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The must-haves in every discerning man’s grooming arsenal.
Sartorial, sensorial, entirely Aesop. Crafted in Germany and cast from solid bronze, this hefty, curvilinear Bronze incense holder, $210, lends an understated gravitas to any desk or coffee table. Being brass, expect the object d’art designed by Vogel Studio to patina with time. “I wanted to give the ashes a stage, slightly raised from the table. In an abstract way, the shape resembles a giving or supporting hand,” designer Fabio Vogel reveals. Pair with Aesop’s Aromatique Incense sold separately at $53 per box. Our pick? Aromatic Murasaki. Made of healing hinoki, cinnamon and clove, this medley of spices and fresh woody resins elicit peace and quiet reflection.
As they say, good grooming demonstrates respect for oneself and others—this of course, extends to clean and clipped nails. Enter Czech & Speake’s Leather Bound Manicure Set, US$805, available at Mr Porter. The eight-piece 24k gold plated set features a selection of safety and classic nail scissors, alongside nail and tie clippers, slanted tweezers and more for all your genteel grooming needs.
The artisanal prowess of Henry Jacques is unleashed in this warm, sensual fragrance. Calling on the finest raw materials and ancestral know-how of this rare perfume house, Oudh Imperial, $2,680 for 15ml eau de parfum, boasts top notes of oudh with leather, intoxicating patchouli, amber and mouth-watering vanilla that is set to truly make an impression.
4. Say homme
Perfect for the man on the move, Chanel Allure Homme Sport All-Over Spray offers a fresh burst of woody, aquatic notes that revives the senses, whether you’re enjoying it in the bathroom or locker room. It opens with a clean Italian mandarin accord leaving sensual notes of cedar, delicious Tonka and white musk in its wake. $124 for 100ml.
If D R Harris’s Fusion Chrome and Resin Three-Piece Shaving Set, £185, has been good enough for royalty and aristocrats since 1790, then it’s certainly good enough for you. For a touch of luxury, reach for this three-piece set— fashioned out of ivory resin and chrome-plated metal, it comes with an ergonomic handle, closed-comb safety razor and synthetic bristle brush to provide a good lather. Available at Mr Porter.
6. Let your skin breathe
Think: Your skin, but better. For days when your complexion could use a little boost, Hermès Plein Air Natural Enhancing Complexion Balm SPF 30 / PA+++, $154, lends a discrete tint of colour and healthy radiance to the skin. Formulated with hydrating hyaluronic acid and antipollution Baikal skullcup, it also offers mineral sunscreen properties to enhance and protect the skin.
7. Fine and dandy
One scent that’s sure to impress girls, guys and everyone in between is Atelier Cologne’s Bohemian Orange Blossom, $115 for 30ml eau de parfum. Juicy blood orange notes coupled with Chinese geranium, earthy Australian sandalwood in this effervescent, feelgood scent promises a trip to the souks of Morocco and beyond. Visit Atelier Cologne’s new Takashimaya store for more.