Paul McLauchlan: The best fragrances for men this Father's Day

A selection of scents for the big day this Sunday

Male fragrances: ”We’re in the business of bottling up emotions. I hope that people read the label and identify with that sentiment in its simplest form"

One of life’s greatest pleasures, innately personal in its sensuality, a dab of fragrance defines identities. For perfumiers this spring, the motive was clear: bring men a sense of place, even as they are sheltered indoors across the globe.

The promise of a new reality is encapsulated in a chorus of scents, from the likes of Loewe and Diptyque, Maison Margiela to Aesop, making fragrance the best accessory for the season ahead. From memories of experiences past and the possibility of their imminent return, the places we wish to escape to, and unisex gems suitable for everyone, updating your fragrances is as important as renewing your wardrobe.