Men's Fragrance Reviews
Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
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4711 Echt Kölnisch Wasser Original Eau De Cologne Refreshing Tissue
You can read my review of the 4711 Echt Kolnisch Wasser Original Eau De Cologne here. The Refreshing Tissues come individually wrapped in boxes of 10. Once opened they’re perfect to wipe down your hands, feet, neck and well, anywhere that needs a little bit of refreshing, although I’d avoid your face. I find these…
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4711 Echt Kölnisch Wasser Original Eau De Cologne
For as long as I can remember, 4711 has been a constant presence in my life, a fragrance that’s not just endured but thrived through the centuries. Often regarded as the quintessential men’s cologne, its timeless appeal lies in its unique blend of tradition and modernity. A Journey through History The story of 4711 is…
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Francis Kurkdjian Pour Le Soir Candle
You’ll probably know by now that I’m a bit of a candle fiend. Nothing chills me out more than a cosy evening with something good on the TV, a glass of wine and the subtle, flickering glow of a few candles along the mantelpiece, all oozing out delicious, relaxing aromas. You may have already read…
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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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Francis Kurkdjian Incense Papers
Such a beautiful thing from the House of Francis Kurkdjian. These incense papers are lightly and delicately laced with Francis’ stunning APOM, Lumière Noire and Aqua Universalis fragrances. If like myself, you’ve never heard of incense papers before now, you’re in for a treat. They burn in a very similar fashion, although much quicker, but…
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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,…
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Prada Luna Rossa
Created by Givaudan’s Daniela Andrier, Luna Rossa (Red Moon) is the brand new men’s fragrance from Prada, named after their boat and racing team competing in the America’s cup. With inspiration drawn from the technological intricacies of the sail boat, the bottle has been designed with strong thick glass, housed inside a rugged yet smoothly…
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Sothy’s Paris Sothy’s Homme
Available only in beauty institutes and spas from this September, Sothy’s Paris and their Skin Care House have launched a new range of premium male grooming products with Vincent Clerc, a winger on the French national rugby team, posing as the face of the new range. The product line centres around a liquid volcanic rock…
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4711 Echt Kölnisch Wasser Atomizer Body Spray
Surprisingly, I haven’t actually covered anything from 4711 before, which is odd considering what an institution they are to the world of fragrance and beauty. With Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, Petitgrain, Neroli, Rosemary, Rose and Musk, this beautiful and citrusy masculine cologne is perfect for any man, at any age. It exudes masculinity and authority whilst…
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Superdry Blue Cologne
Firstly – Hurrah! It’s the 200th post. Thank you so much to many many readers and people who have supported Manface this far, here’s to another 200 more. Here’s a beautiful addition to the Superdry Fragrance Collection – Superdry Blue Cologne is light, breezy fragrance with notes of aqua, top notes of bergamot, pear, clary sage and moss…