This citrus scent from Floris is similar to vetiver but with additional floral notes. I like the additional complexity that is a variation on Trumper's West Indian Lime or Guerlain Vetiver; sort of a sophisticated summer evening fragrance. Citrus, yellow floral, white floral. (See Fragrantica notes.) 8.5/10
From Floris comes Santal, a nice fall/winter scent that is woodsy with warm spice, vanilla and lightly floral: very aromatic. (See Fragrantica notes.) 8/10
One of my favourite makers of scents is Guerlain, and I have a reviewed a few already (here, here and here). For summer, citrus notes are a favourite and specifically vetiver. Guerlain has two vetiver scents: an Eau de Toilet (EDT) and a Parfum (EDP). Most of my scents are EDT. (As a refresher, EDT is lighter than EDP.)
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Truefitt & Hill are manufacturer of perfumes, hair care products, shaving creams and accessories.
Their colognes are quite expensive but they sell a ten fragrance sample pack for only $28: Mayfair, Apsley, Sandalwood, Trafalgar, Grafton, Freshman, Clubman, West Indian Limes, 1805, and Spanish Leather.
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A novel kind of cologne made by the Duke Cannon Supply Co. is in the form of a soft paste in a small metal container. I don't know about the quality of the scents but it has the advantage of avoiding the liquid limits for carry-on luggage. Available in Canada from Fendrihan.
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Like bespoke tailoring, colognes and perfumes can be custom formulated for the individual. Most noted is Floris of London already recognized by their fine lines of perfumes.
Permanent Style has a good article on the venture into a custom scent, and Kirby Allison as an excellent video on his visit to Floris and his walk through the process of having a bespoke scent created.
