VitaMan
Created and launched in 1999, by Naturopath Herbalist Glenn Kiddell and International Skincare Specialist and Lecturer Clare Matthews – VitaMan is certainly a brand that deserves a closer look. From Australia, and made with unique ingredients including those used for over 30,000 years by Indigenous Australians – VitaMan’s unique formulas are natural, innovative... Read More
James Bond 007 Ocean Royale
Further to the release of the now original 007 Fragrance, and it’s incredible success – the James Bond fragrance line has grown with the introduction of 007 Ocean Royale. Well-timed for the cooler summer months, Ocean Royale is an invigorating, fresh and energising twist on the original. Inspired by the Caribbean Sea breeze, ingredients include top notes of lime,... Read More
Molton Brown Sport Collection
It was just last weekend when I was preparing for a weekend away with my county sports team, and I shopped around for a hair and body wash in one – to save luggage space and time whilst showering after matches. The results were pretty fruitless, plenty of good travel sized products but nothing quality wise in a combination product. I settled on some foul smelling concoction... Read More
Recipe for Men – Logical Skincare
There’s something instantly interesting about a brand formed out of necessity, and Recipe for Men is one of them. Harsh Scandinavian winters were the testing ground for Recipe – and their philosophy; not false promises or exaggerated claims but a simple promise that your skin will look and feel, fresher and smoother. Stockholm more specifically is where Recipe for Men... Read More
Top 10 Wash Bag/ Dopp Kit Essentials
Fitting quality men’s grooming products in a frequent traveller, gym enthusiast or sportsman’s luggage can require too much space. Subsequently, many skin care essentials are left at home on your bathroom shelf. Our focus is of course to keep you looking more Gentleman than Ape, so thought it prudent that we share our Top 10 male grooming products for your Wash Bag (UK)... Read More
Great Gatsby Grooming
The Great Gatsby style was inspired by the emerging success and consumerism within post-war (WW1) America. The 1920’s saw an explosion in popular culture, Jazz music and style. Men’s hair was still very military looking. Clean cut, slicked back and held in place with hair creams. Styles also had to compliment and remain unaffected by hats which were a very popular accessory... Read More
Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Deodorants
Continuing with the blue Italian Mediterranean sea as their inspiration, Acqua di Parma have added a range of deodorants to their offering. The deodorants join the Eau de Toilette, body milk, and shower gel lines. Housed in a 150ml aluminium spray bottle, the strong design and matt surface in deep and bright blue hues, looks superb. Light alcoholic formulas do not interfere... Read More
Egyptian Magic
First thing first, I was sold on the name – any product with ‘Magic’ in its name has to be worth testing. Digging a little deeper, it appears Magic translates to a less is more type of wizardry – something I’m more than okay with. Far from being an organic this, natural that campaigner – the lack of petrochemicals and so forth, found in most cheap... Read More
The Shelf: Sensitive Skin
The Shelf is a men’s grooming series by Ape to Gentleman focusing on skin care; designed to assist with common grooming ailments, achieving certain looks and general best practice. Different from our Top 10 or Three of The Best series, The Shelf offers rounded solutions to a variety of topics – resulting in recommended products for your bathroom shelf. Similar Ape to... Read More
Ermenegildo Zegna Uomo
Developed by renowned perfumer Alberto Morillas, Ermenegildo Zegna Uomo combines two key ingredients; zesty Bergamot and floral Violettyne Captive. The natural Bergamot is cultivated at Zegna’s own proprietary fields in Calabria, Italy and harvested exclusively for Zegna fragrances. Violettyne Captive is a different proposition; created by scientifically ‘editing’... Read More
