GUIDE TO STYLE

FRAGRANCEOver the past decade, there has been a trend of sports fragrances and scents for men that incorporate oral and fruity notes, observes Sandy Blandin, fragrance expert and owner of Nose Who Knows, an out t that runs perfume workshops.

While this means that a guy can match his chosen scent to the occasion, the ageless rule of wearing a single cologne at any time still stands. You can wear scents for different settings if you want to, but if you dont remove all traces of a cologne before wearing another, youll smell terrible, warns Dr Martha Lee, clinical sexologist and founder of Eros Coaching.

If you decide to play it safe and stick to one signature scent, heres how to nd it: Try the perfume on skin rst and follow its evolution throughout the day, advises Sandy. You also need to be sure of your personality. For example, an understated guy should seek a scent that isnt too prominent.

Meanwhile, Dr Lee advises waiting to see if the cologne mixes well with your natural scent to ensure compatibility. Your signature scent should be a natural extension of who you are and what you stand for, she adds.

With our expert advice in mind, consider our seven winners in this category and pick your favourite.

BEST AQUATIC SCENT

BEST CITRUS SCENT

BEST WOODY SCENT

BEST DAYTIME SCENT

BEST MUSKY SCENT

BEST SPORTS SCENT

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BEST EVENING SCENT

DavidoffCool Water Into The Ocean, $91 (125ml) Sea accords mingle with citrusy notes.

The heart incorporates sage and basil, leading to juniper in the base of the fragrance.

WEAR IT FORThe beach, pool,

sea, or just to top off that nautical look youre trying to

pull off.

Issey MiyakeLEau dIssey Pour Homme, $94 (75ml) and $133 (125ml)

A fresh, herbaceous scent with warm and woody undertones.

WEAR IT FOR Spontaneous and/or quirky encounters, visiting places off the beaten path.

Korres Velvetier Root Green Tea Cedarwood, $80

(50ml)This moist, warm

and sensual fragrance boasts

aromatic, earthy and woody amber-laced tones. Its also 90 per cent natural.

WEAR IT FOR Camping, chilling out at an indiecafe, driving.

Calvin Klein Eternity for Men Summer, $121

(100ml)On top of woodsy and herbaceous

notes, this fragrance also provides an

energetic edge with a blend of green

botanicals accented with lavender and

mandarin.WEAR IT FOR

The park, the office, on daily commutes.

The Body Shop White Musk For

Men, $42.90 (100ml)The masculine

scents of sandalwood and vetiver blend with sensual notes of

musk, lavender and geranium to create an alluring accord.

WEAR IT FOR Golfing, chillingout at home,

running errands around town.

Polo Red$89 (75ml) and$119 (125ml)

A fiery blend of saffron, red

grapefruit and redwood that ignites the thrillseeker in

every man. WEAR IT FOR

Before and after sporting activities, post-gym, driving on a highway with the windows downand the wind in

your hair.

ArmaniEau de Nuit Pour Homme, $139

(100ml)A new, warmer and

more sensual rendition of a

30-year-old classic, this fragrance opens

with accords of bergamot and pink pepper, and reveals spicy and floral

notes at its heart. The base consistsof cedar, tonkaand amber.

WEAR IT FORAfter work, bar-

hopping, late nights.

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