Men’s Fragrance Reviews
Below you’ll find comprehensive reviews of various men’s fragrances, covering a range of brands and scent profiles. The reviews explore different aspects of each fragrance, including the unique blend of notes, the overall scent experience, and the packaging. I provide insights into fragrances from both well-known and niche brands, catering to a variety of preferences and occasions. Whether you’re looking for a fresh citrus cologne or a deeper, musky perfume, these reviews hopefully offer valuable guidance for selecting a fragrance that resonates with your personal style.
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Christmas with Roger & Gallet: Wallpaper & Wonders
I don’t know why I haven’t featured Roget & Gallet on MANFACE before? I love their Jean Marie Farina fragrance collection and this Christmas, they’ve got some gorgeous goodies at really great bargains. Roger & Gallet Hand Cream Crackers These cute little cardboard crackers feature icons of Paris, finished with traditional cracker detailing. Apparently *sigh* the…
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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 Creme de La Mer: The Limited Edition Candle
Your eyes are not deceiving you, this really is a Creme de La Mer candle. When I was show this at the press meeting, I almost choked on my drink. La Mer have never released a candle before and this is an exclusive limited edition for Christmas. It doesn’t quite smell like Creme de La…
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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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Stepping into the fray of luxury: The Merchant Fox Flannel Candle
Maybe I’ve been doing this job too long, but do you ever smell something so gorgeous that you growl with pleasure? When you’re sniffing, spritzing and sampling products 24/7, the novelty wears off fast – trust me; but The Merchant Fox Flannel Candle was something that really set my spark alight. An introduction to The Merchant…
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The Candy Perfume Boy Fragrance Guide for MANFACE
I’m rather excited to share that Thomas Dunckley – The Candy Perfume Boy, has written a comprehensive fragrance guide for MANFACE taking you through the key fragrance families including: Fougère, Citrus, Floral, Leather, Oriental and Woody. Tom shares some of his favourites (as well as some of my own) in this easy-to-read and incredible insightful…
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Countdown to Christmas: Miller Harris Feuilles de Tabac Eau De Parfum
With 11 weeks to go until Christmas and I’ve undoubtedly found my winter scent with Miller Harris Feuilles de Tabac. Launched 14 years ago in 2000 and created by Lyn Harris herself (who I believe has now left the Miller Harris London brand) it’s Christmas in a bottle; warm, smooth, spicy, sweet, aromatic and masculine.…
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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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Guilty Pleasures: The Versace Eros Collection
I’m rarely a fan of high-street fragrance, it’s often all marketing and a shoddy product that when it comes to the world of male fragrance, all smell the same, with the same notes and classless bottles. Versace Eros is one of my very few exceptions; I don’t know why I love it so much but…