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Niche fragrance brands are a big deal these days, with their distinctive artisanal scents filling the beauty shelves. In fact, sales of traditional fragrances are falling in favour of smaller, unique labels – because who wants to smell the same as everyone else? Here are some boutique houses worth knowing about… 

Although the female fragrance market is saturated by floral scents, surveys have revealed that women are opting for more masculine notes in their perfumes – with 70% of women’s top-voted perfumes containing masculine woody or spicy notes. And whether you prefer something heady and floral or more earthy, natural bases, there's something effortlessly sexy about a more masculine, unisex scent.

If candy sweet florals aren't your bag but you're bored of nabbing your SO's musky cologne, then it's time you got your hands on a gender neutral perfume.

A chic middle ground between typically feminine floral scents and your dad's Old Spice, these are the unisex perfumes that smell amazing on everyone.

From the pool to the office, the pub to The Ivy, our pick of the likes of Byredo and Comme Des Garçons will see you right whatever the occasion. Like a sharp haircut or a crisp shirt, the right fragrance is the discrete necessity that every man needs. So we've taken the hard work out of finding a new men's aftershave for you. But first, a quick guide to fragrances...

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Carlos Benaim, the Master Perfumer of IFF, is celebrating his 50th year with the flavour and fragrance company.