Today I’m sampling Oriental Mint by Phaedon. With dominant notes of peppermint, tobacco and tolu resin. This one opens with a beautiful mint note at the top, I’m a huge fan of the mint notes in fragrances. This is a peppermint note with depth, unlike the super fresh mint in Menthe Fraiche by Heeley.… Continue reading Oriental Mint by Phaedon
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Grand Siècle Intense 7.1 by Parfumerie Generale
Today I’m sampling PG7.1 Cologne Grand Siècle Intense by Parfumerie Generale. With dominant notes of bigarade orange, bergamot and lemon leaves. I’m still exploring this house, and am yet to sample the original PG07 Cologne Grand Siècle. Looking at reviews PG07 is a very soft and light cologne style fragrance in EDT concentration, and as… Continue reading Grand Siècle Intense 7.1 by Parfumerie Generale
Autumn 2015 top 10 mens fragrances
So the summer sunshine is long gone, and the weather is getting cooler. Time for a change in your fragrance lineup. As always I’m here to give you all some ideas for the coming months. Once again I found refining my list down to 10 was difficult, but I’ve done it! So in no particular… Continue reading Autumn 2015 top 10 mens fragrances
Top 10 most versatile mens fragrances 2015
Fragrances can be expensive, especially once your nose develops and you start appreciating higher end niche scents. So the smart move would be to own fragrances that you could wear throughout the year, rather than having season specific bottles. Of course that won’t stop me ignoring that completely and expanding my collection. However I’m putting… Continue reading Top 10 most versatile mens fragrances 2015
New Release – Tom Ford Venetian Bergamot
I’m excited by most new releases from Tom Ford, but this one even more so as I love bergamot fragrances. Venetian Bergamot will released as part of the Tom Ford Private Blend collection. Here’s the note breakdown: Top – Italian bergamot, Black pepper, Pink pepper, Ginger Mid – Madagascar ylang-ylang, Chinese magnolia, Gardenia Base – Cedarwood, Pepperwood™, Sandalwood, Tonka bean, Amber, Cashmere… Continue reading New Release – Tom Ford Venetian Bergamot
Summer 2015 top 10 mens fragrances
Summer, the time when citrus comes to life and Colognes are unleashed! With so many options it’s hard to know which to go for. Well allow me to give you the options I’m reaching for this summer. I found refining my list down to 10 very difficult, but finally it’s here. I based my selection… Continue reading Summer 2015 top 10 mens fragrances
New release – Acqua Di Parma Colonia Club
It’s no secret that I love Aqua Di Parma. A brand that puts the image of a Scented Gent in mind. My current favourite from their lineup is Colonia Essenza, but it may have stiff competition soon. This is the new release…Acqua Di Parma Colonia Club. With top notes including lemon, bergamot and mint. Bottom… Continue reading New release – Acqua Di Parma Colonia Club
New release – Creed Royal Mayfair
Creed have announced that they will be releasing a new fragrance to celebrate the opening of their new London boutique, in Mayfair of course. Now that was an exciting prospect already, but it gets better! Let’s go back in time, to 1936 when Creed was created for King Edward VIII. A blend of British gin,… Continue reading New release – Creed Royal Mayfair
Green Irish Tweed, has it been dethroned?
Green Irish Tweed has long been the king of Creeds fragrance lineup. Released in 1985 It has proven to be a true king by remaining current and popular throughout. However in 2010 the new boy started at school. Of course I’m referring to Aventus. Possibly the biggest rockstar currently in the fragrance industry. Never have… Continue reading Green Irish Tweed, has it been dethroned?
Hedione? What? Why?
When I read an article about the late Steve McQueen and the fragrance he wore that contained this magic elixir…Hedione! The effect, turning women on. Too good to be true? Probably! The fragrance in question is Eau Savage by Christian Dior, now regarded a classic in the industry. Let’s not forget though, Steve McQueen would… Continue reading Hedione? What? Why?