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Brushed anthracite wool suit and white popeline shirt Canali, black satin scarf Dior Homme.
Ermenegildo Zegna essenze Indonesian Oud eau de parfum magnifies the intensity of precious oud wood, creating a luxuriously dark and mysterious fragrance. Sensual patchouli constructs a rich complexity with lasting dimension, forming the perfect scent to wear at your next grand occasion. www.zegna.it
Elements of Man Passion concentré eau de parfum is an intoxicating oriental woody fragrance that exudes olibanum, deepened by the spirited notes of rich rum and smooth cognac warmed over a steady flame. Invigorated by exotic saffron, amber makes itself present through the radiance of fireglow. www.zegna.it
Madras Cardamon is a masculine and mysterious fragrance expressed through intense spice. Aromatic spice notes of cardamom, pink pepper and Zegna’s exclusive bergamot tantalize the senses, while coffee Santos, vanilla bean and ambrox add sensuality and a gourmand warmth. www.zegna.it
Mila Moursi Concentrate Tenseur Lifting Serum. Progeline peptides prevent skin sagging by acting directly on the skin cells’ aging process and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Alpine Rose Stem Cells help protect precious skin cells from further UV damage. Osilift BIO adheres to the surface of the skin and creates a lifting effect that smoothes wrinkles.
Dries Van Noten for Frederic Malle. Belgium’s stark winter call for domestic warmth, while its history, as one of the great stages for the trade of precious raw materials, calls for a rich amalgam of textures and motifs: tea by the fire, speculoos biscuits and Indian spices inspired this comforting blend of milky sandalwood, vanilla, saffron, and sacrasol, for a lasting effect of exotic, buttery warmth. www.fredericmalle.com
La Prairie reinvents caviar with the introduction of Caviar Premier. Remastered with this new caviar incarnation, Skin Caviar Luxe Cream goes beyond what was previously thought possible, offering a unique dimension of sensorial indulgence paired with never-before-seen lifting and firming. www.laprairie.com
Supremÿa Eyes at Night is the ultimate Sisley’s anti-aging treatment for the eye contour area. At the heart of its formula is the Phyto-complex LC12 (12h Longevity Concentrate), a patented** combination of 4 plant-based active ingredients that works at night, the key period for cellular regeneration, to rejuvenate the eyes. www.sisley-paris.com
L’artisan Parfumeur Fou D’Absinthe is the green fairy of inspiration that brings visions, madness and wanton dreams. Absinthe was the drink of Bohemian Paris. Wild nights at the Moulin Rouge were fuelled by this forbidden wormwood liquor. It embodies illicit fun, freedom of mind and a playground of contrasts. The unique element of this fragrance is the constant play of juxtapositions. It is a balanced mix of fresh and spicy with cool and woody warmth. www.artisanparfumeur.com
Passage d’Enfer pays homage to the Parisian location of L’Artisan Parfumeur’s office in the 1970s. It conjures up images of chilled cathedral walls and echoes of rituals and incantations. Translucent lily and white musk sweeten the balsamic smoke of incense. Passage d’Enfer is also a wicked play on words, the symbolic “Hells passage”, a moment caught between two worlds. The name may be dark and unsettling, but the scent itself is tranquil and contemplative. www.artisanparfumeur.com
Delicately scented with the purest quality essential oils, Czech And Speake No.88 Aftershave composition is expertly formulated for use on the face, containing mildly antiseptic properties, which help to close the pores and prevent minor skin blemishes. www.czechandspeake.com
The luxurious blend of herbal and essential oils in the Neroli moisturising body and bathing oil has a non-greasy formulation that has been developed to help rejuvenate the skins texture whilst relaxing both mind and body. www.czechandspeake.com
Brushed anthracite wool suit and white popeline shirt Canali, black satin scarf Dior Homme.
Sisley’s Floral Toning Lotion is used to remove traces of make-up and cleanse the skin. Formulated with hydrolats of Rose, Cornflower, and Witch Hazel, known for their soothing and softening properties, this lotion is appropriate for dry, sensitive skin. It tones, soothes and prepares the skin for your daily skin care regimen. www.sisley-paris.com
Phyto-Blanc Buff & Wash Facial Gel with botanical extracts rids the skin of impurities and dead surface cells that dull the complexion. Rich in natural plant extracts and essential oils, its gel texture contains Bamboo micro-particles that gently exfoliate the epidermis and smooth the skin. www.sisley-paris.com
Anthracite wool coat Fendi, popeline shirt Canali, black satin scarf Dior Homme.
Conforming to the expectations of his class, Duke Nelson married the most coveted girl in London: the Duchess Rose. Yet the Duke is eccentric and unusual, his whimsical airs set society tongues wagging. Rumours abound that his marriage is yet to be consummated! Penhaligons perfume is as ambivalent as he is: a floral yet masculine woody fragrance.
The Impudent Cousin Matthew First appearances can be deceptive. This eau de parfum has a pedigree that is unexpected. Mandarin is open and fresh and sparkling, patchouli gives a base that is rich and darkening. In between it’s also breezy, dazzling, vibrant, a lesson in the very best of modern refinement. Easy-going and confident, this is a fresh fragrance of consequence. www.penhaligons.com
Lord George is a wealthy and respected man, the archetypal patriarch. He seems to embody the noblest values of the aristocracy: virtue, respect, loyalty and faithfulness.
His fragrance reflects his essence; seemingly traditional, yet with hidden secrets.Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud inhabited by the Arabian magic of The Thousand and One Nights, this olfactory treasure arose from the sand, wind and gold, built on a dream of supremely elegant oud from Laos. www.franciskurkdjian.com
L’Artisan Parfumeur Histoire D'Orangers body lotion deliciously melts onto the skin, leaving it silky smooth and radiant. This emulsion is perfectly suitable for all skin types, thanks to its blend of nourishing oils. The body lotion can be used on its own or in complement of your fragrance to intensify the scent. www.artisanparfumeur.com
L’Homme Prada is a fragrance of pairs, of doubles, of juxtapositions and layers. The classic codes of the male Fougère are all present in Neroli, Geranium and Patchouli. Yet the interchangeable male/female Prada signatures are present, too, in the shape of Iris and Amber, the principal elements. It is a mix that is both airy and yet purposefully, highly sensual. www.prada.com
Phytoactive Hydra-Firm Intense Mask contains chlorophyll and the patented Royal Fern Complex provides your skin with plenty of hydration while also brightening and regenerating. The moisture instantly penetrates into your skin, giving it a remarkably refreshed appearance: visibly smoother and more relaxed with the signs of aging lessened. www.royalfern.com
The Japanese toothbrushes in horsehair of Officine Universelle Buly are the right instrument to adapt in a meticulous cleaning of the mouth. Manufactured in horsehair, their large and rounded head makes the teeth bright, while respecting even the most sensible enamels. Firm without being aggressive, these horsehair toothbrushes will make the palace impurities dance through. www.buly1803.com
The deodorizing power of matches has been attested for centuries, notably when it comes to sanitizing the restroom’s atmosphere quickly and innocuously. This property was especially remarkable back when matches were made with sulfur. www.buly1803.com
Black leather boot Marsell.
French for ‘indefinable’, L’Innommable unites benzoin from Thailand, cumin and frankincense in an evasive ambery aroma. Its name and its very construction work to pinpoint a shadow that Lutens lived his life beneath: born out of wedlock in 1942 his father refused to claim him, leaving Lutens with only his mother’s name, or “no identity” as he explains. www.sergelutens.com
Omorovicza Blue Diamond luxurious facial cream uses a trio of innovative ingredients - diamond peptides, arabinogalactans and a compound of essential amino-acids and copper that work to encourage skin to behave as it did in its youth – restoring vitality and fitness for greater elasticity and firmness. Deeply hydrating, skin feels dramatically firmer and appears more youthful in appearance. www.omorovicza.com
This energising diamond eye cream simultaneously revitalises and lifts the eye contours. Using a trio of innovative ingredients - diamond peptides, arabinogalactans and a compound of essential amino-acids and copper that work to prolong the healthy life and protect the DNA of skin cells. Enriched with mimosa bark extract to tackle loss of elasticity and firmness around the upper eye lid, the eye contour appears more youthful and revitalised. www.omorovicza.com
This restorative serum uses a trio of innovative ingredients - diamond peptides, arabinogalactans and a compound of essential amino-acids and copper that work to prolong the healthy life of skin cells, for greater elasticity and firmness. Soft and silky, the Blue Diamond Concentrate works to boost radiance, energise and thicken the skin. Complexion is smoothed and the depth of fine lines and wrinkles are reduced. www.omorovicza.com