One of the most iconic fragrances which has ever been created has to be CK One from Calvin Klein. I had it growing up, and still have a bottle now.
Calvin Klein released CK One Essence in 2024, a brand new ode to the classic scent. But how does it stack up?
I wanted to try this out and got a bottle for Christmas last year.
This is how it smells, how it compares to the original and everything you need to know about CK One Essence.
From being thought of as an unstylish piece of clothing to being a streetwear, luxury and wardrobe favourite, the humble hoodie or hooded sweatshirt as some call them have had quite a recent history.
Champion may have started the hoodie crazy, but the baton has been well and truly picked up by almost every fashion brand out there.
No matter what your style is, there seems to always be a place for a hoodie.
Over the years I have loved them. Swapping out from the standard sweatshirt to hooded versions and then back again, right now hoodies are on trend and it looks like no sign of stopping.
I’ve own so many over the years, and tried so many others.
But which is best?
There’s no easy answer to that. But here’s the best hoodies you can buy, from luxury hoodies to high street favourites, streetwear brands and luxury labels.
Whether you like smart plain hoodies or graphics and prints, these are the best men’s hoodies you need to know.
Football Manager 2025 has been cancelled. FM25 is no more, Sports Interactive have confirmed this morning.
A sad day for sure, and disappointing that there’ll be no FM game this year or for this current season.
This comes on the back of 2 delays, with the game’s latest March 2025 release date being shelved and the game being officially cancelled as of 7th February 2025.
Here’s everything you need to know.
If there’s one occasion that you want to smell good, it’s Valentines Day.
Smell good for a girl, for yourself, in the house or if you manage to go out on a date. There’s a lot of great fragrances that are guaranteed to get you compliments.
These are the best men’s fragrances for Valentines Day this year.
Got a big date on Valentines Day but don’t know what to wear?
Don’t worry! I’ve got some tips on what you can wear on your date for valentines night.
Whether you’re going out on a date with a girl, you’re out with your girlfriend/wife, or you plan on going out with your friends on the usual night out, you’ll want to look sharp for this night of all nights.
Picking out an outfit for Valentine’s Day is going to be something you need to put some thought into, because you know she will have.
Get the night off to the right start, and make a good first impression, whether it’s your first date, girlfriend or wife, this is the big day to dress to impress.
Here’s some ideas for Valentine’s Day outfits any guy can wear.
When it comes to looking for a new fragrance, Tom Ford is always a good brand to try out.
Back in 2023 Tom Ford Oud Minerale eau de parfum moved from the Private Collection to the Signature Line over at TF. This meant going from the higher price point and squared bottle, to the rounded bottle in a better price point.
Back on Black Friday I tried this out, and really liked what I smelled, so got this scent for Christmas just gone.
Here’s what you need to know, and why it’s one of my fragrances for 2025.
Here’s what Tom Ford Oud Minerale smells like.
Giorgio Armani and in particular the Acqua Di Gio line of fragrances has always been a big favourite for men. The original eau de toilette is a classic and still loved today, and one of the biggest favourites was always Profumo.
In 2023 Armani released a new scent which many say is to replace Profumo, this is Acqua Di Gio Parfum.
I recently got this for Christmas in 2024, and will be using Acqua Di Gio Parfum going into 2025 and beyond.
Here’s what you need to know, including what Acqua Di Gio Parfum smells like.
Valentino released it’s Anatomy of Dreams Haute Couture fragrance collection in late 2024, A Haute Couture perfume collection inspired by the hedonistic spirit of Rome.
They kindly sent over one of the scents from the exclusive collection for review, Valentino Sogno In Rosso. A beautiful fragrance to get you straight into 2025.
Here’s everything you need to know, including what Valentino Sogno In Rosso smells like.
Winter is here! It’s cold outside, and you need to keep warm. The obvious thing is to wear warm weather clothes, but your scent should match the season too.
There’s so many great fragrances to wear in Winter, I have a lot of them.
Here’s some of the best men’s winter fragrances you can wear in Winter. They’ll give you that warmed up feeling!
Winter is here, but what do you wear?
When it comes to dressing with style in the cold weather, you’ll want to keep warm but also look your best.
There’s plenty of winter outfits for men, and here’s some ideas on what to wear this season to keep warm and look stylish.
From layering to this season’s key pieces, here’s what to wear this winter.
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