Country: Angola. Angola Flag Description: The Angolan flag is divided into two halves - the top half is red and the bottom half is black. In the middle of the flag is a yellow emblem consisting of a partial cog wheel, a machete and a star.
The chypre accord is used in both male and female perfumery. A notable literary reference to chypre is contained in the novel The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett (Knopf, 1929), in which the character Joel Cairo is described as carrying a chypre-scented handkerchief as part of his homosexual persona.
The classic French house of Guerlain has cornered the game, since they also won the award for best men's fragrance in selective distribution with their L'Homme Ideal. Another sweet scent with a core of almond, but also the seal of French pedigree. Find more stylish men's fragrance suggestions here.