What: Slate Eau de Toilette from Banana Republic
Why: When it comes to choosing a fragrance, I’ve always tried not to be swayed by the bottle. However if it comes down to Perfume A or Perfume B, I’ll go with the more appealing package. But I have to admit that opening Banana Republic’s Slate cologne for men, all I could think was “I hope this smells as good as it looks.” The black natural wood box is so good looking you’ll want to keep it for storage. The heavy square bottle has a black and silver top and is simply classic and elegant.
OK, so I’m sold on the look of Slate, but what about the scent? It’s very cool, predominantly citrus with notes of ginger and sage. It’s on the light side, and makes me think of the outdoors, maybe the beach, a great scent for a guy who prefers clean and green. And again, trust me, if you want to wow him from the get-go, Slate will do it.
Price: $45 and $58
Find it: bananarepublic.com
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