The legacy of Gianni Versace is vast and enduring. Hallowed for popularising the Baroque, his designs are immediately recognisable. He was revered as a visionary and a dreamer. There's no surprise then, that he named one of his iconic masculine fragrances Dreamer, because he was always looking at mythology and astrology for inspiration.

The Dreamer harnesses two main components beautifully: lavender and tobacco.  It is this marriage that gives The Dreamer its sensational winning appeal. Sweet tobacco and aromatics cartwheel over a heart of iris, carnation and geranium and a base of vetiver, tonka and cedar. (Lovers of D&G Homme will appreciate the Dreamer too.) A favourite amongst men and women that places a bookmark firmly between the pages of the 90s, this Versace creation is revered as one of the best from this highly celebrated brand.

Romantic, rousing and timeless, The Dreamer is proof positive that perfumery is indeed an art, and that Gianni VersaceÕs innovation reaches well beyond his lifetime; and his sight, far beyond the stars.

The notion of sporting lifestyle fragrances is not a new one, and many perfume houses have built their reputation on producing perfumes that honour a sporting life (Hermes, I'm looking at you!) That being said, few brands are revered as highly as Italian fashion royalty, Gucci. Gucci by Gucci Sport (2010) is a fresh and vibrant eau de toilette which is ideal for men on the move!

Rather than training its focus on ozone or aquatic notes to furnish a sense of the great outdoors, this masculine fragrance is brimming with vivid evergreens. Luminous grapefruit, mandarin and cypress get the ball rolling, whilst fig, cardamom, vetiver, ambrette and patchouli provide support to the composition and a sense of grounding earth underfoot. The overall experience is refreshing, bracing and enlivening. This is arguably the perfect post-workout fragrance to throw in your gym bag!

Ideal for casual wear and for the weekend, Gucci by Gucci Sport impresses with its delicate balance of verdant greens and woods. A great mix of sport and sophistication. Viva la Gucci!

With a tagline that reads “A new Intensity” the marketing folk at Casa Armani have hit the nail on the head: Armani Code - possibly one of Armani’s most lucrative masculine perfume franchises - has been reimagined, but with the potency turned up to ten!

Launched in 2016, Armani Code Profumo is a spicy oriental fragrance with a luxurious, sophisticated lilt. It has taken the standard Armani Code to new dizzying heights with its sensuous mix of amber and spices. Its first impression is one of cardamom, apple and mandarin, soon followed by aromatic lavender and precious orange blossom which lend a devoutly Italian feel. Pressing up from below is a densely rich accord of tonka bean with its familiar creamy vanilla lilt, as well as fire-hued vegetal amber. A scattering of nutmeg and sandalwood makes for a warm and alluring supportive strut. In both the hot and the cold weather, Armani Code Profumo comes alive, imbuing the air around you with an ombre-tinted plume. It is ideal for formal or semi-formal occasions, black tie events, or when it should be “all-eyes-on-me”!

With a brooding dark masculinity, Code Profumo is by far the most devilishly charming of its other ‘Code’ siblings. Is it time to make it your signature? Definitely one to be tried!