Commes des Garcons Wonderwood is a woody fragrance for men introduced in 2010. It includes all the wood notes plus some spices to liven things up such as Madagascan pepper, incense and nutmeg. What it smells like mostly is – you guessed it – wood: deep, dense wood charred but not quite smoky. The early stages of the fragrance are peppery and then there is a faint swirl of incense. Later it is smoother and more intense and smells like all the woods with some earthy patchouli underneath.

Creed Aventus, a fragrance for men (and adored by women) celebrating strength, power, vision and success. The unrivalledAventus is a worldly blend and must- have for the man who savours a life well lived. Royal but not imposing, it is made with ingredients hand selected worldwide. The result is a work of excellence. TheAventus bottle is sleek black leather around a classic Creed bottle in the ‘flask’ design. The silver emblem of horse and rider evokes unbounded adventure and spirit. The fragrance opens with a composition of the finest blackcurrant, Italian bergamot and French apples with a burst of royal pineapple. The heart consists of exquisite roses with a complement of dry birch, Moroccan jasmine and a hint of patchouli. The dry down is musk with a touch of oak moss for depth, then ambergris and a dab of vanilla.