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Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
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LUSH Gorilla Perfumes Pop-Up Shop
Last week I was lucky enough to be able to visit the LUSH Pop-Up Shop in London’s trendy Shoreditch. The gallery is open until summer and features the entire LUSH fragrance wardrobe set in the most fabulously designed gallery, filled with intrigue, quirks, history and inspiration. I’d been meaning to get down to visit for…
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Cire Trudon Solis Rex Candle
It’s safe to say I’m now a pretty big fan of Cire Trudon. The scents are just intoxicating and their fragrance throw is something out of this world. Seriously, I can have one on in the kitchen and still catch a sniff in the upstairs’ en-suite. Solis Rex is my favourite so far and has…
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Fornasetti Profumi Mani Otto Candle
Barnaba Fornasetti has created a truly beautiful living piece featuring the timeless artwork of his father Piero Fornasetti and housing the beautiful fragrance, Otto, created by Olivier Polge. My love of home fragrance has brought me to some interesting places and this is truly something special. Even when the candle has finished, I will still…
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Cire Trudon Odalisque Candle
Often a slave given as a gift to the Turkish sultan, the Odalisque served as maid to the harem but if of exceptional beauty and talent, she would be trained as a possible concubine. A candle with a passionate and seductive aroma, orange blossom, lemon and orange oils weave in and out of a base…
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JO LOVES Lemongrass, Amber & Tiare Flower Candle
Following my interview with Jo Malone. published here last night, I had to share with you my new favourite home fragrance candle from the Jo Loves collection – Jo Loves Lemongrass, Amber, Tiare Flower, Layered Scented Candle. As it burns down through the 3 uniquely delicious fragrances that both contrast and compliment each other, you…
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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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Rediscover DoubleTree
On December 19th, I was invited to the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly as part of the Hilton’s campaign to rediscover Hilton hotels. Both me and the other half were welcomed for the night to stay in one of their beautiful rooms as well as being guests for both dinner and breakfast. THE ARRIVAL Whereas Hilton…
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Crème de la Mer: The Facial
Yesterday I was kindly invited to experience the luxury and wonder of a facial by Crème de la Mer. I’ve sporadically used Crème de la Mer products and never ceased to be amazed by their power and performance. It’s easy to accuse a brand such as Crème for resting on the laurels but their products…
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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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The Good Hour at LUSH Ltd Spa Leeds
I have been a lover of Lush from a very young age. I honestly believe that no-one does bath and body quite like they do – innovative, fun, creative and beautifully thought out. We’ve seen the company develop and grow over the last 5 years, becoming a real force to be reckoned with in all…