SCENT OF A MAN...

BY POP KAMPOL

PHOTOGRAPHS: STEVEN MURRAY

This week, Out There has selected 4 best-selling fragrances on the market. These are unique scents that you should definitely give a try.

PHOTOGRAPH: STEVEN MURRAY

SHOP IT: Wonderwood from COMME des GARÇONS | (Untitled) from Maison Martin Margiela

If you’re looking for something mysterious and unconventional, Wonderwood by COMME des GARÇONS and (untitled), a unisex fragrance, by Maison Martin Margiela are two of the most original fragrances on the market – more artistic than commercial.

Wonderwood by COMME des GARÇONS is derived from Madagascan pepper, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, and several other herbaceous ingredients. The fragrance gives off a very intense smell of masculinity with peppery notes at the beginning before turning very dark, dry and woody.

(untitled) by Maison Martin Margiela offers something more fresh and warm. It gives off a fresh but bitter smell of Galbanum to start, before turning sensual and smooth with cedar and floral hues at the end. This unique fragrance has a subtle hint of femininity that men could wear.

PHOTOGRAPH: STEVEN MURRAY

SHOP IT: 1 Million from Paco Rabanne | Extreme from Paul Smith

However, if you’re after something more classic, Extreme, a Paul Smith classic, would be your best choice. This is a woody fragrance with a spicy sensuality of nutmeg and cardamon before it leaves a sweet aroma of tonka bean and modern musk. This is an idiosyncratic Paul Smith fragrance with a classic twist.

 

If you want something more fresh and flamboyant, go for the popular 1 Million by Paco Rabanne. It’s a very uplifting and refreshing fragrance with peppermint at the beginning before turning to cinnamon and summery warmth at the end. This is one of the best fragrances yet from Paco Rabanne, as proven by successful sales figures.