Men's Fragrances by Family
Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
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Jo Loves No. 42 The Flower Shop
With the imminent launch of Jo Malone’s first Jo Loves boutique at 42 Elizabeth Street, London what a perfect time for the brand to launch three fresh, florally fabulous fragrances. The location of the new store is special as 42 Elizabeth Street was originally a flower shop where Jo worked as a girl, therefore this…
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L’Occitane Verbena Candle
I love Verbena; love, love, love it. It reminds me of being a kid as we always used to have the hand soap in the bathrooms. It’s fresh, it’s authentic, it’s light and boy does it pack in the citrus. Aloysia citrodora, or lemon verbena is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family…
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Tom Ford Oud Wood Review
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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Summer SCENT-acular
Every year, an explosion of ‘summer scents’ are launched onto the scene. Every department store in the country turns into a duty-free lounge and you know something, I LOVE IT! However, of recent years, some of the fragrances available have lacked imagination, particularly in the men’s department. Most summer scents tend to be light and…
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Paco Rabanne 1 Million Intense
I love, love, love Paco Rabanne 1 Million. I initially avoided it during its first launch because it was everywhere and I find myself less attracted to beauty and grooming products that everyone knows about. My first contact with the fragrance was with the 1 Million Absolutely Gold, featuring in last year’s Christmas Gift Guide.…
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4711 Acqua Colonia Pink Pepper & Grapefruit
New for 2013 is the first formlation variation of the classic 4711 formula since 4711 Nouveu Cologne. Despite it’s ‘pinkness’, its a very light, unisex fragrance that will wear well during any hot summer weather. 4711 Acqua Colonia Pink Pepper & Grapefruit comes in a stunning 170ml, textured glass bottle. It’s solid to hold and…
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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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Miller Harris Fleurs De Sel: Memories of Brittany
After the gorgeous weather we’ve been having over the last few days I decided it would be ideal to post about this lovely scent from Miller Harris, Fleurs De Sel. It’s inspired by the herbs and flowers that surround the famous salt fields of the Côte Sauvage. The scent This is undoubtedly a gent’s fragrance,…
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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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Francis Kurkdjian Acqua Universalis Laundry Washing Liquid Darks
Never before in the industry have I ever encountered prestige washing liquid, but there is no other brand I would expect it from more than Maison Francis Kurkdjian. Acqua Universalis lives up to its name as it’s now a fragrance I can truly use anywhere. Not only is it delicious on my skin as a…