Grooming

I’ve been a fan of Valentino colognes for a while but had never tried their Born in Roma range. That is, until now. I’ve booked a flight to Italy for next month (!) and thought … Read more

Black Orchid is an attractive and warm blend of dark florals and spices. It takes formal fragrance for a spin, injecting some flair and flamboyance into a refined palate.  This is not for people playing … Read more

First things first: I love the original Spicebomb. It’s my go-to winter fragrance, so when Viktor and Rolf dropped Infrared in 2021, it went straight on my “must try” list. It’s pitched as a more … Read more

Stronger With You is one of those universal colognes I just had to get around to trying. Friends of mine swear by it, so I knew I had to see what the fuss was about … Read more

Key Takeaways How many sprays of cologne should you use? If you’ve ever wondered that, then you’re in the right place. As a man who took the time to define his style, I’ve learned a … Read more

FragranceNet offers some fantastic deals on designer colognes. But is FragranceNet legit? It all seems too good to be true. Did these colognes “fall off the back of a truck” somewhere? As someone who has … Read more

Israel Adesanya wears Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent. As revealed via his Instagram story, Izzy isn’t shy about wearing something “for girls” as he puts it. It’s a girl’s perfume Israel Adesanya Black Opium … Read more

Key Takeaways When buying fragrances, it can be a bit difficult for casual users to figure out what size to get. You don’t want to overcommit to a new cologne, but you can make great … Read more

Key Takeaways You’ve seen body sprays in the aisle of the supermarket, while colognes are behind the counter with security tags. Why is one 10 times the price of the other?  They all smell good- … Read more