(L-R) Dolce & Gabbana, Hermes, Guerlain

For a tropical country like Malaysia, light and refreshing fragrances always work well for men and here are the latest choices from Dolce & Gabbana, Guerlain and Hermès.

Leather, cedarwood and tobacco are notes often found in men's fragrances. They are the standard choices for most men, especially when donning a suit for black tie events or work.

However, a lighter option is required for countries with warmer climates like Malaysia. Notes of sea breeze, citrus and mint are best, while floral notes add that sophisticated touch to your overall presentation.

Dolce & Gabbana, Guerlain and Hermès have great selections from their collections to add the much needed crisp cut to your scent.

Hermès: Le Jardin De Monsieur Li
Inspired by a Chinese Garden, the new Hermès Le Jardin De Monsieur Li is a fragrance of peace and calmness.  It is one that aims to ease the wearer's mind with its notes of jasmine, kumquat and mint.

Powerful punch of citrus hits the nose on first sniff, but it slowly levels out to a mild sweetness of florals with touches of mint that bring to bamboo leavs to mind.

This crispy scent is great for almost all occassions - be it work at the office, afterwork drinks or a stroll in the park.

Guerlain: L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme
You know a perfume is noteworthy when the inspiration comes from a dessert. Featuring hints of cocoa and patchouli base notes, the L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme is surprisingly fresh for a sweet fragrance, all thanks to its use of citrus and star anise as the top notes.

Ultimately a woody perfume, this Guerlain perfume brings lightness to the plate like a fluffy mousse on top of a creamy chocolate cake. This dessert-inspired aroma is perfect for a dinner date by the lake on a warm and breezy night.

Dolce & Gabbana: Light Blue Pour Homme 'Swimming in Lipari'
This spring, Dolce & Gabbana unveils a limited edition version of the classic Light Blue Pour Home named 'Swimming in Lipari' to pay tribute to the coast of Sicily.

Taking in the crystal waters and rugged volcanoes by the coast, the citrus-based 'Swimming in Lipari' opens with notes of sea salt and evolves into wafts of rosemary before ending with mild musky tones of ambergris and drywood.

With its sea salt nuances, it is a no-brainer that this is might just be the perfume to wear when at the beaches or sea for a weekend getaway.

 

(Photos courtesy of all respective brands)

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