Grooming
Elemental Scents
By Myron Mariano; Photographs by Ocs AlvarezORIENTAL
MH RULE OF STYLE #5 Always spray on your pulse points: the heart, neck, and wrist.
The scent's a bit tamer than spicy scents, yet it's a touch dressier than both citrus and fresh.
Best for: All day. They're great for the office, too.
A Men
P3,500
Alyssa Ashley
P999.75
Bulgari Aqua
Price available upon request
ISM Huit
P2,450
Versace The Dreamer
P3,400
ZIRH
P3,250
SPICY
Perfect to invoke a little sophistication, as they are a bit stronger than the rest.
Best for: Evening. They are black-tie essentials.
Aramis Life
P3,400
Solo Loewe
P3,750
Versace Man
P3,750
Samba True Blue
P895
Dolce & Gabbana pour Homme
P4,250
CITRUS
There must be something about your folks giving you fruit juice whenever you're sick. Perhaps it's refreshing, or it's pleasant to your nose buds, maybe even both. Either way, the same can be said about citrus-type scents.
Best for: All day. Fragrances with citrus notes are "a popular choice because it's familiar," says Rochelle Bloom, president of the Fragrance Foundation.
Clean Men
P4,250
Hierbas de Ibiza
P3,650
Acqua Di Gio
P4,500
David Beckham Instinct
P2,950
FRESH
MH RULE OF STYLE #6 Oily skin, less perfume. Dry to normal skin, more perfume.
These are the no-fuss fragrances everyone likes. If women have their no-makeup look (but still have product on anyway), men have their no-fragrance scent.
Best for: Mornings. They extend the "just came out of the shower" feel wherever you are. Put some on after going to the gym, too.
Ralph Lauren Blue
P4,500
Acca Kappa
P1,450
Aigner Black
P2,950
True Star Men
P3,200
ISM Deauville
P2,450