Vera Wang fragrance for Men

Veteran designer Vera Wang, famous for elegant, luxurious white wedding dresses, is not exactly the first person that comes to mind when you think of men’s fragrances. In fact, many men might find it emasculating to buy a product with a label typically associated with women. Get over it. After nearly five years, Vera Wang For Men has established itself as a fresh and, yes, even manly fragrance. The sleek lines of the glass and platinum bottle topped with a dark, wood-grained cap are equally masculine. If you’re feeling particularly charitable with yourself, the line is complete with similarly scented deodorant, aftershave and hair and body wash. Many guys sport cologne in the hopes that it will get them hooked up for the night. This one, however, was specifically designed for men who are getting hitched for life. As the venerable messiah of the wedding industry, it’s only natural that Ms. Wang would have something to say about men on their special day. The fragrance is seductive with complex, spicy notes of nutmeg, anise, sandalwood, leather, and tobacco. It could risk being overpowering but the scent is integrated nicely with fresher, citrusy scents like mandarin leaves and grapefruit-like East Asian yuzu. This is one fragrance where balance is everything. The aroma may be strong at first, but don’t let that fool you. This scent tends to be fleeting and fades rather rapidly. Just try and refrain from dousing yourself in it to compensate. The warm sandalwood and tobacco tones do in fact help the fragrance last longer than usual. Apply it to your pulse points -- behind the ears and on your wrists -- to maximise the duration and aromatics. And remember, Vera Wang For Men is not your everyday cologne, so don't wear it out for an evening out watching greyhound racing. It was formulated with weddings in mind, so use it only for special occasions like a late night out on the town, a date or perhaps a bar mitzvah. The fragrance is in stores now for the price of £29 (50ml). For more details please visit VeraWangOnWeddings.com. From, Askmen.com.