Best for… sunny spring days
Boss Bottled Unlimited
Boss Bottled has
become one of the great success stories in contemporary fragrance, selling in
excess of 70 million bottles since its launch back in 1998. This new, limited
edition version freshens things up in time for summer (should we have one)
thanks to the addition of mint and pineapple notes. The result is a more
energetic, fresh and vibrant version of the fragrance we all know and love. The
bottle is unfeasibly cool too.
Best for… evenings out
Givenchy Gentlemen Only Intense
Leathery, woody and
peppery, this tweaked version of last year’s Gentleman Only fragrance is
richer, sweeter and darker than its brother, while retaining its warm and
earthy patchouli core. It also contains tonka bean – an ingredient which
provides a soft, pipe tobacco undertone.
Best for… the summer of sport
Paul Smith Extreme Sport
More vibrant,
uplifting and energetic than their regular counterparts ‘sport’ editions of
fragrances aren’t just good après gym, they’re perfect for summer too. This one
– a rejigged version of Paul Smith’s perennially popular Extreme fragrance – is
no exception. Laced with orange, Moroccan mint and black pepper, it’s bursting
with vitality.
Best for… long weekends away
Bentley For Men Azure
Crisp and fresh with a
creamy finish, this latest fragrance from the luxury British car manufacturer
is a complex cocktail of zingy citrus fruits, Mediterranean herbs and warm
woods. It’s also bang on trend thanks to the addition of violet leaf. Also found
in other spring scents like Zegna Uomo, Jay Z’s Gold and Mont Blanc Emblem,
this adds a fresh, green, ‘leafiness’ and is 2015’s must-have ingredient for
men’s fragrance.
Best for… longevity
Dior Homme Eau For Men
Dior’s upcoming
powdery and sweet scent is built around the Iris note that made their original
Homme fragrance so successful. It manages to be fresh yet warm and woody all at
once and also has a rich creaminess and good staying power.
Best for… everyday wear
Armani Code Ice
Woody, sensual and
fresh, the latest fragrance in the hugely successful Armani Code range fuses a
trio of minty notes with spicy ginger, zingy lemon and notes of geranium,
lavender and a raft of woods. The result is a fragrance that’s much fresher
than Code and manages to be just as wearable at night as it is in the daytime.
Cool stuff.