Scent for Spring: BARNEY* by retaW Tokyo

Spring is upon us and the vicissitudes of the seasons are evident as early morning frost is replaced by the scent of the newly flowering plants. With that in mind the heavy, almost moody scents that have aided us through winter are suddenly less relevant, as we feel the need to mirror the change around us. This a concept fully understood by retaW who freshen up their fragrant offering with a new scent reflective of the coming season. Entitled BARNEY*... Read More

retaW Willy Fragrance Body Wash & Fabric Liquid

The latest instalment of retaW products sees the introduction of the aptly named, if not slights unfortunate, new scent entitled WILLY*. Named after Willy Wonka in Roald Dahl’s chocolate filled fictionary tale, the retaW WILLY* scent combines fresh mint with essence of sweet and bitter chocolate. A reflection of the chocolate bar wrapping, the flacon is faux-metallic silver, with the brown markings and lid symbolic of the chocolate imbued scent... Read More

retaW Allen* Version 1.06 Body Wash & Fragrance Liquid

retaW Allen* was the first retaW fragrance that we came across on Ape to Gentleman and has been a staple part of our showering ever since. However, as happens with technology, retaW have upgraded the Allen* Fragrance to make their most popular scent – dare I say - even more appealing. retaW * Allen version 1.06 has a stronger scent than its predecessor with the floral Cassis scent added, reminiscent of the creme de Cassis liqueur. The flacon... Read More

retaW MARK* & FIONA* Fragrance Liquid for Fabric

The newest two fragrance members to the retaW family, MARK* and FIONA* get an early revamp in the guise of a fragranced fabric refresher. You can now use the pacifying scent of fresh apple and cinnamon (FIONA*) to eliminate odours from fabric, or use the sweet musky almond (MARK*) on clothing, shoes, and furnishings to revive them in the retaW way – organically. retaW (the word “Water” in reverse) is in its essence elemental, embodying... Read More

retaW Fragrance Liquid AL* and Neneh*

As predicted, retaW have augmented their Fragrance Liquid for Fabric selection by adding their two newest scents, Neneh* and Al* to the existing offering. The fine, spray-on mist is antibacterial, and eliminates odours from fabrics. It leaves retaW’s original scents on clothing, trainers, and furnishings like curtains, carpet, and bedcovers. The retaW Neneh* scent is a fruity and creative mix of cherry and mint, while the retaW Al* exudes a... Read More

retaW Fragrance Liquid for Fabric

I suppose the question on your mind is, ‘What exactly  is a Fragrance Liquid for Fabric?’. A very apt question - the same question in fact, we were left pondering when the clinical white bottles arrived on our desks.  The best way to describe the Fragrance Liquid… imagine if Tom Ford had invented Febreeze - exactly. With retaW Tokyo, it’s not simply the ideas that they bring to life, it’s the manner in which they do it. The fine,... Read More