Top 10 Candles for men
In numerical order of supremacy, this list, compiled from customer feedback, popularity, innovation, ingredients, results, price and Ape to Gentleman’s testers displays the Top 10 Candles for Men that the fragrance world has to offer. As fragrance is (rightly) subjective, a scent that appeals to you will not necessarily appeal to everyone. That said, much like the intricate construction of a bespoke suit, the layered quality of a fragrance cannot... Read More
The Perfume Gun by Frédéric Malle
We’ve seen a real shift in men’s propensity to look after themselves with many brands and products being specifically tailored for the male audience. Now are seeing a brands turn their focus to the extension of ourselves – our Homes. The ambience and design of a residence are seen by most as a reflection of its inhabitants. Brands such as retaW, Joya and Kuumba are catering to this ‘home grooming’ element of your lifestyle with a range... Read More
Frédéric Malle: Lait Perfumé & Base Lavante Douce
Founder of Editions de Parfums – Fragrance without compromise – Frederic Malle has expanded the liberating series of fragrances to include ‘Lait Pefumé‘ (Fragranced Body Lotion) and ‘Base Lavante Douce‘ (Body Wash). “I work as an editor works with writers. I give these ‘fragrance authors’ complete freedom to explore and express their ideas. Each perfumer is free to use the most innovative technologies and the rarest... Read More
Madam Eve: Mother’s Day Gift Guide
What does a mother want from her son for Mother’s Day? The answer is nothing. That is why we all want to go the extra mile to make sure that we give them the perfect gift; not necessarily one of meteoric monetary value, but one of sentiment. As there is only so many times you can give a photo of yourself in a frame (how sweet), this Mother’s Day Madam Eve has put together five fragrance gifts so that every time your mother smells it, she will... Read More
Review: retaW Evelyn Fragrance Shampoo for Body & Soul
There are few products that still manage to astound me; I’m not saying I’ve seen it and tried them all, merely that products rarely live up to their hype. It’s not that the products are bad per se, but the preceding advertisement and ‘chat’ is so embellished, that even if the product gave me the ability to fly I’d be inclined to give it 3 out of 5. I suppose with the retaW products there is a different element we need to consider here;... Read More
GQ Grooming Awards 2011
The inaugural Men’s Grooming GQ Grooming awards 2011 have now been announced by an updated panel of expert judges, including fashion designer Giles Deacon, perfume archivist at Les Senteurs perfumery James Craven, designer A. Sauvage, and co-founder of REN Skincare, Rob Calcraft. Other new additions to this year’s awards are three new categories; Best New Tanning Product, Best New Target Hair Solution and Fragrance Launch of the Decade –... Read More
Video Interview: Frédéric Malle founder of Editions de Parfums.
Born into a family with a true fragrance heritage, the grandson of the Dior Perfumes founder Serge Heftler, Frédéric Malle was raised in respect for the perfumer’s craft, in the very heart of its traditions, and it shows. The founder of Editions de Parfums, Frédéric Malle’s primary goal was to reveal to the public the real ‘Noses’ behind the great fragrance houses and to let these Perfumers free of their shackles to create fragrances... Read More
Friday Five: Onra, ‘LifeHacker’, Porsche Design, Lacoste Candle and Aertex…
How to ‘sharpen’ your razor blade with your arm… The problem (or great thing depending on how you look at it) with YouTube is that anyone with a camera and a computer becomes an expert. There are no qualifications needed, no YouTube Certified exams, just upload a video with your opinion and job done! Such is the case with this semi-nude Gentleman, known as Terrypun on Youtube (or Lifehacker as ShaveBlog call him) who claims that... Read More
“Rubber Incense” by Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle
Picture this scenario: You have a dinner date with ‘Miss World’. Understandably you go through the full rigour of your male grooming routine in its entirety, following the most in depth grooming regime to the last letter. You’re looking sharp, in fact better than that – you’re looking pristine. The date goes well, almost too well – the next venue suggested is not a bar as you’d intended, but your home. However on opening the... Read More
Fleur Mecanique by Frederic Malle
Frederic Malle’s Fleur Mecanique (Mechanical Flower) is exactly that – an aesthetically pleasing machine which diffuses a completely natural floral scent when you require it. The scent can be chosen from Five concocted by two of the chief Nez at Frederic Malle, Dominique Ropion and Carlos Benaim. The fragrance diffuser has been designed to be quiet enough that you can lie right next to it, engulf yourself in the scent, and drift off to sleep... Read More
