Men's Fragrance Reviews
Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
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Ormonde Jane Ambre Royal Eau De Parfum
This is very, very unusual for Ormonde Jayne. For me it definitely cements the change in style of Ormonde Jayne from the days of lighter, etherial dancing fragrances such as Zizan and Isfarkand to the bold and striking statements of Black Gold and Rose Gold. Ambre Royal undoubtedly sits in the latter; holding the crown.…
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Atelier Des Ors Musc Immortel
Last Thursday it was wonderful to sit down in the lobby of London’s Edition Hotel with the man behind Atelier Des Ors fragrances, Jean-Philippe, and discuss his latest Harrods exclusive launch of Musc Immortel. Launching this month as a Harrods exclusive, Musc Immortel is a malevolent and promiscuous blend of Immortelle, Musk, Ambrette, Vetiver and…
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NEW Jo Malone London The Bloomsbury Set: Leather & Artemisia
The Bloomsbury Set is a new collection of fragrances from Jo Malone London and is described as being inspired by the free spirited artists of the Bloomsbury set, a collection of scents capturing the intoxicating essence of an unconventional life in their legendary country house in Sussex. The collection has 5 pocket sized fragrances, each…
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Bracken Man by Amouage
With days to go, this is the one for him this Christmas. Bracken Man by Amouage is a modernised fern fougere that’s long lasting and fabulously unique. It’s notes are bergamot, lemon, cypress, lavender, nutmeg and cloves; a heart of geranium, sandalwood, cedar and cinnamon; finally a base of patchouli and musk. It takes a very…
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Travel Set
With 1 day left for Christmas Delivery, I have the perfect last minute gift. The Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Travel Set is the ultimate luxury fragrance gift and a truly unique and deliciously indulgent set for Christmas. Baccarat Rouge 540 is the result of a partnering of Maison Francis Kurkdjian and Maison Baccarat…
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Buly 1803 Scented Matches
Scented matches are always fabulous, and these, designed for both candle lighting and bathroom deodorizing, are made of tender woods and soaked in beautiful fragrance. Before even striking the matches, opening a box gives you a sudden burst of delicious fine fragrance. Once lit, they burn slowly and give you plenty of time to light…
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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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My Favourite Budget Fragrance: The Body Shop Kistna
This was the first fragrance I ever owned and to this day is mature, fun and effortlessly wearable. The Kistna men’s fragrance was created in 1743 by Ye Body Shoppe… OK, that’s a lie, but it is one of the brand’s longest serving veterans. It’s formulation is far more elegant and complex than its mere £15/100ml price…
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Cartier L’Envol de Cartier for Men
There haven’t been many mainstream fragrance launches this year worth writing about. The biggest heroes have been in the world of niche fragrance. However, L’Envol de Cartier by Mathilde Laurent has single-handedly redeemed the industry’s shortcomings with something familiar, yet totally new. The notes of L’Envol are simple, and it opens with a relatively standard violet leaf…
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NEW Fornasetti Profumi L’Eclaireuse
Forged through a partnership between The House of Fornasettii and design-led store LECLAIREUR, L’Eclaireuse is a new home object featuring a new scent housed in an undeniably gorgeous bone-china votive. Created by the renowned nose, Christian Astuguevieille, L’Eclaireuse features the new scent Mistero – winter-warming notes of sandalwood, cedarwood and musk with a head of Incense and pink pepper. It’s not as devilishly dark as…