It can be hard to buy a scent for dad, they tend to be a little more stuck in a fragrance rut and will only wear something new if you force them to which usually involves kicking and screaming - or better yet, if you find them something classic with a modern twist like the fragrances here - bonus points for these because the bottles are all so cool and manly!

Valentino Uomo - 50ml EDT - $75, 100ml EDT - $95, 100ml After Shave Lotion - $65, 100ml Shower Gel - $38, 75g Deodorant Stick - $32 - a modern, sensual scent with top notes of zesty bergamot, a hint of spice, myrtle, coffee and gianduja cream; heart notes of musky white leather and majestic cedar; and a mysterious,  soft, smoky woody classic accord base note.

Available at Hudson's Bay, Holt Renfrew, Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutiques, Murale and Ogilvy.
Hugo Boss Bottled. Unlimited - 100ml EDT - $90 - created with a striking blend of refreshing mint and evergreen cistus, combined with juicy pineapple and enduring masculine woods. These unique ingredients come together to create an invigorating and aromatic scent perfect for the man looking for a scent that is confident, energizing and uncompromising.

Available exclusively at Hudson’s Bay.
Prada Luna Rossa Extreme - 50ml EDP - $72, 100ml EDP - $92 - made up of six distinctive notes skillfully interwoven into its composition. A spicy freshness fuses with a dark, sensual amber heart to reveal a tenacious lavender signature.  Peppery fresh top notes of ZesDul Bergamot invigorates the spice of Black Pepper and activates fresh Lavender notes; Sensual, aromatic amber heart notes of leathery balsamic Labdanum and Juniper Berries provide reassuring hardiness; and Intense Lavender Absolute and rich Vanilla dark pods and seeds create emotive and tenacious base notes.

Available at Holt Renfrew, Hudson’s Bay, Murale, Ogilvy, Sephora and select Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.

Dance with Givenchy - 50ml EDT - $60 - a vibrant fragrance with notes of jasmine, ylang-ylang, apple, mandarin orange, orange blossom, wood, musk and vanilla.
CK Shock For Her - 50ml EDT - $45, 100ml EDT - $65 - if you like opulent oriental-florals you're in for a treat! It has top notes of passion flower, pink peony and poppy; heart notes of  jasmine, narcissus, blackberry and dark cocoa; and base notes of amber, vanilla, musk and patchouli.
CK Shock For Him - 50ml EDT - $45, 100ml EDT - $65 - is built around aromatic, spicy and deep oriental nuances. With top notes of citrusy clementine, fresh cucumber and energy drink accord; heart notes of black pepper, black basil and cardamom; and base notes of masculine tobacco, musk, patchouli and ambrene wood.

Garnier Fructis Crystal Resist Spray - 413ml - $5.99 - in voluminizing and finishing formulas, they provide a unique combination of 24 hour hold and extreme shine. The ultra fine diffusion and quick dry formula immediately binds with hair for an instant dry and touchably soft style without the residue.
Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Finishing Paste - 57g - $6.99 - with a formula that is 99% naturally derived: natural acacia gum for high hold and clean feel, beeswax for shine and texture; and natural silicates and starches for hole and shine - while still providing 24 hour definition, without the stickiness.

And now for the yummy men portion of our program:


Hugo Boss Just Different - 40ml EDT - $52, 100ml EDT $76 - with top notes of ice cold mint leaves; heart notes of freesia and basil; and base notes of  of Cashmeran molecule of musk.

I must admit that I was so distracted by the poster that I might not have paid as much attention to the actual fragrance as I should have but it did smell very nice - I would put it on my man (especially if my man was Jared... )

David Beckham Homme - 30ml EDT - $35 - a woody-spicy fragrance with top notes of  citrusy zest mixed with ginger and Szechuan pepper; heart notes of  cashmere, leather and rosemary; and a base of mahogany, patchouli and musk.

Ah David, what can I say? When you get sick of that skinny bitch you're married to, come find me! Oh yea, the fragrance is nice too, but really, David Beckham could put dirt in a bottle and I'd still love him!
Phoenix by Keith Urban - 30ml - $24 - described as a Leather fragrance, it has top notes of blackberry, cognac and suede; middle notes of musk, Canadian balsam and Mexican chocolate; and base notes of woodsy notes, tonka bean, amber and leather.

I can't say I'm a fan of leather fragrances, they always smell like guys who smoke cigars or something - Keith can still play his guitar for me though...