May 2016 for Men: Smoke

Smoke has long been a major element of perfumery. In fact, “perfume” comes from the Latin per fumum, or “through smoke.” In perfume, smoke can take the form of a campfire, raging or extinguished; a burnt match or dampered candle; a cigar alight; or a stick of incense throwing tendrils into the air. Read more...
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April 2016: Spring Day

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Is there anything more perfect than a perfect spring day? The air smells of nature that has come back to life, the light is warm, and your field of vision is saturated with every shade of green. All you need is a scent track—and here it is.

 

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April 2016 for Men: Pick-Me-Up

One of the most remarkable things about fragrance is its ability to instantly affect mood. Just a spray of the right scent can make us feel cool, calm, and confident. These three fragrances offer exactly that type of pick-me-up.

 

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February 2016: Closer

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Love is a funny thing. It sparks without warning, and sometimes you don’t even know why. You know only that your gaze has locked onto someone like a tractor beam, and you long to get closer.

Our first scent is the smell of a stranger passing by—the briefest of encounters—lingering in the air like a fog. Our second scent is an exotic gourmand full of the intensity of an early love affair when everything is electric and impulsive. Our third scent is the sweet smell of familiar skin—the smell of this is what I imagined the first time I saw you. The smell of perfect closeness.

 

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February 2016 for Men: Cast of Characters

Fragrances are often inspired by characters, real or imagined. And when we wear them, we get the chance to try on a different identity for a while.

In this collection, we have the scent of an aristocrat with a rather sensational backstory that encompasses Paris, WWII, JFK, and deep mystery. We have a scent inspired by the perfumer’s father—“always a gentleman.” We end with the scent of sensual pleasure inspired by one of history’s most controversial figures.

 

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January 2016: What's In a Name?

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Let’s be honest: A perfume is not only a scent. It's also a name, and that name starts telling us the story that will continue once we spray the bottle and smell the scent. Sometimes the name tells us a lot about the story we're about to enjoy. Sometimes it sets the tone. Sometimes it just creates mystery—and sometime it makes us say, "wait,  what ? "
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January 2016 for Men: Into the Woods

For thousands and thousands of years, the wood of trees was necessary for human survival. We used it to build the fires that warmed us, fed us, and kept predators at bay. We used it to build the shelters that protected us from the elements. Our appreciation for the life-sustaining nature of wood—and for its scent—is practically etched into our DNA.

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December 2015: Smoldering

Have you ever looked closely at a burning coal? At the center, it looks for all the world like a cool black rock. But the edges, alive with an otherworldly glow, tell the real story. The fire doesn’t leap into flames, but it is fire nonetheless.

 

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December 2015 for Men: Modern Man

We love a traditionally masculine scent. Give us those dark woods, the zesty citrus, and the weathered leather notes anytime. But this time, mix it up. Give it a twist or two. Surprise us! Because there’s nothing wrong with traditional, but it’s much more fun to smell something that refuses to blend in with the crowd.

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November 2015: Layered


This collection features three wonderfully complex scents that will take your nose on a journey through rich, layered stories. Notes will sing solos one moment and blend into a harmonious ensemble the next. They might even smell different each time you put them on, and if you have problems describing them in words—well, that's the perfume lover's agony and delight.

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November 2015 for Men: Settings

The magic of scent is how it can transport you to places you’ve never been, inserting you into experiences you’ve never had. These three scents do exactly that. They offer vivid settings as a launchpad for your imagination. Just place and time—you provide the rest of the story.

 

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October 2015: Falling

What does it mean to fall? It implies something we can’t help. I fell down. Something that just happened. I fell in love. Sometimes it’s a thing we regret— I can’t believe I fell for it —and sometimes it’s a thing we would do a thousand times over— I fell for you —if only time would let us.

 

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