Offering an eclectic, carefully curated portfolio of idiosyncratic signature fragrances for men based on distinct formulas, the entity that has become known as Paul Anthony has created its own, unique lane within the confines of a crowded market by adding a layer of je-ne-sais quoi instead of mimicking the tried and tested.
Captivating pairings of high-grade and ethically sourced ingredients, the long-lasting and bold scents capture one’s imagination. An example par excellence for how Paul Anthony channels its alchemy is the Oudh & Leather Eau De Parfum.
Based on one of the most precious and expensive ingredients in any perfumers arsenal, i.e. Oudh Wood, masculine notes of leather are married with woody, balsamic, camphorous scents with an undertone of citrus.
Warm, full, slightly fruity, peppery and vanilla-like notes intermingle with the odour of fine cigar boxes and bergamot, culminating in Tonka bean and amber adding warmth and sensuality.
Flanking Paul Anthony’s extensive range of fragrances ( https://paulanthonylabel.com ) is the first product of what is going to be a range of elevated skincare products, i.e. Absolute Oil.
Lightweight in nature and packed with an anti-aging multi vitamin complex, Absolute Oil is geared towards transforming and renewing skin texture and tone.
What I love about the Absolute Oil is that it is suitable for all skin types and can be easily added to your moisturizer of choice to amplify the restoring of the skin to accomplish a more youthful appearance.
Fragrance, wax, wick, and container together all play important parts in creating a luxury candle experience, with especially the fragrance component being the most defining and significant constituent with its inherent ability to make the whole much more than the mere sum of its parts.
Paul Anthony’s Masculine Candle is essentially a piece of art and make the perfect, sensual gift: Hand poured and labelled, it comes in a dark, mattified vessel vase inside black box.
Made from premium soy wax, it instantaneously fills the room with the aforementioned leather and oudh bouquet.
Backed by nuances of amber woody olfactory family, and framed by a creamy sweetness with warm undertones of amber, leather, rosemary, lemony highlights dance against a backdrop of citrusy, floral, green, and slightly bitter highlights.
With its well-calibrated scent profile meandering between smoky and sweet, the candle that transports me straight to one of my favourite spots in the Italian countryside. Given that it has a burn time of forty-five hours, it will give me ample opportunity to zen out whenever the need arises.
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Words by AW.
Photos courtesy of Paul Anthony.