Joe Manktelow-Pimm

Versace Blue Jeans is one of my favorite budget colognes. This light and slightly sweet scent has a retro feel that sets it apart from other cheapies, but without feeling stuffy or dated. I’d sum … Read more

Versace Pour Homme is one of my go-to summer office colognes. It rides the line between professional and personal beautifully, pairing bright and breezy citrus with a sensual floral dry down. It’s a subtle and … Read more

Versace Dreamer is one of my signature nighttime fragrances. This soothing blend of tobacco and florals is perfect for chilled-out evenings at a classy bar or just lounging at home with your girlfriend. I personally … Read more

Over the past few years, Versace Eros has been one of my go-to fragrances for when I need need a boost at the bar or on a date. It’s a masterclass in seductive scent. It’s … Read more

MicroPerfumes are a great way to grow your cologne collection or try colognes that are “out of your price range”. It’s super convenient, too. But is MicroPerfumes legit? The 7Gents budget isn’t a bottomless pit, … Read more

Burberry Brit stands out from most men’s fragrances, flipping a key rose note on its head and managing to present it as fundamentally masculine. This powdery, spicy fragrance smells simultaneously classy and edgy. It’s a … Read more

Burberry Weekend is the perfect scent for a lazy spring or summer Sunday. This fresh, floral, and juicy fragrance is great for casual walks around the city, or for low-key coffee shop hangs. Good warm … Read more

Cool Water was synonymous with the club and bar scene 15 years ago. It seemed that everyone was wearing this fresh and distinctive cologne. Back then, it was the go-to for reviving yourself for another … Read more

Nautica Voyage is an elegant and smooth cheapie that conjures images of summer adventures. This aquatic blend is a well-balanced tour of natural-smelling fruits and woods that will lend a slice of energy and style … Read more

CK Eternity is all about nostalgia. This fragrance burst onto the scene in the late 80s and offered a fresher, sweeter florality in a sea of alpha masculine fougeres.  It still smells modern to this … Read more

Burberry London is the perfect scent for fall and winter, with notes of leather, cinnamon, lavender, tobacco, and woods combined in this crowd-pleasing, slightly sweet scent. It’s an impeccably balanced budget cologne, with enough woodsy … Read more

Burberry Touch is the first scent that really opened my eyes to how fragrance can affect how you feel about yourself. When I was starting out in my career, I felt a little out of … Read more