Giles

I have this in my top 20 summer fragrances. I have most of Tom Ford’s summer private blends and this is the best for me. It is a sexy and long lasting unisex fragrance. I will always have it every year and love to wear it. It has everything the original lacks. So good.

This is a very manly summer fragrance. I find it hard to find summer fragrances that last in the hot weather but this just lasts and lasts. The name can be confusing, to me it is not a beach hut on a tropical beach on a hot day but rather on Brighton beach (UK) in autumn. This scent cools me down and you will certainly be noticed by it's projection. I wear this during the day and Amouage Sunshine during the evening. A must have summer fragrance.

I don’t know why I’m surprised to be honest. Mancera/Montale are really becoming one of my favourite brands when it comes to value for money. This is a very nice summertime scent. I have all the famous ones like Nio or Neroli Portofino which are far more expensive. This suits me just fine and has very good performance.

I was privileged to be able to buy this fragrance when it launched. It was a scent that was worshipped and perhaps still is. It is lovely and a must have in any collection. Many have commented on performance issues but to me this is a private fragrance to be shared intimately. But unfortunately it is no more. A prime example of large companies putting profit over quality. The 2020 version I bought to compare with my earlier bottles is so poor I am flabbergasted. The oud wood is no more I’m afraid.

Despite the feminine name I love this as a man. It’s one of those you can’t stop sniffing yourself and others end up sniffing you. Long lasting and great projection. Perfect for a sexy night out. It really smells godly like and that’s down to the quality of its ingredients. One of my favourites from ATH.