A Fragrance For Every Fella

Fathers Day is just around the corner and although purchasing a fragrance for your loved one, may seem like a somewhat cop out, I personally think with a little careful consideration, it can quickly become a treasured yet practical gift for any occasion. If you struggle, selecting the perfect scent for any male within your life, I have a small but concise guide that should come in helpful, sooner or later.

For the sporty man – Davidoff Cool Water for Men Eau de Toilette (£14.50/40ml)

Fresh, aquatic and utterly refreshing, the perfect choice to cool down with after a tough work out or simply to pair with a crisp white shirt. Impactful yet easy to wear with zesty notes of orange, mint and coriander, coupled with soft, musky notes of lavender, neroli and rosemary. Davidoff Cool Water for Men Eau de Toilette is a modern day classic in the making.

For the classic gentleman – Aramis Black Eau de Toilette (£27/60ml)

Strong, punchy and instantly recognisable – this is for the man that doesn’t require more than one fragrance but wants something that suits all occasions. Aramis Black Eau de Toilette is just that, fuss free and long wearing, with notes of juniper, woody accords, leather and uplifting grapefruit. Simple, affordable and pleasant – what more could you ask for?

For the fussy man – Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Tonic (£39.95/50ml)

Not everyone enjoys fragrance for whatever reason but I have yet to find any man (or woman for that matter) who doesn’t find the crisp notes of Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Tonic to be pleasing. I would categorise it as clean, easy to wear and light in all aspects. With gentle notes of apple and ginger, coupled with a woody base, this is the quintessential crowd please-r.

For the cool dude – Marc Jacobs Splash in Rain (£38/100ml)

Life is all about taking risks and stepping out of your comfort zone and for that reason Marc Jacobs Splash in Rain, is my choice for the hip male in your life. Typically this range is favoured by women but the sleek lines of the bottle and the refreshing but decidedly aquatic notes of Marc Jacobs Rain are as at home on male skin as a female.

For the younger male – Lacoste Bleu Eau de Lacoste (£24.95/50ml)

Admittedly the world of male, ready-to-wear fragrance can be a little stuffy and not truly aimed at those under 30 – my thoughts on this is another post completely – but for those looking for a great option before the weekend is over, may I suggest Lacoste Bleu Eau de Lacoste. The bottle is dinky, youthful and perfect for popping into even the most compact gym/work/school bag. The fragrance itself is distinctive and dare I say achingly cool, without being overtly obvious; notes include clary sage and patchouli, along with unspecified water fruits which adds a little mystery.

For the fragrance connoisseur – Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Eau de Parfum (£155/50ml)

In my personal opinion, every fragrance collection deserves to have a bottle of Tom Ford Private Blend Eau de Parfum, front and centre. Which scent that may be, is of course entirely up to you but for the gentlemen out there, may I suggest Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Eau de Parfum. This is a tall, sophisticated, refreshing drink of water in fragrance form that uplifts and rejuvenates, thanks to notes of lemon, orange, lavender and amber.

For the outdoors man – Molton Brown Coastal Cypress and Sea Fennel Eau de Toilette (50ml/£39)

Rugged yet refined, Molton Brown Coastal Cypress and Sea Fennel Eau de Toilette, is the great outdoors bottled and perfect for any gent who’d rather be outside at any given moment. Again, this is a fairly aquatic scent but thanks to the green accent of Cypress, it has an unexpected twist.

For the more mature gentleman – Armani Code Profumo For Men (£66/60ml)

Forget dated scents like Old Spice and hone in on more refined yet punchy fragrances like Armani Code Profumo For Men. It is intense yet not overwhelming, and seems to tick many boxes for the man more stuck in his ways, with notes of tonka bean and amber, this is woody, mature and yet not stuffy. To make any fragrance gift a little more special, you can engrave several scents (see more here) with a sweet message via The Perfume Shop.

If you need a little additional help Fragrance Direct have a fun quiz that only takes a few seconds to fill out but will guide you to finding the perfect fit for any fragrant fiend you have in your life.

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