With a heritage that spans more than a century in the art of fine Italian perfumery, Acqua di Parma specialises in fragrances that have a very noble and majestic presence. Magnolia Infinita is new to the brand’s Signatures of the Sun collection, a line that selects precious ingredients from all over the world and gives them a refreshed personality by pairing them with ADP’s signature ‘golden fruit’ ingredient. As the name would suggest, magnolia, a sumptuous flower with velvet-like petals, is the star of this particular edp; a vibrant fragrance that builds in intensity the longer you wear it on the skin. Warm and captivating, it opens with bergamot from Calabria (combined with orange and lemon) before deep-diving into a floral heart of sambac jasmine, rose, ylang-ylang and the hero magnolia note. Potent and joyful, it finishes with a sensual harmony from the musk and patchouli in its base. The rise of Aftershaves available to everybody: In the early days, aftershaves were made with natural ingredients. However, in the 20th century, synthetic fragrances became more common. Synthetic fragrances are less expensive to produce and they can be more consistent in quality. An eau de toilette contains more perfume oil than the aftershave (typically around four to eight per cent). This higher concentration means that if you put it on post-shaving, your skin is likely to turn blotchy and red. An eau de toilette lasts around six to eight hours. PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 26: A model walks the runway at the Louis Vuitton Spring Summer 2015 fashion ... [+] show during Paris Menswear Fashion Week on June 26, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images) Getty Images Top notes: This initial bouquet of fragrance is experienced immediately upon application, delivering a burst of freshness and vitality. Citrus, green, and herbal aromas are often favoured for their uplifting, invigorating qualities.

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This updated concentration of the internationally acclaimed, original Elysium parfum cologne (2017), opens a new and exciting chapter for this iconic scent. A stepped-up and enriched experience in comparison to the founding fragrance, this new Eau Intense reimagines the original by increasing its three defining signatures: fresh, woody and sensual characteristics. The freshness of the top becomes even brighter and more succulent, the woodiness of the base becomes even dryer, warmer and more rounded and the musks become more sensual, bringing an extra depth which runs throughout the fragrance; weightless and luminescent in the top and animalic in the base. They’re also formulated to encourage your skin tissues to regrow, which ultimately helps protect your skin and strengthen the barrier. Aftershaves can also be formulated with antibacterial ingredients so that if a cut does occur, bacteria won’t find its way inside and cause acne or further irritation. Finally, many people use aftershaves in place of their daily cologne because they impart a lingering scent that lasts all day. Recommended skin type: Skin prone to ingrown hairs | Notable ingredients: Alcohol, aspirin, glycerin | Formula: Liquid Opening with the sharp and tart freshness of indomitable rhubarb, the uplifting perfume gives way to the characteristic scent of beetroot, an immemorial plant from the Middle East, combined with notes of patchouli and musk. The concentration is also unique being the first water-based perfume for the skin; miscible is a unique aqueous solution which doesn’t stain, parch or imbalance, so perfect for anyone who suffers with acute sensitivity.A lot of people unknowingly use the terms interchangeably, but they actually refer to different things. The best aftershaves contain less perfume oil (around one to four per cent) and typically feature soothing ingredients such as aloe vera. The oil concentration here is perfect for post-shaving, when you’ll likely be adding a moisturiser into your skincare mix as well alongside a lotion or after-shave balm. The scent, as a result of its low oil level, lasts around three hours. Inspired by the feel-good benefits of a traditional eau de cologne, but in a more extreme eau de parfum concentration, Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Aqua Cologne Forte collection is freshness intensified. The latest addition to the line (bringing the collection to four), Aqua Media Cologne Forte is the embodiment of balance and harmony; a median point between freshness and light. Inspired by a boundless, fresh, idyllic landscape where the wind whistles through wild grass, the aromatic/citrus scent takes you on a sensory journey and puts you in your best mood. Infused with essence of bright bergamot from Italy and verbena accord, aniseed accents from sweet fennel take centre stage, shining through the garden of citrus top notes. The solid and lingering base is made up of a pinch of patchouli and a trail of woody musks. The use of alcohol in aftershave: Alcohol is a common ingredient in aftershave because it helps to disinfect the skin and to prevent infection. However, alcohol can also be drying to the skin, so some aftershaves are made with alcohol-free formulas.

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This unapologetic and punchy reinterpretation of the original Le Beau scent is brimming with mischievous masculinity. A powerful eau de parfum intense concentration of JPG’s hedonistic fragrance, it is sexy, seductive and full of carnal contrasts. Created by master perfumer, Quentin Bisch, the amber/woody composition opens with an unexpected burst of freshness. Attention-grabbing ginger is mixed with cypress in a uniquely energising blend, combined with pineapple and sultry iris. Coconut and woody notes give the fragrance gravitas at its heart, drying down to a warming base of sweet and intense sandalwood, amber, ambergris and tonka bean. Beguiling, hyper-sensual and very addictive, it's the kind of scent that can carry you with ease from day through to evening. Named after the “red gold” saffron that is grown in Iran, it opens with a burst of bright citrus fruits: bergamot, mandarin and bitter orange, tinged with green accents of coriander. The heart of the fragrance is a floral smorgasbord of sambac jasmine, geranium, rose, orange blossom and the precious (it only blooms once a year) saffron hero ingredient. The dry down is a sweet, intriguing and unexpected harmony of vanilla, woody notes, tonka bean. A quietly confident scent that whispers rather than shouts with mysterious dusky accents. Clean your skin: The first step to a good shave that doesn’t involve razor burn is making sure you’re shaving clean skin. Whether you have a beard or stubble, use a mild cleanser to get rid of dirt, oil and grime sitting on your skin.Eau de Cologne was a significant turning point in men’s grooming, as it introduced the idea of using fragrances as part of a daily routine. Before Eau de Cologne, men typically only used fragrances for special occasions. This was the beginning of the Art of the After Shave, and what we know today as Men’s Grooming. Crafted from the Crown Perfumery Company archives from 1925 to join Clive Christian’s Crown Collection in 2023, Town & Country pays pays tribute to the contrasting quiet, rejuvenating freshness of the countryside and the sophisticated elegance of London Town. The Crown Collection, first launched in 2020 has risen to become one of the leading collections under the Clive Christian perfume house. Each signature red bottle tells a story from the past, a secret formula from the brand's archives in the storied Crown Perfumery Company, re-imagined for the modern day connoisseur of this stealth-luxury British perfume house. First crafted in 1925, Town & Country was said to have been worn by Winston Churchill and was a defining scent for the house loved by British and global royalty, celebrities and influencers of the day. The remake takes the signature herbaceous blend referenced from the old formula books with clary sage and juniper in its top. Given a citrus twist with lemon and bergamot, the heart of the fragrance sings with cardamom, white tea, olibanum and sandalwood, finishing with notes of grey amber, base of kashmir fusion, patchouli and cedarwood.