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Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
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Cire Trudon Marylebone
Whilst visiting London I was luck enough to meet up with the @PerfuMr himself, Jason Waterworth, the PR Director of United Perfumes who look after a whole armada of enchantingly luxurious fragrance brands. He showed me around the store of one of their brands, Cire Trudon, playing home to their fabulous candles and living fragrances.…
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Francis Kurkdjian Pour Le Soir Candle
You’ll probably know by now that I’m a bit of a candle fiend. Nothing chills me out more than a cosy evening with something good on the TV, a glass of wine and the subtle, flickering glow of a few candles along the mantelpiece, all oozing out delicious, relaxing aromas. You may have already read…
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Francis Kurkdjian Incense Papers
Such a beautiful thing from the House of Francis Kurkdjian. These incense papers are lightly and delicately laced with Francis’ stunning APOM, Lumière Noire and Aqua Universalis fragrances. If like myself, you’ve never heard of incense papers before now, you’re in for a treat. They burn in a very similar fashion, although much quicker, but…
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L’Occitane Candle For Sight
I’ve long since been a fan of L’Occitane’s beautiful candles, for both their amazing scents and great transportable tins. They’ve released a new addition to the line called ‘Candle for Sight’, raising money for the Royal National Institute of Blind People, which will go towards its Training Grade Scheme, providing professional training to partially sighted…
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Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Review: Is It Really For Men?
Yes, Jo Malone London Pomegranate Noir works on a man, and it works well. The house sells it as unisex, as it does almost everything, but this is one of the darker, spicier scents in the range, and that depth is exactly why it reads so naturally on men. So is it for men or…