2020 Bestsellers | Him theme
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What makes a bestseller? We have observed how customers select perfumes in the niche world (with no heavy marketing or big brand pressure) for years. It seems that a recipe for a bestseller needs to belong to a familiar comfort zone but have a novel nuance - a subtle, intriguing feature that attracts attention. A bestseller also needs to be harmonious, and made from materials that correspond to the price. In this selection we have very expensive perfumes as well as budget options, but they're all good value for money.
This edit features the top choices that correspond to common requests: the archetypal aftershave/fougere, something fresh, something incensey, something sexy for going out, and something slightly adventurous (usually fulfilled by the smoky style).
One of the popular requests from men is “something smoky”. However, the smoke needs to be pleasing and wearable, rather than “bacon/barbeque” territory. Bois d’Ascese explores the inviting aroma of charred oak barrels, but from a distance…think of an esquire inspecting his distillery in the countryside.
Elegantly adventurous, Wicked John has a smoky nuance of gunpowder layered over a familiar fougere structure.
This beautiful, slightly smoky incense over sandalwood blend has been a bestseller for about 3 years now. Nanban wins hearts and noses with its finesse and reach, intrigue (the formula is complex and intricate) and with just the right amount of adventure (the smoky touch and the story of the seafaring merchants who inspired the name).
An endearingly retro cologne, prepared in an old-school way in rural Spain. Silvestre comes in a huge bottle, is full of essential oils distilled by the brand themselves, and is a happy, casual mix of oranges, rosemary and evergreens.
When it comes to the most classic perfume theme - citruses - it’s the caliber of the materials and creative vision that makes the difference. Two challenges await the perfumer on the perfect citrus quest: avoiding the household cleaning products associations, and not making just another boring cologne. Perris treasure their materials, and make them the main theme of their perfumes. For Mandarino di Sicilia, they contacted traditional mandarin growers in Sicily and procured oils from two different varieties for extra intrigue in the formula. In order to ensure longevity, there is a soft radiant amber background supporting the sunny citrus core.
