As a fan of good fragrances, my small personal collection couldn't be complete without classic, fresh, and elegant masculine scents with a modern twist. My two initial choices were Asad by Lattafa (men's eau de parfum) and To be Green by Police (unisex eau de parfum). However, one of the things that surprised me most about this men's fragrances was discovering how broad the aromatic range of men's perfumes can be, beyond the aroma of sea breeze, powerful woody notes (smokey and non-smoky), incense, and the classic masculine citrus notes, without any hint of sweet aromas (Gourmand).
Asad, by LATTAFA.
A long-lasting, soft, and slightly sweet perfume, and one of my first picks & purchases. It's a steady scent with a light to medium projection that can only be appreciated from a short distance. It's warm, very masculine, sexy, and elegant, full of energy. The perfect fragrance for young adults, that can be used at formal and informal events, making it versatile.- Top notes: black pepper, pineapple, and tobacco.
- Middle notes: patchouli, coffee, and iris.
- Base notes: vanilla, amber, dry wood, labdanum, and benzoin.
To be Green, by POLICE.
Fresh and citrusy, with a medium projection, it is a very attractive definition of a person who has just stepped out of the shower, whose shower gel has a solid fresh citrus scent, leaving the aroma impregnated on every part of its body: like a breath of fresh air.- Top notes: cardamom, lemon, and mandarin.
- Middle notes: violet, jasmine, and peony.
- Base notes: cedar, vanilla, and sandalwood.
