In a move forward from his Noir Fragrance, International man of mystery, Tom Ford is launching Noir Extreme. In his words it, “captures that exact moment when a man reaches extreme new heights: his sophistication becomes magnetic, transfixing the world at large.” 

This fragrance opens with a rich blend of heat and glowing citrus. Charismatic brushstrokes of Mandarin oil and Neroli Oil North Africa Orpur provide sharp contrast to the vibrant, synergistic blend of saffron, cardamom and nutmeg. This scent is the ideal complement to the man who is accustomed to making an extraordinary impression, something Ford is used to.

Interesting fact, at the heart of this fragrance is the tantalizing Indian Kulfi—an accord inspired by the ancient royal concoction prepared for 16th century Mughal Emperors. This milky creation, which traditionally consists of Himalayan snow combined with hints of pistachio, is delivered unexpectedly into the core of the fragrance via lentisque resinoid, which is chosen for its crisp, cool, yet lactonic effect. This heart of the scent gives Noir Extreme its irresistible desirable, yet tantalizingly unknowable, attractiveness, once again characteristics Tom Ford is known for. A woody, amber-drenched impact defines the dry down, where an extreme amber dosage silhouettes the other background notes. This addictive amber cushion is studded with elegant sandalwood and a melting vanilla ember, enigmatically sustaining the gem-hard masculine fire.

Very much like Noir Extreme, to launch this unique scent, Ford hosted a cocktail party to round off London Collections:Men at IT restaurant Chiltern Firehouse, with Tenie Tempah, Paloma Faith, Alexa Chung and Douglas Booth all mixing it up like the exotic ingredients of this fragrance.

For the last few years we’ve had the notion of this is, ‘The year of the Beard’ force fed to us and having to endure endless images of ultra cool hipsters, not just confined to select areas of East London either, displaying flowers in their facial hair or growing beards longer and bushy then Merlin’s grandfather. Well the end does, I’m glad to say, seem to be in sight, I’m not calling for all beard wearers to be ceremoniously rounded up and slaughtered in a King Herod styleee, one step too far. I mean some of my best friends possess some of the finest examples of facial hair this side of Hoxton Square and that’s just the girls(permission to laugh now, granted).

Those clever lil boffins over at Braun have come up with the CruZer5, with this wonderful gem of a gadget designed with a powerful triple action float system, making it the perfect choice for getting rid of unwanted facial hair at the touch of a button. The product also comes fitted with an integrated precision trimmer to create precise contours or add some sharp edges to help define your style, head-to-toe.

Braun Creative Director, Fabio Vivan, added:
‘Male grooming has developed into so much more than simply removing hair; it’s a means of expressing your overall style and identity. Braun’s grooming products are the perfect tools for every man to achieve their desired image.’

The three main attributes to the CruZer5 are that with its powerful triple action float system, the CruZer5 clean shave is ideal for getting rid of unwanted facial hair at the touch of a button. The twin foils and integrated middle trimmer shave progressively closer while at the same time are being kind and gentle on your skin.

Plus, if you don’t want to go totally clean shaven, it comes with an integrated precision trimmer to customise your style. Lastly, whether in or out of the shower, it’s up to you. The CruZer5 is completely washable and totally Waterproof.

I never want to see another Turkey and stuffing sandwich again and don’t get me started on the the Terry’s Chocolate Oranges, no seriously don’t, plus if I drink another drop of alcohol I’ll be fermenting myself. Well it was Christmas but it’s over for another year and all that over doing it mixed with late nights and a lack of general, or any exercise, is really going to take its toll on you and the first place to start showing these telltale sign is your skin. So to not only help you guys, but myself aswell, we sort the advice of an Expert dermatologist and Skin technology expert Dr Paul Jarrod Frank. Dr Frank is the Skincare guru for the leading male Skincare range LAB SERIES, he’s a cosmetic dermatologist and industry expert, specialising in anti-aging skincare innovations and minimally invasive cosmetic surgery. His practice boasts over 50% male clientele and is dedicated to the very latest in groundbreaking services, procedures, machinery and technology, so in a word he knows what he’s talking about.

“With the excesses of the holiday season weighing us down, there is price to be paid on our skin as well. Alcohol, excess sugar, cooler temperatures and changes in humidity all effect our skin’s ability to function and look its best. On a physiologic level, the best way to battle these changes is to drink plenty of water and step up the aerobic exercise to increase the body metabolism to flush out toxins. In addition, the best thing you can do for the skin at a topical level is to “ultra hydrate.” For this I recommend AGE RESCUE+ Water-Charged Gel Cream by LAB SERIES. This gel cream gives skin a burst of hydration along with a surge of energising ginseng. Skin will look refreshed and hydrated – perfect to combat the negative effects of holiday imbibing.” – Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, LAB SERIES Skincare for Men Global Dermatologist and Skincare Technology Expert