COME BACK TO ME
In a flourish of wispy and whimsical to precise and passionate, these compelling scents are meant to pull you out of your stupor and into a state of reinvigorated zest for life
1 SALVATORE FERRAGAMO
As an Italian heritage house, Salvatore Ferragamo is known for many things, fashion and fine leather goods for example. But more than that, perhaps not many know that the brand has come up with a consistently charismatic collection of scents that have gained it a loyal following. Always on the pursuit of the confident and courageous man’s journey through life, Salvatore Ferragamo swerves into the lane of an instinctive free-thinker, whose unstoppable creative and unquenchable curiosity has given birth to the idea of Ferragamo, a contemporary fragrance that is made for a man of sharp contrasts. Strong and sentimental, the indulgent and harmonious blend intertwines a deliriously decadent citrus woody accords with bergamot, lemon, violet leaves, leather, as well as of musk and vetiver. This radiant explosion evokes a sensorial experience that is unexpected and vibrant, but also gentle and graceful to the settle.
2 DOLCE & GABBANA
Look, if you’re going to name a scent after the singular extreme of the numeric system, then you better guarantee it is worthy of being deemed as such. There is a reason why many hopeless romantics harp for the one in their lingering laments of longing. Fortunately, Dolce & Gabbana pretty much lives up to this proposition with it’s The One range, a magnetic brotherhood of scents that are as charming and refined as its predecessors, especially with this latest release, The One for Men Eau de Parfum Intense. A significant swish and swirl of daring opposites, this bold and brave fusion is a fascinating extreme that lights up with luminous intrusions of golden neroli essence, fresh cypress, and aromatic cardamom. An expression of enigma, The One bears the heart of musky cashmeran grounds, calming clary sage, and resinous benzoin, before relenting to a sensual settle of deep black leather, sweet and spicy patchouli, and citrus labdanum for good measure. Addictive and intoxicating at every incremental whiff, it definitely measures up in the statistics of scent.
3 BVLGARI MAN
In an ode to the extremes of heat and ice, Bvlgari Man treads new sensorial territory with the latest release of Glacial Essence, a tantalizing take on irony that straddles strength and hypnotic power. Inspired by the exhale of nature in the form of air, the fragrance is crafted to emulate the evocative element, which also represents the connection of the body and mind, giving a deep breath of confidence to the man who takes a whiff of it. Encased in a mesmerizing blue vessel, a physical realization of ice, Glacial Essence is characteristically woody, but charged with mists of cool, crisp freshness with a mix of juniper berry, ginger extract, and geranium essence, which is then bolstered at the core by sandalwood, rare Orris, and Artemisia Essence. Finally, it settles to a charming coddle of cedarwood, clearwood accord, and mask, a wispy finish to an already graceful recalibrating experience.
4 GIVENCHY GENTLEMAN
Gone are the days when masculinity meant only the traditionally tough and typically unfeeling, because while there are still strides to go into claiming what society has long asserted and decided for us, considerable barriers have been smashed, democratizing what it means to be a man on your own accord. Bottling up the contrast of gentle and gregarious, strength and softness, and precision and passion, Givenchy Gentleman Boisee straddles the nuance of dichotomies in a scent that is all at once stimulating, calming, and uplifting in its sensual swirl of sharp geranium, coriander, and pepper, deliciously addictive cacao and cedar, and sturdy sandalwood and patchouli. Powdery, pleasant, and particularly captivating, Givenchy Gentleman Boisee is an unmatched summation of true masculinity—honest, dynamic, and most importantly, true to yourself.