A brand new year requires an equally fresh change of waters too.
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From left:
DKNY Be Delicious
Predominantly a verdant green scent – crisp apple, zesty grapefruit, and milk magnolia sees one into the summer.
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Salvatore Ferragamo UOMO Urban Feel
The strong sillage of zesty bergamot, aromatic coffee, and green clary sage melds perfectly into an herbal patchouli and smoky incense base.
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Homme
Sicilian mandarin, Ceylon cinnamon, and Carribean amyris form the amber-woody scent housed in this sparkling flacon.
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Aramis Aramis
The classic ’66 cologne sticks to its guns – spicy cinnamon on top, woody pelargonium in the heart, and a masculine leather base note.
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Versace Éclat de Rose
Deceptively feminine in its exterior, the fragrance contained inside, on the other hand, is a masculine concoction of velvety rose, rich tobacco, and virile musk.
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Tommy Hilfiger Tommy
The free-spiritedness of the American fragrance smells of citrusy Florida grapefruit, Kentucky bluegrass, and earthy Nevada lavender.
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HUGO BOSS BOSS Bottled Absolute
The gentler version of the original uses fruity plum, spicy cashmere wood, and green olive wood.
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Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura
An aromatic fougère – spicy neroli, citrusy orange flower, and green vetiver are laced atop a deep, heady white musk and intoxicating patchouli.
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Gucci Bloom Ambrosia di Fiori
Reminiscent of the ambrosia consumption by Greek gods – the precious nectar now smells like warm damascene rose, green jasmine bud, and powdery rangoon creeper.
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Photography Jeff Chang
Styling Bryan Goh
Floral Styling Melissa/Wonderland Botanicals
This story first appeared in the December/January ’20 issue of Men’s Folio Singapore.