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!

In 2018 the Burberry man is young, ambitious and independent. He's not bogged down by ‘second best’ careers; he’s a contemporary man with his sights set on making his mark on the world. It is precisely this sense of freedom and self-confidence that perfumer Francis Kurkdjian has captured in 'Mr. Burberry' launched in 2016.

Mr Burberry is a woody fougere, but theres nothing stuffy or conservative about it. It has a sensational aromatic, herbal twist that renders it sharp and modern, whilst still remaining distinctly British. Opening accords that strut across the skin are citrus, cardamom and tarragon; bright and green off the bat. These are followed closely by nutmeg and cedar, which lend a comforting warmth, over a vetiver / sandalwood foundation. It’s olfactory temperature dallies between warm and cool, rendering it something of a shape shifter that fits in to day or evening wear, for both summer or winter!

With mixed measures of both refinement and swagger, Mr. Burberry is a well-executed masculine for the modern man. It tends to stay close to the skin in the eau de toilette (capable of drawing others in), but is also available in an eau de perfume which projects significantly. Stylish and to-the-minute, Mr. Burberry doesn’t disappoint!

Arguably best known for her sublime bridal fashions, US designer Vera Wang pirouetted onto the world stage in 2002 with her first feminine perfume release, followed closely in 2004 with the masculine counterpart 'Vera Wang for Men'. A woody spicy fragrance, it succeeded in capturing hearts with its sophisticated and wildly seductive charm.

Vera Wang for Men opens with lip-smacking yuzu - a delicious Japanese citrus, which accompanies a leafy green accord for a brisk and shimmering flight. Moments later, a delectable heart of woods and spices unfurls: sweet nutmeg, pungent tobacco and smooth suede all climb over a trail of anise and precious sandalwood. Vera Wang for Men is (admittedly) the perfect scent for a groom or groomsmen and also for romantic nights out. It somehow stays warm and enveloping whilst remaining clean and transparent.

Lovers of Tom Ford’s signature scent Tom Ford for Men, or Dolce & Gabbana’s The One will appreciate all that Vera Wang for Men has to offer. Fresh, classy and refined, this is a skinscent that begs to be explored.