Walk up to any men’s fragrance counter or search online for the latest designer brands and you’ll likely encounter what appears to be a “new concentration” called the elixir cologne. Some of the most popular and top selling men’s designer colognes have been adding an Elixir version to their most popular fragrance lines. These new...
The house of Azzaro has been producing a wide variety of fragrances since 1975. Started by fashion designer Loris Azzaro, the brand’s fragrances have become synonymous with quality at a fair price. From the classic fresh aquatic blast of Azzaro’s most famous cologne - Azzaro Chrome, to the super long lasting and seductive Azzaro Wanted...
Vince Camuto EDP was launched in 2011 by designer Vince Camuto, who is otherwise known for his fashion and jewelry creations. It was the designer’s first fragrance created by the perfumer Steve DeMercado. The brands debut scent was followed by numerous flankers including Amora, Fiore, Bella, Bella Notte, Bella Vince, and Ciao. Vince Camuto presents...
It’s been a while since I gave a Memo fragrance my undivided attention. Not that the quality of the Paris-based niche brand has changed in any way. It’s just that there are so many more olfactory distractions nowadays. Memo Inverness EDP brought the company back into focus for me. After being initially contacted by the...
I love shopping for designer products at a discount. Whenever I’m at one of those rack stores looking for hidden bargains, I make sure to stop at the cologne section. Whenever I do, Nautica Blue is almost always there - usually with a lot of bottles and an incredibly low price tag. So is Nautica...
From the first spray of Versace Eros Pour Femme EDT (2016), the green floral tempered with a light touch of vanilla brings a smile. Versace Eros Pour Femme has the Versace DNA and is more mainstream and unisex than other house fragrances, such as its scent cousin Versace Versense, and the more popular Versace Yellow...
Cologne can be expensive, but the best long lasting colognes for men don’t have to cost an arm and a leg. We’ve reviewed dozens of the best long lasting colognes for men under $500 to bring you the top 10 scent brands for men. Our Top 10 Long Lasting Cologne Our list of best perfume...
Niche ain’t what it used to be. That will come as no surprise to you. No need to mention any names but so many brands are increasingly corporate in their approach. I’ve wanted to try Puredistance for a long time and got the opportunity when another blogger recommended me to the Dutch company (based in...
There is something luscious about fruit forward scents - especially for guys. We’re often pigeonholed into wearing masculine woody scents, but toss in a bit of pineapple or melon into that mix and you end up with a sweet freshness that stands out from the crowd. So what about Jimmy Choo Man? It features both...
It’s cold, isn’t it? The perfect time to indulge in rum booziness. Best of all, you don’t even have to like the taste of the spirit to enjoy this selection. Neither do you need to know your rum from your whisky and cognac. It’s nearing the end of another extreme year, so let’s just enjoy...
The British niche brand that takes its inspiration from precious gems and treasures had been under-performing for a while, despite the evident quality of their fragrances since launching in 2013. That’s all changing with the appointment of Cristopher Chong as creative director. He helped Amouage become the powerhouse it is today during his 12 years...
Scentbird’s innovative subscription boxes connect fragrance lovers with new, luxury perfumes and colognes each month. Let’s dive in and see why they're said to be revolutionizing the fragrance world in this Scentbird review. About the Scentbird Subscription Box Intimidated by the rows of bottles at your local fragrance shop? Overwhelmed by perfume peddlers offering spritzes...
In search of the best cheap cologne for men, we asked six industry experts, including a founder and perfumer, and a CMO, for their top picks and tips. From opting for citrus and bergamot blends to using the “sniff test,” here are the six best pieces of advice they shared. Best Cheap Cologne for Men...
To help you find the absolute best luxury perfume, we asked six industry leaders, including managing directors and founders, to share their top picks. From the versatile and unique Creed Aventus to the unforgettable Jo Malone & timeless Chanel No.5, discover the top six luxury perfumes and their benefits, according to these experts. Luxury Perfume...
When you dab or spritz on your favorite perfume, are you wearing it for yourself or the man in your life? Every woman wants to wear a fragrance that makes her feel beautiful and that others enjoy too. Wearing a fragrance men love makes a woman feel even more attractive. Date night, an anniversary celebration, or...
Tom Ford isn’t your father’s perfume brand. We are talking about the guy that named a fragrance Fucking Fabulous, after all. That cheekiness and intensity make the Tom Ford brand incredibly appealing. It can also be a little off-putting and make it hard to know where to start sampling their scents. But while Tom Ford...
When you’re the heir to a sizeable fortune (in this case, the H in LVMH, as in Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), it’s understandable if you decide to join the ranks of the idle rich. If you’re Kilian Hennessy, however, you put the rarefied world at your disposal to good use by founding your own luxury brand, the...
Launched by Paco Rabanne in 2013, the Invictus cologne line has quickly become a favorite of many fans of masculine fragrances. The scents skew sweet and gourmand, playing with what have been typically feminine notes. The results, however, are young, confident, and masculine. They’re fragrances for men comfortable enough with their identity to have a...
Any fragrance that’s been around for 50 years deserves our respect and Revlon Charlie EDT (also known as Charlie Original and Charlie Blue) warrants our approval without hesitation. Launched in 1973, it was very much an aldehydic-floral scent of its time, with pioneering advertising and marketing helping make it a huge commercial success. Tapping into...
Kenneth Cole is a designer who launched his company, Kenneth Cole Productions in 1982. He used a guerilla-style marketing technique to launch a line of Kenneth Cole Shoes, while simultaneously creating a film called “The Birth of a Shoe Company.” Since then, Kenneth Cole Productions has added a line of clothing, luggage, accessories, colognes, and...
A good Versace Eros review must first understand Eros the god. Son of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, Eros is an expression of male sexual power and fertility. This fragrance from Versace was launched in 2012 and was envisioned as the aromatic expression of the raw sexual energy of Eros. Made using the...
Finding the right cologne is a daunting task, and lots of people believe that buying cologne sucks. Thankfully, I’m here to make that task suck a little less—especially if you already have your eye on Jovan Musk. In today’s Jovan Musk review, I will take an in-depth look at this enduring and longstanding best-selling scent...
Burberry is well-known for its stylish men’s clothing line, but the London-based company also has a men’s fragrance line. Burberry Touch is one of the notable fragrances for men from the Burberry Classics collection. Introduced in 2000, this Burberry cologne is my favorite blend of woody, floral, and musk notes that are gentle while still...
To help you find the perfect perfume subscription service, we asked professionals from various industries to share their top picks. From a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer's recommendation of Scent Box to an Operations Manager's endorsement of Luxury Scent Box, here are the top four perfume subscription services and why they stand out, according to industry experts....
Burberry is a brand that has made a big name for itself worldwide. The sleek and sophisticated fashion that Burberry creates carries over to its cologne line to offer the perfect combination of professionalism and masculinity. Burberry London Cologne is no different and has become a staple in the workplace for businessmen looking to add...
The amber family (sometimes referred to as Oriental) may be perfume's most versatile grouping. Scents that are amber woody, meaning the woody subgroup of the amber family, explore the more robust and pungent side of things with notes like myrrh, oud, guaiac wood, sandalwood, and frankincense. Amber woody fragrances are great for colder weather and...
We don’t like making predictions so early in the year (it’s only May, after all). But we’re willing to put our reputations on the line for Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato 33 EDP Intense as one of the most popular. The 2023 release from the United Arab Emirates-based brand is everywhere at the moment. We sniff...
The smell of freshly brewed coffee is beloved the world over – even people who do not drink it tend to love its aroma. It is no surprise that coffee is a popular component of several bold and luxurious fragrances as well. We have created a detailed list of favorites for anyone interested in exploring...
Warm, sweet, and slightly floral, honey is a fragrance note that doesn't get as much attention as it deserves. It's versatile enough to feel at home with several fragrance families and strong enough to stand out in a crowd. Read on to learn more about our 11 favorite honey scented perfumes. Our Top 11 Honey...
Chocolate, an ancient status symbol and aphrodisiac tempts men and women the world over with its rich, seductive scent. From luscious floral blends to decadent perfume that smells like chocolate and vanilla, here are our top contenders for the best chocolate perfumes on the market. Our Top 11 Chocolate Perfume Picks Best for Beginners Mancera's...
2017. Seems like such a long time ago now, doesn’t it? Almost a different world. In fragrance terms, we remember it well for the release of one of our favourite tea scents, Elizabeth Arden White Tea EDT. We weren’t the only ones to be taken with it and the EDT turned out to be a...
Vetiver, a tropical grass native to India, is one of the most popular scents in perfumery. It's green and warm, smoky and sweet – it fits into just about any fragrance blend, whether masculine, feminine, or unisex. Check out our picks for the best vetiver fragrances. Our Top 11 Picks Best Intro to Vetiver If...
Sooner or later, it happens to all celebrities when they’re hot property… They’re faced with the big question: why don’t you launch your own fragrance? And so we shouldn’t have been surprised when Billie Eilish Eilish EDP joined the ranks of celebrity scents in 2021. And just in case, if you’re wondering why the American...
Estee Lauder often gets an unfair reputation as an "old lady" perfume. But that reputation doesn't reflect reality – Estee Lauder produces fragrances that are classic, feminine, and a bit dreamlike. Nowhere is that touch more apparent than in the Sensuous collection. Both the original and Sensuous Nude are a complex meeting of woods and...
Picture this: you’re in a garden full of the most beautiful yet diverse flowers you can imagine. While they may not seem like they belong together, they somehow create the most colorful, wild, and unique bouquet - this is what Gucci Bloom smells like. The Gucci Bloom fragrance was created for young, diverse, authentic women...
No, we’re not talking about the TV melodrama kind (that’s a completely different story). We’re talking about the other far more appealing variety: fragrances that have a soapy character. Some comments about this genre: Where known, the name of the perfumer is included in brackets after the name of the fragrance. While we don’t really...
Bourbon is not the most common scent in colognes, so finding the best bourbon cologne for your taste can be challenging. Some are warm and spicy, while others are soft and subtle, so this list rounded up the top 11 bourbon colognes you should check out. Our favorite bourbon scents fly under the radar and...
With spring on its way (we’re already in countdown mode), now is a good time as any to present our selection of the best green fragrances. What exactly does “green” mean in perfumery? It often evokes the freshness of nature, being outdoors and surrounded by the smells of leaves, branches and flowers. But there’s more...
Animal prints, anyone? From leopard to snake and everything else in between on the prowl, fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has built an instantly recognisable business around flashy exuberance since 1970. The brand made its fragrance debut in 2002 and we reckon if ever a house’s aesthetic has worked against it, it’s Roberto Cavalli. Surely, fragrances...
Prada is a luxury brand known for its high-quality and stylish products. Prada L’Homme Eau de Toilette is a fragrance designed for the modern man. It has a masculine scent and comes in three different sizes: 100ml, 150ml, and 50ml. If you’re seeking Eau de Toilette L'Homme Prada reviews, you’re in the right place. This...