Fresh and classic are the two buzzwords for this pack, and Acqua di Parma's Colonia Intensa fulfills both of these labels. This fragrance saturates the dry and confident note of cedar wood with Italian citrus fruits with a modern touch of cool spicy ginger and cardamom. Je Suis Un Homme (Etat Libre d'Orange) is similar in this respect, with a prominent vintage inflection as green bitter notes mingle with bright lemon and clove, and settle on a base of leather, Cognac, and birch wood. Softer greens are achieved in both Green Irish Tweed (Creed) and Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet. In the former, the traditional hot-and-cold fougere is given a fresh aquatic kiss, with a springtime feel through lemon verbena, stirred with cool green violet leaf, traditional sandalwood, and a warming base of amber. In the latter, a classical cologne accord is given a dark heart, gripped with the distinctive note of pine and moss. For something more rounded and spicy, try 1899 by Histoires de Parfums, as cinnamon hums its distinctly mellow tone, mixed with creamy smooth vanilla, sizzling black pepper, and refreshing juniper berry. Finally, The Orchid Man (Frapin) is a modern classic, with its winning accord of zesty bergamot mingling with patchouli and leather, to make a beguilingly sweet and sour blend of notes that attract like a magnet.
