104 / September 2019
The standard rule: spicy fragrances for cold
months; fresh fragrances for warm months.
for those months when you’re living in
both, get you a spritz that can do both
Nkosiyati Khumalo Karl Rogers Robyn-lee Pretorius
gq.co.za
. MONTBLANC
EXPLORER
montblanc enlisted
three Givaudan
perfumers to
each focus on an
individual element
- bergamot from
italy, vetiver from
haiti and patchouli
from indonesia.
EDP 100ml R1 395
. PACO RABANNE
INVICTUS LEGEND
the new invictus
balances fresh and
woody, with a big
infusion of heat. top
notes are grapefruit,
sea salt and sea;
geranium, bay leaf
and spices lay at the
heart; while the base
notes include guaiac
wood and red amber.
EDP 100ml R1 585
. ABERCROMBIE &
FITCH AUTHENTIC
Grapefruit and
bergamot meet black
pepper with touches
of clary sage and
lavender, finished
off with a base of
clearwood and suede.
EDT 100ml R1 195
. EMPORIO
ARMANI STRONGER
WITH YOU
Warm and sensual,
this one features
a spicy mix of
cardamom, pink
peppercorn and
violet leaves.
EDT 50ml R1 150