Men's Fragrances by Family
Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
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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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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,…
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Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme
One of my favourite fragrances of all time has to be original Allure Homme by Chanel. Bought for me what I was 16, it was one of the most sophisticated fragrances I’d every owned. Now 6 years later, Chanel have released an updated and quite exciting version of the fragrance called Allure Homme Sport. On…
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Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male The Travel Flask
As I know it is for many, this is one of favourite fragrances of all time. It has style, heritage and class; a blend of lavender, vanilla and mint form this rich scent that stays with you all day. Now it has evolved into the Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male The Travel Flask. The fragrance…
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Tom Ford Lavender Palm
The new stunning addition to the Tom Ford Private Blend, Lavendar Palm. With the first spray you are welcomed by two different Lavender variations, the first a lighter and sweeter floral lavender and the second, more of an essential Lavender, deeper and sultry. Mixed in with this is a twist of lime citrus that ads…
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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…
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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…
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Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Review: Is It Really For Men?
Yes, Jo Malone London Pomegranate Noir works on a man, and it works well. The house sells it as unisex, as it does almost everything, but this is one of the darker, spicier scents in the range, and that depth is exactly why it reads so naturally on men. So is it for men or…