We’ve rounded up a few of the latest in men’s fragrances for this spring/summer – ranging from the large well known brands to the small niche perfume houses.
All prices are correct at time of publishing.
Burberry Hero Parfum
Launched this year, this hero is a marriage of strength and freshness challenging the traditional stereotypes of masculinity. A charismatic vegan cologne for any occasion, day and night.
A woody amber fragrance built around a warming base featuring a trio of sensual cedarwood oils.
Top note: Cypriol oil
Heart: Amyris oil
Base note: Cedarwood trio.
The Bottle:
Housed in a deep-brown glass bottle embossed with the iconic Burberry logo in gold and topped with an understated black cap. A reflection of the sophisticated scent within.
Thanks to a sustainable and innovative refill system, all 100ML Burberry Hero fragrances can be refilled.
Price 50ml £94 100ml £137 150ml £165
Burberry Hero Parfum Spray | The Perfume Shop
Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Pour Homme Absolu EDP
New this year, Scandal Pour Homme Absolu is Jean Paul Gaultier’s latest king of the night.
A scandalously intense woody gourmand created by Natalie Cetto, Quentin Bisch and Christophe Raynaud.
Top note: Chestnut
Heart: Mirabelle plum
Base note: Sandalwood
The Bottle
The bottom begins in matt gold, slowly changing to a shiny golden glow then to top it all with a lacquered gold crown cap.
Price: 50ml £84 100ml £115
Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu Pour Homme Eau de Parfum Refillable Spray | The Perfume Shop
Narciso Rodriquez – For Him Vetiver Musc EDP
Created by perfumer Mathilde Bijaoui, who takes her inspiration from vibrant minerals, rich evergreen forests and fragrant wood. An aromatic woody and vegan fragrance made for a man who is drawn to the peaceful harmony of nature.
Top notes:Cardamom, cypress, nutmeg
Heart: Bourbon geranium, red seaweed
Base notes:Vetiver, cedarwood, patchouli
The Bottle
Eco-conscious, the bottle is made without internal lacquering, and the box is made with 100 FSCTM paper.
In transparent aqua green and completed with a matching matte cap, the design echoes the refinement and minerality of the fragrance within.
Price: 50ml £65
Narciso Rodriguez For Him Vetiver Musc Eau de Toilette Spray | The Perfume Shop
Bentley -Beyond the Collection – Magnetic Amber EDP
Launched last year, Magnetic Amber is the latest in Bentley’s Beyond the Collection.
Created by Karine Dubreuil-Sereni, this woody spicy scent takes you on an olfactory voyage into a land of fascinating contrasts inspired by the treasure of exotic Panama: white amber
Top Notes: Bergamot from sunny Italy, aromatic rosemary from Morocco
Heart: Olibanum oil, cardamom oil
Base notes: Cedarwood from Virginia, Labdanum, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, White Amber
The Bottle
Created with the designers of Bentley Motors, the faceted flacon is inspired by the signature cut crystal glass headlights of the Continental GT.The legendary “Winged B” logo is engraved on the silver metal shoulders of the flacon
To complement the natural materials used in the fragrance, the Collection introduces a new, eco-friendly, natural material for the first time with Magnetic Amber. This is shown at as a ring on the bottle’s cap and for the plate of the beige coffret bearing the “Winged B” logo and the name of the collection
Price: 100ml 85 Euros
Beyond – The Collection Magnetic Amber | Bentley Fragrances (bentley-fragrances.com)
Lalique – Encre Indigo EDP
Launched in October 2023, this aromatic woody scent is an unconventional fragrance for the new generation of free spirits.
Created by Annick Menardo
Fresh Top Notes: Zesty bergamot oil, fresh juniper berry oil and pink pepper extract CO2
Warm Heart: Warm bay Madagascar oil, Saffron accord, Jukro black tea accord.
EarthyBase Notes: Earthy vetiver Madagascar oil, patchouli oil, ambergris accord.
The bottle
Like its brother ‘Encre Noire’ the flacon is inspired by the ‘Biches’ inkwell designed by René Lalique in 1913. To give a modern contrast to the angular bottle, the sharp square cap used on Encre Noire has been replaced by a softer circular one for Encre Indigo. And of course the bottle colour is indigo blue which starts as deep matt midnight blue at the top which gradually lightens at the bottom.
Price 50ml £75 100ml £90
Encre Indigo, Eau de Parfum – Lalique Limited
Ormonde Jayne – Vanille des Afriques Intensivo EDP Concentration
Ormonde Jayne’s founder and British perfumer Linda Pilkington made her perfume house ‘gender free’ almost 20 years ago, when she realised that gender and a sense of smell had nothing in common. Vanille des Afriques is truly gender free with a 50/50 divide since its launch in April this year. The amber vanilla fragrance is Noble and Resplendent, enjoying the sunset on a balmy evening.
Top notes: Coriander seed, Sicilian bergamot, carrot seed, and pink pepper.
Heart: orris butter, jasmine absolute, magnolia bud oil and osmanthus,
Base notes:Madagascan vanilla, bourbon vanilla, cedarwood, vetiver, amber and musk.
The bottle
Highly polished thick glass with a crystal finish.The fragrance is placed inside the brand’s signature mandarin and ebony boxes.
Price: 88ml £295
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