Men_s Health Australia - April 2016__

126 APRIL 2016

SANDALWOOD

This earthy, spicy wood

is a safe, versatile

ingredient as it plays

well with nearly any vibe

you’re trying to pull off,

from adventurous to

sophisticated.

EL KORS DATE:DRIES VAN NOTEN PAR

FREDERIC MALLE$225

Spicy notes over

creamy sandalwood

suit an intimate

morning-after brunch.

Two’s company: you

can share this sensual

unisex fragrance of soft

sandalwood and vanilla.

YOU HEAR TONKA YOU THINK TOY TRUCK

• not the secret ingredient found in some of
  the world’s most popular fragrances. But why
  know about the tonka bean, or any particular
  scent source, for that matter? Because every
  aroma tells a story – and the message you
  send on date night should be different from
  the one you give off during a job interview.
  The variation between fragrances often comes
  down to a few key ingredients – five, to be
  exact – sandalwood, bergamot, vetiver, tonka
  and leather. “These are traditionally used in
  men’s fragrances,” says fragrance developer
  Dimitri Weber, of Cosmax Prestige Brands.
  “They contain a powerful dose of testosterone
  and create a masculine and sexy trail.”
  Remember, scent is very personal, so it’s
  best to try it on the skin before buying a
  fragrance, adds Weber. Now relax, inhale and
  remember – five key ingredients. Use this
  guide to choose your next fragrance wisely.

BYDAN MICHEL&MELINDA AYRE

Decode these five key

ingredients to make

sure you always come

out smelling your best

The tiger

turns towards an

alluring aroma.

She will too.

THE FRENCH CONNECTION

Eau de toilette? No, it’s not how you

ask for directions to the bathroom in

France. The terms eau de cologne,

eau de toilette and eau de parfum

define the concentration of

perfume oil in the fragrance,

explains Mecca fragrance

concierge Nathan Martin. “Strength

increases from eau de cologne to

eau de toilette to eau de parfum,”

he says. “As a rule of thumb, eau de

colognes and eau de toilettes are

office appropriate while eau de

parfums offer longevity and suit

evening wear.”

EDC EDT EDP

PERCENTAGE OF OIL

2% 4% 8% 15%

WEEKEND:TOM FORD NEROLI

PORTOFINA ACQUA EAU DE

TOILETTE$210

A lighter version of the

original Neroli

Portofino, this fresh

cologne is pure Italian

stallion with aquatic

notes and bergamot.

BERGAMOT

T he p e e l of this gre en

citrus fruit is invigorating

and clean, says Weber.

It won’t overwhelm and

is perfect for a casual

meet-up.

DATE: GUCCI GUILTY

EAU EDT $115

OFFICE: MONTBLANC

LEGEND SPIRIT $82

Guaranteed to leave a

bold impression – say

hello with lemony

bergamot, end with a

hint of patchouli.

Sharpen up with a

spritz of this powerful

scent with bergamot

and grapefruit –

cardamom and aquatic

notes linger till late.

MAKING

SCENTS

SANDALWOOD

Uncomplicated and

refined – this clean

scent is a natural

choice for your

weekday go-to.

WEEWEEKEND:KEND:MICMICHAHA

MEN$12 0

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