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Byredo Seven Veils ~ new fragrance
Niche line Byredo has launched Seven Veils:
A spicy oriental composition built around the warmth of the vanilla flower and Indian sandalwood…
Byredo Mister Marvelous ~ new fragrance
Byredo has launched Mister Marvelous, a new fragrance inspired by hair stylist Christiaan Houtenbos…
Byredo Oud Immortel & Accord Oud ~ new fragrances
Byredo has launched two new oud-based fragrances, Oud Immortel and Accord Oud.
The duo OUD IMMORTEL and ACCORD OUD are both created around Oud, a certain type of wood…
Best new fragrances for men ~ 2009-2010 edition
As the “publish” button was pressed for this post, I heard the frantic, desperate opening words of Etta James’ Stop the Wedding swirling in my head: “Wait!…WAIT!”
But it was too late…there was no turning back.
Choosing ten men’s fragrances that have been released in the last couple years and deeming them “the best” was difficult. I’ve certainly owned and sampled more than my share of perfumes over the years, and I’ve reached a Perfumed State of Grace (i.e.: I’m jaded), but I’ve certainly not smelled every masculine fragrance released in 2009-2010. Has anyone? (Many of these unsniffed perfumes loom large in my imagination: Miller et Bertaux Om, Christian Dior La Collection Couturier Parfumeur, Honoré des Prés We love NY scents, and The Different Company De Bachmakov.)
My list of best new fragrances for men is personal, and it isn’t categorized with available spots for citrus, chypre, sport, “dressy,” mainstream, or niche perfumes; I’ve simply included what I like. If you can’t believe a certain fragrance is on, or is missing from, the list: GOOD! I’d hate to think I’m predictable.
Please comment if you feel a great fragrance is absent from this list, but if “top 10-type” lists drive you crazy and keep you up at night: “Wait!… WAIT!” … don’t torture yourself by reading mine…
