This 2013 release from Kenneth Cole and partner Lux Par exemplifies smooth. Mankind was carefully designed to take you from the boardroom, to the dinner table, and even out to the dance floor without missing a beat. It’s warm cardamom and tarragon leaves mix profoundly with spicy ginger and sweet pineapple. The fragrance was developed...
YSL Black Opium EDP launched five years ago this month and since then it has become one of the best-selling women’s fragrances of the decade. Originally launched in 1977 and created by Jean Amic and Jean-Louis Sieuzac, YSL Opium will always be a 20th-century classic. But after more than three decades on the market, the French luxury...
In 2006, Lalique launched its Encre Noire cologne line. Encre Noire was the first of many spinoffs and specialty fragrances. It was constructed by Nathalie Lorson, a pioneer in the fragrance world. It’s a dramatic, elegant scent. Its name translates literally to: “black ink” — a dark vetiver with a purely natural magnetism. Packaging and...
Few of us would turn our noses up at a Christian Dior perfume – and Dior Addict is no exception. Christian Dior loved flowers – so much so that his holiday home, the Château de la Colle Noire, is nestled amongst the beautiful rose and jasmine in Grasse, France. Dior has come a long way...
Chrome by Azzaro was first released in 1996 and has become one of the best-known colognes released by this historic luxury brand. It has remained a best-seller for the brand created by Tunisian-Sicilian designer, Loris Azzaro who lent his name to the brand. About the Brand After finding fame as a designer in the late-1960s,...
Nothing sparks thoughts of style and beauty more than the Chanel name and trademark intertwined "C's". The Coco Chanel Mademoiselle fragrance is one of the later additions to the range of perfumes and fragrances created by this iconic French brand created by Coco Chanel. The Coco Chanel Mademoiselle fragrance was released in 2001 and has...
Slick marketing campaigns will have you believe that you need to spend a small fortune on the latest designer fragrance to smell fabulous. We disagree and that's why we've compiled this list of best cheap and budget fragrances that your wallet will thank you for. We've included a mix of classic and current cheapies, which...
The Curve Cologne for Men collection from the Liz Claiborne fashion house offers a selection of interesting fragrances for the modern man. Liz Claiborne first became famous for offering women practical and stylish coordinated separates which could be mixed and matched, so that each customer could create her own look. The Liz Claiborne brand, starting...
by Jack Lackey Vince Camuto is a lifestyle brand for those who enjoy some of the finer things in life. Delivered through Parlux LTD, VIRTU has recently launched nationwide and is stirring up the world of men's fragrance. With a unique blend of warm and cool VIRTU by Vince Camuto is a daring, yet sophisticated scent that will...
When Frédéric Malle launched his niche fragrance company, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, in 2 000, it was a novel idea for the perfumer’s name to be featured on the bottle. Since then the Paris-based niche fragrance company has built its sought-after reputation on a succession of high-quality, classic releases created by the world’s top...
Liz Claiborne, the successful fashion designer, who was well known for her love of the color red, made impressions in the fashion industry that would change it forever. Keeping in mind the history that this company has in its personal image when looking to purchase the best men's cologne, you would be on the right...
Jimmy Choo designs are no doubt luxurious, though these days anyone can own a Jimmy Choo product, it wasn’t long ago that his creations were the exclusive preserve of the rich and famous. Beginning his career as a shoemaker in East London over 20 years ago, the Malaysian-born cobbler’s decadent designs were soon spotted by...
Calvin Klein launched Eternity Aqua for Men in 2010, with an intention to bring a new astounding fragrance to the Eternity lineup. CK partnered up with Coty, a global brand recognized for its contributions to fragrance, to introduce an all-new aquatic edition to the valued Eternity label. It’s marketed as confident, modern, and effortless. It...
FragranceX is a large discount perfume store that offers steep discounts on a large selection of top-selling designer women’s perfumes and men's cologne. But is FragranceX legit? If you're looking for one of the best FragranceX reviews for intel on whether their discounts and perfumes are real - you've found it. This is our review...
Chanel has been in the fragrance biz since 1921 and what an auspicious debut Chanel No 5 proved to be. With an impressive mix of classics and new launches, Chanel offers discerning fragrance consumers the ideal selection of options for every situation. We've rounded up some of the best in a variety of categories,...
Traditionally aftershave was an alcohol-based antiseptic designed to disinfect small shaving nicks. While men's aftershave and cologne are sometimes used interchangeably to refer to men's fragrances, generally aftershaves have a lighter scent and shorter longevity than colognes. Personally, I like to maintain scents longer. To do this I often layer the aftershave with an eau de...
Victoria’s Secret is best known for its lingerie and loungewear but did you know they also have an extensive and popular fragrance line? Victoria’s Secret perfumes embody the confident, sexy, and feminine style that has made the brand world-famous. Victoria's Secret Love Pink perfume is a great example of their fun and flirty fragrances. VS’s...
The floral fragrance Tracy Eau de Parfum by design brand Ellen Tracy was launched in 2006. This fresh floral fragrance by perfumers Jean Claude Delville and Richard Herpin is decidedly feminine and perfect for summer or warm sunny days. About Ellen Tracy Ellen Tracy has been a part of the fashion scene dating back to...
While iris often takes a backseat to floral blockbusters like rose or jasmine, it is a scent worthy of being explored it its own right and Prada Infusion d'Iris EDP is a wonderful example of an iris perfume. Part of the reason iris is less used in perfumery is the difficulty in obtaining essential oils...
When Sarah Jessica Parker decided to put a two-decade-long dream of creating her own fragrance into action, she didn’t start with a blank slate. According to the Sex and the City star, she knew what she wanted even before her first meeting with her perfumer. The fact is, she already had her unique fragrance ready...
Daisy scents have been delighting noses since 2007, and in that time the original has been joined by a multitude of flankers that have all been developed with the foundations firmly ground on the original scent. By adding their unique spin on the base aroma, the newcomers each make the scent their own. For the...
Vera Wang has grown to become one of the most famous names in fashion. But it all started at Vogue magazine… She worked there for 15 years before when planning her wedding she discovered a chronic lack of choice of wedding dresses on the market. What did she do? Well, in true fashionista style she...
It was only 90s when the design house Bvlgari made the leap from high-class jewelry and fine fashion to perfumes. We’re very glad they did. Bvlgari perfumes betray a complexity that seems too good to be just a few decades in the making. This is well demonstrated in the green tea inspired Eau Parfumée au...
In 2017 Coach launched its first men’s fragrance, “Coach For Men”. Coach selected James Franco to be the face of the fragrance, marketed for the modern masculine man. Crafted carefully by Anne Flipo and Bruno Jovanovic, both of whom are “Master Perfumers,” the scent is an excellent combination of cool, elegance, and sophistication. It’s a...
A design house like Oscar de la Renta has little to prove after 40 years of creating such definitive fragrances. In 1977, the perfumer was one of the first fashion designers to create a designer perfume and it is innovation and daring like this that has fuelled a trailblazing career. Oscar de la Renta perfumes...
In 1997 Burberry launched one of their most impressive releases to date, a fragrance for the casual and easygoing time at the end of the week, and they named it: Burberry Weekend. The fragrance was created in France by one of the most accomplished contemporary perfumers, Michel Almairac. To this day it’s one of the...
In 1994, Issey Miyake released a stunning new fragrance for men which was released under the name “L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme.” It was created by the well-known perfumer, Jacques Cavallier, and launched by the design house at Issey Miyake to be “naturally elegant.” With its target branding in mind, the woody aquatic fragrance aimed at...
Men’s Colognes for Gifts BOSS Bottled Eau de Parfum A refined, woody-spicy composition by master perfumer Honorine Blanc, BOSS Bottled Eau de Parfum brings a new intensity to the warmth and vibrancy of the timeless BOSS Bottled Signature. A burst of apple and bergamot, contrasted with the essence of black pepper, awakens the senses. The spicy heart unfolds with addictive chestnut, cardamom, and cinnamon...
Victoria Secret's is known for more flirty, girly scents than sexy complex fragrances. This is why when Rapture Perfume for Women was launched in 1992 it came as a sexy surprise. What does Victoria's Secret Rapture Perfume smell like? Rapture is an Oriental Spicy fragrance with top notes of citruses and orange blossom. It also...
What is a classic perfume? Is it a fragrance that offered something distinctive and unique when it was launched? Is it a fragrance that has influenced many others? Or is it a fragrance that has stood the test of time, despite changes in trends and tastes? Perhaps a classic fragrance is all of these things...
Celebrity fragrance sales are nowhere near the heights of the noughties when it almost became de rigueur for a star to have a range of scents. According to marketing and research firm NPD Group, total revenue from this category in US department stores declined from $150 million to $50.6 million in three years alone between 2011...
The first fragrance Sonia Constant created was the little-known s.Oliver Sports 1 Female in 2006. Since then the versatile French perfumer has notched up an impressive list of creations for designer, niche and celebrity brands, including: In 2018, she took a bold risk to launch her own fragrance range, Ella K Parfums, to provide an...
Women are generally more adventurous when it comes to wearing fragrances, so don't need much persuasion to cross the gender divide. Whether buying gifts for the men in their lives or sneaking a spray of their partner's favorite fragrance, women have long known that certain fragrances are too good to be thought of as men's...
Florals are a staple of most women's fragrances, with tuberose, jasmine, peony, honeysuckle, ylang-ylang, and aldehyde being particularly popular ingredients. Other florals that are less-used but make for beautiful floral fragrances include iris, orange blossom, narcissus, and magnolia. There's a huge and often intimidating variety of floral fragrances on the market. So to make your...
It’s one of the all-time greats of 20th-century perfumery and is still the benchmark for oriental fragrances - hence our Shalimar perfume review. Founded by perfumer Pierre-François Pascal Guerlain in 1828 in Paris, Guerlain is one of the iconic houses of French perfumery and is revered for its numerous ground-breaking classics, including Jicky (1889), L’Heure...
Throughout the 1950s, French fashion designer and style influencer, Christian Dior were heavily influenced by the lily of the valley flower and scent found throughout France. The inspiration Christian Dior felt when he smelled the lily of the valley scent passed through much of his work, including his 1954 haute couture collection shown in Paris,...
When you think of sexiness and sensuality, Victoria's Secret perfumes probably come to mind. This is because founder Roy Raymond and his wife named the store after the romance of the Victorian Era. It all started in the late 1970s when the founder discovered how difficult it was to buy his wife lingerie. So, he...
Simplicity and a casual-chic style is the core of the Calvin Klein brand. In fact, designer jeans weren't even a thing until he started putting his name on the back pocket in the 1970s. Today, the CK brand is known for celebrity endorsements and is a well-respected brand in clothes, underwear, and accessories. When you...
Christian Dior perfumes are carefully crafted to reflect every personality and tone. These are the best Dior perfumes for you, whether you want to be sultry, playful, or exude timeless sophistication. Christian Dior was a designer that established Paris as the center of high fashion in the 1940s. His discerning eye for detail and appreciation...
J'adore Eau de Parfum is a fruity floral fragrance launched in 1999 by the French luxury design house Christian Dior. It's a complex, elegant fragrance by perfumer Calice Becker that remains popular today and has spun off several flankers. How Does J'Adore Smell? First off, if you don't like florals, give this a miss. The...