Terre d'Hermés is a fragrance triumph. Voted 'Best Fragrance of the Year' by FiFi in 2007 in the 'Men's Luxe' category, there is much to love in this weighty square-shouldered flacon!

Its opening accords of fresh green/orange citruses are sharp and refreshing, however, it quickly shifts into an unusual chocolatey/jaffa note, before some rich earthy and elemental accords come to the fore.  It is the scent of a long-forgotten orange orchard that is overgrown and untameable... one that can only be reached by cutting through thick, tangled undergrowth that has flourished over several centuries through abandon and neglect. There is almost a sense of an "electrical storm" hanging overhead... a threatening heaviness, accompanied by the sharp spike of ozone in the air that declares when clouds, swollen with precipitation, are set to burst. One can detect the aroma of dusty, turned earth as it is speckled with fat raindrops... soil that is littered with over-ripe, mouldering oranges that have fallen from the green canopy above. Sound evocative? Well it didn’t win global accolades for nought! Definitely a highly recommended staple in every man’s collection!

Terre d'Hermes comes in two concentrations - an excellent EDT spray, and a pure parfum spray (somewhat rare amongst men's releases these days) which will last pretty much all day long.

Bvlgari’s AQVA series has endured well over a decade, and the original, launched in 2005, spurred on a steady slew of lip-smacking successors! Aqva Marine, launched in 2008 is still today a winning aromatic aquatic scent for men, and one that YOU should have in your wardrobe!

Harnessing the scent of the sea, Aqva Marine is brimming with notes of posidonia seaweed… this forms the backbone upon which it’s abundant fresh and crisp notes are perched. The scent opens with bergamot and orange blossom, and is imbued with rosemary which gives it a nice green slant. White cedar in the base anchors it to the skin for many hours. The sharp oceanic and ozonic coolness washes over you in waves. A thirst-quenching, brisk and uplifting tonic, Aqva Marine is perfect for school, the office or casual daytime wear, and at night, its the prefect accompaniment to a crisp white shirt and jeans.

Bvlgari continue to explore the fathomless sea with other flankers of Aqva, and all are worth checking out. Their freshness and marine saltiness make for an excellent all-rounder!

Eau Sauvage was introduced in 1966 by the house of Christian Dior and it’s pedigree is exceptional. Created by one of the most revered perfumers of the 20th century, Edmond Roudnitska, Eau Sauvage is a timeless classic and a huge seller in the modern Christian Dior stable. Why? Because it appeals to young and old alike!

 An exemplary citrus aromatic scent, Eau Sauvage stands a clear head above the rest as its lemon and bitter-sweet rosemary flight are completely enchanting! A complex eau de toilette, this scent has become the signature of tens of thousands of men through the decades. It’s masterful blend of citrus, basil, lime, white pepper, fruity, floral, earthy and woody accords have been seamlessly blended, and for this reason and more, it is regarded as a fragrance of legend! 

Perfect for day or night, formal and casual affairs, Eau Sauvage is a scent of distinction - it feels both relaxed and noble in equal measure! Classy, masculine and fresh - what more could a man ask for to take him seamlessly from work or school to evening, or comfortably from day to night? Quality and pedigree here give it two thumbs up!