This triple threat singer, dancer and actor is undeniably one of the most successful entertainers of his generation. Nearing the turn of the century the R&B superstar branched out into acting and production gigs after starting his own recording company and in 2007, Usher delved into the fragrance world with the release of his first two scents: Usher He for Men and Usher She for Women.
USHER’S FRAGRANCE PICK: Usher for Him is packaged in a dark and serious bottle, but it contains a scent that’s all freshness and life. Vibrant notes of pineapple, melon, and verbena blend smoothly over sensual notes of lavender, violet leaf, and black suede for a scent that’s both ultra-refined and ultra-masculine.
This laid back surfer sure can grind it out hard when he needs to. The actor has starred in numerous popular films like Dazed and Confused, A Time to Kill and Tropic Thunder, and has dated a number of the industry’s most popular and passionate leading ladies, including Penelope Cruz, Ashley Judd, and Janet Jackson. Matthew, whose personal motto is “just keep livin’”, is also an avid animal and troubled teenager rescuer, with his own charity foundation called the j.k. livin foundation.
MATTHEW’S FRAGRANCE PICK: Low maintenance Matthew was Dolce and Gabbana’s first pick for the face of their latest scent, The One For Men. This fragrance is perfect for the man who doesn’t want anything too “cologn-y”: a spicy oriental based around a simple and manly note of tobacco.
Sean “Puff Daddy” / “Puffy” / “P-Diddy” Combs has conquered music, movies, television and fashion, and most recently reached into the realm of fragrance with his character strong arm. In 2006 his Sean John fashion house released its first fragrance, Unforgivable, which was followed up by Unforgivable Woman and Unforgivable Black as quickly as his music hits bounce up against one another on the charts.
SEAN’S FRAGRANCE PICK: Humbleness and modesty are not obvious qualities of Mr. Sean “P. Diddy” Combs and he created I Am King for any others who want to wear their self-assuredness on their sleeves. No doubt the notes of this bold fragrance sound like they come from a meal made for a king; cranberry blends with exclusive Imperial French berries, while a Kir Royal cocktail (a mix of crème de cassis and premium champagne), gets washed down by key lime pie and lemon crème.
This award-winning country star is also husband to country starlet Faith Hill, and the two together are as all-American as apple pie. The unstoppable southerner’s last album “Let It Go” debuted at number one on both the country and pop album charts, and his dual tours alongside his wife have sold out over both Madonna and the Rolling Stones.
TIM’S FRAGRANCE PICK: With so many accolades it’s no wonder Tim McGraw takes pride in his product. For fragrances he chooses his own signature scent McGraw by Tim McGraw. The leather-topped bottle (meant to mimic the front brim of his cowboy hat) contains a warm and woody fragrance with a touch of aged whiskey, to represent refined masculinity.
Luke Flynn is the body behind Nautica’s fresh and cool (and yet so steamy!) advertisements for their Oceans cologne. He is also the grandson of Hollywood screen legend Errol Flynn, whom he is rumoured to be portraying in the upcoming biopic flick. Luke is an actor and model who grew up sailing, scuba diving and surfing in Jamaican waters, making him a perfect match for the aquatic-based Nautica colognes.
LUKE’S FRAGRANCE PICK: Water-based Oceans by Nautica contains light, beachy notes like sea botanicals, lavender reef and sun-drenched teak, wrapped around fragrant representations of fresh ocean air and zingy lemon tonic.
Josh “Hotnett” grew up as a quiet kid in Minnesota before getting his big break as Jamie Lee Curtis’ son in Halloween H20: 20 Years Later. Only ten years after that, the young star has got a mound of movie roles under his belt, including Pearl Harbour, The Faculty and Lucky Number Slevin. Josh is repeatedly named one of Hollywood’s most beautiful people and has modeled for numerous campaigns and publications including Vanity Fair, GQ, Entertainment Weekly and Cosmogirl.
JOSH’S FRAGRANCE PICK: No doubt that being a diamond in the rough himself, Josh is the perfect face for Emporio Armani’s Diamonds for Men cologne—- a juicy, gourmet woodsy blend with an unusual top note reversal that makes the scent as rare and precious as diamonds themselves. A sweet introduction of bergamot with guaiac, vetiver, and cedar mixed with Szechuan pepper and cocoa delight the senses unexpectedly.
Conscious rapper Common possesses a broad lyrical subject range, from personal ballads about love and life to commentaries on pop culture and social issues like poverty and drugs. The ambitious Brooklynite is also an actor and pens children’s books in his spare time. Known for his upbeat and introspective perspectives, the conservatively dressed and immaculately groomed soft-spoken artist has goals beyond bling—- to change the world through his art and activism.
COMMON’S FRAGRANCE PICK: It’s only fitting that Common be the face of Diesel’s new fragrance, Only The Brave. The latest from the edgy jeanswear company, Only The Brave is bravely based around an accord of leather, accentuated by notes that play on their opposites in the finest balance. Bright citrus lemons and contemporary violet with warm woody cedar notes bring a warm masculinity to the base of hard leather. A portion of all sales of Diesel’s Only The Brave cologne will go to the charity foundation of the same name.
David and wife Victoria (formerly known as Posh spice) are one of the most stylish couples in the world. David rose out of soccer stardom to become one of the most sought after spokesmodels and not-so-eligible bachelors in Hollywood, scoring multi-million dollar contracts for big outfits like Pepsi— who endorsed the star for a decade. David, like his fragrances, are hard, flexible, and attractive.
DAVID’S FRAGRANCE PICK: David Beckham Instinct by David Beckham is carnal and pure like an animal’s instinctive nature. Beckham’s Instinct bursts out with the energized spice of bright orange, cardamom and red pimento; Italian bergamot, star anise and Haitian vetiver kick a field goal with its heart notes. A solid base of patchouli and white amber are the end-of-game praises from a scent that’s a pure win.
What man wouldn’t want to smell like Tom Brady? This hunky quarterback for the New England Patriots has won countless MVP and Best Of accolades and three Super Bowl rings. Not only that, but he’s happily married to supermodel Gisele Bundchen, and the two just had (an undoubtedly good-looking) child this winter.
TOM’S FRAGRANCE PICK: With the smell of success and raw masculinity comes Tom Brady, and so naturally Tom is the newest face for the iconic and manly Stetson colognes, the brand’s namesake fragrance offering a scent that is all rugged and no-nonsense, just like this football superstar. Stetson cologne by Stetson is a refined oriental fragrance with the richest blend of woods meeting fresh citrus and deep spice for a strong and well-balanced scent.
