Ryan Gardner 
In the 1970’s, life was very different from today and so was the fragrance industry. The most popular styles of colognes during this time were musky and woody scents. Chypre style fragrances also made a surge during this decade. We take a look at some of the best colognes from the 70’s. 1. Polo Ralph … Read more
Creed Aventus is one of the most popular fragrances by Creed. It was released in 2010, and it became an immediate hit in the fragrance community. This fragrance is known for its unmistakable scent profile of pineapple, birch, apple, bergamot, musk, ambergris, and vanilla. Because of its popularity, so many perfume houses started to duplicate … Read more
Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille Eau De Parfum is one of the most popular fragrances by this brand. This comes from the Private Blend Collection. Other perfumes from this line include Oud Wood and Tuscan Leather. For those who follow me, it comes as no surprise at how much I like this perfume. It has two … Read more
Dior Sauvage EdT was launched in 2015, and with some creative marketing, it became known as the Johnny Depp cologne to those not familiar with the fragrance industry. While Depp certainly increased the popularity of the fragrance, the actual cologne was an instant success. The scent of Dior Sauvage is mass-appealing, versatile, and very few … Read more
Fougere fragrances for men have been around for a very long time, and through the years, there have been some groundbreaking scents that have changed perfumery. Fougeres started with Fougere Royale by Houbigant in the late 1800’s, and in the late 70’s/early 80’s fougères evolved into the “shaving cream” scents. In 1988, Pierre Bourdon revised … Read more
When it comes to fragrance houses, Burberry should be one that you consider. A Burberry cologne is a great choice whether you are a beginner or if you have a large collection. Adding a Burberry scent will help to expand your collection. They have so many great scents with wonderful fragrance accords. This is a … Read more
If you have ever owned a cologne for a long time, you may have noticed that the scent has changed over time. This can happen to most any cologne, and it is good to understand how this happens and what causes it to expire. It is also important to understand what can affect a fragrances … Read more
Sandalwood oil is used in many bath and beauty products for both men and women. This oil is also used in aromatherapy around the world for its many benefits. For men, sandalwood oil is used in beard oil, shaving soap, shaving cream, and bath soap. This gives the products a woody fragrance. Sandalwood essential oil … Read more
One of the best times for young men to get into fragrances is during the teenage years. Young men are learning more about themselves and they are exploring their personality, and a good way to to do that is through the sense of smell. How you smell is a big factor in how other people … Read more
Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) is a common ingredient used in many fragrances. It is similar to fruits like lime, lemon, orange and grapefruit. It is used as a top note in many men’s and women’s colognes and perfumes. This scent provides a fresh and zesty appeal to any cologne or perfume notes. So, what does bergamot … Read more