s Fragrances, originating from the resinous heartwood of Aquilaria trees, embody luxury and tradition in men’s grooming. Known as agarwood, oud is celebrated for its warm, woody, and subtly sweet aroma with resinous notes. These fragrances are notable for their longevity and intensity, catering to those who prefer a distinctive, enduring scent.
Often blended with elements like leather, spices, and amber, oud fragrances exude a sense of sophistication and luxury. While targeted mainly towards men, their deep and captivating aroma has a universal appeal. This category is distinguished in the fragrance world by its unique character and the artisanal processes used in extracting the precious oud oil.
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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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Odin New York No. 1 Sunda
Odin New York are an odd one, they seem to have sprung from nowhere but jumped right to the top of the pile with fragrances that should make other brands very uneasy indeed. According to their website, Odin New York opened its first boutique in the fall of 2004 in the East Village of Manhattan,…
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Cire Trudon Byron Candle: The Vivacious Spirit of The British Poet
Cire Trudon, Paris, really do show the fragrance industry how to make candles, they’re the best candles and Byron, new for 2014, is no exception. Cire Trudon is the oldest manufacturer maker in the world with their famous candle factory still in France to this day. The Mandle (man·dle \mændl\ n) Until recently, scented candles were most definitely in…
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Christmas with Maison Francis Kurkdjian: Célébration de Noël
You all know what an adoring fan I am of Maison Francis Kurkdjian perfumes; you’d have to prize Absolue Por Le Soir out of my cold dead hands. So here’s two absolutely gorgeous Christmas offerings this year from the man himself that anyone would be delighted to open on Christmas Day morning. Maison Francis Kurkdjian:…
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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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Scenting My Life: A Celebration of Thierry Mugler A*Men
A*Men was in fact my first fragrance, ever. My mum was keen for me not to fall into the pit of teenage deodorants that she bought me this, the male counterpart of the beautiful Angel fragrance she loved at the time and continues to do so to this day. Scent is one of the most…
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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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Aesop Marrakech Intense
Launching in September, Aesop have remastered their now 10 year old fragrance with the new Aesop Marrakech Intense, designed by Barnabé Fillion. This is going to be huge. I can feel it. The notes of the fragrance are as follows: a top of bergamot, cardamom and cloves; a warm yet fresh heart of neroli, jasmine…
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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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Jo Malone London Saffron Cologne Intense
Here’s a welcome return of Jo Malone London to Manface with the insatiable Jo Malone London Saffron Cologne Intense, part of the Jo Malone London Cologne Intense collection. I’ve always been one for weird, intense, pulsing and enshrouding fragrances; I want my presence to be felt and I want it to be unpredictable. With incense, saffron…