Masculine Mondays
Men's Fragrance & Grooming tips, topics, conversation and more!
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Sauvage Eau de Parfum
Sauvage Eau de Parfum is a sharp but sensual scent of woody patchouli and subtly smoky vanilla extract that is still bold but maybe a little more versatile than the Eau de Toilette. Once you get a whiff you won’t be able to get it out of your head. This one is even more refined and sophisticated so not a scent for the younger boys. This scent is for a man so I can see how it got its bad reputation. It is refined and sophisticated for a gentleman that won’t be tamed yet understands the limits. This one is quite suitable for an office setting but will wow them on…
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Invictus
Invictus, a very vibrant and woody fresh scent that came out in 2013 is not new but worth a review, is sharp, bold, and daring, for the young adventurous male. This scent gives Aquatic vibes because of the sharpness in the heart note but it is a heroic woody fresh scent with a vibrant citrus note. This scent would very much appeal to the younger men who like aquatics but don’t want to commit to them because they are pretty seasonal whereas you could get away with Invictus all year if worn thoughtfully. The dry down is better than the scent itself.This scent is fresh and makes me think of…
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Invictus Aqua
Invictus Aqua Men’s Fragrance is one aquatic scent that is actually quite memorable for what it is and it was introduced to us around 2016. I have never really been a fan of what I like to call “blue” aquatic scents whether for men or for women because they all smelled quite similar in my experience but this one is different. It doesn’t project “blue” and to me it is reminiscent of blue steel. I expect this man to be strong an ready for the adventure. I expect him to be well groomed and well dressed. I’d basically describe this scent as sharp and I’ll leave it at that. The…
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Azzaro Most Wanted: Intense and Charismatic
Most Wanted is a bit newer than Wanted by Azzaro which doesn’t change a thing but they came in hot and sultry in 2021 as opposed to 2016. This scent has less staying power than it’s predecessor which was a huge let down because I loved it at first but after smelling the original I realized how muted it was. I wasn’t crazy over this but it does smell very good and I might notice it. I think that has to do with me being attracted to the super masculine and this scent could actually be unisex because it is nice and sweet but not for a feminine lady. The…
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Vetiver: The Oil of Tranquility
Vetiver reminds you that through nature, everything becomes clear because it is unhurried, unrushed, and over time, unrelenting in its will. Let the beginning of this year be a gentle reminder that a mindful pause to gain peace and clarity is always welcomed in our lives when we have tumultuous moments. Vetiver, known as the oil of tranquility, is aged like a fine wine and was used in India’s ayurvedic and spiritual treatments but became popular in the use of fragrance around the 1980’s. Vetiver is often used in cologne as a base note, providing depth, stability and longevity to a fragrance. Because of vetivers earthy and woody qualities it is…
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Azzaro: Wanted
If you want to be wanted by the ladies then Azzaro: Wanted is that men’s fragrance. Although Azzaro came out in 2016 it still stands the test of time as an upbeat, daring and wearable scent for men. It is a sophisticated scent that I think is addictive and very alluring. This scent is irresistible and fresh and undeniably for the pleasure seeker as you will be sought out by every available woman in the room. It makes you want to lean in and ask what are you wearing as it’s screaming to be known; not attention seeking but, rather the star in the room. This scent is masculine, confident…
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Can The Scent of Vanilla Be Worn Confidently By Masculine Men?
A lot of young men are now into men’s grooming and body care and many of them are on a budget and too young for scents that are too rugged or too smoky as the chemistry just isn’t there. So you might wonder what kind of scents can you get new scent connoisseurs like them? Tonka Bean and Vanilla are two similar scents with Tonka bean always leaning more towards masculine scents but can the scent of Vanilla be worn confidently by masculine men? I say yes, because regardless of who you are trying to attract the scent of vanilla can be made to be masculine or feminine based on…
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After Dark Men’s Body Spray Review
After Dark Men’s Body Spray by Bath and Body Works is a very sensual scent. While it smells almost heavenly it’s definitely meant for a man. The tonka notes are warm, smooth and very sensual; and while it’s giving very vanilla it’s way more powerful and masculine. The amber notes are what makes this scent so addictive to smell and the spiced bergamot brings it all home as there is a spiciness to it that’s hard to miss. Like I said, this scent is definitely soft but it’s a fragrance for a man. Base Note: Smooth Tonka Bean Based on the notes, especially of the Tonka, I would say this…
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Fougere Fragrances for Men
Fougere Fragrances for Men are all about the masculine side of nature and bringing it into your olfactory senses. This is a classic scent family that is typically herbal with woody notes and that are enhanced with lavender, oakmoss and coumarin and bring to mind being deep within a forest but feeling safe and very natural in it (if this was a romance novel of course). Fougere are clean, woody and fresh, but sometimes smoldering. Teakwood which is now called Mahogany Teakwood is one of the Fougere scents that I offer with notes of mahogany, black teakwood and lavender. They describe it as “borrowing their flannel for a hike in…
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Shay’s Guide to What to Men’s Cologne Types
Men’s fragrances are growing rapidly in popularity because the way a man smells can be the key to being irresistible to every woman that is within smelling distance. If you know you know, and a good smelling cologne will make you gravitate towards him even if it’s just to ask the name of his cologne so you can buy it for your man and reminisce about it. The challenge is knowing if that scent is really good or just really good on him. The only way to know is to either buy it for your man or… learn the types of scent and cologne types and use that as a…
