Fragrance speaks volumes about a man, and this new edit offers something to suit any style. With Father's Day almost here editor Trudi Brewer shares some of the top selling scents to spice up his life and yours.
“A wise man knows cologne is the most powerful weapon in the fight for female attention. ”
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A spritz of scent is a nod to your personal style. It's an invisible cloud that surrounds you, and instantly makes connections with others. This winter we've been tempted dreamy musk-based cologne and that ever-popular, fresh, sporty splash. From the office to the gym, if you’re looking for some fragrant inspiration for Father’s Day, all you have to do is follow your nose says editor Trudi Brewer.
Spicy
Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb EDT 50ml, $119 - this fragrance offers a spicy kick, with the blend of woody vetiver, fiery chili, saffron, and smoky tobacco, presented in this muscular grenade-shaped bottle it’s what the brand describes as rough and refined all at once - and we agree.
Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent by Issey Miyake 100ml, $170 - the perfect scent for that sophisticated guy, this fragrance delivers a fresh kick to start, thanks to grapefruit, but it's the blend of nutmeg, pink pepper, wild saffron, and warm leather that gives it spicy, sexy masculinity.
Sporty
Dolce&Gabbana Light Blue Pour Homme Italian Zest, 75ml, $102 - the burst of zesty, fresh bergamot gives this summer-inspired cologne a cool, yet sexy edge.
Ralph Lauren Blue Sport EDT 75ml, $102 - the blend of green apple, mint, and cedar, and spicy sage, wrapped in ginger, leaves the skin smelling fresh and clean.
Aromatic
Dior Sauvage Eau de Toilette, 50ml, $143 (in store only) - has a juicy freshness courtesy of bergamot, but also instant warmth thanks to precious ambergris. However, it's the touch of heat from aromatic Sichuan pepper that makes this scent raw and noble.
Paco Rabanne Invictus Legend EDP 100ml, $174 - a lively aromatic ocean-inspired scent thanks to the blend of salty grapefruit zest, and woody guaiac. But it also has a soft side, thanks to red amber, and honeyed mead - it's delicious.
Woody
MontBlanc Explorer EDP 60ml, $115 - perfect for that outdoorsy man, this luxurious scent is known as an unconventional woody-aromatic, which is thanks to the blend of leather, bergamot and crisp vetiver with a patchouli base.
Karl Lagerfeld Bois De Yuzu, 100ml $69 - it could be slightly spicy on some skin, but uber-woody on others. Instantly fresh at first on every man, this is thanks to the blend of orange, ginger, mint, rosemary, and yuzu (Chinese mandarin).
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