Men's fragrances: Scent of spring

Michelle Harbi rounds up fragrances for the new season

TOM FORD NEROLI PORTOFINO FORTE A bolder, more intense version of Tom Ford’s exquisite Neroli Portofino, Forte adds coastal Italian woods and leather to the fragrance’s floral core.

• Top notes: bergamot, blood orange, lavender, basil
• Heart notes: orange tree, orange flower
• Base notes: leather, amber, oakmoss absolute, suede, musk
• Eau de cologne 50ml £154 from select World Duty Free stores.
• tomford.com

ACQUA DI PARMA CEDRO DI TAORMINA The latest addition to the Italian brand’s Blu Mediterraneo collection, this crisp, vibrant scent evokes the citrusy sea air of the Sicilian resort town.

• Top notes: citron, petit grain, basil
• Heart notes: black pepper, lavender
• Base notes: Haitian vetiver, Virginia citron
• Eau de toilette 75ml £61, 150ml £87; shower gel £30.
• acquadiparma.com

MONTBLANC LEGEND SPIRIT A new spin on the Swiss brand’s Legend fragrance, Spirit is warm and aromatic, blending zesty, intense ingredients with Legend’s signature oakmoss scent.

• Top notes: grapefruit, bergamot, pink peppercorn
• Heart notes: lavender, cardamom, aqua
• Base notes: sandalwood, cedar, cashmere, oakmoss, white musk
• Eau de toilette 30ml £36, 50ml £39, 100ml £59. The Perfume Shop from April 11; nationwide May 2.
• montblanc.com

BOTTEGA VENETA POUR HOMME ESSENCE AROMATIQUE Citrus gradually gives way to woody accents in this fresh take on a classic cologne, designed to evoke casual masculine elegance.

• Top notes: bergamot, sage, mirabelle
• Heart notes: Indonesian patchouli, Siberian pine, juniper
• Base notes: suede leather, sandalwood, musk, white amber
• Eau de cologne 90ml £45
• uk.worlddutyfree.com

MICHAEL KORS EXTREME BLUE Aimed at the busy urban man, Michael Kors’ new aquatic fragrance combines crisp spiciness with a smooth woody base.

• Top notes: bergamot, angelica seed, pink pepper, cardamom
• Heart notes: juniper, cypress, sesame, sage
• Base notes: ambrox, cashmere woods, musk, patchouli
• Eau de toilette 70ml £50, 120ml £63 (£40, £49.77 in World Duty Free), after-shave balm £36, body wash £24.
• michaelkors.com

DAVIDOFF HORIZON This masculine new fragrance from Davidoff celebrates the spirit of adventure. Initial notes of citrus and ginger add energy to its woody, aromatic core.

• Top notes: grapefruit, rosemary, ginger
• Heart notes: Virginia cedarwood and patchouli
• Base notes: cocoa absolute, vetiver
• Eau de toilette 125ml £47
• uk.worlddutyfree.com

L’EAU D'ISSEY POUR HOMME FRAICHE A variation on the classic Issey Mikaye scent, Fraîche uses the likes of grapefruit and bergamot to create a clean, fresh fragrance inspired by the power of water.

• Top notes: ruby grapefruit, cardamom, bergamot, rosemary, mint
• Heart notes: sage, lavender, mate, may rose, pink pepper
• Base notes: white patchouli, vetiver, musk
• Eau de toilette 50ml £41, 100ml £58
• isseymiyake.com

BENTLEY INFINITE RUSH A new entrant to the fragrance arena – it unveiled its first only in 2013 – Bentley’s latest is subtly spicy and woody, with mandarin adding freshness.

• Top notes: mandarin, pink berries, rosemary
• Heart notes: elemi, vetiver, cedar
• Base notes: amber wood, white musk and moss
• Eau de toilette 60ml £43, 100ml £60
• bentley-fragrances.com