Montblanc’s new fragrance is made for the outdoorsman

Montblanc announces new woodsy fragrance

By Leslie Leon Published June 13, 2025

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While the summer tends to bring a flurry of citrusy and airy fragrances for men, that doesn’t mean you have to wait for fall to get a woodsy scent. Although darker and woodier fragrances pair well with the colder months, there are still summer colognes out there that are perfect for the everyday outdoorsman. One of the more recent fragrances to follow this path comes from the luxury brand, Montblanc. Known for their luxurious approach to the outdoors and timeless watches, the brand is also home to many must-have scents. As part of their Explorer series, the new Montblanc fragrance is richer and poignant, making it a statement addition to their cologne lineup. While the series was only released in 2019, this latest iteration feels unlike anything they’ve developed before.

Go on a journey with a new Montblanc scent

Developed as a follow-up to the brand’s 2023 Explorer Platinum, the new Explorer fragrance is a woodsy and intense cologne made with the modern explorer in mind. The fragrance’s top notes open up the voyage with scents of bergamot, while notes of patchouli and vetiver give it a leathery and woody touch. The base notes of leather and amber add a warmth and intensity to the fragrance that delights. Like others in the Explorer collection, the fragrance comes in an equally sophisticated bottle with a monochromatic black tone and interwoven matte details, finished with a glossy black cap. While the brand has already announced the fragrance, it has yet to unveil its official release date and price. The scent has also already been released in select third-party retailers overseas.

Leslie is a Los Angeles-based writer and content creator. She is always researching and finding the latest fashion trends…

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ALTAIA’s Woo(E)D features exotic international fragrances

ALTAIA is an Italian company with an international approach to fragrances

ALTAIA WOO(E)D men's cologne

With a product name that leans heavily into the concept of seduction, ALTAIA is taking an intriguing approach to masculinity in its latest eau de parfum release. There’s more than a little ambiguity behind the “who seduces who?” question behind the name, and the foundation fragrances are designed to enhance and deepen that mystery.
ALTAIA is an Italian company with a flair for internationally-based fragrances, so it isn’t completely surprising that the foundation here consists of a combination of Atlas cedar, Gaiac wood, and cistus. This combination is well worth exploring, so let’s go there.

Not the usual woody foundation fragrances

While cedar might feel familiar as a foundation ingredient in men’s fragrances, this particular version is different. Atlas cedar is native to the Atlas mountains in Algeria and Morocco, and it’s prized for having a warm scent that also offers a hint of delicate sweetness.
Gaiac wood is equally unique. It comes from a tree native to South America, and its smoky, sweet scent blends with both its woody cousin and the leather in the next layer. It offers traces of amber, too, and in its natural form this versatile, super-hard wood is used in both tool handles and traditional medicine.
Cistus has its own special origins, too. It grows wild in the areas around the Mediterranean, and it produces labdanum, a sticky resin that’s a staple of the perfume and fragrance world. It’s often used to support wood fragrances in the base layer, so it’s not surprising to see it turn up here. Perfumers see it as both cozy and romantic, hence the appeal in a fragrance that seeks to evoke this level of romanticism.
After an early April release, WOO(E)D is now available in the US. It is available in 100 mL quantities for $230. It’s an expensive offering, but ATLAIA is hoping it will entice younger buyers, especially, to try some of the company’s other unusual fragrances.

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SkyOrganics debuts two new haircare products for curls

Manage your curls and help the environment with these SkyOrganics products

SkyOrganics Shea Butter

Launched with Earth Month in mind, Sky Organics is releasing two new, certified-organic haircare products specially designed for those with curly hair need who need high-quality scalp care as well.
The first is Organic Shea & Babassu Moisture Butter, and the second is Organic Castor Oil with Rosemary Oil. Both products have unique ingredients to help you handle your curls that are well worth a closer look.
Shea butter is a familiar ingredient in the skin and hair care world, and the less well-known babassu oil is a hydrator that helps keep curls stronger and frizz-free. This product also includes virgin coconut oil, sunflower oil, beeswax, vitamin E, and orange peel oil, with all ingredients certified organic.
The shea butter is also versatile. It can be used on damp or dry hair, functioning as a re-hydrator or pre-shampoo in the latter scenario. In addition, it’s designed for all curl styles, including mini-twists and braids. Patch test is recommended before first use.
The castor oil-based product is a strengthener. It’s a pure, hexane-free oil blend that helps nourish the scalp and fortifies individual strands, with rosemary added to nourish the scalp. It also includes peppermint oil to revitalize and refresh, and once again all ingredients are certified organic. This blend is specially designed to help provide end care as well.
Both products are made with sustainably-sourced ingredients, and they’re 100% recyclable. Pricing is friendly and under $20 for both products, with the shea/babassu butter proceed at $17.99, while the castor/rosemary oil blend positioned at $15.99. Introduced at the beginning of April, these products are available via skyorganics.com, amazon.com, and walmart.com.

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Mushrooms for men’s skincare? Verdoie adds new shroom-based supplement

These two products harness the healing power of mushrooms

Verdoie skincare product

Mushrooms are everywhere. They surround us in the woods when we go for a walk after a heavy spring rain. They’re omnipresent in recipes, both around the world and across the internet. They’ve even turned up in our coffee lately, so it was probably just a matter of time before they appeared in skincare products.
The company to thank for this latest development is a French firm called Verdoie, which just added a supplement called Le Complement Alimentaire to its existing line of mushroom-based moisturizers.

The science behind the shrooms