All of Goldfield & Banks artisan fragrances pay tribute to the lush, aromatic and botanical landscape of Australia. From its dramatic sweeping plains to the turquoise fringed coast, this luxurious collection of gender-free scents are unique in their use of rare indigenous ingredients, unexplored in modern perfumery. Founded by artistic director, Dimitri Weber, all of the fragrances have a rich concentration of 20 per cent + essences and are tested under extreme humid weather conditions. The latest addition to its botanical series is based around lavender from Tasmania; a sweet and clean cultivar of the highly fragrant lavendula angustifolia species which was introduced a century ago to the continent. Harvested and steam distilled into an essential oil, it has a personality which is slightly woody, floral and herbaceous. Opening with pink pepper before exploring precious woods, spices and luxurious leather, its baseline features a heady blend of oud, amber and patchouli from Indonesia.

Fusing the spontaneity of a cologne with the sophistication of a perfume, LV’s collection of Cologne Parfums is an odyssey of scent inspired by the dramatic landscape, light and beauty of America’s Pacific Coast; a truly Californian adventure. The latest addition to the collection, Pacific Chill, is Inspired by L.A’s renowned health and wellness culture. Characterised by an ethereal, fruity mist and floral depth, it tells a tale of vitality and the pleasures that come from the light of a new day warming the skin; a kind of cool, purifying vibe. Let's start this roundup of the best Aesop products with a confession. You know how seemingly every hot restaurant has the Aromatique Hand Wash from in the bathroom? Well, I’m guilty of the double pump whenever I see that tall brown bottle. Combining botanical ingredients and advanced technology, Aesop is everything you’d imagine a pro { skin care} brand to be, and more. Offering everything from iconic hand washes to soothing skin care, each product is created with the finest quality in mind. A high quality aftershave balm will sign off your clean shave with the assurance that your skin is being revived to full strength. It will cool and calm any immediate soreness while relieving any dryness with a hefty does of moisture. Nurturing ingredients will then get to work treating any lingering irritation, redness and sensitivity.

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Inspired by a very old collection of seeds and seedlings gathered by 18th century botanists, Buly’s new Les Jardins Français collection of scents brings to life an intoxicating and unique palette of garden-influenced fragrances. The best of nature transformed into expertly-refined and surprising scents, the collection harvests vegetable-based notes, which have been largely forgotten in perfumery, with aromatic finesse. Like a morning stroll through the vegetable garden and orchard, Iraqi Beetroot And Egyptian Rhubarb is an earthy yet bright genderless fragrance with a subtle but tangy twang. Officina profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, with more than 800 years of history under its belt, is one of the oldest perfumery-businesses still operating today. Its latest collection of fragrances, I Giardini Medicei, pays tribute to the olfactory gardens of the Medici dynasty and rediscovers the Florentine brand’s botanical roots. Composed by Gian Luca Perris, Officina’s maître perfumer, our favourite from the collection of four perfumes is Bizzarria; described as an ode to singularity. Intriguing from the offset, it is inspired by gardens at the Villa Medicea di Castello, where in the 16th century the Medici family started to cultivate citrus fruits and were amongst the earliest to grow lemons, oranges and bergamot. The scent opens with a big, bold ‘Bizzarria’ accord of bitter orange, lemon and etrog (a citrus fruit rarely used in perfumery), seasoned with timur pepper and the unmistakable sweetness of neroli. Heart notes of orange blossom absolute, davana and ginger add to its spirited character before taking its foot off the pedal on a base of cedar-wood and musk. Containing between one and 3% perfume oils, aftershave is the weakest option, and will linger for two to three hours. The best aftershave for men is meant to contain moisturising, cooling ingredients like aloe vera, since it's designed to soothe your skin straight after a shave. Aftershave is also used as an umbrella term for 'fragrance'. How to Choose the Best Aftershave for You

The difference between aftershave, eau de parfum, eau de toilette and cologne is often overlooked. While most blokes use the terms interchangeably when talking about scents, they actually refer to different products with distinct potencies and price points. Eau de Parfum All the different types of products we’ve tested here have very much the same purpose in the post-shave scenario: calming and moisturising skin that has been aggravated by shaving, dealing with resulting problems such as rashes, itching, redness and burning, all described by various members of our panel. This dedicated product is something that a more all-round skin moisturiser can’t fulfil as successfully. While moisturiser can absolutely make skin feel softer in general, the ingredients used in aftershave balms are more considered towards the vulnerable state that skin is left in after a shave.Capturing the verdant, herbaceous shrubs edged by purple fields of lavandin from Koobus’ home in Provence, the scent opens with a hit of wild mint and basil before the distinctive lavandin (a more powerful and greener variety of lavender) plays its pivotal role. Sensuous orris root has been added to soften the edges of a base made up of rich sandalwood and tonka bean but it is creamy nutmeg that leaves an addictive trail and a naturally sophisticated impression as well as being a warm balance to tonic mint. Wild meets refined; distinctive and contemporary.

A lot of people unknowingly use the terms interchangeably, but they actually refer to different things. The best aftershaves contain less perfume oil (around one to four per cent) and typically feature soothing ingredients such as aloe vera. The oil concentration here is perfect for post-shaving, when you’ll likely be adding a moisturiser into your skincare mix as well alongside a lotion or after-shave balm. The scent, as a result of its low oil level, lasts around three hours. Influenced by Giorgio Armani’s personal memories and an exploration of nature and culture, the Armani Prive line translates the essence of the designer’s haute couture collections into unique fine fragrances. The latest addition to the collection, Santal Dan Sha, conjures up a refreshing, gentle summertime breeze at dusk and is inspired by the aromatic woody trees and serene lakes of east Asia. Created by master perfumer, Fabrice Pellegrin, it is an enveloping and noble scent made from precious and finely crafted ingredients. Opening with a burst of sparkling Calabrian bergamot fruit, violet leaf accord and warm peppery cardamom heart from Guatemala, the majestic scent develops into a sensual blend of resinous elemi, musks and incense extract. It is however the balmy and creamy sandalwood from New Caledonia, paired with Virgina cedrawood and Dreamwood (a high-tech synthetic note) in its base, that gives this fragrance its defining and lingering signature.Allow us to introduce you to four of our favourite Aesop hand soaps: { Aesop Resurrection Hand Wash} Aftershave balms are specifically designed to treat a whole host of minor to majorly-irritating skin sensitivity issues that are caused after you have gone to town with your razor.