A few months back, Floris perfumers collaborated with English shirtmaker Turnbull & Asser, for an ultimate Dapper Chapper pairing, to launch 71/72 Eau de Parfum. The name 71/72 refers to Turnbull & Assers flagship store location on Jermyn Street, just a but further down the road from Floris. Jermyn Street is an area symbiotic with […]
Paco Rabanne Pure XS is alive and kicking again, having once adorned our dressers back in ’94 when it was known simply as XS. It’s been a 23 year hiatus but Paco Rabanne have crafted what will potentially be another successful and much loved fragrance just like its older brother. In keeping with the original, […]
If you have slightly longer hair, you may often struggle with your regular styling product, and find that it just doesn’t go a long way, or at least not hold your style for long enough. Recently, there has been an influx in salt sprays, designed to create extra volume in your hair and at the […]
You may not have used a bar of soap for a long time, opting instead for tubes or bottles of shower lotions and potions, but perhaps this will make you re-think your options… This is one big bar of soap, almost 200g to be precise, so it’s bound to last you a fair while. That’s […]
Adding to your collection of scents is always fun and can transform an outfit, and your appearance, hugely. We were approached by Laboratory Perfumes who were keen for us to see, and smell, what they’ve created, and we were only too happy to oblige. Established just 6 years ago, British born Laboratory Perfumes have created […]
Sometimes you wake up and feel like you haven’t slept a wink all night – getting up can be very tough indeed, so at times like these, it’s great to have a shower with a product that invigorates and wakes up your senses. Haeckels have created something that does just that. This body cleanser starts […]
Every man has his essential items required to get ready to face the day, and if you’re like me, then a good quality lip balm is definitely on that list. I’ve used many over the years, from your basic petroleum jelly to your cheap and cheerful drug-store option, but these days I opt for something […]
Latest to join our lotions and potions is the luxury hair and beard oil from our friends at Mamlooq. They have created a series of luxury products ideal for today’s modern gentleman, especially those with hair below the ears as well as above. There’s now a miriad of personal hair and beard care products on […]
This perfume landed on our doorstep and within seconds it was sprayed on our pulse-points. Curious and delighted to receive a bottle of Oud Essentiel from Guerlain, we couldn’t wait to see how a fragrance is said to be so expertly developed. Guerlain is a brand synonymous with classic, high-end fragrances, skincare and make-up, and […]
As you know, shaving can leave your skin feeling tight, dry, and sometimes irritated, so using a moisturiser or balm afterwards is vital. Aesop have created this lotion though, which is lighter than a cream, so it rubs in easily and doesn’t clog your pores. I can tell you that a little goes a long […]
You may have been walking past, and then felt the need to step inside one of the many Penhaligon’s stores around the UK, compelled by the theatre of fragrance infused mist being sprayed across the threshold, and drawn in by the exquisite aromas and classic décor inside. I know I have, and I’ve been a […]
We were lucky to receive a selection of items from ILK London – a gentlemen’s grooming service that produce how-to videos, tips, ideas and hand-picked products for all hair, beard, and skin care regimes. In our selection we had C.O Bigelow’s Hair & Body Wash, Baxter of California Daily Protein Shampoo, Dr. Jackson’s Everyday Oil, […]
This year, Boss Bottled released the new Boss Bottled Tonic, which I’ve the pleasure of using for the last couple of weeks. It’s fair to say that some cologne’s are for special occasions and others fare better for the working week. Boss Bottled Tonic is in our opinion for the latter, but make no mistake, […]
It seems these days there’s an endless choice when it comes to gentlemen’s barbers – do you opt for a local, no frills joint, or push the boat out and get the Midas touch that breaks the bank? Ted’s Grooming Room may just be what you’re looking for, but it’s definitely somewhere all dapper chaps […]
