Uncommon Scents
Ranging from subtle to intense, these men’s colognes share certain qualities: Each is complex, elegant and distinctive.
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Black Cedarwood & Juniper by Jo MaloneYes, British sensation Jo Malone makes cologne for men as well as women. Her description of this masculine scent reads, “Midnight rain. Seductive with the carnal touch of cumin and chili leaves. Dark with cedarwood. Humid with moss. Modern and urban.” Blue Mercury, Denville, 973.659.1900Yes, British sensation Jo Malone makes cologne for men as well as women. Her description of this masculine scent reads, “Midnight rain. Seductive with the carnal touch of cumin and chili leaves. Dark with cedarwood. Humid with moss. Modern and urban.” Blue Mercury, Denville, 973.659.1900
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Cool Water Night Dive by DavidoffDavidoff’s original Cool Water formulation evokes the South of France with bergamot, rosemary, orange blossom and other Mediterranean ingredients. With the addition of lentisc, an evergreen shrub whose fragrance resembles amber, Night Dive brings some richness to an otherwise light, sunny scent. Cosmic Perfume, Fairfield, 973.276.0066Davidoff’s original Cool Water formulation evokes the South of France with bergamot, rosemary, orange blossom and other Mediterranean ingredients. With the addition of lentisc, an evergreen shrub whose fragrance resembles amber, Night Dive brings some richness to an otherwise light, sunny scent. Cosmic Perfume, Fairfield, 973.276.0066
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Bayolea by Penhaligon’sReminiscent of bay rum but more refined, Bayolea is a relatively new scent from Penhaligon’s, the 19th-century London perfumer that holds a royal warrant. Middle notes of cardamom, black pepper, neroli and lavender rest on a masculine base of cedar, sandalwood, musk, moss, patchouli and amber. Penhaligon’s, Short Hills, 973.315.9615Reminiscent of bay rum but more refined, Bayolea is a relatively new scent from Penhaligon’s, the 19th-century London perfumer that holds a royal warrant. Middle notes of cardamom, black pepper, neroli and lavender rest on a masculine base of cedar, sandalwood, musk, moss, patchouli and amber. Penhaligon’s, Short Hills, 973.315.9615
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Allure Homme Sport by ChanelBlending the citrusy freshness of Italian mandarin, the richness of cedar and the sensual quality of Venezuelan tonka bean with white musk, Allure Homme Sport is a heady, racier version of Chanel’s original, gentlemanly Allure. Sephora, Short Hills, 973.258.1919Blending the citrusy freshness of Italian mandarin, the richness of cedar and the sensual quality of Venezuelan tonka bean with white musk, Allure Homme Sport is a heady, racier version of Chanel’s original, gentlemanly Allure. Sephora, Short Hills, 973.258.1919
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Original Santal by CreedWoody, rich and robust, Original Santal evokes the opulent courts of ancient Asia. The Creed family has cleverly combined citrus and ginger top notes with base notes of Mysore sandalwood, Virginia cedar, vanilla, Siam benzoin, ambergris and Tonkin musk, centered around a heart of lavender, peppermint, rosemary and pinkberries. Unforgettable! Neiman Marcus, Short Hills, 973.912.008Woody, rich and robust, Original Santal evokes the opulent courts of ancient Asia. The Creed family has cleverly combined citrus and ginger top notes with base notes of Mysore sandalwood, Virginia cedar, vanilla, Siam benzoin, ambergris and Tonkin musk, centered around a heart of lavender, peppermint, rosemary and pinkberries. Unforgettable! Neiman Marcus, Short Hills, 973.912.008
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Extreme by Tom FordIntense and massively sensual, Tom Ford Extreme has top notes that include Thai basil and Persian lemon; a heart of saffron, thyme, black plum, black fig and other fruits and spices; and base notes featuring vetiver, black truffle, balsam, leather and Shoyeido incense. Brooding and unique. Space. NK.apothecary, Short Hills, 973.548.2419Intense and massively sensual, Tom Ford Extreme has top notes that include Thai basil and Persian lemon; a heart of saffron, thyme, black plum, black fig and other fruits and spices; and base notes featuring vetiver, black truffle, balsam, leather and Shoyeido incense. Brooding and unique. Space. NK.apothecary, Short Hills, 973.548.2419
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Colonia Club by Acqua di ParmaAcqua di Parma launched its core fragrance, Colonia, a century ago this year. Colonia Club updates the classic, light citrus scent with the addition of fresh mint and neroli, an oil sourced from bitter orange blossom, to the core, as well as amber, which adds warmth to the base. Blue Mercury, Montclair, 973.744.0002Acqua di Parma launched its core fragrance, Colonia, a century ago this year. Colonia Club updates the classic, light citrus scent with the addition of fresh mint and neroli, an oil sourced from bitter orange blossom, to the core, as well as amber, which adds warmth to the base. Blue Mercury, Montclair, 973.744.0002
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