Ever the apostle of modernity, Calvin Klein has succeeded in taking vivid snapshots of our time through both fashion and perfume… for example, who can forget the early 90s mania for CK Be and CK one? Then, in the late 90’s Klein released Contradiction and registers were ringing worldwide. 

Presented in a weighty glass flacon almost completely obscured by a brushed metal cap, Contradiction for men surprises with its citrus, sage and lavender prelude which ushers in a second act of cardamom, nutmeg, pepper and coriander. This warm piquancy prickles at the back of the nose, but is diminished with green earthy vetiver, and a clean musk and woods crescendo. Contradiction for Men - whilst non-intrusive - is commanding and very memorable; perhaps ideal to snuggle up to on a cold night, or to be worn with t-shirt and jeans on a hot summer day. Always creating an impression and setting a mood for fun, its a great all-rounder!

Those who wore this at the turn of the millennium will delight in the memories it evokes, as it succeeded in placing a bookmark firmly between the pages of time. For those yet to explore it, there is every chance it will be on high rotation in your fine fragrance wardrobe!

The newest fragrance to join the Calvin Klein perfume dynasty is Obsessed For Men, launched in 2017, and its a cracker!

A modern, more vernal take on Calvin Klein’s nocturnal 80’s classic OBSESSION, ‘Obsessed' is teeming with light-ness. It feels exciting, fresh and relevant in 2018!

 With it’s focus trained on it's heart of black vanilla, Obsessed is an oriental woody scent that feels brisk and transparent. Its top notes of lemon and grapefruit lend a zesty, bright facet, and a flash of juicy pineapple keeps it resolutely fresh. As the scent unfolds, lovely suede-like, ambery notes emerge which dance around the vanilla bean heart, creating a twirling whirlpool of soft, comforting accords. Here is where Obsessed turns into a sweet masculine scent that will draw others in. A scattering of cinnamon and huff of patchouli ground the perfume, rendering it both memorable and long-lasting.

For lovers of Calvin Klein fragrances, this is already proving a hit! And for those who enjoy scents such as Armani Code and Paco Rabanne 1 Million, “Obsessed” will feel right at home in your fine fragrance wardrobe. 

Loyal fans of the house of Creed know that if they are sitting on a bottle of Creed’s “Windsor” that they are sitting on a pot of gold. First created in 1936 for King Edward the VIII of England, Windsor has been re-released just a handful of times over the years and in very small batches. However, because of the fragrance’s universal appeal, in 2015, Creed decided to tweak the formula a little and offer it to the masses under a brand new name; that name is ROYAL MAYFAIR.

Royal Mayfair - as the name suggests - pays homage to its royal history. A beautiful masculine fragrance (which incidentally, is also adored by the ladies), Royal Mayfair  opens with a stellar shot of gin… a juniper-y note that blends well with it’s flight of pine and eucalyptus. These three accords imbue the scent with a sense of vast green open spaces. They steep over a lip-smacking heart of peach and rose, however its important to point out that Royal Windsor is not a sweet scent, and a considered woody base provides support to the composition. Royal Windsor smells sophisticated and debonair… perhaps the scent of a meticulously groomed gentleman.

Reserved for special occasions, semi-formal events, office wear and nighttime use, Creed’s sublime 82 year old fragrance is still managing to lure newcomers in the here and now. Luxurious, comforting, self-assured.