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.

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.