Everything
Nuanced. Sensual. Strong. Tender. When curating Homme Eau de Toilette, Dior Perfume-Creator François Demachy had the modern man in mind. The modern man is, as it would seem, one of contradictions, namely smooth and raw woods; cedar and cashmere. Bold but refined, powerful but fresh. Consider it a new iconic Dior Homme iteration.
DIOR, HOMME, EAU DE TOILETTE (100ML), SHOP NOW
Beau de Jour is a surprising scent. Rather than the hedonistic intricacies a Ford fragrance is known for, this one embodies a lightness, a sense of nostalgia. An unexpected distillation of lavender, basil, mint and geranium feel classic and sharp, like a clean shave; frothy soap lather; a pressed shirt. This time around, Mr. Ford is refined, rather than rough-ish.
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Broken Light
Photography: Sevak Babakhani
Art Direction: Kimberlee Kessler
Beauty Direction: Emily Algar
There is no better olfactive interpretation of the ‘90s than CK One: a fragrance that smelt like citrus and the liberal values synonymous with youth. Its modern-day, 2020 interpretation is CK Everyone: a clean, gender-neutral, fresher-than-fresh scent housed in a recyclable glass vessel. It still taps that orange-amber diktak while celebrating the ethos CK is known for: individuality.
CALVIN KLEIN, CK EVERYONE EAU DE TOILETTE (50ML), SHOP NOW
A bold statement from Salvatore Ferragamo, FERRAGAMO wants you to be whoever you want through scent. The carefully crafted profile marries sweet citrus with leather and musk – a stream of light in an otherwise deep, complex fragrance. The bottle – a small-scale interpretation of a skyscraper – is even embellished by the distinctive Ferragamo Gancini buckle. When worlds collide…
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO, FERRAGAMO EAU DE TOILETTE (100ML), SHOP NOW
Not at all subtle, Givenchy Gentleman Boisée is the olfactive interpretation of a crashing wave; a lightning strike. It’s a bold force of nature and one that commands attention. Rich in spice and woody accords, Boisée is a tête-à-tête between pepper, cedar and sandalwood (over a roaring fire in a dimly-lit cabin, most likely).
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They say size doesn’t matter… unless your unit of measurement is Chanel. The iconic Bleu de Chanel now comes in a generous 300ml size, improving the spirited, woody scent only by the weighty feel of deep navy-washed glass. It might be the same fragrance, but it’s a whole different feeling, thus proving the rhetoric that bigger is indeed always better.
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Based on the principles of alchemy, unisex fragrance concept Hermetica plays with the chemical reaction between scent and skin. Darkoud is sweet, rich and addictive: a tapestry woven from oud essence, rose absolute and saffron molecule. Alcohol-free and loaded with glycerin, it parlays between traditional perfume-creation and a new wave of green fragrance chemistry.
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Frivolity and a freeness of spirit are at the heart of the Jean-Paul Gaultier Le Male scented troupe, and the limited Aviator fragrance fits this bill entirely. Made for those with stars in their eyes, it’s a scent that pairs weightless bergamot with crisp geranium, brought back to Earth by a sweet tonka base. And at the closure of one of the most celebrated couture tenures in history, there’s never been a more apt time to wear a little limited JPG.
JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER, LE MALE AVIATOR EAU DE TOILETTE (125ML), SHOP NOW