Best Colognes to Gift Him For Valentine's Day
This Valentine’s, don’t say it with socks - say it with Scent!
You can set your own heart hammering and pulse racing with one of these searing hot fragrances for him this February 14th! (Seriously, who doesn’t love a bit of fun on this special day)?!
Here are our top picks.
Since the early 80s, visionary perfumer Serge Lutens has been winning hearts with his incredible blends for Japanese brand Shiseido, and is now conquering the perfume world with with his own collection of fragrances! Vetiver Oriental is one of his masculines that ticks all the boxes for a nice Valentine’s dinner for two, or just a cosy night in… it’s nectar-like qualities are highly addictive! A cologne which trains its focus on smokey guaiac wood, husky iris, warm sandalwood, grassy vetiver and dark chocolate, Vetiver Oriental is the embodiment of masculine virility and lavishness. The ultimate deep green fragrance for the man you adore!
Favoured by yours truly, I could rhapsodise about this fragrance all day! LPNo9 (short for Love Potion No. 9) is a authoritative elixir by British perfume outfit Penhaligon’s whom have perfumed the British Royals for centuries. LP No9 is an instant head-turner and demands attention: it’s curious blend of mandarin, rosewood, geranium, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, pepper and musk makes it the ideal scent for a very self-confident guy.
You get tingles watching him command a room? Well then this one’s for you!
HERMES TERRE D’HERMES EAU INTENSE VETIVER
A global smash and Fragrance Foundation award-winner, Terre d’Hermes was launched in 2006 and much loved for its juicy citrus, flinty mixture. In 2018, Hermes added a flanker to the Terre d’Hermes stable; 'Eau Intense Vetiver' - this one with a delicious vetiver infusion which takes it to a whole new level! A divine ribbon of smokey vetiver resides at the heart of this cologne, which brings a feeling of maturity and level-headedness. Quite possibly the quintessential Valentine’s scent for your high-flying businessman!
Does a man in a leather jacket drive you bonkers? Here’s one for your carefree Casanova… Angel Men Pure Leather! Created to ring in the 20th anniversary of Mugler’s pillar masculine, "A*men", Pure Leather is an empowering perfume for your rebel partner in crime… rugged leather notes melt into coffee, chocolate, patchouli and the smell of burning tyres! Dressed in a sexy leather flacon with Mugler star cutaway, Angel Men Pure Leather is every bit as kinky as it is daring! Tame his wild heart!
The name says it all, right? Arguably, few fragrances have the romantic pull that Allure Homme does, with its masterful blend of zesty citrus, mouth-watering peach, geranium, rose, jasmine, benzoin, tonka and sandalwood! Utter sophistication and sexiness in a bottle, you’ll transform your Netflix-surfing stud muffin into an Allure Homme poster boy! You’ll want to snuggle up to this multi-faceted oriental / floral / woody mix: a win win for you both!
Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Patchouli Fragrance Review
Several years ago, fashion maestros Dolce & Gabbana unveiled their Exclusive Fragrance Blends collection which continues to grow in size today. Luxuriously packaged and boasting exceptional ingredients, this range of 18 scents to date each share the word 'Velvet' in their name; velvet being unique in its feel and appearance. This collection celebrates the origins and history of Italian tradition in both perfumery and couture.
Velvet Patchouli - one of the core perfumes in the range - took incense as a source of inspiration. A tiny church in a rural Italian village whose incense meanders through its cobbled streets. With its sweet and spicy patchouli oil, and focus on incense and precious woods, Velvet Patchouli exudes strength and confidence. A masculine perfume with a lovely chypre lilt, this fragrance also has a sensuous musk foundation with a huff of liquorice, making it intense and dominant in presence.
Velvet Patchouli has above average persistence and excellent projection. In the Dolce and Gabbana universe, it burns brighter than many others that have gone before itÉ smooth, luxurious and decisive, its perfect for work or evening wear.
Colognes for the New Year 2019
When stepping across the threshold of a brand new year, we have 365 days unfurling at our feet with which we can accomplish anything! New Year’s Eve is a great chance to reset the direction of our sails so that the unexpected winds of life will carry us where we want to be!
Here are our top 5 picks for the fellas to ensure you smell great as you stride into January!
A shining olfactory beacon, the opulent Amouage Gold Man will draw people to you like moths to a flame… its sumptuous blend of incense, jasmine, myrrh, sandalwood, musk and patchouli is rich and enveloping, and completely unforgettable! A striking masculine floral, this is one scent that pairs well with a sharp suit jacket, open necked shirt, gold watch and shiny shoes. Bring some sophistication to the new year with this highly-regarded brand, imagined by the Sultan of Oman himself!
With a name like ‘Diamonds’, you can’t help but feel a million bucks in this sharp Armani scent! Diamonds is crisp, invigorating and classy. It serves as the perfect balance between citrus, vetiver greens, spiced pepper, chocolate and amber! Diamonds feels celebratory, but in a relaxed, unpretentious way. With notes that become ablaze in the the cooler weather, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t have this in your collection in 2019.
If wild nights on the town aren’t your thing, then stay in and indulge in a well-kept scent secret. Royal Bain de Champagne has been continual in production since 1941 and is intended to be used by men and women either as a liberal splash, or generously added to your bathwater! Watch the clock tick over from the comfort of your tub whilst steeping in a luxurious broth of lilac, rose, opoponax, benzoin, incense, sandalwood, musk and vanilla! Take some inspiration from it’s champagne-shaped flask and crack some bubbly with a partner and avoid the rowdy pomp and ceremony of party night!
212 VIP Party Fever
We all know a party animal, right!? New to the market in 2018, Carolina Herrera has launched a flanker to her hallowed '212 Men’ - 212 VIP Men Party Fever! Arguably THE perfect fragrance for the one who loves to be seen, Party Fever has a ginger / juniper berry flight, cannabis heart (yes, you read that right!), and a trail of cedar, musk and tonka. Packaged in an ombre blue-green glass column it already speaks of good times.
With an emphasis on energy, excitement and enthusiasm, Tommy Hilfiger Neon Brights embraces the big city and celebratiojns. With its fluorescent coloured packaging and zesty blend of citrus, red ginger, coriander and cypress, it’s the ideal masculine fragrance to wear to jump start the new year. With a luminous rush of colour, it’s crisp, vibrant mixture speaks of optimism and cheerfulness, and let’s face it… who doesn’t need a little of both as we stroll into 2019?
Happy New Year, everyone!