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For the multi-faceted Gentleman

For a bit over a month now I have been wearing the APSLEY cologne by TRUEFITT & HILL. I have also started writing this review and stopped just as many times. I am somewhat at a loss for words – there will be no laughing back there! J I often use words like classic andRead more

The scented version of your favorite vinyl

Confessions of a Rebel recently made it on my wish list with their uniquely modern presentation and story-telling fragrance names. Get a Room Bitch, Please F*ck Mondays Love High Almost Single About Last Night Let’s Be Real Morning After The first fragrance I am exploring is F*CK MONDAYS. You like where this is goingRead more

DEMETER PAPERBACK – Completely Unexpected

We are back with a number of new fragrances by DEMETER. Catch my Instagram unboxing here. One of them is called PAPERBACK. Yes, like the book format. You are probably having the same perplexed expression on your face as I did when I first came across such a fragrance name. Wouldn’t you know it,Read more

ARCADIAN MATTE PASTE – UNEXPECTED HEAVY HOLD

Recently got a jar of the ARCADIAN Matte Paste from my friends at Matures Gents in Toronto and it has turned out to be a proper “Heavy Hold”. As far as I can tell, Arcadian is a fairly new player. Their offering is focused on hair styling/care along with a few products in the faceRead more

YOUR EYES CAN LOOK BETTER

Looking tired, getting older? There are a number of eye creams made especially for men. I am not one to use 3 creams at night before going to bed. Fortunately, there are options for guys like us. There are little sticks that you can just swipe under your eyes and voilà! I usually useRead more

TOBACCO BOSS reinvents tobacco into something new

Authenticity Perfumes (AP) is one of my favorites house as each fragrance is like an injection of raw positivity. The brand just launched their latest baby, TOBACCO BOSS. Being a tobacco enthusiast, I was simply giddy that AP would explore this palette. My anticipation was further augmented as this is somewhat different from the restRead more

The “If you must” Shave Soap by Sussex Beard

The “IF YOU MUST” shave soap is a bit of an unexpected gem. A few months back, I got it as part of a product exploration package from Sussex Beard. Considering that this is a shave soap produced by “beard guys” I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, but I embraced the humorous packaging. OverRead more

Higher Proven % – Chin Whiskey’s Signature Scent

Higher Proven % is the latest creation by our friends at Chin Whiskey. You might recall some of our features last year covering their extensive grooming range. Since then, they have been hard at work on crafting a signature fragrance. Higher Proven % is that new signature fragrance! Spoiler Alert – It was totally worthRead more

Signature Scent Deodorant by Gendarme Fragrances

This week I have been trying out the deodorant by GENDARME. GENDARME is a fragrance brand offering moisture balms, skin conditioner, deodorant and obviously, fragrances. Their slogan is: Always crisp, clean and fresh. In this review we are exploring their aluminum free deodorant. It also contains aloe, chamomile and witch hazel. Reviewing a deodorant usuallyRead more

Toucan Trading’s Tropical Summer (2021) Pomade

Toucan Trading and Shear Revival have joined forces to produce a collaboration cream pomade: Tropical Summer. Presentation wise, this one scream classic-vintage in a dark brown glass jar with a white metal lid. We also get a perfection rendition of the new Toucan Trading logo which further sells that retro-tiki vibe. With the jar beingRead more