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

Update: retaW COLLINS* & BLIND* Fragrance Body Wash

Last week we alerted you to the arrival of two new scents from Japanese skin care experts retaW called COLLINS* & BLIND*. retaW have provided us with more information regarding the composition of the latest additions to the retaW Fragrance Family. The Scents These new fragrances see a different approach to their typically ‘spicy’ scents. Represented by the colouring on the flacons, the new scents are both citrus based scents; retaW... 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 Liquid Hand Soap FIONA* & MARK*

Organic Japanese skincare brand retaW have announced the expansion of to their current fragrant lifestyle offering with their latest product retaW Liquid Hand Soap. Along with the new hand soaps come two new scents MARK* and FIONA*. retaW Liquid Hand Soap FIONA* 250ml A fragrant hand soap with hints of pacifying fresh apple, FIONA* contains the elegant scent of cinnamon, which also promotes healing. retaW Liquid Hand Soap MARK* 250ml Using a blend... Read More