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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

Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford is one of the most popular fragrances by this brand. This scent was launched in 2007, and the person behind the fragrance is Olivier Gillotin. It is listed as an oriental spicy, and the main notes for it are tobacco and vanilla. This has reached celebrity status in that several … 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 fougeres evolved into the “shaving cream” scents. In 1988, Pierre Bourdon revised … Read more

Thomas Burberry founded Burberry in 1856. It is a luxury design house from the UK that is famous for its signature tartan pattern, and it also offers an exclusive line of fragrances for men and women. They have been making fragrances since 1981, and their latest was released in 2020. One of the best things … Read more

For guys that are into colognes, the good news is that there are deodorants that smell like popular colognes. These are branded deodorants that are made with the actual cologne scent. Whether you prefer stick or spray aerosol, there are options for you to make your armpits smell better. These are great for several reasons. … 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. Yes, cologne or perfume does go bad and it can expire. … Read more

Sandalwood is a common scent in colognes and perfumes. The essential oil is harvested from the Sandalwood tree (Santalum album), and it comes in different varieties like white, Mysore, and East Indian. Sandalwood smells like a sweet woody fragrance that is also warm and rich. It is often used in perfumery as a fixative and … Read more

One of the best time for young men to get into colognes and 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 … Read more

Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) is a common ingredient used in many fragrances. It is used as a top note in many men’s and women’s colognes and perfumes. So, what does it smell like? Bergamot smells like a sweet and balanced blend of citrus and greens with a light floral, bitter undertone. What Bergamot Smells Like It … Read more