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Posted by Robin on 6 June 2017 2 Comments

Vétiver Extraordinaire shaving cream

I want this even more than the Iris Hand Cream: the new Vétiver Extraordinaire shaving cream from Frédéric Malle. "A razor blade glides through this thick and nourishing shaving cream with the precision of a great skier on the powdery slopes of Val d’Isère. Lightly scented with Vétiver Extraordinaire, it leaves one with the sensation of immaculate freshness. A revolution in its fragrance category, Vétiver Extraordinaire contains an unprecedented dose of 25% Haitian vetiver essence. Together with oak moss, oriental myrrh, pink pepper, bergamot and bitter orange, it leaves your skin feeling remarkably fresh." $80 for 100 ml, so it is not likely there will be any appearing in my shower. There is also an After Shave Balm, at $120 for 50 ml.

Holiday fragrance gifts 2016, part 3

Posted by Robin on 4 December 2016 12 Comments

Part three in our eight-part series on fragrance related holiday gifts features scented items for men, although there are plenty of “unisex” ideas in the other articles, and as always there are probably a few things here that women might like. Do add any of your own recommendations in the comments!

DS & Durga Bowmakers pocket roll-on

From DS & Durga, Bowmakers in a pocket perfume oil roll-on: “Amongst the transcendental woods of the 1800s, craftsmen from the Massachusetts Bay Colony built violin bows in the tiny towns of the Pioneer Valley. The shops were filled with old growth mahogany, burled maple shavings, amber pine rosin, aged walnut and the craftsmen’s unique, secret varnishes. An androgynous, full bodied scent, Bowmaker’s ether reek is subdued by supple leather and a variety of woods.” $72 for 10 ml at Twisted Lily…

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Scented Father’s Day Gifts ~ 2016

Posted by Kevin on 31 May 2016 15 Comments

pink tie

It’s Father’s Day ALREADY? This year I’ve assembled twelve gift choices (13 counting the non-scented tie above) that can be mixed and matched: a box of soap and a shower gel, or some grooming products and a bottle of booze (there’s always food and drink on my list…they’re “fragranced,” correct?) So, buy a nice box or bag and fill it up! (If the box is a lacquered Chinese antique or the bag is a leather tote — all the better.)…

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Fragrant Father’s Day Gifts ~ 2015 Edition

Posted by Kevin on 27 May 2015 10 Comments

Father and Son, the emperors Qianlong and Yongzhen

Seasoned perfumistas will do just fine when choosing colognes for their fathers, so I’m concentrating on scented “sides” this year — perfumed items that make life more pleasant. (Fathers…feel free to treat yourself to anything on this list.)

Brooklyn Grooming Beard Lovers Set: Beard oil kit with four scented oils, including Commando (scent-free), Williamsburg (cedar, Ho wood, ylang-ylang), Fort Greene (pine, rosemary, juniper, lavender, bergamot) and Red Hook (Bay Rum, cardamom, citrus), all in 4 dram vials, and 1 oz Pilgrims Beard and Hair Tonic (rosemary-scented), plus a Brooklyn Grooming limited edition beard-moustache comb…

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Holiday fragrance gifts 2014, part 4

Posted by Robin on 7 December 2014 18 Comments

Our series of holiday gift posts continues with gift ideas for men, although there are plenty of “unisex” ideas in the other articles, and there are probably a few things here that women might like.

Crabtree & Evelyn Indian Sandalwood Traveller set

From Crabtree & Evelyn, the Indian Sandalwood Traveller set, with 8 ml Indian Sandalwood Cologne, 50 ml Indian Sandalwood Hair & Body Wash, 50 g Indian Sandalwood Shave Cream and 50 ml Indian Sandalwood Aftershave Balm. $26 at Crabtree & Evelyn…

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