Acne Studios Frederic Malle: Acne Studios Launches Its First Fragrance

Acne Studios and Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle meet at the intersection of fashion, perfumery and art.

Frédéric Malle and Jonny Johansson, founder and creative director of Acne Studios, have always chosen to explore alternative paths, with a multidisciplinary vision of their art, and a commitment to absolute creative freedom. This common approach has given rise to a unique collaboration: Acne Studios par Frédéric Malle, a new perfume, launching soon.

Acne Studios by Frederic Malle is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance is unisex.

Acne Studios par Frederc Malle will be available in different formats, 50ml and 100ml, from 17 April in the respective boutiques.

February's Favourite: BLACK OPIUM LE PARFUM

Our Grooming Editor Christos Theophanous takes over once again and he promotes his favourite pick of the month, the new version of BLACK OPIUM by YSL Beauty.

Le Parfum takes Black Opium’s original floral gourmand scent and shines a spotlight on vanilla, it’s most precious facet. The iconic coffee accord has been twisted with an exceptional blend of four vanilla notes, each different yet complimentary. Ranging from the most delectable aromas to sensual woodyotes, the diverse quartet of vanilla ingredients combines to create an unexpected smoothness, with uncompromising intensity. Bound to an exhilarating dark-coffee accord, and bright white florals, this new take on the classic Black Opium signature exudes a wildly powerful sensuality, equal parts bold and exquisite. An ultra-intense scent for those seeking the ultimate day-to-night olfaction.

Unlike any other Black Opium bottle, this over-black jewel shines from cap to toe with a reflective gloss: like an expertly cut gem, chiselled from a precious dark stone. At its centre is a dazzling heart of glitter, emblematic of the vivid fragrance found within.

Photographed by Dimitrios Kleanthous.

THÉ MATCHA 26: Discover the latest Perfume from Le Labo

Welcoming the transitioning seasons with open arms, Le Labo presents its latest fragrance, THÉ MATCHA 26. The new scent, by the NY-based perfumer, embodies all of fall’s comforts, with one whiff ensured to blow away the seasonal spell of melancholy.

The introverted and deep by nature perfume, according to the brand, is made up of a matcha tea base scent, infused with notes of creamy fig, grassy vetiver, cedar wood, nutty sesame and a snap of bitter orange. Aimed to bring a sort of inward grounding that takes us out to the crunchy amber leaves, Le Labo celebrate the moments of soulful beauty that come with a spritz of THÉ MATCHA 26.

Discover everything about THÉ MATCHA 26 on Le Labo online.

July's Favourite: LOEWE Paula’s Ibiza Eau de Toilette for men and women.

Jonathan Anderson presents the LOEWE short-film ‘Summer Daze’, an ode to freedom, youth and beauty.

A dreamlike picture that revolves around three young friends embarking on a Summer adventure in which they escape from everyday life in search of a sanctuary by the sea.

Filmed by Manson at Playa de la Casería in Cádiz, southern Spain

Starring Simone Ashley, Aron Piper and Fernando Lindez


LOEWE Paula’s Ibiza Eau de Toilette for men and women.

ACQUA DI GIÒ PROFONDO by Giorgio Armani

. Giorgio Armani introduces its latest fragrance with the marine-influenced, Acqua di Gio Profondo. The popular Acqua di Gio line is reimagined to embrace values of freedom, sensoriality and nature.

A longtime face of Giorgio Armani menswear, model Aleksandar Rusić fronts the Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Profondo campaign.

Juxtaposing natural masculinity with the call of the sea, Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Profondo includes top notes of aquozone, Brazilian green mandarin, and bergamot. Meanwhile, middle notes of rosemary, cypress, lavender, and lentisk absolute complement a base of mineral amber, musk, and Guatemalan patchouli.

5+1 essential beauty products for a man

Mens skin care is something very important in order to keep your skin young and fresh, especially in the hot weather.

Here are 5 man beauty products you need for a flawless skincare routine this summer:

The cleaning gel : CLARINS

As gentle as cleansing milk, and as effective as soap, this creamy mousse floats away make-up, pollutants and pore-clogging debris. Softens, smoothes and soothes. Clean-rinse formula neutralises the drying effects of hard water.

The moisturizer: CLINIQUE FOR MEN

Lightweight formula controls oil for a matte, shine-free look. Oil-free hydration improves skin strength. Smooth on the face and neck.

**BEAUTY EDITOR’S PICK:

YSL TOUCHE ÉCLAT ALL-IN-ONE GLOW

A skin-loving, all-in-one medium coverage tinted moisturizer with SPF 23 that evens complexion, eliminates dullness and smooths fine lines. This good-for-you product is made in France with the finest pigments and ingredients that respect and care for the skin. The formula is oil-free, non comedogenic, talc-free and dermatologist tested.

The scrub or exfoliant: SHISEIDO

An invigorating face scrub that eliminates roughness, blackheads, and dull surface cells with triple deep-cleansing action. Gives dull fatigued skin a look of fresh energy.

 Concealer: BIOTHERME HOMME

Combined with signs of fatigue and stress, eye cream is inevitable in the skincare routine.

The perfume: TOM FORD COSTA AZZURRA ACQUA

Cool. Salty. Refreshing. Costa Azzurra Acqua merges cool air and refreshing waters as one. The salty waves of wind and sea collide with the warmth of the sun on the body, tempering its pulsating, red-blooded heat.

REY bonus? Sun cream: KORRES

A new generation, silicone-free suncare collection that visibly reduces wrinkles and brown spots, as reported by dermatologists.

Check out all the beauty & grooming products on BEAUTY LINE online.

COVER CREDITS:

Photography by Nina Lass, Grooming Christos Theophanous, Model is Andrianos


Carolina Herrera’s “Bad Boy” to be our next favourite perfume

American fashion brand Carolina Herrera has recently launched BAD BOY, a male companion to its Good Girl fragrance with a campaign that aims to portray the scent wearer’s electric attraction.

ALL ABOUT HER ‘BAD BOY’:

A strong oriental scent, crammed with fresh elements such as green bergamot, sage, and red and white pepper. In addition to this, the scent is then further-boosted by roasted amber wood, tonka bean, and cacao.

THE CAMPAIGN:

Featuring British actor Ed Skrein as the face of the new fragrance campaign. So good to be bad…

November's favourites: 4+1 men perfumes for winter 2019

Sexy, elegant or spicy here are some of our favourite perfumes for this winter.

Dollar Shave Club Blueprint 201

Spicy and woody and warm, like the vapor rising up off a hot toddy in a snowed-in cabin.

Diptyque Eau de Minthé

Inspired by a Greek myth—minty fresh with nutmeg, lavender, and patchouli.

Montblanc Explorer Eau de Parfum

Herb (clary sage) on wood (cedar) on grass (vetiver)—like Big Sur in a bottle.

Floris Vert Fougère

A tenacious, multi-faceted fragrance reflecting a journey embarked upon by the Floris perfumers in pursuit of reimagining the iconic Fougère; the archetype of bold perfumery.

Gucci Mémoire d'une Odeur

Built around Roman chamomile, which ancient soldiers used in wartime for courage in battle.

NEW IN: TOY BOY perfume by Moschino

Toy Boy is the new exclusive fragrance by Moschino that reinterprets elegance with irony. ‘Toy Boy’ speaks to a man of his kind, dynamic, passionate and passionate, who is not afraid to reveal his most tender and playful side.

Toy Boy, the new iconic fragrance for him by Moschino, is enclosed in a precious bottle in glossy black lacquered glass with elegant silver finishes. An original bottle, with an attractive design , which if on the one hand aims to become the must-have of next autumn winter, on the other hand wants to awaken the tender and playful side of his man.

The Toy Boy by Moschino fragrance consists of rose berries, bergamot, nutmeg from Indonesia, cloves and flax flowers, magnolia and vetiver.

For Toy Boy’s campaign, the fashion house reunites with top model Jhonattan Burjack.

Valentine's Day: Last-Minute Gifts for him

His favourite perfume, something on grooming or shaving, a smart candle for his office…Here are 7 gift ideas express to mark the coup with his half February 14.

NARCISO RODRIGUEZ : FOR HIM BLUE NOIR EDP 50ML+SHOWER GEL 200ML

TOM FORD: TF NOIR AFTER SHAVE BALM 75ml

MOLTON BROWN LONDON: RUSSIAN LEATHER SINGLE WICK CANDLE

CLINIQUE: CLINIQUE FOR MEN MOISTURIZING LOTION 100ML

SHISHEIDO MEN: MEN TOTAL REVITALIZER CREAM GIFT SET

Editor’s Picks from Beauty Line

October's favourite: Tom Ford Ombré Leather Fragance Campaign

A Texan at heart, Tom Ford returns to his roots with his latest campaign. The designer unveils his latest campaign for the new fragrance Tom Ford Ombré Leather.

Bull rider Bonner Bolton and model Linda Helena embrace a contemporary western style in the campaign clip. The pair appears before the lens of photographer Steven Klein.

Setting the mood for the scent, the campaign is accompanied by the following: “Freedom comes from within, the desert heart of the west wrapped in leather. It moves forward, untethered, through the still air of wide-open space. Discover the new fragrance for men and women from Tom Ford.”

'Very Cool Spray' by Dior Homme will be your favourite fragance this summer

This summer, Dior Homme has the ideal fragance for you. Light, sport, casual and modern for daily use, is going to be your favourite summer perfume.

The "Very Cool Spray" by Dior Homme  invites you to apply
 the perfume with a free and generous gesture at any time of the day.

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This new way of wearing perfume inspired François Demachy, Parfumeur-Créateur Dior,
 to adapt his composition on Dior Homme Sport Eau de Toilette.

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The revamped Dior Homme Sport features a lightened Citron scent and a more distinctive fruitier Blood Orange note. The base calms with vetiver, cedar, amber wood and sweet vanilla scents.

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The new Dior "Very Cool Spray", is a sporty, yet elegant perfume that creates an air of romance. 


In conclusion, the fashion house has chosen once again, the actor Robert Pattinson as the face of the "Very Cool Spray" campaign.

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Off-White collaborates with Byredo to create your new favourite perfume

Elevator Music is the new fragrance collaboration from Off White x Byredo, first revealed on colette founder Sarah Andelman’s Instagram.

If the stripes on the bottle of the latest Byredo perfume look familiar, it won’t surprise you to learn that Byredo’s Ben Gorham collaborated with Off-White designer Virgil Abloh to create the Elevator Music capsule collection, including a fragrance, a hair mist and a hand cream with burnt amyris notes lifted by ambrette, bamboo and jasmine. Strong, graceful and perfect paired with Off-White denim or a t-shirt.

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The scent: burnt amyris notes make up the strong base, with the trio of ambrette, bamboo and jasmine replicating the freshness of cotton. 

Available from April.

 

Source: vogue-hommes
Photo : Sarah Andelman

 

UNISEX fragrances are the way forward

Usually the first thing we all splurged on us in the morning, after shower or in a store, is our favorite fragrance. Of course there are a ton of fragrances out there that are popular for both men and women. However, we’ve compiled a list of unique, unisex and most importantly one of a kind smells for you to try next time you’re on a hunt for a fragrance.


Maison Margiela –Replica Fragrances

 
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The Replica fragrances come in Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum. There is also the filter fragrances a sort of layering scent and the untitled fragrance.  The basis for all the Replica fragrances is that they replicate a memory essentially, like their scent Flower Market or Beach Walk. I find that most of these smells do evoke a familiar scent however only a few of them truly stand out. Personally my favorite is the Eau de Toilette –by the Fireplace, described as burning wood and chestnut.

This scent has a beautiful depth of woody smell with a slightly sweet top note. Definitely a winter/autumn scent. Another favorite from the replica range is Jazz Club described as heady cocktails and cigars, this is a more citrusy smell than -by the Fireplace but it lacks that sweet note. 


Escentric molecules-Molecule fragrances

 
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Originally this line had launched with Molecule 01 the most popular and my favorite of the bunch. The fragrances are based around a single ingredient, which reacts with your natural pheromones giving out a unique “tailored” made scent. Even if I tried I cannot accurately describe this scent, however is a beautiful unisex scent and a decent price point.


Jo Malone- Cologne & Intense

 
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Jo Malone has over 20 scents of beautiful fragrances with botanical, citrus and other accents. I cannot really recommend just one since I think they are peculiar scents and each is special in its own way. Wood sage and sea salt is an easy going woody scent whereas Oud & Bergamont is deep, citrusy and more pronounced. When it comes to Jo Malone, definitely visit a counter and pick a scent that is personal to you.