Seven musk-have scents for men
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.
Bella Freud Ginsberg is God
Inspired by Beat poet Allan Ginsberg, leafy green notes fuse with frankincense, wormwood and leather for a spring scent. £85 for 50ml, bellafreud.com
Malin + Goetz Dark Rum
A nod to the world bay rum originally drunk by sailors passing through the Caribbean, this is a warm, tropical concoction sweetened with ripe plum and bergamot. £86 for 50ml, malinandgoetz.co.uk
CDG Blackpepper
Described by its creators as “electric”, this eau de parfum blends fiery cedarwood with patchouli and tonka bean for a muscular winter musk. One to reach for on a night out. £90 for 100ml, doverstreetmarket.com
Buly 1803 Eau Triple Sumi Hinoki
Favoured by celebrated fire chef Francis Mallmann, this perfume is inspired by the smell of Kyoto’s charred wood houses. A mix of sweet and smoky, infused with warm aromatic herbs. €150 for 75ml, buly1803.com
Gabar No II Ground
Saffron, sandalwood and fig come together with deep notes of wood bark in an homage to Myanmar’s ancient capital of Bagan. £120 for 50ml, gabarmyanmar.com
Argentum Rebel
Formulated in Grasse, this Oudh based fragrance is blended with leather, papyrus and smoke. It uses a patented technique combining water with natural oils for a “beast scent” that lasts – but is also kind to the skin. £148 for 70ml, argentumapothecary.com
Nasomatto Blamage
Italian perfumer Alessandro Gualtieri is famed for his provocative scents. Blamage boasts a strong woody character that mixes musk, leather and birch in a highly concentrated formula. £130 for 30ml extrait de parfum, nasomatto.com
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