Top Fragrances of Spring 2024 for Him

The fragrance is a statement for the man, both traditional and contemporary, it could be subtle and creative, modern and unexpected. The trend radar of Fashionista Smile just found the most coveted man fragrances for this spring.
Let your spirit of adventure take over
Synonymous with excellence for over a century, Maison Montblanc has added a new perfume to its prestigious collection. With Montblanc Explorer Platinum, the brand pays homage to the spirit of adventure with a fresh take on this familiar, but exciting world.

The warm and spicy eau de parfum perfectly captures the very essence of discovery. An opus that signals the start of a new adventure and transports you to the summit of the most beautiful Italian mountains with its notes of violet leaf, heart of clary sage, and intense and elegant cedar wood base notes.

The fragrance, in line with the values of Montblanc, is housed in a bottle with a sophisticated, timeless design, with a hint of futuristic silver. An ode to freedom and exploration, each spray reminds you that there are no limits to what you can achieve.


The Montblanc Explorer Platinum Spirit
For any explorer, the journey is never over. There are always new horizons to discover, new boundaries to push and new heights to reach. Montblanc Explorer expresses the irrepressible spirit of adventure and the extraordinary environments in which explorers thrive, offering every Montblanc Explorer hero the opportunity to challenge his limits once again. Just as the adventurer answers the call of the wild as he embarks on a new adventure, the story continues with Montblanc Explorer Platinum.

An olfactory adventure created by renowned perfumers Bruno Jovanovic, Nathalie Lorson and Fabrice Pellegrin, around a bold and refined masculinity. Platinum reveals a new side of Montblanc Explorer with a modern take on woods, evoking the ascension of an adventurer into the mountains.

Olfactory family: woody aromatic
Top note: violet leaf
Middle note: clary sage
Base note: cedarwood

(Courtesy Montblanc - Press Office)


The Rochas Man Intense - A play on intensity
In 1999, Rochas Man introduced gourmand notes for the first time into the repertoire of traditional masculine scents. The fragrance is a play of contrasts, balancing opposing olfactory notes of lavender and coffee. Rochas Man Intense is an unusual perfume with the unique sillage of someone who stands out from the crowd and knows how to make an impression. 
In it sculptured container of frosted glass, this pale pink eau de parfum intrigues. With Man Intense, Maison Rochas showcases a fragrance that has remained contemporary since its creation. And with good reason. This version, created like the original Rochas Man, by the perfumer Maurice Roucel, is a classic yet surprises with rich amber and woody tones, and a striking warmth.

Olfactory family: woody oriental
Top notes: lavender, bergamot
Middle notes: jasmine, raspberry wood
Base notes: patchouli, vanilla, sandalwood

The head notes reveal a citrus duo and timeless lavender. Both milky and creamy, its cappuccino heart, characteristic of the line, delivers an unexpected gourmet element softened by cedar wood. Then, slightly sweet vanilla notes turn up the sensuality of the composition and elegantly express a carnal dimension.

(Courtesy Rochas - Press Office)


Karl Lagerfeld's Bois de Cyprès, a masculine classic reinvented
Perfumer Alexandra Carlin revisits this iconic accord in men’s perfumery, adding an original touch of aromatic fern. The invigorating vivaciousness of the trio of top notes – frosted cardamom, Madagascan mandarin and lemon – lead into the composition’s star note: cypress, studded with lavender and aquatic mint. In the base notes, clary sage absolute, cashmere wood and vetiver wrap the composition in a powerful, enveloping trail.

Once again, and in line with Karl Lagerfeld’s Parfums Matières collection, materials are sublimated to transform the iconic ingredients of perfumery into unique fragrances.


Olfactory family : floral fruity
Top notes: mandarin, frosted cardamom, lemon
Middle notes: lavender, cypress, aquatic mint
Base notes: cashmere wood, vetiver, clary sage absolute

“To create this perfume, I drew on the stunning Tuscan countryside as my inspiration, more specifically the cypress trees that stand proudly on the hills around Siena. Caressed by sunshine, they assert their strong personality whilst refreshing the surrounding countryside. I have always been fascinated by the sacred cypress tree.” Alexandra Carlin, Perfumer.

(Courtesy Karl Lagerfeld - Press Office)