I like to wear fragrances that reflect the seasons; lighter citrus and pine when warm and smoky, woody accents for colder weather. Autumn brings with it the earthy smells of falling leaves and woodsmoke mingling with the sweeter scents of fallen fruit - all enhanced by fresher temperatures and evening chills which somehow sharpen the senses.
When buying men's grooming products for the chillier season I look not only for descriptions such as woody and smoky, but for elements such as amber, pine, vanilla, musk or sandalwood. Think of those warm complex scents that dominate the season as the weather turns cold and which we appreciate on country walks and at Christmas in our food or which warms us as fuel on the fire, giving out the comforting and glowing sensation of comforting mellowness.
Looking for fragrances I hadn't tried before I came across a few with these autumnal and wintery accents: Eisenberg J'OSE is essentially woody but cut with aromas of lemon and mint. From Parfums de Marly comes their Oajan Royal Essence which is an oriental unisex fragrance combining honey and woody notes. And talking of colder weather, Roja Parfums' Royal Enigma is billed 'especially for colder weather'. The mellow notes of these products tend to last, lingering like the scent of smoke from a bonfire on the razor fresh air.
Others to try include Floris Santal, very British and with its sandalwood elements it makes a perfect autumnal scent. You may also like Montblanc Explorer which is aromatic and woody and at the more affordable end of the price scale.
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