Mainstream Premium Men’s Fragrances Reviews
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LUSH Oxford Street Launch in 72 Photos
This post was updated on the 25th January 2024 with all images re-processed, ‘cool’ photo filters removed and new, unseen images from my trip. I hope this serves as a bit of a time capsule for Lush fans and enthusiasts. Last year, I had the incredible opportunity to immerse myself in the vibrant world of…
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Christmas with Roger & Gallet: Wallpaper & Wonders
I don’t know why I haven’t featured Roget & Gallet on MANFACE before? I love their Jean Marie Farina fragrance collection and this Christmas, they’ve got some gorgeous goodies at really great bargains. Roger & Gallet Hand Cream Crackers These cute little cardboard crackers feature icons of Paris, finished with traditional cracker detailing. Apparently *sigh* the…
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Christmas with Creme de La Mer: The Limited Edition Candle
Your eyes are not deceiving you, this really is a Creme de La Mer candle. When I was show this at the press meeting, I almost choked on my drink. La Mer have never released a candle before and this is an exclusive limited edition for Christmas. It doesn’t quite smell like Creme de La…
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The Candy Perfume Boy Fragrance Guide for MANFACE
I’m rather excited to share that Thomas Dunckley – The Candy Perfume Boy, has written a comprehensive fragrance guide for MANFACE taking you through the key fragrance families including: Fougère, Citrus, Floral, Leather, Oriental and Woody. Tom shares some of his favourites (as well as some of my own) in this easy-to-read and incredible insightful…
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Countdown to Christmas: Miller Harris Feuilles de Tabac Eau De Parfum
With 11 weeks to go until Christmas and I’ve undoubtedly found my winter scent with Miller Harris Feuilles de Tabac. Launched 14 years ago in 2000 and created by Lyn Harris herself (who I believe has now left the Miller Harris London brand) it’s Christmas in a bottle; warm, smooth, spicy, sweet, aromatic and masculine.…
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Aesop Marrakech Intense
Launching in September, Aesop have remastered their now 10 year old fragrance with the new Aesop Marrakech Intense, designed by Barnabé Fillion. This is going to be huge. I can feel it. The notes of the fragrance are as follows: a top of bergamot, cardamom and cloves; a warm yet fresh heart of neroli, jasmine…
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Jo Malone London Incense & Embers Candle
It’s been a good while since I got myself a Jo Malone candle. I think the last was when I was still working for ELC over 3 years ago and got the giant 4 wick Orange Blossom on staff discount. So Jo Malone London Incense & Embers Scented Candle was a delightful welcome back to the…
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Revisited: Alvarez Gomez Agua de Colonia Concentrada Natural Spray
You might have seen on Tweeper and/or the Facebooks that I’m currently out blogging in Barcelona, my most favouritist city in the whole wide world; I also came out and blogged here a few times in 2012 as well as working with a particular brand on their launch and with such fond memories, I associated…
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Miller Harris Fleur du Matin
I love this fragrance and I know I start out a few posts with this pronouncement but I really, really do. I’ve edited this post as I wrote it before leaving for Barcelona but have been thinking, and regretting, that I didn’t bring it with me. I spend day after day and week after week…
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Valentine’s Day 2014: L’Occitane
Happy Valentine’s Day! If you’re looking for a fabulous, last minute gift for the special woman in your life, head to your nearest L’Occitane store and pick out some gorgeous offerings from the limited editions, Cerisier Rouge collection (Red Cherry). A burst of lemon, orange and blackcurrant invigorate your senses, followed by lingering scents of…