Top 10 Fragrances for Men
Words by Tony Wilkes
The right fragrance is a man’s ultimate accessory. It can make an entrance, ensure you’re remembered, and even drastically improve one’s mood. Given this power, a lot rests on choosing the right one. So, we’ve asked our grooming experts to select 10 of the best new scents, from ouds and colognes to exclusive eau de parfums. Whatever your taste, you’ll find your next favourite bottle at Harrods.
The Special Edition: Robert Piguet x Harrods Eau de Parfum
Refined quality, exceptional heritage and classic appeal: so much unites Robert Piguet and Harrods. The Swiss fashion designer trained with Christian Dior and Hubert de Givenchy before specialising in fragrance. Made exclusively for us, its new Knightsbridge eau de parfum is made in honour of our landmark store – an opulent scent composed of the finest ingredients including warm nutmeg and sandalwood, underpinned by a base of leather and tonka bean.
A Thoughtful Gift: Acqua di Parma Colonia Eau de Cologne Discovery Set
When it comes to capturing the Italian spirit, menswear has Neapolitan tailoring, fragrance has Acqua di Parma. Colonia, the Milanese brand’s signature scent, was created in 1916 as the essence of la dolce vita. Defined by golden citrus notes and a warm, woody base, it’s joined here by Essenza and C.L.U.B., two vibrant reinterpretations of the zesty original. Each is sized in a travel-friendly 12ml bottle, so gents can easily switch between the three depending on their mood.
For the Motorhead: Bentley Beyond Majestic Cashmere Eau de Parfum
You’ll be aware of Bentley Motors. But did you know it made fragrance? Inspired by founder Walter Owen Bentley’s passion for travel, this Majestic Cashmere scent from the Beyond Collection is designed to transport you to the tropical beaches of Goa. Its crystal bottle features a hand-stitched leather cap (a nod to the maker’s luxurious car seats) and has a cut-glass design inspired by the headlights of the Continental GT – its stunningly stylish grand tourer.
For Making an Impact: Jeroboam Your Oudhness Extrait de Parfum
Jeroboam’s founder François Hénin decided to make fragrance in its strongest concentration – as an extract, sometimes known as ‘pure perfume’, its most intense and long-lasting form. Ideal for strong personalities, this exclusive Your Oudhness Extrait de Parfum is infused with Indonesian Gaharu Buaya wood, giving an awe-inspiring smoky scent alongside an alluring blend of oud, leather, vanilla and musk.
For Your Next Holiday: Roja Aoud Extraordinaire Parfum
Known as ‘the perfumer’s gold’, oud is one of the rarest and most desired fragrances in the world. Renowned for its mastery of this special ingredient, Roja has released Extraordinaire, a new addition to its famous Auod collection. Inspired by the glamour of Dubai, it combines tropical fruits and refreshing florals to evoke a destination of ultimate luxury – wherever you happen to be.
For the Whisky Connoisseur: Kilian Paris Old Fashioned Refillable Eau de Parfum
Picture the pleasure you experience when enjoying a sip of 18-year-aged single malt. Well, that’s the feeling Kilian Paris’ Old Fashioned Eau de Parfum bottles. Endlessly delectable – and refillable – this trending scent mimics the taste of the finest whisky, housed in a chiselled glass bottle to resemble your drink in its tumbler.
For the Romantic: Versace Eros Energy Eau de Parfum
Named for the Greek god of love, Versace’s Eros Energy Eau de Parfum is a powerful scent of attraction and desire. Opening with a burst of citrus, grapefruit and Italian bergamot, its heart reveals notes of peppercorn and white amber underpinned by an invitingly warm and musky base. Add it to your grooming routine before date night.
For the Creative: Byredo Desert Dawn Eau de Parfum
Anyone working on a creative project will know the importance of one’s surroundings – a space where ideas will flow, free of distractions. Inspired by the artistic potential of isolation, Byredo’s Desert Dawn Eau de Parfum transports its wearer to a pure and calming expanse, where inspiration arises like the break of day. Notes of sweet cardamom, cedarwood and musk evoke the dry heat of sand, enlivened by the crispness of papyrus and vetiver.
If You Love Nature: Goldfield & Banks Silky Woods Pure Perfume
Named after plant biologist Joseph Banks, Goldfield & Banks was founded to celebrate the natural ingredients native to Australia. Inspired by Banks’ first visit to the country in 1770, this limited-edition Silky Woods Eau de Parfum is made exclusively for Harrods. Infused with suede, vanilla and smoky tobacco, it stars precious agarwood sourced from sustainable pastures in northern Queensland.
For Bringing the Drama: Thameen Centre Stage Cologne Elixir
“Leave your troubles outside!” demanded Cabaret’s notorious conferencier. “Here, life is beautiful. Even the orchestra is beautiful…” Inspired by the nightclubs and music halls of the 1920s, Thameen’s new Centre Stage Cologne Elixir invokes excitement and decadence. Top notes of lavender, cardamom and petitgrain give way to a floral heart of orris, jasmine and orange blossom, finishing with a heady base of amberwood and styrax. This is a scent that commands attention.
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