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.

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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.

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When it comes to fragrances, Armani have had a lot of great scents over the years, and they continue to do so. They are a well known Italian fashion brand, but they’ve also created some really nice smelling men’s fragrances over the years too.

I currently own a few Armani aftershaves, and have owned plenty over the years.

These are the best Armani fragrances which I have owned or tried over the years.

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There’s a new fragrance for 2024 in the BOSS Bottled line. BOSS Bottled Absolu Parfum Intense is the latest scent that’s been added to the line, right in time for autumn and winter.

How does this stack up in the much loved Bottled line?

This could be the best yet! I am very impressed with this scent, and it could be the best new fragrance for 2024.

Here’s what BOSS Bottled Absolu Parfum Intense smells like, and everything you need to know.

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There’s no doubt that Chanel know how to make a good scent. Synonymous with their women’s fragrances, their men’s have become classics too, and I own a few which smell great.

The Bleu de Chanel line has to be the best, and after the original eau de toilette and eau de parfum were released in 2010 and 2014, Bleu de Chanel Parfum came in 2018.

Is it worth getting and what does it smell like?

Here’s everything you need to know about Bleu de Chanel Parfum and that all important smell test.

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