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  • Valentino Uomo Intense Review: Iris Dressed Up

    Valentino Uomo Intense Review: Iris Dressed Up

    If you ask anyone who knows anything about men’s perfume what the modern masterpiece of classy scents is, chances are, Valentino Uomo will make a dashing appearance into the conversation.  Which makes sense, considering it’s one of the most wonderfully elegant and dusky men’s perfumes around.  Think tall, dark, and handsome in a suit a…

  • What Does Orange Blossom Smell Like?

    What Does Orange Blossom Smell Like?

    Orange blossom are mysterious — something about the way those elegant white petals unfold has been arousing the minds of humanity since the minds of humanity were capable of being aroused. It’s a flower that’s been used in perfume for ages; I’ve heard an account of cavemen rubbing it on their necks to improve their…

  • Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille Review: You Know, Like the Name Says

    Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille Review: You Know, Like the Name Says

    Like tobacco? Yeah? How about vanilla? Another yes?  Then you’re in for a treat.  Luckily for us, it seems that Tom Ford saved all of the creativity and brain power for the scent itself, and not the name of this beauty. Like you’d expect, Tom Ford’s Tobacco Vanille is a tobacco and vanilla heavy unisex…

  • What Does Vanilla Smell Like?

    What Does Vanilla Smell Like?

    One of the most recognizable perfume notes of all time (and we really do mean all time, people have been using this stuff for literal ages), there’s nothing quite like vanilla. Be it in baked goods, perfume, confectionery, or you name it, there’s something uniquely universal about vanilla.  First used in fragrance in the 20th…

  • The 10 Best Men’s Fragrances For Date Nights

    The 10 Best Men’s Fragrances For Date Nights

    Having the perfect scent can make all the difference when it comes to making a lasting impression. Whether you’re attending an important meeting or going on a date, having the right fragrance can help boost your confidence and show off your style. But not all colognes are created equal—some are better suited for certain occasions…

  • Best Summer Fragrances for Men

    Best Summer Fragrances for Men

    Summer always seems to hit like a cannon-ball. One minute it’s snowing and the next it’s lemonade weather and everyone’s wearing swimsuits and sunbathing. Summer is a great season, but finding a good summer cologne can be hard. Temperatures vary so much depending on cloud cover, whether it’s daytime or night-time, and these temperature swings…

  • Best Spring Fragrances for Men

    Best Spring Fragrances for Men

    Spring is a season of contradictions, of imperfect parallels and the unexpected. Flowers, blooming through the snow. Warm days, cool nights, and the smell of the trees and the rain. It’s how you know that spring really is in the air.  It can be difficult, when choosing a men’s fragrance for the spring, to account…

  • A Guide to Spices in Perfumery

    A Guide to Spices in Perfumery

    A Guide to Spices in Perfumery Spice is a broad term that gets thrown around A LOT in the perfume world. “Oh, that’s nice and spicy!” or “Oh, that spice really warms the whole thing up!” are things you might hear your resident fragrance-head rambling about — but what does any of that mean? What…

  • Best Winter Fragrances for Men

    Best Winter Fragrances for Men

    A lot of people don’t like the winter. They say that it’s cold, there’s no sun, and they get bored because they can’t leave their homes.  I say that’s fools talk. Winter is cozy, for sitting in front of the fire, wearing warm sweaters, and sipping hot drinks.  The fashion, fragrances, and vibes are just…

  • A Guide to Perfume Types and Concentrations

    A Guide to Perfume Types and Concentrations

    If you’ve ever stopped into a perfume shop, you’ve probably seen a bunch of different concentrations, abbreviations, and fragrance types. What does that smattering of seemingly random letters mean?   Further, how do you choose the right fragrance concentration for you and your olfactory needs?   In this article, we’ll break down thoroughly the seven…