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The Best Winter Fragrances For Men

Winter is here! It’s cold outside, and you need to keep warm. The obvious thing is to wear warm weather clothes, but your scent should match the season too.

There’s so many great fragrances to wear in Winter, I have a lot of them.

Here’s some of the best men’s winter fragrances you can wear in Winter. They’ll give you that warmed up feeling!

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Fenwick Christmas Window In Newcastle 2025 By Michael 84

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Fenwick Christmas window is a tradition in Newcastle, and on Sunday 2nd November it was unveiled as Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

I went down to see the window as I do every Christmas recently to see the window myself and it’s great.

Once again it’s a traditional Christmas scene, adapted by author and illustrator Chris Riddell, with windows filled with Christmas tradition.

Here’s all the photos which I took, and of course you get the pictures with the traditional glare and reflections from the glass, including the shops like Greggs opposite.

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Men’s Autumn Fashion For 2025 - Menswear Autumn trends & What To Wear This Season

There’s no doubt that Autumn is a great season when it comes to what to wear, trends and outfits for men.

It’s the season when it starts to get colder in the UK, and in the run up to a full on winter, there’s no better time than to layer up with some fashionable choices when it comes to your clothes.

Here’s some tips on what to wear this autumn, as well as the trends that are going to be popular this season.

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The Best Men's Fragrances For Autumn That Smell Amazing

Leaves are falling, it’s starting to get cold, it must be Autumn! But what fragrances should you be wearing this season?

We’ve just left the Summer behind, and now you’ll be thinking about what are the best Autumn fragrances to wear.

There’s so many scents which can work for this season, but I’ve picked out those which are specially suited to this time of year.

These are the best autumn fragrances for men.

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What To Wear In The Heat Of The British Summer

We all love the summer and everything it brings, including the good weather (most of the time!)

But when the temperatures go up, you might be wondering what to wear in the hot weather.

It can get humid, close, and sticky, no matter if it’s day or night. You’ll still need to wear clothes, so this guide addresses that.

Here’s what to wear when we’re having a spot of hot weather. From the best menswear to the coolest fabrics and materials, you’ll learn it all in this guide.

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How To Style Chinos - A Guide For Men

Have you ever been in a situation where you want to wear something different from your favourite pair of denim, but don’t know where to turn? Traditional trousers are too formal, and sweats are too sloppy. Where do you turn?

You need a pair of chinos. These trousers are incredibly versatile, and can be dressed up as well as dressed down, and will work with virtually anything.

If you’re looking for a smart casual outfit, to add some colour to your usual look or want an alternative to jeans, a good modern pair of chinos is possibly the best option you have.

You can definitely make these a wardrobe essential, and build so many of your outfits around a good pair of chinos.

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The Difference Between Eau De Toilette, Parfum & Cologne In Fragrances

What’s the difference between eau de toilette and parfum?

If that’s something you’ve asked yourself (or the Internet) you’re not alone.

Remember back in the day when guys used to just buy a bottle of aftershave and that was all, it was pretty simple.

These days there’s cologne, eau de toilette, eau de parfum, cologne, elixir and even a couple of others.

Are these just buzzwords, or is there a difference?

It’s true they are not the same, and it’s not such a difficult thing to understand.

So what is the difference between eau de toilette, parfum, cologne and eau de parfum?

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What Colour Suit Should I Buy? First Suit Colour Buying Tips

When it comes to buying a suit, the first question you’ll be asking yourself is:

What colour suit should I buy?

It’s a good question, and it can be hard to answer. If you’ve never bought a suit before you may feel intimidated by the sheer number of colours and shades which are available.

I’ve bought several suits over the years, as well as blazers and other formal wear.

If you’re looking to buy your first suit and wonder what colour it should be, here’s my tips for you.

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The Difference Between Suit Jackets, Blazers And Sports Coats

Sports jacket, blazer and a suit jacket. What are the differences? Are they the same?

They do look similar, but there’s a few differences between the three smart tailored jackets that you might not know about, and that’s OK.

You probably have a suit, which comes with a smart jacket. If you want to dress smart without wearing the full thing, you might ask yourself:

Can you wear the suit jacket as a blazer?

So, let’s talk about these three jackets, all smart, but are all in fact different in a number of ways.

Here’s the differences between sports jackets, blazers and suits.

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What Is A Turtle Neck Or Roll Neck Jumper - Everything You Need To Know

There’s one fashionable choice of jumper which I have embraced over the last several years. It’s the turtleneck jumper, also called a roll neck.

Here’s everything you need to know about this style of jumper, including what they’re made from and the different types you should be wearing.

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