12 months, 12 fragrances to give away

Although it shares a name with the fragrance that came out in 2005, Dior Homme Eau de Toillete was reformulated in 2020. Its woody and spicy aromas leave a subtle and sensual trail that reflects the character of the modern man. Its creator, perfumer François Demachy, gave it a heart of soft woods, in which Atlas cedar exudes warmth and leather accents that are combined with patchouli and vetiver. This perfume is a forceful and fresh fragrance that leaves a lasting and determined mark for those who wear it. Find it at this link.

3. BLEU DE CHANEL EAU DE PARFUM

Bleu de Chanel was created a decade ago by Jacques Polge for the Parisian firm and since its launch it has become one of the great successes of the house and of world perfumery. Its aroma is versatile, with a woody tone from New Caledonian sandalwood that is combined with notes of grapefruit, lemon, mint, ginger, nutmeg, jasmine, vetiver and labdanum, which together work timelessly, in any season. year, day and night. Its ocean blue bottle closes the masculine and elegant character of the fragrance. Find it on its official site.

4. K BY DOLCE & GABBANA EAU DE PARFUM

This year Dolce & Gabbana launched K by Dolce & Gabbana Eau de Parfum, by perfumers Daphné Bugey and Nathalie Lorson. Activating the atomizer detonates a series of notes that fill the environment: pepper and cardamom; citrus, such as blood orange and lemon peel; fresh hints of juniper berry and exotic touches from geranium, sage, bleach and fig milk. The persistent warm touch of spices and woods of cedar, patchouli, vetiver and nagarmotha give the perfect finish to the perfume. The royal blue glass bottle has a crown with a layer of polished silver on its head, a wink typical of kings. Available here.

5. YVES SAINT LAURENT LE VESTIAIRE DES PARFUMS LA RUE DE L'UNIVERSITE

This fragrance is a celebration of the Hotel de Sénecterre, a 17th-century mansion located at 24 Rue De L'Universite and now home to the Saint Laurent ateliers. Its personality, created by Fabrice Pellegrin, belongs to the oriental olfactory family, clearly perceptible in the creamy sandalwood that joins the suede notes that give it a certain sensuality. The aroma of cedar wood establishes a dialogue with the incense, which also gives it a woody and smoky touch. Find it at this link.

6. LOUIS VUITTON NUIT DE FEU PERFUME

The star ingredient of this fragrance is incense, an aroma that has been related to eternity and has been present in all cultures throughout the centuries. Inspired by it, master perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud decided to create a vibrant tribute to this sacred scent. The result was this perfume that, softened by an exclusive infusion of natural leather and glorified by a powerful accord of musk and oud wood, round off the aroma. Find it on its official site.

7. GUCCI GUILTY EAU DE PARFUM

A matte black crystal silhouette envelops the Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Parfum in a halo of mystery and irreverence. When you open it, power and magnetism overflow, coming from the subtle final notes of cedar and patchouli that play with the sensuality and the exotic that come from the touches of red pepper and fresh rose -very popular in the 70s and that, in addition, they give a retro, unexpected and novel touch to the line—. Its spicy warmth contrasts with the bitter and aromatic freshness of vinegar and salt. And to take its intensity to a higher level, notes of orange blossom, neroli and French lavender are added, to honor the heart of the original fragrance. The boldness and freshness that Gucci symbolizes is more than present in the new Guilty, and you can add those sparkles to your personality with this fragrance. Find it here.

8. ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA ESSENZE MEDITERRANEAN NEROLI

Neroli is one of the most sophisticated ingredients for the composition of perfumes, since it not only evokes its floral nature, it also has some citrus that gives a unique freshness to the fragrances that are made with it, such as this proposal by Ermenegildo Zegna — the eighth from the Essenze collection. Its trail opens to reveal a balanced combination of petit grain, bergamot, mint, acid lime and ginger (its top notes) with its heart of jasmine, lavender, rhubarb, cypress and rosemary. Moss, sandalwood, ambroxan and musk give it a special and elegant touch that leaves its mark on whoever wears it. Available at this link.

9. MORO DI VENEZIA TIZIANA TERENZI EXTRAIT DE PARFUM

Tiziana Terenzi is to perfumery what the most prestigious fashion ateliers are to haute couture: her creations are meticulously conceived, with exceptional raw materials and handcrafted packaging. Founded by Guglielmo Terenzi 50 years ago, the brand is now in the hands of Tiziana and Paolo, her grandchildren. The great heritage can be admired in the Moro di Venezia fragrance, an exotic journey to the Italian city that gives it its name. Hints of grapefruit, pineapple and bergamot form a fresh and sparkling aroma, while notes of lily of the valley, amber, jasmine, oak, musk and vanilla bring to life a mystery that captures the attention of whoever perceives it. Tiziana Terenzi is sold exclusively at El Palacio de Hierro.

10. ICON RACING DUNHILL EAU DE PARFUM

The latest fragrance from the Icon collection is called Racing and, as its name indicates, it is inspired by the emotion and adrenaline of speed, especially in motor racing and the color British Racing Green, an iconic tone of the English teams that participate in car racing, that's why the bottle has that color and a finish that the brand calls Engine Turn. The nose behind this fragrance is Laurent Le Guernec, who gave it top notes of grapefruit, cardamom and bergamot that, combined with its heart of orange blossom, lavender and pepper, and the base notes of musk, guaiac wood and vetiver, give vitality to those who use it. Available in Liverpool.

11. TOM FORD OUD WOOD EAU DE PARFUM

The first olfactory impression of this fragrance is capable of transporting us to a temple full of incense and exotic and powerful aromas. We owe this sensation to the oud wood, one of the rarest, most precious and expensive ingredients used by perfumers in their creations, and to the masterful combination with other aromas from exotic and smoked woods such as rosewood and sandalwood, as oriental spices like cardamom. The warmth and sensuality are rounded off by notes of vetiver, tonka bean and amber. The design of the bottle is reminiscent of a chess piece and its smoky color reaffirms its elegant nature. You find it in The Iron Palace.

12. ACQUA DI PARMA FUTURE COLOGNE EAU DE COLOGNE

Colonia Futura is the way in which Acqua di Parma celebrates nature, since 99% of the fragrance's ingredients are of natural origin. Its aroma opens with marked notes of bergamot, grapefruit, lemon and pink pepper, which then give way to a fresh and dynamic mix of lavender, sage and vetiver that give it a balanced personality and is ideal for use throughout the year. Available at this link.

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