Inspired by Japan, their first ever men’s 2-in-1 moisturiser and sunscreen not only fights the visible signs of ageing but also defends you globetrotting men from the sun’s harmful rays. Molton Brown have collected Japanese hinoki oil (extracted from a rare species of white cedar tree), plant-derived lipoamino acid, olive oil and UVA/B SPF15 sunscreens to create this multi-functional product.

Apply it on a daily basis to help shield, hydrate and smooth the skin. It will also stimulate collagen production, fight free radicals, minimise the appearance of wrinkles and protect against sun damage and environmental conditions. A superb option for those looking for a convenient solution to all of the above in one product. Apply in the morning like a regular moisturiser, you’ll thank me when you return to the office without sunburn after sitting outside in the sun for 30 minutes eating your lunch.

£38.00 from moltonbrown.co.uk

Demonstrating an array of basics – designer Kris Van pays homage to minimal aesthetic that many have become accustomed to seeing at the Parisian power house.

On offer are simplistic – and somewhat detailed – ventures into everyday pieces. Shirt’s receive a camo overhaul, while blazers nurture skinny lapels; adapting the very figure of a man coming of age. Eloquence has never looked so bold.

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The summer season sees us engage in more active lifestyles to take advantage of the improved climate. To help us through the warmer weather to cater to the generally busy commuter life retaW have come up with a travel friendly solution, engaging you with your favourite scent.

The retaW Fragranced Wet Tissues are lightly scented to provide a refreshing, cleansing experience for your skin. The fragranced tissues can be used to cleanse underarm, feet, hands and body providing instant reprieve from unwanted odours, sweat and ‘clammy’ skin.

Fragranced Wet Tissue

Pack Size: 15 sheets (150mm×200mm)

‘Fragranced Wet Tissue ’ ALLEN* – invigorating, flowery scent with Lily

¥500/£5

‘Fragranced Wet Tissue’  EVELYN* – rich, fruity champagne scent with bergamot

¥500 /£5

The retaW fragranced wet tissue will be available online at retaW Tokyo and worldwide from Niven & Joshua.

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The Razor

A black, chrome-plated razor with a disposable Gillette Fusion razor head and subtle Molton Brown branding.

The Shaving Brush & Stand

A black and chrome-plated weighted brush, made with the finest badger hair from Germany, complete with its own chrome-plated stand.

The Shaving Kit

Presented in a box set containing The Razor, The Shaving Brush & Stand (also available separately). The double stand holds both items, letting them air dry on the bathroom shelf correctly. A stunning piece of kit, for your Dad or better – for yourself.

The Razor – £90, The Shaving Brush & Stand – £95, The Shaving Kit – £195 from www.moltonbrown.co.uk

In numerical order of supremacy, this list, compiled from customer feedback, popularity, innovation, ingredients, results, price and Ape to Gentleman’s testers displays the Top 10 Candles for Men that the fragrance world has to offer.

As fragrance is (rightly) subjective, a scent that appeals to you will not necessarily appeal to everyone. That said, much like the intricate construction of a bespoke suit, the layered quality of a fragrance cannot be disputed. With that in mind this Top 10 is ordered using a combination of the brand’s candle range on the whole, along with the brilliance of a select few scents. Here are our chosen 10.

1. Frederic Malle Chez Monsieur – €65.00

From the grandson of fragrance pioneer Serge Heftler-Louiche¹, comes a range of candles developed by arguably the best noses in fragrance. Frederic Malle adapting the leading principles of fine perfumery to wax.  The consistency of quality, originality and modernity of scent makes Frederic Malle’s candles more than worthy of our number one position.

“One of my assessments when working on scents for the home was that unlike traditional perfumes for people, home fragrances aren’t and shouldn’t be sexy. The scent of a men’s den is a slight exception to this rule, as one feels, when smelling it, the presence of its proprietor amongst the precious woods, tobacco and books.” – Bruno Jovanovic, Parfumeur Frederic Malle

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2. Cire Trudon Ernesto Tobacco and Leather Scented Candle - £60

No selection would be truly complete without the world’s oldest candle maker. Since 1643, Cire Trudon have produced candles for many illustrious rogues including Mr Napoléon Bonaparte and French royalty. Their Ernesto Tobacco Candle is a woody fragrance combining a medley of rum, oak, tobacco, bergamot and amber, enclosed in a hand-blown glass.

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3. retaW Allen Fragrance Candle – £34

Japanese Hiroshi Fujiwara’s fragrance brainchild, retaW’s scents and ideals have re-invented the way we connect fragrance with fashion. Arguably the most ‘mainstream’ of their fragrant offering, the candles bring retaW’s unique, modern scents at a very good value. retaW’s Allen Fragrance is a deep, masculine scent with fruity and floral undertones.

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4. Byredo Vanquish Candle – £45

Byredo (a combination of the words ‘by’ and ‘redolence’ ) means ‘memory of a pleasant smell’ and their candles certainly give substance to this ideal. Their edgy approach to fragrance has led to refreshingly unusual constructions that are distinctive, yet warm and alluring. This candle, entitled Vanquish, combines top notes of eau de rose, with ginger and guaiac wood making for a deep, masculine composition.

Vanquish : Top: Eau de Rose, Green Rose Bud / Mid: Ginger, Incense / Base: Cedarwood, Guaiac wood, Ciste Labdanum

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5. Blaise Mautin – POA

The idea of bespoke fragrance is that it gives you full control of the outcome, an idea that can either work for you or against. Blaise Mautin’s expertise has seen him produce scents for Hyatt Hotels and Hiroki Nakamura’s cult brand Visvim. This experience in creating scents of the highest order makes Blaise the perfect choice to help you create your composition. The only real limit is your imagination – that and your budget.

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6. L’Artisan Parfumeur Thé et Pain d’Epices Candle – $70

Entitled ‘Tea and Gingerbread”, this fragrance from L’Artisan Parfumeur mingles ‘gingerbread fresh from the oven’ aroma with the smoky scent of Lapsang Souchong. Cinnamon, ginger and anise to create a captivating contrast with honey and candied orange; an exemplary example of candle making from one of the most exciting fragrance houses of our generation. As comforting as it is sophisticated, the L’Artisan Parfumeur Thé et Pain d’Epices Candle shows the strength of our selection in number 6th place.

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7. Penhaligon’s Elixir Classic Candle – £32

From Royal Warrant perfumery Penhaligon’s comes a candle reflecting history through layered scent. A combination of Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Incense and woods, Elixir echoes Hammam Bouquet, created by founder William Penhaligon in 1872. Hammam Bouquet was conjured up by William after inhaling the steam and sulphurous aromas of his neighbouring Turkish baths. A truly historic candle.

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8. Baxter of California x Joya White Wood Two Candle – £50

Produced in partnership with the artisanal Joya, Flammable Series 2 candles show Baxter of California influence and expertise at combining Western ideals with an Eastern influence. Hand Poured in New York, the White Wood 2 candle combines the scents of Bergamot, Mandarin, Mission Fig, Santalum and Vetiver creating an earthy scent with a citrus edge. The legacy of JP Mastey continues in earnest with this modern yet classic range of candles.

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9. Molton Brown Re-Charge Black pepper candle – £55

Molton Brown’s Re-Charge Black pepper scent is one of our favourites and we’re pleased to report that they have developed an equivalent scent for your home. The mix of petitgrain, bergamot, cedar and deep amber gris musk provides a dynamic scent for the modern home.

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10. Odin 01 Sunda Candle – $65

Odin New York have made a foray Encounter 01 Sunda’s opulent blend of warm woods and creamy vanillic spices amidst hand poured slate-colored wax and sleek translucent black glass. Odin Sunda’s Top 10 inclusion is as much for its elegant design as the warm sensuous aroma it exudes. The cliché ‘last but not least’ has never been more pertinent.

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Molton Brown have been producing the finest bath and body products for nearly 40 years, and their recent foray into fragrance with Navigations Through Scent must have seemed like a natural diversification. Success however is not guaranteed, other brands have tried and failed. A deviation from your core skill set is always a risk but in Molton Brown’s case, it has been a risk worth taking. The Navigations Through Scent fragrance collection not only relates well to the Molton Brown product history book but judged as fragrances alone they are all excellent too. Londinium is no different.

The Navigations Through Scent fragrance collection not only relates well to the Molton Brown product history book but judged as fragrances alone they are all excellent too. Londinium is no different.

The lead ingredient of malt accord provides a warm whisky note, giving Londinium a woody base and a spicy heart. Middle notes of Myrrh and Oak Moss Absolute blend seamlessly with refreshing top notes of wild juniper and bergamot. The fragrance successfully captures juxtapositions of the busy London metropolis; street style, Royal parks and a city that never sits still. And in true Molton Brown style; the ingredients have been sourced from around the world.

Molton Brown Londinium retails at £75 (50ml) from moltonbrown.co.uk

The bespoke fitness and nutrition plans created by Jon Denoris offer short, targeted sessions that deliver top results. Jon will use the skills that have helped his top celebrity clients to kick-start the body’s fat burning process and get grooms looking trim and healthy. Personal training at his Marylebone fitness studio, Club 51 will be followed by detoxification and fat loss sauna sessions at London’s men’s grooming spa, The Refinery.

A before and after assessment includes full benchmarking of your health and well-being, testing blood pressure, body fat levels, as well as dietary anaylsis. Weight, height, posture and baseline fitness levels are also routinely taken and a report generated. Diet plans are not restrictive with specific foods allowed up to four times a day, with clients losing up to 6lbs in weight.

The Groom Boot Camps

28 Day Groom Boot Camp:

Two Week Fat Loss Phase

10 x one to one personal training fat loss sessions at Club 51

12 specific cardio sessions (unsupervised to do outside Club 51)

6 x detoxification and fat loss infra-red sauna sessions 20 – 30 minutes

(training 2x per day for 6 days with one day off each week)

Two Week Maintenance Phase

6 x one to one personal training fat loss sessions at Club 51

3 specific cardio sessions (unsupervised to do outside of Club 51)

2 x detoxification and fat loss infra-red sauna sessions

(training 3 x per week with trainer and 3 x on your own)

14 Day Groom Boot Camp Intensive: 

10 x one to one personal training fat loss sessions at Club 51

12 specific cardio sessions (unsupervised to do outside Club 51)

6 x detoxification and fat loss infra-red sauna sessions 20 – 30 minutes

(training 2x per day for 6 days with one day off each week)

All dietary advice, food diaries and weight loss meal planning is included in the above

Three core supplements, a multi-vitamin, an omega 3 and green tea/ thermogenic supplement are recommended to assist with fat burning during the intensive period (these are optional but highly recommended to accelerate the fat burning process)

Investment required for ‘Groom Boot Camp’ from £800.

 
Denoris has fifteen years of experience in the peak performance and sport science industry. He is a widely sought after fitness educator, Nike Master Trainer and presenter.

“The partnership with The Refinery seems a perfect fit, offering grooms an easy way to achieve the best results, whilst providing them with the ultimate luxury experience.”- Jon Denoris

The Refinery is London’s most renowned male grooming spa in London. Established in 2000, the emporium offers various massage and body treatments, facials, fake tanning, haircutting, styling and shaving, as well as pedicures and manicures – all from their exclusive retreats in Mayfair and Harrods, Knightsbridge. Combining the comfort and atmosphere of a gentleman’s club with the vitality and sense of well being of a health spa, The Refinery provides an environment where clients can relax, unwind and feel revitalised.

www.clubfiftyone.co.uk

 

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