'Created through the distillation of authentic lavender blended with the peppery, nutmeg scent of burnt wood, L’Occitan Eau de Toilette is a nod to the rich scents of French Provence, in their ruggedness and mystery. This elegant and luxurious cologne is intended for men, but women love it, too.'
Top Note: Black pepper, Lavender Middle Note: Nutmeg, Cinnamon Base Note: Tonka Bean
When he was very young my late DH used to wear Acqua di Selva and I am thrilled to see that it is still available. I'm really tempted to buy some now to see if I still like is as much.
Online blurb says it has: basil, lemon, rosemary, lavender and bergamot, sweet geranium, clary sage, thyme, cloves, pine tree, peat, cedar, musk and vetiver. It had me at bergamot which I love.
NudeJude, you have not said how old your husband is, as many of "an older generation" wearing aftershave went out of fashion with Gillette wet razors.
Being of that older generation, I tend to use more upmarket deodorants and talc for special occasions but have not used an aftershave for many years. My wife has just said that a couple of the younger males that come into the office seem to smell of it, so perhaps it is coming back into fashion with this generation.
Cannot say I have smelt the Old Spice around there of late though.
Anybody still remember the "Old Spice" aftershave.
My DH wears Davidoff Cool Water (he bought me Cool Water Woman and it is seriously horrible!) and Cerrutti 1881. I asked my son last week what it was that he was wearing and he said Paco Rabanne Invictus. Very nice.
My sons favourite is Davidoff Cool Water, just bought a Eau de Toilette (which is all he uses) for around £28 on offer in Boots. Calvin Klein Obsession is quite nice too.
My OH like Caroline Herrera fragrances and Vera Wang.To be honest he has a collection of smellies most women would envy including Chanel and Tom Ford .You could try the Elemis range for their lovely mens scents and box sets of shower gels etc. QVC is good for these price wise too .It all depends on his taste in smells really
Hey Jude Lynne59 has the right idea..if you try some testers to choose one you will enjoy! If on a budget then think about Next they do excellent 'dupes' e.g. smell alikes for most of the more expensive brands i.e. Flowers for Marc Jacobs Daisy. I stock up during the sales or buy the handbag sizes for holidays. They will probably have some men's smell alikes on offer. Their packaging is also pretty good. Wishing you a fragrant Christmas.
What KIND of smell does he like? Personally, I love any by Calvin Klein or Issey Miyake.
If you're able to, you could perhaps go to a shop and try the testers. You're the one who will smell it when he's wearing it, so you might want to get something YOU like
I don't know if any of you can help me, but I'm looking for advice on an aftershave to buy for my husband for Christmas. Trouble is, he hasn't had any for ages, as money's been pretty tight, so I've lost track of what's nice, so I thought I'd turn to you ladies, and any gents who are looking to see what your favourites are.
Just as a guide, one that both he and I liked was Beckham for men, which is pretty cheap I know, but I'm happy to spend more, just don't have a clue what to go for.