Modern Gent: The Italian Way

Oriental notes in men's perfumes: spices, resins, and amber

Guide to oriental notes in men's perfumes: oud, amber, spices, resins. When to wear them and how they work.

Ambergris in perfumes: what it is, how it's obtained, and why it's so precious

What is ambergris in perfumes? A rare ingredient produced by sperm whales, considered the most precious fixative in perfumery. History, effects, and where to find it.