2014-12-05

THE CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE: FRAGRANCE FOR HIM



CRABTREE & EVELYN HUNGARY COLOGNE

Inspired by a 14th century tonic, this unique scent uses rosemary as the heart, while pink pepper, spearmint and geranium are combined with the likes of amber and musk. The result? A citrus/aromatic fragrance for everyday use.

£45 www.crabtree-evelyn.co.uk

JIMMY CHOO MAN

Although famous for its women’s shoes, Jimmy Choo has ventured into the fragrance department and even has one for men to enjoy. This number is front by Games of Thrones star Kit Harington is a woody, fresh scent that piles in lavender, mandarin, and pink pepper, as well as patchouli and suede.

£32 www.boots.com

DOLCE & GABBANA THE ONE THE COLLECTOR’S EDITION

Fruity and floral notes of mandarin, peach and jasmine make this limited collector’s edition truly irresistible.

ISSEY MIYAKE NUIT D’ISSEY

Inspired by the force of the night, this scent has fruity/spicy top notes of bergamot and grapefruit, as well as heart notes of leather, black pepper and vetiver. Meanwhile, its base notes include tonka bean, patchouli and ebony tree.

£53.10 www.boots.com

CREED AVENTUS

This bold and energetic number boasts top notes of pineapple, blackcurrant and bergamot before descending into a peppery rose and jasmine middle. Base notes of musk, oak moss and vanilla complete this masculine scent.

£193.50 www.johnlewis.com

PACO RABBANE 1 MILLION

We love this evoking scent that is encased in a luxe gold bottle and is both fresh and spicy. It combines rose, musk, mandarin and peppermint, plus a good dosage of leather, to create an irresistible fragrance.

£39.50 www.theperfumeshop.com

FERRARI RED POWER & FERRARI VETIVER ESSENCE

Forget the cars, Ferrari has two stunning scents that your man is bound to love. First up is Red Power, which piles in yummy aromas like blood orange, bergamot, cardamom, geranium, patchouli and tonka bean. Meanwhile, Vetiver Essence is a zesty crisp scent that combines green apple, mint and bergamot with vetiver, orange blossom and amber.

£20 www.cosmeticsnow.com

CLINIQUE HAPPY FOR MEN

We love Clinique Happy for ourselves, but you can also treat your bloke to the masculine take on this classic scent. Its refreshing aroma is a fresh citrus blend that is long-lasting and smells amazing.

£31.50 www.debenhams.com

ZEGNA PERUVIAN AMBRETTE

This rich fragrance uses ambrette, which is the only natural non-animal musk scent, which comes from the pods of hibiscus plants. It’s refined in a bottle to product this masculine and evoking aroma.

£140 www.store.zegna.com

BOSS BOTTLED COLLECTOR’S EDITION

You can’t go wrong with Hugo Boss’ classic original fragrance and this collector’s edition is a must-have. Encased in a stylish black bottle, it collates notes such as apple, citrus, cinnamon, cloves and sandalwood for a woody, oriental scent.

£27.99 www.fragrancedirect.co.uk

CALVIN KLEIN CK ONE RED

For a vibrant, juicy number, this fragrance is a must-buy. Kicking off with top notes of red pear, it follows into a mid-blend of rich suede, before finishing with sensual vetiver and tonka bean.

£37.50 www.boots.com

ARAMIS GENTLEMAN

A modern twist on a classic, this cool and fresh scent sensation combines a pair of evoking aromas – black pepper and ginger – resulting in this gorgeous number.

£29.99 www.theperfumeshop.com

GUCCI GUILTY BLACK

Thrill-seekers will love this intense and exciting addition from Gucci. This passionate scent comes in a bold black bottle and takes the likes of violet, raspberry, amber and pink pepper, to create an oriental-floral fragrance.

£41.50 www.theperfumeshop.com

DKNY FOR MEN

For a strong and irresistible fragrance, this DKNY number is a sure hit. Feeling both fresh and woody, it blends jasmine and ocean mist, before combining it with juicy grapefruit and sensual patchouli.

£19.99 www.theperfumeshop.com

JOOP HOMME WILD

This comes in a chic dark purple glass bottle, complete with a stylish metal capped lid. The fragrance itself has a touch of tobacco notes throughout, which is spiced up with pink pepper.

£26.99 www.boots.com

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER LE MALE

A timeless classic, this fresh and sensual scent is bound to please even the fussiest of guys. It uses bold mint, creamy vanilla and a touch of lavender to create a sexy and fun fragrance.

£57.50 www.theperfumeshop.com

DIESEL ONLY THE BRAVE

Coming in a unique hand-shaped bottle, this aroma has top notes of mandarin orange and zesty lemon, which follows into a heart of violet and coriander. This is all topped off with a leather and amber base.

£33.30 www.johnlewis.com

PACO RABANNE 1 MILLION COLLECTOR’S EDITION

This striking scent is a sensual one that uses blood mandarin, grapefruit and peppermint as the opening. It’s heart combines musk and rose absolute, which is completed with a base of leather accord, tonka bean and amber ketal.

£55.50 www.boots.com

DIOR HOMME

Both you and your man will adore this stunning fragrance. Blending both tradition and modernity, it takes lavender, sage, amber, patchouli and leather to create a woody/floral scent.

£42.75 www.boots.com

BVLGARI AQUA MARINE

There’s nothing quite like fresh natural water and this fragrance captures it in a bottle. It takes mandarin, grapefruit, neroli and white cedarwood to create a fresh and vibrant aroma.

£45.40 www.johnlewis.com

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