Man In The Mirror

Jacob Grainger - Perfumer & Co-Founder of Nosu. A niche, indie perfume house

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 23:59:22 GMT

One of the joys of this job is learning about new brands - and one of my favourites fragrance discoveries of 2025 is Nosu. I met the co-founders, Jacob Grainger & Lucy Webster at the Barnes Fragrance Fair earlier in the year and it was a pleasure to re-connect with Jacob recently for the podcast.

Jacob is the co-founder and self-taught perfumer of Nosu, a British indie perfume house. There are currently 3 fragrances in the collection, made in North London and each one is accompanied by an original artwork created by Lucy, inspired by the textures and themes within the scent. Together, these elements blur the lines between the visual and the olfactory worlds, offering a full sensory experience.

Lucy & Jacob are part of a new wave of talented indie brands who are doing things their own way and working collaboratively. In line with that ethos, Nosu are taking part in the first ‘Pop Up Perfumery’ where various brands will take over a temporary space at 69 York Street, London W1 from 13-16th Nov 2025, alongside Eau de Boujee, Soul Notes and Sainte Cellier. https://www.instagram.com/thepopupperfumery/

They have also created a bespoke scent for the ‘Passengers’ exhibition at Parallel LDN Gallery, which is running until the end of November in Devonshire Square in London.

https://www.instagram.com/parallellondon/

Jacob mentioned the following products/services from his morning and evening routines:

Tocobo - Moisturiser

https://www.boots.com/tocobo-multi-ceramide-cream-50ml-10359710

The Ouai - The Wave Salt Spray

https://theouai.co.uk/products/wave-spray?variant=54933620228478

George Northwood Barbers - Shoreditch, London

https://www.georgenorthwood.com/

You can find Nosu on Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/nosuparfum/?hl=en

Brand website:

https://www.nosuparfum.com/

Nosu Fragrances are available from the following stores:

https://www.instagram.com/roullierwhite/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/parfumledanceuk/?hl=en

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Luis Sans - President of Santa Eulalia. Barcelona perfume brand and department store

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 23:21:05 GMT

Man in the Mirror went overseas for the first time last month! I was the guest of the Santa Eulalia Perfumes brand, which is part of the stunning Santa Eulalia department store in Barcelona, Spain. The original shop was founded in 1843 and today, on a different site, is the premium multi-brand fashion store in the city.

Santa Eulalia stock some of the finest designer brands including Tom Ford, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Chloe, Jil Sander to name just a few. They also create their own made-to-measure suits, menswear and tailoring under the Santa Eulalia name. Luis Sans is the President of store and the fragrance house, he’s the fourth generation of his family to be custodians of the brand and he very kindly agreed to take part in ‘Man in The Mirror’ in September 2025.

Santa Eulalia Perfumes represent the essence of Barcelona - showcasing both the traditional and the cosmopolitan sides of the city. There is a new intense, more powerful collection of some of the classic fragrances under the ‘Forte’ banner. They are available in some of the best perfume boutiques globally, as well as in the Santa Eulalia shop itself. In the UK the range is in Liberty.

Luis mentioned the following products from his morning and evening routines:

Proraso - Shaving Soap:

https://proraso.com/en/products/shaving/

Santa Eulalia Perfumes - 175, Obscuro, Marinis:

https://www.santaeulalia.com/en-gb/collections/perfumes-santa-eulalia/perfumes

In the UK:

https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/brands/s/santa-eulalia/

You can find Santa Eulalia Perfumes on Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/santaeulaliaperfumes/

Santa Eulalia Store on IG:

https://www.instagram.com/santaeulalia1843/

Brand website:

https://www.santaeulaliaperfumes.com/en/

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Marc-Antoine Barrois - Founder & Artistic Director of Marc-Antoine Barrois

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 22:08:41 GMT

Marc-Antoine Barrois is a guest I’ve been wanting to feature on the podcast for a long while, so I was thrilled when we got the opportunity to spend some time together this summer at the brand’s flagship UK store in central London.

Marc-Antoine is a couturier, as well as the Founder & Artistic Director of his eponymous Maison. He designs beautiful tuxedos, crisp white shirts and jewellery, but is equally well known for his collection of fragrances, created in collaboration with perfumer and friend Quentin Bisch. The perfumes have won countless awards, been critically acclaimed and found a loyal and ever-growing audience. I can’t think of any perfume that gets me as many comments and compliments as ‘Ganymede’ from Marc-Antoine Barrois.

The house is still independent and has a dedicated team (including Marc-Antoine’s younger brother, another Quentin!) who carefully plot the brand’s course and slowly, but surely introduce new products and new markets. Here in the UK there is a must-see shop in the Piccadilly Arcade that gives a tantalising glimpse into the ‘Marc-Antoine Barrois universe’ - complete with an upside down blue rabbit in the window! They also have a presence in Harrods and Selfridges.

Marc-Antoine mentioned the following products from his morning and evening routines:

Augustinus Bader - Hand Cream

https://augustinusbader.com/uk/en/the-hand-treatment

B683 Fragrance - Marc-Antoine Barrois

https://marcantoinebarrois.com/en-gb/products/b683

You can find Marc-Antoine Barrois on Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/marcantoinebarrois/

Marc-Antoine’s personal IG:

https://www.instagram.com/mabarrois/

Brand website:

https://marcantoinebarrois.com/en-gb

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Craig Andrade - Founder of Raconteur. Australian artisanal fragrance brand.

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:01:22 GMT

Sometimes it’s easy to forget that brands and products are a result of life choices and decisions that may have seemed insignificant at the time. One such decision led Craig Andrade to leave work early to attend a candle making workshop. He fell in love with the craft, the creativity and the connection with olfaction and he decided to make a change and quit his corporate law role. Craig’s ‘Act II’ began when he studied perfumery at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery and eventually he founded his own brand, Raconteur in Australia - focusing on native botanicals. There are now three stores in Australia and the brand is stocked globally, including at Bloom in London. Craig says:

“My perfumery practice straddles beauty, art, history, science, botany, geography, and physiology. It comprises rich layers of storytelling and meaning. My focus is on making natural fragrances that combine these elements and provide both pleasure and purpose.”

Craig mentioned the following products from his morning and evening routines:

Sodashi - Cleanser Clay, Face Polish and Sleek Moisturiser

https://www.sodashi.co.uk/products/

Cancer Council of Australia - Sunscreen

https://www.cancercouncilshop.org.au/collections/sunscreen

Raconteur fragrances are available here in the UK at Bloom - and via the Raconteur website globally.

https://bloomperfume.co.uk/collections/raconteur

You can find Raconteur on Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/the_rac_on_teur/

Raconteur website:

https://theraconteur.co/

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Florian Gallo - Perfumer

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:00:00 GMT

Welcome to episode 3 in the new season. I’m following up one perfumer with another, this time a young, exciting perfumer who is really making waves at the moment. It’s Florian Gallo, who works for the fragrance house DSM-Firmenich.

We spoke particularly in relation to a beautiful fragrance Florian has created for luxury Italian brand Brunello Cucinelli called ‘Sofio Zenit’, a study in white fig and aromatics that’s been a huge favourite of mine all summer. It’s part of the’ ‘Icanti Poetici’ collection from the brand which also features fragrances from Alberto Morillas (last week’s guest!) as well as Quentin Bisch and Jordi Fernandez.

Florian mentioned the following products from his morning and evening routines:

DOP - Douche Creme - Bonbon Cola

https://www.naturalfrenchsoap.com/dop-douche-creme-bonbon-cola-250ml

Sofio Zenit from Brunello Cucinelli is out now:

https://www.harrods.com/en-ua/p/brunello-cucinelli-soffio-zenit-parfum-100ml-000000000007732451

You can find Brunello Cucinelli on Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/brunellocucinelli_brand/

Florian Gallo is on Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/floriangallo_perfumer/

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Alberto Morillas - Master Perfumer. Founder of Mizensir

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:21 GMT

Thanks for joining me for episode 2 of the brand new season of ‘Man in the Mirror.’ It’s a very special episode this week and something of a career highlight - my guest is none other than Master Perfumer and Founder of niche house Mizensir, Alberto Morillas.

Alberto is the nose behind many of the most iconic fragrances of the last 50 years - ck One, Acqua di Gio, Marc Jacobs ‘Daisy’, Kenzo ’Flower’, to name just a handful. He also founded his own brand Mizensir in 1999 in Geneva. Alberto and I chatted in July 2025 before I hosted his masterclass at Harrods, for new Mizensir fragrance ‘Ylang Spirit.’ Morillas has been working with the same fragrance house, DSM Firmenich for over 50 years and we spoke about this relationship, his fragrances, work, travel, his family, garden and his morning routine.

Alberto was every bit as charming and engaging as I hoped he would be, with a huge zest for life and a twinkle is his eye! What’s more, his love for his work was evident in everything he said. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

He mentioned the following products from his morning and evening routines:

Pure Altitude - Edelweiss No. 1 cream

https://pure-altitude.com/en/products/creme-edelweiss-n-1-universelle-hydratante-protectrice

Ylang Spirit from Mizensir is out now and available in Harrods:

https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/p/mizensir-ylang-spirit-eau-de-parfum-100ml-000000000007810779

You can find Mizensir online at:

https://www.mizensir.com/en-gb

On Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/mizensir

Alberto is on Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/morillas.alberto/

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Renaud Salmon - Chief Creative Officer at Amouage

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:00:00 GMT

Did you miss me?! Welcome back to the new season of ‘Man in the Mirror’… and somehow we’ve made it to season 10! This season promises to be the best one yet and I’m kicking things off with a guest I’ve wanted to chat to for such a long time - it’s Renaud Salmon, Chief Creative Officer at Amouage.

Renaud has been with the Omani house of Amouage since 2019 and leads a team that has delivered huge success for the brand in recent years. Just last week Renaud was named as one of the ‘100 Innovators’ of 2025 by Vogue Business. The brand has seen an increase in their global footprint - and there have been critically and commercially successful launches such as The Odyssey Collection (including Guidance) and the Essences Collection. Salmon is reknowned for his excellent working relationship with perfumers and has created fragrances with the likes of Quentin Bisch, Julien Rasquinet, Cécile Zarokian and Bertrand Duchaufour, to name just a few.

I sat down with Renaud in July ’25 in Harrods, London. He was in the store for the release of a Harrods exclusive fragrance, ‘Reception’, created with (former podcast guest) perfumer, Pierre Negrin. The research work Renaud did in the Harrods archive and the way he’s attempted to bring together the ideas of Omani hospitality with the welcome you get at the world’s most famous department store highlights his unique approach to being a Creative Director. I found Salmon to be thoughtful, inquisitive and humble. In our wide ranging conversation we talk about craft, creativity, luxury and innovation, as well as what he thinks when he looks in the mirror.

Renaud mentioned the following products from his morning and evening routines:

Sulwhasoo - Daily Fluid Sunscreen

https://int.sulwhasoo.com/products/uv-daily-fluid-sunscreen

Augustinus Bader Products

https://augustinusbader.com/uk/en

Dr Levy Switzerland Products

https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/c/brands/dr-levy-switzerland/shop-all/

‘Reception’ (part of the ‘Essences Collection’) is out now, exclusively at Harrods

https://www.harrods.com/en-ua/p/amouage-reception-eau-de-parfum-100ml-000000000007810739

You can find Amouage online at:

https://amouage.com/en-uk

On Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/amouageofficial/

Renaud is on Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/renaudsalmon/

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Mini-Pod Special! Barnes Fragrance Fair 2025 and products I've been loving...

Mon, 12 May 2025 14:46:29 GMT

It’s the last episode in the current season of ‘Man in the Mirror’ and this one is just me for a change! I wanted to highlight the Barnes Fragrance Fair that is taking place this Saturday 17th May 2025 in Barnes, West London. I’ll be hosting 2 talks during the fair, the first at 9.30a.m. is called ‘Scents & Songs’ and I’ll be hosting alongside Olympic Studios archivist Roger Miles. We’ll be delving into the rich legacy of the world famous Olympic Studios in Barnes and I’ll be matching a fragrance to 6 iconic songs that were recorded there. Think of it as ‘musical sniff-along’ and there will be plenty of chance for interaction and questions. The auditorium is within the Olympic Studios complex, which is now an independent cinema. Ticket info below.

Then at 2pm I’ll be hosting a panel talk called ‘Men Smell’ featuring 4 guests (including 2 former guests from the podcast!) I’ll be joined by journalist Adam Hurly, retail buyer Vesa Kalho, content creator TJ Talks Scents and writer and YouTube creator Persolaise. It promises to be a lively and interactive conversation, I do hope you can join us! There are also loads of other workshops and talks from other leading fragrance writers, presenters and podcast hosts. It’s free to attend the main fair - the talks and workshops are ticketed and the tickets can be bought via the link below.

Ticket details are here:

https://www.barnesfragrancefair.com/talks-2025

I also mentioned the following products that I’ve been loving recently:

Jo Malone London - Black Cedarwood & Juniper Shaving Cream and Aftershave Moisturiser

https://www.jomalone.co.uk/gents/grooming

Jo Malone London - Care Collection - (Exclusive to Selfridges)

https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/jo-malone-london/collection-care2dcollection/

Acqua di Parma - Buongiorno Eau de Parfum

https://www.johnlewis.com/acqua-di-parma-buongiorno-eau-de-parfum/p113439344

Aesop - Eleos Body Cleanser

https://www.aesop.com/uk/p/body-hand/body-cleansers-and-scrubs/eleos-nourishing-body-cleanser/

Kiehls - Routine

https://www.kiehls.co.uk/mens

Adam Reed Arkive - Shampoo and Conditioner

https://arkiveheadcare.com/collections/cleanse-treat

Veronique Gabai - Eau D’Azur (EDP)

https://veroniquegabai.com/collections/eau-dazur

See you in the summer for season 10. Thanks for all your support and thanks for listening!

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Robbi Hicks & Paul Gerrard. MOSS x Happy Paul - helping men feel good, inside and out

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:33:36 GMT

When I heard about a collaboration between British menswear specialist MOSS (formerly Moss Bros) and Happy Paul, a mood-lifting skincare and fragrance brand, I thought it would be the perfect thing to discuss on Man in the Mirror.

I was invited to record this episode at the MOSS HQ in Camden where I met Robbi Hicks, the MOSS Head of Visual Development and Paul Gerrard, Founder of Happy Paul. You’ll probably know MOSS for occasion wear and suits, but if you haven’t visited a store recently you may not be as aware of the excellent range of casualwear, linens, shirts as well as contemporary tailoring. Recently the brand added Happy Paul’s mood-boosting skincare and fragrance products into 10 MOSS shops, to try to help men feel their best and to open up discussions around self-care and mental wellness.

During the conversation Paul talked about Happy Paul supporting the Young Minds charity. More info and ways to donate can be found here.

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/

(MOSS kindly gifted items for us to wear for the podcast and for the pictures. I’m in a two-piece dark grey linen suit, available in store and online now.)

Robbi & Paul mentioned the following products during our conversation:

(Robbi)

Le Labo - Another 13

https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/p/le-labo-another-13-eau-de-parfum-rm-50ml/13319645/

Comme des Garçons - Wonderwood

https://comme-des-garcons-parfum.com/products/wonderwood

Byredo - Body Wash

https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/brands/b/byredo/body/

(Paul)

Jack Black - Energising Face Scrub

https://www.maleskin.co.uk/jack-black-face-buff-energising-scrub.html

Creed - Aventus

https://www.creedfragrances.co.uk/products/aventus?variant=46601626845494

Happy Paul - Bright Spice Fragrance

https://www.moss.co.uk/bright-spice-edp-50ml-bell-967011700

MOSS on IG:

https://www.instagram.com/mossbros/

Online at:

https://www.moss.co.uk/

Happy Paul on IG:

https://www.instagram.com/we_are_happypaul/

Online at: https://happypaul.co.uk/

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Teddy Haugen - Co-founder and perfumer at 'Teddy The Perfumer'

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:00:00 GMT

Over the last few months I’ve seen posts from ‘Teddy the Perfumer’ crop up on my socials and have really enjoyed his videos and his take on the fragrance industry, so I got in touch and he kindly agreed to come on the show. Teddy Haugen is (unsurprisingly!) a perfumer and is the co-founder of the eponymous independent brand based just outside San Francisco. He’s unusual in that he’s compelling and instinctive on social media - Teddy doesn’t just plug his own creations, he lifts the curtain on his creative process, demystifies the industry and is not afraid to be controversial. Clearly a perfume lover and collector, Teddy’s social posts are just as likely to be his hot take on other brands - or even style and grooming tips. Basically he’s the perfect guest for the podcast!

There are currently 3 fragrances in the Teddy the Perfumer line-up, Banane Au Chocolat, Passing Stranger and Summer in Love, with more in development. It was great to talk to Teddy and he was every bit as engaging and open as I’d hoped he would be. https://www.teddytheperfumer.com/

Teddy mentioned the following products during our conversation:

Dae - Prickly Pear Hair Oil

https://daehair.com/products/prickly-pear-hair-oil?_pos=2&_sid=2a5cd288b&_ss=r

Gummy Professional - Wax Extreme

https://gummyprofessional.com/collections/hair-styling/products/gummy-styling-wax-150-ml-ultra-hold?variant=39906322251857

Phillips - One Blade

https://www.philips.co.uk/c-m-pe/oneblade-trim-edge-and-shave/oneblade-360-with-connectivity

Tend Skin

https://tendskin.com/

It Cosmetics - Bye, Bye Under Eye

https://www.boots.com/it-cosmetics-bye-bye-under-eye-concealer-10267973

Teddy The Perfumer - Banane Au Chocolat

https://www.teddytheperfumer.com/products/banane-au-chocolat

You can find Teddy on IG:

https://www.instagram.com/teddy_haugen/

On TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@teddy.haugen

Online at:

https://www.teddytheperfumer.com/

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Chris Hjerling - Co-Founder of Brightside. Elevated personal care and grooming.

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:00:00 GMT

You may remember a previous guest from season 7, the wonderful Adam Hurly, who is a journalist and the man behind the ‘Blue Print’ channel. He mentioned a U.S. grooming brand that I didn’t know called Brightside and then kindly connected us. Brightside have now launched in the UK and EU, so I took the opportunity to chat to co-founder Chris Hjerling about the inception and the ethos of the brand, the influence of his coastal location in San Diego, California and what’s next for Brightside (hint, it may include fragrance and more body products!ñ

Chris was a fascinating guest, with real insight into the joys and the challenges of developing a brand from scratch. Along with his co-founder Landon, they have created men’s hair products that have been lauded by GQ (as well Adam Hurly!) and are all about elevating personal care and styling using clean, premium ingredients. The products are high performance, but low-maintenance - now that’s something we can all get behind…

Chris mentioned the following products during our conversation:

Acure - Facial Scrub

https://acure.com/products/brightening-facial-scrub

Wahl - Beard Trimmer

https://www.wahl.co.uk/product-category/personal-care/mens-grooming/beard-trimmers-mens-grooming/

Brightside - Hair products

https://brightsidestyle.com/collections/all

https://slickstyles.co.uk/product-category/brands/brightside/ (U.K stockist)

Kiehls - Facial Cleanser

https://www.spacenk.com/uk/skincare/cleansers/cleanser/ultra-facial-cleanser-MUK200003314.html

Salt & Stone - Body Mist

https://www.saltandstone.com/en-gb/products/body-mist?variant=45052090876154

You can find Brightside on IG here:

https://www.instagram.com/brightside.style

Online at:

https://brightsidestyle.com/

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Thomas Dunckley - Fragrance Expert 'Making Scents Make Sense'

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:30:28 GMT

It was a real treat to talk to Thomas Dunckley this week on the podcast. He was one of the first accounts I followed when I got into fragrance and has an incredible ability to make his content accessible, relatable and fun.

Thomas is a hugely experienced and knowledgeable writer, blogger, speaker and podcaster. He used to write using the name ‘the candy perfume boy’ (changing the gender of the title of a Madonna song!) but now goes under the name ‘making scents make sense.’ This seems to neatly encapsulate his ethos - democratising fragrance and bringing it to life.

Thomas’ new podcast will start in April 2025, also called ‘making scents make sense’ and it sounds like he has some great guests and topics lined up.

He mentioned the following products during our conversation:

Pixie - Glow Tonic

https://pixibeauty.co.uk/products/glow-tonic-250ml

Pixie - Rose Ceramide Cream

https://pixibeauty.co.uk/products/rose-ceramide-cream

Chanel - Hydra Beauty Micro-Serum.

https://www.chanel.com/gb/skincare/p/143180/hydra-beauty-micro-serum-intense-replenishing-hydration/

Bedhead for Men - Shampoo/Conditioner

https://escentual.com/products/tigi-bed-head-for-men-clean-up-shampoo-and-conditioner-tween-duo-2-x-750ml?variant=49266697896260

Roger & Gallet - Fleur de Figuier

https://escentual.com/products/roger-gallet-fleur-de-figuier-wellbeing-shower-gel?variant=49265921294660

Bon Parfumeur - 403 Myrrh Shadow

https://www.bonparfumeur.com/en-gb/products/403-timut-pepper-myrrh-benzoin

You can find Thomas on IG here:

https://www.instagram.com/makingscentsmakesense

Online at:

https://www.thomasdunckley.com/

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Rodrigo Nikaido - Co-owner & Global Growth Director at Aromaria. Mexican luxury interior fragrance brand

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 21:00:00 GMT

This week I had the pleasure of talking to Rodrigo Nikaido who is co-owner and Global Growth Director at Mexican luxury interior fragrance brand Aromaria.

Aromaria recently opened their flagship European store on Regent Street in London and it’s a stunning expression of Mexican creativity and flair fused with an elegant, minimalist aesthetic. The brand is known for candles, room sprays and giant ‘perfume sticks’, which are available as 50cm (M) & 1.2m (XL) incense sticks in a variety of scents. All the fragrances are developed in Grasse, France and the products are crafted in Mexico. If you’re ever in Central London the Aromaria store is well worth a visit, you can even craft your own bespoke fragrance.

Rodrigo mentioned the following products during our conversation:

Aromaria - Cabinet de Curiosities Incense Sticks

https://www.aromaria.co.uk/products/buddhas-apprentice-pure-perfume-stick-collection

Aromaria - Fresh White Room Spray, Grapefruit Room Spray

https://www.aromaria.co.uk/collections/room-sprays

La Mer - Lip Balm

https://www.spacenk.com/uk/skincare/lipcare/lip-balm/the-lip-balm-MUK200034795.html

Rodrigo uses fragrances from - Amouage, Byredo, MFK, Orto Parisi - as well as fine fragrance that Aromaria is developing for release soon.

You can find Aromaria on IG here:

https://www.instagram.com/aromariamx

Online at:

https://www.aromaria.co.uk/ (UK)

https://aromaria.mx/ (Rest of the world)

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Julien Rasquinet & Paul Guerlain - Perfumers

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:00:00 GMT

A very special episode this week with not one, but two hugely talented and in-demand perfumers. I am joined by (friend of the show!) Julien Rasquinet along with Paul Guerlain.

The two of them were at Harrods in London to discuss ‘Lustre’, a fragrance they co-created for the house of Amouage. ‘Lustre’ is one of a trio of fragrances that make up ‘The Essences’ and each one is double-infused and aged for 6 months. The other two fragrances in the new collection are ‘Reasons’ and ‘Outlands.’ They have all been created using a high concentration of 30% perfume oil, along with many other technical and aesthetic innovations that we discuss during our conversation.

We had chance to talk about ‘The Essences’, the opportunity to work with the prestigious Amouage, how they approached working as two perfumers on one fragrance and also (for Paul) what it means to be part of the Guerlain family.

Paul mentioned the following products in his routine:

Abeille Royale Day Cream - Guerlain

https://www.guerlain.com/uk/en-uk/p/abeille-royale-day-cream-P061500.html

Abeille Royale Night Cream - Guerlain

https://www.guerlain.com/uk/en-uk/p/abeille-royale-honey-treatment-night-cream-P061850.html

Julien is a man of simple pleasures and uses bar soap and anti-dandruff shampoo!

You can find Amouage on Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/amouageofficial/?hl=en

Online at:

https://amouage.com/en-uk/pages/the-amouage-essences

‘The Essences’ are available in the UK at Harrods:

https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/p/amouage-lustre-essence-de-parfum-100ml-000000000007713693

Julien is on Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/julienrasquinet/?hl=en

Paul is on Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/paulguerlain/?hl=en

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Stuart Williams-Philp - Liberty Fragrance Department

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:00:00 GMT

Welcome back! This is the first ‘Man in the Mirror’ of 2025, we’re in March so I’m WAY too late to say ‘Happy New Year’ to you, but I hope the year has got off to a great start. I’m delighted to be back with more new episodes, there’s some amazing guests to come this season…

My guest in episode 1 is Stuart Williams-Philp, who describes himself as a ‘Liberty veteran and retail survivor!’ Stuart has been a sales specialist in the Ground Floor fragrance department at the world famous Liberty in London, UK for over 20 years. There can’t be many people who know the retail space, the trends and most importantly, what the customer wants better than Stuart.

I first ‘met’ Stuart via his Instagram channel @Stubieblessed. If you aren’t following him, you should do so immediately. It’s a (rare) positive, joyful and fun account where he talks about his love of interiors, design, beauty and of course fragrance. Oh - and he also has a ‘Monday moan’, so you can see what gets on his nerves each week! I subsequently met him IRL in the Liberty store and I can confirm he’s just as friendly and fabulous in the flesh!

Stuart mentioned the following products in his routine:

Augustinus Bader - The Rich Cream

https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/the-rich-cream-30ml-000725185.html#pos=2

Aesop - Facial Cleanser

https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/purifying-facial-cream-cleanser-100ml-304141.html#pos=34

Sam McKnight - Shampoo

https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/rich-cleanse-nourishing-shampoo--250ml-000783331.html#pos=11

Ultra Violette - SPF50

https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/brands/u/ultra-violette/

Escentric Molecules - Molecule 01

https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/brands/u/ultra-violette/?algq=escentric%20mol

New Notes - Latte di Cherry

https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/brands/n/new-notes/

You can find Liberty on Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/LibertyLondon/

Online at: https://www.libertylondon.com/

Stuart is on Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/stubieblessed/

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Bonus Mini-Pod - Haydn's Christmas Gift Guide!

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:00:00 GMT

Surprise! A cheeky Christmas mini-pod episode with me/Santa recommending a few festive gifts in fragrance and grooming at various price points. Hopefully there’s something to suit your budget to either buy for someone (or to ask for yourself!)

I’ll be back with a brand new season in January with lots of great guests. Have a great Christmas break, thanks for listening in 2024 and I look forward to your company in the new year.

Brioni - Suave EDP - £76 (60ml)

https://www.debenhams.com/product/brioni-brioni-eau-de-parfum-suave_ydd17333?colour=misc

Herlum - Hand & Body Duo - £56

https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/p/herlum-hand-and-body-wash-and-lotion-duo-sandalwood-and-grapefruit-500ml/13950834/

Arkive by Adam Reed - No One Elsie Scent for Hair & Body - £30

https://arkivehea£dcare.com/products/no-one-elsie

Roger & Gallet - Cologne Twist Eau de Cologne - £34.96

https://escentual.com/products/roger-gallet-twist-eau-de-cologne-spray-100ml?variant=49266671419716

AKT - Deodorant Balm - £21

https://www.aktlondon.com/

Acqua di Parma - Caminetto Candle 200g - £63.75

https://www.johnlewis.com/acqua-di-parma-caminetto-scented-candle-200g/p112520183

Murdock London - Quince & Oakmoss Shampoo/Conditioner Gift Set - £35.70

https://www.murdocklondon.com/products/quince-oakmoss-shampoo-conditioner

(Please note - some of the above items were gifted to me, with no obligation to post or review. Some of them I bought myself.)

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Sébastien Tissot - Founder of Nissaba. Purpose-driven fragrance

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 21:00:00 GMT

My guest on the show this week is Sebastien Tissot, the founder of Nissaba, a Swiss fragrance brand that arrived in Selfridges here in the UK earlier this year. Each of the fragrances combines natural ingredients from a single origin and showcases that area or region in olfactory form. The range is absolutely stunning and my personal favourite is a beautiful example of a patchouli fragrance called ‘Sulawesi’. If you get chance to sample Nissaba near you, I really recommend you do so!

I had a fascinating conversation with Sebastien, whose previous role was Head of Sustainable Sourcing at one of the world’s largest fragrance manufacturers, DSM Firmenich, so he has a wealth of experience around materials and ingredients. When he started Nissaba he wanted it to be about doing good as well as smelling good. To that end, the company invests 5% of its turnover in supporting young people in communities of perfume plant growers, enabling them to put in place practices that are resilient to climate change and can adapt to local conditions. They fund young farmers and vocational schools in communities where they source ingredients and they aim to be a ‘positive-impact brand.’

This also extends to the products themselves - Nissaba fragrances are designed according to the principles of circularity and essentiality. All components are either recyclable or reusable, and the quantity of raw materials used is minimal, to keep the overall carbon footprint to a minimum. Bio-sourced, recycled, and/or certified materials have been chosen wherever possible.

Sebastien mentioned using hand cream, (natural) menthol toothpaste and Déclaration by Cartier in his daily routines.

Nissaba is available in the UK in Selfridges

https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/nissaba/

Brand website:

https://nissaba.com/

Also on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/nissaba.fragrances/

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James Read - Founder of 'Self Glow by James Read'

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 20:00:00 GMT

My guest on the show this week is James Read, founder of sunless tanning range ‘Self Glow by James Read.’ James started his career in retail, then went on to become one of the UK’s top tanning artists, working with celebrities, models and customers who wanted a healthy glow, applied using the best products.

This lead to James creating his own brand using all the experience he amassed during his career. ‘Self Glow by James Read’ has a ’skincare-first’ philosophy and combines natural cacao with high-performance active and fermented ingredients. The formulas work with all skin tones and skin types. As we discussed during our conversation, I was a self-tan novice, but I started using James’ ‘Sunblush’ tan mist once a week - and it’s SO easy to apply, literally a few sprays on my face and I’m done. No lines, no weird smell, so I’m a convert :)

https://www.jamesreadglow.com/products/sunblush-hydrating-tan-mist-100ml

Self Glow is available in the UK in - Space NK, Liberty, Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Lookfantastic and via the James Read ‘Self Glow’ website.

https://www.jamesreadglow.com/

James mentioned the following brands/products from his routine:

Medik8 - Vit C SPF, Hyaluronic Acid, Cleanser

https://www.medik8.com/

La Prairie - https://www.spacenk.com/uk/brands/l/la-prairie

REN - https://www.renskincare.co.uk/

Fragrances from - Diptyque, Byredo, Floral Street

You can find Self Glow by James Read on the web:

https://www.jamesreadglow.com/

Also on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/jamesreadtan/

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Forat Al Haider - Creative Director of Ghawali. A modern fragrance brand from the UAE.

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:00:00 GMT

My guest on the show this week is Forat Al Haider, who is Creative Director of Ghawali, a fragrance brand from the UAE. Ghawali combines the art of Middle Eastern perfumery with a modern, niche touch, crafting unique, long-lasting fragrances that evoke a sense of elegance and sophistication. It is part of the Chalhoub Group, which is a family owned luxury goods retailer and distributor and is the largest retail operator in the Middle East.

I met Forat a couple of months ago in London when he was introducing people to the brand here at Selfridges. I really enjoyed his company and fell hard for some of the Ghawali fragrances, particularly ‘4 Walls’, which has become a regular wear for me. It seems to me Ghawali represents a really interesting intersection of the Middle Eastern and European-styles of perfumery - and this is probably no surprise at Forat grew up in Sweden, was born in Iraq and now lives in Dubai!

I hope you enjoy our conversation - and a special thank you to Forat for making time to do this from his office in Dubai.

Forat mentioned the following brands/products from his routine:

The Ordinary - Skin care

https://theordinary.com/en-gb

The Inkey List - Skin care

https://uk.theinkeylist.com/

Kevin Murphy - Hair Care & ‘Doo.over Hair Powder’

https://www.kevinmurphystore.com/kevin-murphy-doo-over/

K18 - Hair care

https://www.k18hair.co.uk/

Ghawali Fragrances

You can find Ghawali on the web:

https://ae.ghawali.com/

Available in Selfridges:

https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/ghawali/

Ghawali on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/ghawaliofficial/

The Chalhoub Group:

https://www.chalhoubgroup.com/en

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Adam Reed - Hairdresser & Founder of 'Arkive by Adam Reed'

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:00:00 GMT

This week my guest is one of UK’s top hairdressers, Adam Reed. Adam has been nominated for Hairdresser of the Year multiple times, he has worked with superstars such as Madonna and One Direction as well as the great and good in fashion and editorial over the last 30 + years. He is also a brand ambassador for ghd and L’Oréal Professional.

Adam has just launched 4 perfumes for hair & skin that are part of his 'Arkive Makes Scents' range. He is a huge fragrance fan and, in fact, has a ‘fragrance library’ as part of his Arkive by Adam Reed salon in Covent Garden, London. I’ve never met anyone that has such an encyclopaedic knowledge of products and brands and his list of favourites from his daily routines is probably the most extensive ever!

We also spoke about Adam’s neurodiversity (he was diagnosed as having ADHD fairly recently) as well as the struggles he’s had with his mental health in the past. This episode was recorded in early November 2024 in Adam’s Arkive salon in London. I really appreciated how open and candid Adam was and I hope you take something from the conversation we had.

Adam mentioned too many products for me to link them all here, so due to word count restrictions it’s probably better that I just list them:

Marvis - Liquorice Toothpaste

Fenjal, Vaseline Intensive Care & AKT - Deodorants

Estée Lauder - Advanced Night Repair

Imperial Leather - Hand Soap

Skin Rocks by Caroline Hirons - Gel Cleanser

Kiehls - Facial Fuel range, Beard Oil

Badedas - Bath Gel

Diptyque - Tuberose Candle, Tam Dao Fragrance

Mason Pearson - Hairbrush

Charlotte Tilbury - Magic Cream

This Works - Sleep Oil

Santa Maria Novella - Jojoba Oil

Reome - Active Recovery Broth

YSL - Nu Concealer

Haeckels - Various products

Gloved by Tom Daxon - Hand Soaps

Boots - Eye Mist

You can find Arkive Hair & Skin Fragrances here:

https://arkiveheadcare.com/collections/fragrances

The Arkive hair products are here:

https://arkiveheadcare.com/

Arkive on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/arkivebyadamreed/

Adam’s personal Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/adamreedhair/

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Jun Lim - Creative Director/Founder of BORN TO STAND OUT. A South Korean niche fragrance brand.

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 21:00:00 GMT

This week my guest is Jun Lim, Creative Director and Founder of South Korean fragrance brand BORN TO STAND OUT. I met Jun a couple of months ago at Jovoy in London. He was introducing the brand to some of the UK media and I was struck by his singular vision and his mission to do things differently. It’s fair to say that South Korea is well known for skincare, but less so for niche fragrance brands. In just over 2 years BORN TO STAND OUT has made real waves, both in Jun’s home market and around the world.

There are over 20 fragrances in the range, all in a bold (of course!) red and white bottle. There is an emphasis on gourmand notes, musks and ‘pleasures of the flesh’. Popular perfumes include Dirty Rice, Drunk Saffron, Fig Porn and Filthy Musk. See what I mean? This is not your typical brand, both in terms of the names, the aesthetic and the juice inside.

Jun has created BORN TO STAND OUT in his own vision. The products are inspired by HIS dreams, memories and experiences. It was a real honour to spend time with him and fascinating to get a different perspective away from the prevailing (and my own!) Euro-centric views.

Some of the products Jun mentioned were:

Vaseline

https://www.boots.com/vaseline-original-petrolium-jelly-50ml-10226343

Baby S.O.S Creme

https://www.ohfeliz.co.uk/penaten-baby/little-helpers-sos-cream-with-dexpanthenol

Alpecin Shampoo

https://www.boots.com/alpecin-caffeine-shampoo-250ml-10081360

BORN TO STAND OUT Fragrances

You can find Born To Stand Out on the web at:

https://borntostandout.com/

BTSO on Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/borntostandout.official/

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Ben James - 'Big & Tall' Model and Content Creator

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 20:00:00 GMT

Thanks for joining me for the third episode in the new series (8.) This week I'm building on a wonderful conversation I had over lunch at a Creed launch last month with model and content creator Ben James. We happened to be seated next to each other and I found him to be so engaging and illuminating I thought I had to ask him to come on the podcast!

Ben is a ‘plus size’/‘big & tall’ model, which he explains in more depth in our chat. He is 6’ 6 and has a 42” chest, so is not traditional ’sample size’. He models for brands such as Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and Jacamo as well as cultivating a huge following (275K) on TikTok for his outfit advice and content about watches. Ben is also a photographer who has shot campaigns for brands here in the UK and U.S.

Whilst Ben is now at a stage where he’s using his height as a positive force in his career, he was over 6 ft as a young teenager. Standing out - and the adverse attention that attracted when you’re so young had a real impact on his weight and his mental health, which he says more about during our conversation. Ben was a really frank, honest and articulate guest who made me re-evaluate my attitude to height and stature - and made me realise it can be a more complex and nuanced thing to deal with, especially as a young man.

Some of the products Ben mentioned were:

Cerave - Cleanser

https://www.boots.com/cerave-foaming-cleanser-236ml-10246702#BVRRContainer

Heath - Eye Serum

https://www.heathlondon.co.uk/collections/face/products/eye-serum

Fjor - Hydrolytic Moisturiser

https://www.fjor.life/products/hydrolytic-moisturizer

SPF, Sea Salt Spray and Jade Roller/Gua Sha

Penhaligons Helfeti

https://www.penhaligons.com/uk/en/product/halfeti-000000000065188931

Christian Dior - Oud Rosewood

https://www.dior.com/en_gb/beauty/products/oud-rosewood-Y0996414.html

Molton Brown - Clementine & Vetiver

https://www.moltonbrown.co.uk/store/fragrance/citrus-fragrances/sunlit-clementine-vetiver-eau-de-parfum-100ml/NMR342

Ben is on TikTok at

https://www.tiktok.com/@ben_jjames

And on Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/ben_jjames

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Will Borrell - Founder of Vallense Fragrances

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:00:00 GMT

Hi and thanks for checking out episode 2 of the new series. This one is a very freewheeling conversation that took place on a narrow boat (the ‘Disco Volante’) near King’s Cross, London.

The Disco Volante is a floating lab and the spiritual home of new fragrance brand Vallense. I sat down with founder Will Borrell and discussed the brand, the debut collection, Will’s background, why he moved into perfume - and everything in between! I really hope you enjoy our chat, I found Will to be brilliant company - fascinating, funny, charming and a real zest for life. Thanks for inviting me on board, Will!

Some of the products Will mentioned were:

Dermalogica - Micro-scrub Foliant

https://www.spacenk.com/uk/skincare/cleansers/scrubs-exfoliants/daily-microfoliant-MUK200030223.html

The Ordinary - Niacinamide

https://theordinary.com/en-gb/niacinamide-10-zinc-1-serum-100436.html

Dr David Jack - All Day Long Moisturiser

https://drdavidjack.com/collections/moisturisers-spfs/products/all-day-long

No. 7 - Energising Moisturiser

https://www.boots.com/no7-men-energising-moisturiser-50ml-10334936

Vallense fragrances can be found at:

https://vallensefragrances.com/

On Instagram Vallense is at:

https://www.instagram.com/vallensefragrance/

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Julien Rasquinet, Sebastian Jara (a.k.a. 'The Perfume Guy') & Andrea Valdo - A Jusbox special!

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:00:00 GMT

It’s the first episode of season 8, so ‘welcome back’ if you’re a regular listener and ‘hello’ if this is your first time!

I recorded this episode in late August at Harrods, the world famous department store in London. I had the opportunity to host an event there with one of my favourite brands, Jusbox and to introduce their new fragrance ’54’ to press and to customers. The creative team who worked on the launch joined me on stage and so it seemed like the perfect chance to record this podcast while we were all together. ‘’54’ is a collaboration between Jusbox, perfumer Julien Rasquinet and U.S. content creator and YouTuber Sebastian Jara, a.k.a ‘The Perfume Guy.’ So I sat down with the trio of Andrea Valdo (Jusbox co-founder, an old friend of the podcast and previous guest!) Julien and Sebastian and talked about ’54’, how they worked together, the inspirations and how it all came about. If you were there at Harrods you’ll know that the event also featured Chiara Valdo, Andrea’s sister and fellow Jusbox Co-founder. She is a massive part of the ’54’ story.

As always on the podcast I like to chat to the guests about the products they love in their morning and evening routines. Admittedly, there wasn’t time to make it a massive part of this particular episode, however these are the products mentioned.

Reuzel - Strong Hold Pomade (Sebastian’s choice)

https://reuzel.uk/collections/pomade/products/blue-pomade-strong-hold-high-shine

Ligne St Barth - Facial Fluid (Andrea’s choice)

https://www.parfumdreams.co.uk/LIGNE-ST-BARTH/Care/HOMME/Moisturising-facial-fluid-Homme/index_39740.aspx?variation=53152

Lightly scented soap and anti-dandruff shampoo (Julien’s choice)

Jusbox can be found at:

https://www.jusboxperfumes.com/

On Instagram Jusbox is:

https://www.instagram.com/jusboxperfumes/

Julien is at:

https://www.instagram.com/julienrasquinet/

Sebastian is on IG and YouTube as follows:

https://www.instagram.com/theperfumeguy/

https://www.youtube.com/@ThePerfumeGuy

’54’ from Jusbox is out now and can be found in the UK at:

https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/shopping/jusbox-fifty-four-eau-de-parfum-78ml-24190525

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Adam Hurly - Grooming Writer (GQ, Forbes, Robb Report & more)

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 20:00:00 GMT

It’s the final episode of season 7 and I’m ending with a guest I’ve wanted to get on the podcast for a long while. Adam Hurly is an American journalist (now based in Portugal) who writes about grooming, fragrance and lifestyle. As a grooming writer you will have seen Adan’s bylines in GQ, Robb Report, Forbes, to name but a few. He’s about to embark on his own brand new project called ‘Blue Print’, which is going to be a content hub and community for all things grooming and will launch in the autumn/fall this year (2024.) You can sign up for more info now at the following address:

www.grooming.tips

It was a real pleasure to connect with Adam again after our meeting in London. I’m a big fan of his work, I’m in awe of his knowledge and writing style, but more than any of that he’s such a warm, positive ‘radiator’ person who has been so generous with his time and expertise. There’s no one better to discuss products and routines with, so here’s his current edit (it will have changed next week, for sure!)

Cardon - Clay Cleanser

https://cardonskin.com/products/purifying-clay-cleanser

Cardon - Daily SPF + Moisturiser

https://cardonskin.com/products/cardon-daily-spf2

Horace - Hydrating Serum

https://horace.com/en/product/hyaluronic-acid-panthenol-serum

Ursa Major - Force Field SPF

https://www.alyaka.com/products/ursa-major-force-field-spf-30-50ml

Davines - Love Smoothing shampoo, conditioner

https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/c/brands/davines/

Tretinoin - available on prescription, so seek medical advice on this.

Le Labo - Cedrat 37 and Thé Matcha 26

https://www.lelabofragrances.com/fine-fragrances-2.html

Bianco Profumo - Neroli Pomodoro

https://biancoprofumo.com/products/neroli-pomodoro

On Instagram Adam is at:

https://www.instagram.com/adamhurly

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Nick Buckley - Co-Founder & Commercial Director at Phoenix Beauty. Fragrance & Beauty Distributors.

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 09:30:32 GMT

My guest this week is Nick Buckley, the Co-founder and Commercial Director at fragrance & beauty distribution company, Phoenix Beauty.

Sales & distribution is a key part of the industry and a company like Phoenix Beauty acts as the bridge between the brands, the retailers and us as the end-consumers. Much of the work goes on behind the scenes, but it was fascinating to spend some time with Nick where he shed light on how some of the process works - the retail exclusive products, working with ‘celebrity’ brands, the cost of doing business and the current market trends.

Phoenix Beauty distribute a wide range of brands from the designer fragrances (Banana Republic, Steve Madden) celebrity fragrances/beauty (Eilish, by Billie Eilish, Florence by Mills) and niche brands (including bdk, Goldfield & Banks, Les Eaux Primordiales, Jusbox etc) Many of the brands and the founders have featured on the podcast over the years, so it’s definitely worth going back and revisiting some of those episodes!

In the episode Nick mentioned the following products in his routine:

Temple Spa - Cleanser, Truffle Moisturiser, Eye Cream

https://www.templespa.com/shop

Almora Botanica - Cleanser

https://almorabotanica.com/collections/cleanser

Bdk - Gris Charnel Extrait

https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/shopping/bdk-parfums-gris-charnel-extrait-de-parfum-100ml-18178727

Les Eaux Primordiales - Ambre Superfluide

https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/shopping/les-eaux-primordiales-ambre-supermassive-perfume-extrait-50ml-24219840

Goldfield & Banks - Bohemian Lime

https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/product/goldfield-banks-bohemian-lime-perfume-concentrate-100ml_R03649248/

Jusbox - Cheeky Smile

https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/product/jusbox-cheeky-smile-eau-de-parfum-78ml_496-3004815-6711E101/

NOYZ - Monochrome

https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/shopping/noyz-x-damon-baker-monochrome-parfum-50ml-23921760

Ojar - Wood Whisper

https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/shopping/ojar-wood-whisper-eau-de-parfum-100ml-19164596

You can find out more about Phoenix Beauty here:

https://www.phoenixbeauty.co.uk/

On Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/phoenixbeautyltd/

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Arnaud Poulain - Founder & Artistic Director of Les Eaux Primordiales

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 20:00:20 GMT

Thanks for joining me for the ‘Man in the Mirror’ podcast. My guest this week Arnaud Poulain, the Founder and Artistic Director of French fragrance brand Les Eaux Primordiales. I recently spent the morning with Arnaud, firstly listening to him being interviewed by my journalist friend Suzy Nightingale at Harrods and then the two of us got to spend some time recording this week’s episode at a nearby hotel.

Arnaud was in London to talk about the new Harrods exclusive fragrance ‘Ambre Supermassive’, which he has created alongside his longtime perfumer, teacher and friend Amelie Bourgeois. Arnaud is unusual in that he is a trained perfumer, as well as the brand founder. He came to perfumery in his early twenties after studying engineering and embraced the new career with a real energy and fervour. He’s achieved a huge amount in that short time, working first for Byredo and then eventually setting up his own brand in 2015.

Les Eaux Primordiales is the sum of all his education and experience. There’s elements of his engineering background, his love of architecture, his need to make things with his hands and of course his desire ’to dream’. All of this is located in the brand’s own ‘domaine’, and chateau in Northern France. It’s an atelier where everything to do with Les Eaux Primordiales happens - the creation, bottling, the carpentry, the point of sale and metalwork.

In the episode Arnaud mentioned the following products:

Clarins - Cleanser face wash

https://www.clarins.co.uk/clarinsmen-active-face-wash/80085184.html

Clarins - Double serum

https://www.clarins.co.uk/double-serum/80025862.html

Les Eaux Primordiales - Washing Chantilly (Body Wash)

https://www.leseauxprimordiales.com/collections/soin-primordial/products/chantilly-lavante-250ml

Les Eaux Primordiales - Hand Wash

https://www.leseauxprimordiales.com/collections/soin-primordial/products/gel-mains-exfoliant-400ml

American Crew Wax- https://www.johnlewis.com/american-crew-fiber-85g/p110198890

American Crew Fiber Cream

https://www.johnlewis.com/american-crew-fiber-cream-100ml/p3316794

Chanel No. 5 - EDP

https://www.chanel.com/gb/fragrance/p/125430/n5-eau-de-parfum-spray/

You can find the whole Les Eaux Primordiales product range online at:

https://www.leseauxprimordiales.com/

On Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/leseauxprimordiales/

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Graham Clarke - CEO at Murdock London. Barbers of London

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 20:00:35 GMT

Thanks for checking out the latest ‘Man in the Mirror’ podcast. My guest this week is Graham Clarke, the CEO of British barbershop brand Murdock London. I met Graham a few months back and had such an interesting conversation with him that I thought I need to get him on the show!

If you’re a regular listener, you’ll know I’m a huge fan of the brand and I use many Murdock London items in my own daily routines. Graham talked about his morning and evening routines, the new products coming down the line and he also speaks very candidly about childhood bullying and his experience of coming out later in life.

In the episode Graham mentioned the following products in his routine:

Image Skincare - Foaming cleanser, Cream cleanser, hyaluronic acid, serum/primer

https://imageskincare.co.uk/

Murdock London:

Shaving cream, Bolin Webb Generation Razor

https://www.murdocklondon.com/collections/shave

Black Tea Body Wash

https://www.murdocklondon.com/collections/face-body

Vetiver Cologne, Napier Cologne

https://www.murdocklondon.com/collections/cologne

Sea Salt Spray, Texture Paste

https://www.murdocklondon.com/collections/hair

Horace - Eye Cream

https://horace.com/en/product/moisturizing-eye-cream

You can find the whole Murdock London product range and barber services online at:

https://www.murdocklondon.com/

On Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/murdocklondon/

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Jonathan Ward - 'Perfumer Author' & Brand Founder (artisan home fragrance and fine fragrance)

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 20:00:00 GMT

Thanks for checking out this episode of ‘Man in the Mirror’ podcast. My guest this week is self-styled ‘perfume author’ Jonathan Ward, who is founder of his eponymous brand, well known for exquisite home fragrance and now fine fragrance too.

I first got a Jonathan Ward ‘Kartushya’ candle a few years ago and now and I think it’s still one of the best I’ve ever had. A room-filling, rich fragrance, aesthetically beautiful, a smooth, even burn and using only the finest organic waxes. It’s no wonder his products are sought by the great and the good and can be found in many high-end restaurants, hotels and boutiques.

During our chat Jonathan tells me about his creative process, the move into fine fragrance, what’s coming up this year and some of the recent changes he’s made to his life.

It was a really honest, open and revealing conversation and I’m so grateful to Jonathan for trusting me. You’ll hear how candid he is about past addictions and issues and how determined he is to make this next chapter of his life his most fulfilling and successful yet. I have no doubt he will do it.

In the episode Jonathan mentioned the following products in his routine:

Neal’s Yard Remedies - Frankincense Cleansing Melt

https://www.nealsyardremedies.com/products/frankincense-intense-cleansing-melt-100ml

Nars - Radiance Primer

https://www.narscosmetics.co.uk/en/radiance-primer-spf-35/0607845022312.html

Nars - Bronzing Powder

https://www.narscosmetics.co.uk/en/mini-laguna-bronzing-powder/0194251137650.html

Moroccanoil - Moroccan Argan Oil

https://uk.moroccanoil.com/products/pure-argan-oil

Jonathan Ward - Untopia EDP Fragrance

https://www.thejonathanward.com/u-n-t-o-p-i-a/edp

You can find the whole Jonathan Ward range online at:

https://www.thejonathanward.com/

On Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/thejonathanward/

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Brendan Murdock - Founder of anatomē. The Modern Apothecary

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 21:00:15 GMT

Welcome to episode 3 of the latest season of ‘Man in the Mirror.’ My guest this week is creative, designer, entrepreneur and founder of anatomē, Brendan Murdock.

anatomē are a wellness brand and a contemporary take on the apothecary. The formulations and products support sleep, gut health, and emotional wellbeing and attempt to bring balance to modern lifestyles. The brand has just launched a range of wellbeing parfums with four available now and 2 more to come in mid-August 2024.

Brendan has also published a book with Gabriel Weil entitled ’The Modern Apothecary’, all about the power of botanicals and what they can do to improve your wellbeing:

https://www.anatome.co/products/the-modern-apothecary?_pos=2&_sid=6914000ff&_ss=r

In this episode Brendan mentioned the following products in his routine:

Illuminating Face Oil

Face & Hand Wash

Muscle Ease Body Oil

Ultra Hydrating Face Moisturiser

Sleep Oil - all from anatomē

Available here:

https://www.anatome.co/

anatomē - Expression’ Parfum:

https://www.anatome.co/products/expression-eau-de-parfum

Fragrances from Cire Trudon:

https://trudon.co.uk/eaux-de-parfum/eaux-de-parfum-100ml.html

Acqua di Cuba - Santa Maria Novella:

https://uk.smnovella.com/products/7010384

You can find the whole anatomē range instore and online at:

https://www.anatome.co/

On Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/anatomelondon/

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Austin Mutti-Mewse - Brand Manager at Truefitt & Hill. The oldest barbershop in the world!

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 21:00:00 GMT

Thanks for listening to episode 2 of the new series! My guest this week is Austin Mutti-Mewse, the brand manager at the oldest barbershop in the world, Truefitt & Hill. The brand has served monarchs, prime ministers, military leaders and the great and the good for over 200 years. They are now based in the St James area of central London.

Truefitt & Hill are known for their range of colognes, splashes and grooming products, as well as the barbering services. I was lucky enough to get my hair cut by Aldo in the store ahead of my chat with Austin and it definitely was a ‘cut-above’ (sorry, I can’t resist a hair-based pun!) I highly recommend the calm, unhurried professionalism of the team, the quality of the cut and the refined atmosphere.

Austin & I also discuss the ways the brand has modernised, including collabs with Netflix’s ‘The Gentlemen’ and with The King’s Foundation on the Highgrove range

In this episode Austin mentioned the following products:

Truefitt & Hill:

Pre-shave oil

Sandalwood shaving cream

Sandalwood beard oil

https://www.truefittandhill.co.uk/collections/shaving

Sandalwood aftershave balm

Highgrove cologne

https://www.truefittandhill.co.uk/collections/fragrances

You can find the whole Truefitt & Hill range instore and online at:

https://www.truefittandhill.co.uk/

and on Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/truefittandhillofficial/

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Pierre Negrin - Perfumer (LBTY, Tom Ford, Amouage & more...)

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Season 7! Something a bit different to kick things off - I recorded this first episode in front of an audience of fragrance lovers at the world famous Liberty department store, London in June 2024.

I was lucky enough to get some time with world renowned perfumer Pierre Negrin, the man behind Black Orchid for Tom Ford, many fragrances for Amouage and Ralph Lauren - and he has now created ‘Tudor’ for Liberty’s LBTY fragrance line. It seemed appropriate to talk about the fragrance in the building that inspired it. It was a huge pleasure to talk to Pierre about his life, his work and his inspirations in Liberty - and I hope to do more live events in future!

In this episode Pierre mentioned the following products:

LBTY - Tudor

https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/tudor-eau-de-parfum-100ml-000785499.html

Savon De Marseille Soap

https://www.frenchsoaps.co.uk/collections/savon-de-marseille

Aesop Fragrances

https://www.aesop.com/uk/

You can find the whole LBTY fragrance range exclusively instore and online at Liberty:

https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/department/beauty/perfume/

The brand new Liberty Fragrance Lounge that we refer to in the podcast is on the Lower Ground Floor, for the concierge service, a spacious, thoughtful layout and a whole new way to shop for fragrance. The OG ground floor perfume department still stocks an extensive range of the best brands and has the most brilliant staff, so be sure to visit both areas if you’re in the store. Liberty can be found at: Regent St, London W1B 5AH.

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Haydn Williams - A bit more about me, a bonus episode! (Guest host Ali Williams)

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 21:00:44 GMT

My guest this week is, err, me! I thought as an ‘end of term’ episode I could tell you a bit more about me - and some of the products I’ve been enjoying recently. Rather than talk to myself, which might be weird, I remembered that I’m married to an ex-radio DJ, so I enlisted the help of my wife Ali to turn the tables and pose the questions for one week only. She also has the honour of being the first female voice on the podcast, ha ha! Huge thanks to Ali - she did a great job and if I don’t watch out she’ll be coming for my job and will be back on the mic each week!

I talk a little bit about my other work in the music industry and how I got into writing/blogging and now podcasting about fragrance, skincare and grooming. Thanks for joining me this season and hope to see you back in June. Normal service will be resumed next season, don’t worry - I won’t make a habit of this!

In this episode I mention the following products:

Horace - Orange Blossom & Petitgrain Shower Gel

https://horace.com/en/product/orange-blossom-petitgrain-shower-gel

Heath - Face Wash, Cream Shave, Eye Serum

https://www.heathlondon.co.uk/

Shake Up - Face Forward Toner

https://shakeupcosmetics.com/products/face-4ward-toner

Patricks - AM1 Moisturiser

https://patricksproducts.co.uk/collections/skincare/products/am1-moisturizer-normal-to-dry-skin

La Roche Posay - SPF 50 Oil Control

https://www.laroche-posay.co.uk/en_GB/anthelios-uvmune-400-oil-control-invisible-fluid/LRP_930.html

Murdock London - Beard Moisturiser, Sea Salt Spray, Textured Hair Cream

https://www.murdocklondon.com/

Vyrao - Magnetic 70

https://www.spacenk.com/uk/fragrance/personal-fragrance/fragrance/magnetic-70-eau-de-parfum-MUK200048685.html

Murdock London - Black Tea

https://www.murdocklondon.com/collections/cologne/products/black-tea-cologne-50ml

Tom Daxon - Laconia

https://www.tomdaxon.com/products/laconia

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Alex Oprey - Marketing and E-Commerce Director at Miller Harris

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 22:00:50 GMT

My guest this week is Alex Oprey, who is the Marketing and E-Commerce Director at British fragrance brand Miller Harris. Alex lifts the lid on the creative process once the actual perfume is made. We speak about the task of bringing the product to life and inspiring customers to find out more - and then ultimately purchase! It’s quite a challenge, if the work is too enigmatic and vague it risks saying nothing, if it’s too specific there’s a danger it won’t ’speak’ to a broad enough audience.

Alex has been responsible for some of my favourite creative work over the last few years, campaigns like Hydra Figue, shot with an almost ‘reportage’ photo-journalistic style, showing the sedate beauty of Hydra via tantalising moments of real life. It just happens to look like a stunning place and fulfils the job of making me want to find out more. Link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLeXyMZHOHU

Huge thanks to Alex for a fascinating and insightful glimpse behind the curtain of a modern fragrance brand.

Alex mentioned the following products from his routine:

Baz & Co - Exfoliating Cleanser

https://bazandcoskincare.com/products/brightening-2-in-1-exfoliator-cleanser

Miller Harris - Body Wash

https://www.millerharris.com/collections/body-wash

Aesop - Eye Cream

https://www.aesop.com/uk/p/skin/mature-skin-concern/parsley-seed-anti-oxidant-eye-cream/

Aesop - Antioxidant Face Treatment

https://www.aesop.com/uk/p/skin/parsley-seed-range/parsley-seed-anti-oxidant-facial-treatment/

Moosehead - Grubby Putty

https://www.krystaldirect.co.uk/MooseHead-Grubby-Putty-100g-p/moom03.htm

Amouage - Boundless

https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/shopping/amouage-boundless-eau-de-parfum-100ml-18963693

Kilian - Fievre Verte

https://www.bykilian.co.uk/product/19797/124136/perfume/fievre-verte-by-kilian/the-liquors#/sku/181487

You can find the Miller Harris range on their website here. Look out for some exciting new products in May:

https://www.millerharris.com/

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Carlos Huber - Founder of Arquiste. Evocative fragrances & candles

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:00:00 GMT

My guest this week on ‘Man in the Mirror’ is Carlos Huber, who is the fragrance developer and founder of fragrance brand Arquiste. I met Carlos earlier this year when he hosted an event with Fiole and I knew I needed to get him on the podcast to find out more about the brand - and the man himself!

Arquiste is the result of the inquisitive and thoughtful approach that Carlos takes to fragrance. It is definitely infused with his fascination and knowledge of history, architecture and historic preservation, but not in an overly academic or stuffy way. You may have seen (or even smelled) perfumes such as Architects Club, Sydney Rock Pool or Anima Dulcis, all of which are beautifully composed and possess a real sense of place and time. However, these are not recreations of bygone perfumes or museum pieces - they are energetic, modern and vibrant takes on what fragrance can be in 2024. There are some incredible new launches coming this year and Carlos tells me more about them in the podcast.

Carlos mentioned the following products he uses in his morning/evening routines:

Mary Allan - Beauty Water

https://maryallan.com/collections/mists-essences/products/infused-beautywater

Mary Allan - Vit C Cold Pressed Oil

https://maryallan.com/collections/face-treatment-oils/products/vitamin-c-cold-pressed-oil

Beekman - Moisturizer

https://beekman1802.com/collections/moisturizers/products/bloom-cream-moisturizer

Art of Shaving - Sandalwood Cream

https://www.theartofshaving.com/products/creams-soaps/sandalwood-shaving-cream-5-oz/

Harry - Razor

https://www.harrys.com/en/gb/products

Chanel - Platinum Egosite

https://www.chanel.com/gb/fragrance/men/c/7x1x2x33/platinum-egoiste/

You can find Arquiste on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/arquiste/

You can find the Arquiste range on their website here:

https://arquiste.com/

Arquiste are also available online here in the UK via Fiole:

https://fiole.co.uk/collections/arquiste

Also via Liberty and Bloom Perfumery.

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Taj Hayer - Founder & Editor of 'The Rakish Gent', a luxury mens fashion magazine

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:00:00 GMT

My guest this week on ‘Man in the Mirror’ is Tajinder Hayer (Taj), the founder and editor of print & digital luxury mens fashion magazine, ‘The Rakish Gent’. I’ve always loved reading the magazine. Taj has a clear sense of his audience and he super-serves them with beautifully shot fashion, grooming and lifestyle content.

Taj has South-Asian heritage and it’s important to him that the brand showcases diverse faces and stories - and that it is representative of contemporary Britain. So for example, in the latest issue of Rakish Paper (issue 6 out now!) you’ll find comedian Mo Gilligan on the cover, a punjabi music star, Raf-Saperra and a refugee from Afghanistan, Karanjee Singh Gaba, who is now a male model working with brands such as Louis Vuitton. I should also declare that my feature on French couturier and fragrance brand owner Marc-Antoine Barrois is in this latest issue! So I may be slightly biased, but there’s lots of great features - and coverage of fascinating people you may not hear about or see in other publications.

Taj & I talk about The Rakish Gent brand, fashion, style, grooming and the challenges around being an independent magazine publisher in 2024. He mentioned the following products he uses in his morning/evening routines:

Kiehls - Clearly Corrective Cleanser

https://www.kiehls.co.uk/skin-care/category/cleansers-scrubs/clearly-correctivetm-brightening-exfoliating-daily-cleanser/WW0050KIE.html

Face Gym - Multi Sculpt

https://facegym.com/products/multi-sculpt

Aesop - Facial Oil

https://www.spacenk.com/uk/skincare/treatment/face-oils/fabulous-face-oil-UK300055864.html

Oliviere Wilson - LED Mask

https://olivierewilson.com/products/led-glow-mask#

Zaza Barbers

https://www.instagram.com/zazabarbers/?hl=en-gb

Roads - Harmattan

https://roads.co/product/harmattan/

Side Story - Third Date

https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/third-date-eau-de-parfum-100ml-000800483.html

You can find The Rakish Gent on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/the_rakish_gent/

You can buy print copies and check out the website here:

https://www.therakishgent.co.uk/paper-6

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Vesa Kalho - Head of Beauty Buying at Fenwick, a UK Department Store Group

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:54:01 GMT

Thanks for joining me for episode 4 in season 6 of ‘Man in the Mirror.’ My guest this week is Vesa Kalho, the Head of Beauty Buying for UK department store group, Fenwick. Vesa is originally from Finland, but moved to the UK over 20 years ago and had a long career at Harrods, working his way up through various retail & buying roles before his current position at Fenwick.

Buying is an area of the industry I don’t know much about and always seems quite mysterious! Who better to lift the lid on how it all works, than one of the most well regarded beauty buyers in the UK. Huge thanks to Vesa for joining me and sharing his passion and knowledge.

Vesa mentioned the following products he uses in his morning/evening routines:

Dior - On/Off Cleanser

https://www.fenwick.co.uk/beauty/skincare/cleansers-and-toners/make-up-removers/la-mousse-off%2Fon-foaming-cleanser/2530021691539.html

BIOEFFECT - EGF Serum

https://www.fenwick.co.uk/beauty/skincare/serums-and-oils/serums/egf-serum/2500004922240.html

Daimon Barber - Texture Tonic, Shampoo, Conditioner

https://www.daimonbarber.com/products/texture-tonic

Escentric Molecule - 01 + Iris

https://www.fenwick.co.uk/beauty/fragrance/mens-fragrances/molecule-01-iris-100ml/2530020526092.html

Atelier Cologne - Silver Iris

https://www.ateliercologne.com/us_en/silver-iris-100-ml

Glossier - You

https://uk.glossier.com/products/glossier-you?variant=41719194681391

Bleu de Chanel - (EDP)

https://www.fenwick.co.uk/beauty/fragrance/mens-fragrances/bleu-de-chanel-eau-de-parfum-spray-50ml/2500001364579.html

You can find Vesa on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/vesakalho/

Fenwick are on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/fenwickofficial/

You can find their website here

https://www.fenwick.co.uk/

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Nick Gilbert. Co-Founder of Boujee Bougies & Olfiction

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 22:00:08 GMT

Thanks for joining me for this third episode in season 6 of 'Man In The Mirror.' My guest this week is Nick Gilbert. Nick, along with his colleague Pia Long, is the co-founder of Boujee Bougies, a UK based fine fragrance and candle brand and the pair also run Olfiction - a fragrance consultancy.

During the podcast we discussed Nick’s background in perfume retail with Boots, Les Senteurs and Penhaligons and then his move into forming his own company with Pia. Last year their own brand Boujee Bougies launched their first range of fine fragrances after a successful debut in the home fragrance category. Boujee Bougies seems to encapsulate all of Nick’s past experience into one forward looking brand with a story to tell and definite point of view. I absolutely love their fragrance ‘Gilded’, which Nick described as “Light, space, serenity, incense resin dipped in gold.” The whole range is worth checking out via their website, with new physical retail partners coming on board soon. It was a pleasure to spend time in Nick’s company and (as you can tell) he’s extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the job he does.

Nick mentioned the following products he uses in his morning/evening routines:

The Body Shop - Pink Grapefruit Shower Gel

https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-gb/body/shower-gels/pink-grapefruit-shower-gel/p/p083057

CeraVe - Hydrating Oil Cleanser

https://www.cerave.co.uk/skincare/moisturisers/hydrating-foaming-oil-cleanser

La Roche Posay - Hyrda Phase Moisturiser

https://www.laroche-posay.co.uk/en_GB/hydraphase-uv-spf-25-light-daily-protective-hyaluronic-acid-moisturiser/LRP_172.html

Hada Labo - Eye Cream

https://www.superdrug.com/skin/face-skin-care/anti-ageing-face-cream/hada-labo-tokyo-smoothing-anti-fatigue-eye-cream-15ml/p/798292

Biore - Aqua Rich SPF

https://www.superdrug.com/skin/sun-care/face-sun-cream/biore-uv-aqua-water-essence-sunscreen-spf30-50ml/p/830899

Evening routine - Hyaluronic Acid Toner & Retinol Serum

Boujee Bougies - Gilded

https://boujeebougies.com/products/gilded

You can find Boujee Bougies on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/boujeebougies

You can find their website here

https://boujeebougies.com/

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Phill Tarling - Men's Stylist and Image Consultant

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 22:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to episode 2 in the new season. It was my huge pleasure to chat to men’s stylist & image consultant Phill Tarling recently. Phill styles celebrities such as Ben Shephard, but he also offers image consultancy, styling and wardrobe edits to anyone who wants to be empowered by the clothes they wear. We all know how feeling good about our exterior appearance can engender a sense of confidence within. This applies to men of any age - and as we discuss on the podcast, men in their 40s and beyond don’t have to ‘give up’ and think that good style is something that has passed them by. Phill is (proudly) in his early 50s and looks super-sharp!

Phill was a fun, inspirational interviewee and such good company. He has delightfully strong views on the products and treatments he likes - and also on the coffee he drinks. I have first-hand experience of his machine at home and it’s a beast that makes a damn fine cup of coffee!

He mentioned the following products he uses in his morning/evening routines:

Clarins For Men - Active Face Wash

https://www.clarins.co.uk/clarinsmen-active-face-wash/80085184.html

Rose Water Toner Spray

https://www.boots.com/mario-badescu-facial-spray-with-aloe-herb--rose-water-118ml-10321185

47 Skin - Repair Moisturiser

https://47skin.com/products/anti-blemish-scar-repair-moisturiser

47 Skin - Repair Serum

https://47skin.com/products/anti-blemish-scar-repair-serum

Philips - One Blade

https://www.philips.co.uk/c-p/QP2734_20/oneblade-face

Wahl - Wet/Dry Trimmer

https://www.wahl.co.uk/product/aqua-blade-wet-dry-stubble-beard-trimmer/

Penhaligons - Halfeti

https://www.penhaligons.com/uk/en/product/halfeti-000000000065188931

Penhaligons - Halfeti Leather

https://www.penhaligons.com/uk/en/categories/fragrances/gents/halfeti-leather-000000000065188927

You can find Phill on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/philltarling/

You can find his website here

https://philltarling.com/

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Steven Gontarski. Manager of Scent Bar L.A. (luckyscent.com) - the home of U.S niche/indie fragrance

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 22:00:00 GMT

I’m back with season 6! Sorry it’s slightly later than planned - it took longer than anticipated to schedule guests for this season and then life got in the way! Anyway - we’re kicking off with someone I’ve been wanting to talk to for a long time. It’s Steven Gontarski, who is the manager of the Scent Bar niche/indie fragrance store in L.A. - and also a regular presenter & contributor to the brand’s e-commerce and social platform ’luckyscent’. I’ve been watching his live videos and posts for the last few years and in my humble opinion, Steven is one of the best communicators in fragrance. Passionate, knowledgeable, articulate - and all of this just transmits through the screen to the viewer.

It was an absolute pleasure to find out more about Steven - his background as an artist and sculptor, his post-punk band, his love of musicals (!) and of course his passion for perfumery. I hope you enjoy our conversation, it took a place in mid-January 2024 with Steven in L.A and me in London, using the Riverside platform.

Steven mentioned the following products he uses in his morning/evening routines:

Clarins - Gentle Foaming cleanser

https://www.clarins.co.uk/purifying-gentle-foaming-cleanser/80071906.html

La Roche Posay - Anthelios SPF30

https://www.laroche-posay.co.uk/en_GB/anthelios-ultra-light-invisible-fluid-spf30/LRP_020.html

Miss Jessie’s - Multicultural Curls

https://www.naturalisticproducts.co.uk/products/miss-jessie-s-multicultural-curls-8-5oz

CeraVE - PM Moisturising Lotion

https://www.boots.com/cerave-facial-moisturising-lotion-52ml-10258275

Current scent choices:

Dior - Bois D’Argent

https://www.dior.com/en_gb/beauty/products/bois-dargent-Y0959160.html

Chasing Scents - Rain Tea

https://chasingscents.com/products/rain-tea

You can find Lucky Scent on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/luckyscent/

You can find the e-commerce store here:

https://www.luckyscent.com/

Steven’s IG channel:

https://www.instagram.com/stevengontarski/

Steven’s band:

https://www.instagram.com/faintingparty/

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Thibaud Crivelli - Founder of Maison Crivelli

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:29:08 GMT

My guest on the podcast this week is Thibaud Crivelli, the founder of Maison Crivelli - a fragrance brand for modern-day explorers. The brand is (only) five years old, but is already making massive waves with perfumes such as Oud Maracujá, Iris Malikhân and Santal Volcanique, to name but three.

Maison Crivelli is a contemporary brand with a pared-back aesthetic and a focus on high quality raw materials. There’s a real sense of artistry about the parfums and extraits and always an element of surprise, such as pairing passion fruit with oud (in Oud Maracujá.)

https://maisoncrivelli.com/en/parfums/oud-maracuja/

It was a pleasure to chat with Thibaud and during our chat he mentioned the following products he uses in his routine:

Sunday Riley - Ceramic Slip Cleanser

https://sundayriley.uk/products/ceramic-slip-cleanser

La Roche Posay - Vit C10 Serum

https://www.laroche-posay.co.uk/en_GB/pure-vitamin-c10-serum-for-sensitive-skin-30ml/LRP_114.html

La Roche Posay - Cicablast Balm

https://www.laroche-posay.co.uk/en_GB/cicaplast-baume-b5-repairing-balm/LRP_035.html

La Roche Posay - Anthelios SPF50

https://www.laroche-posay.co.uk/en_GB/anthelios-uvmune-400-invisible-fluid-spf50-sun-cream-for-sensitive-skin-50ml/LRP_026.html

Vintners Daughter - Active Botanical Serum

https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/vintner-s-daughter-active-botanical-serum/13350277.html

You can find Maison Crivelli on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/maisoncrivelli/

You can find the Maison Crivelli range online here:

https://maisoncrivelli.com/en/home/

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Chris Wyatt - V.P. Global Education at Jo Malone London

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 22:00:00 GMT

My guest on the podcast this week is Chris Wyatt, the V.P. Global Education for Jo Malone London.

I sat down with Chris at the Jo Malone London Townhouse to talk about the brand, his role as an educator around the world, his favourite products - and what he thinks about the man that looks back at him in the mirror. Huge thanks to Chris and the whole Jo Malone London team for making me so welcome and if you want to find the perfect gift (or self-gift!) this Christmas, then Jo Malone London have you covered! https://www.jomalone.co.uk/christmas-gifts

During our chat Chris mentioned the following products:

The Ordinary - Foaming Gel

https://theordinary.com/en-gb/glucoside-foaming-face-cleanser-100616.html

La Mer - Micropeel Essence -

https://www.cremedelamer.co.uk/product/20657/82050/collections/the-specialists/the-micro-peel

La Mer - Cooling Gel Cream

https://www.cremedelamer.co.uk/product/5834/52333/face/moisturisers/the-moisturizing-cool-gel-cream#/sku/85317

Clinique - City Block SPF50

https://www.clinique.co.uk/product/1667/102387/skin-care/superdefensetm-city-block-spf-50-daily-energy-face-protector?size=40ml

Estée Lauder - Advance Night Repair

https://www.esteelauder.co.uk/product/689/77491/product-catalog/skincare/repair-serum/advanced-night-repair-serum/synchronized-multi-recovery-complex

Bumble & Bumble - Sumotec

https://www.bumbleandbumble.co.uk/product/19062/217/style/waxes/sumotech

Jo Malone London - Violet & Amber Absolu

https://www.jomalone.co.uk/product/25946/63484/colognes/violet-amber-absolu

Jo Malone London - Cypress & Grapevine Cologne Intense

https://www.jomalone.co.uk/product/25946/110444/colognes/cypress-grapevine-cologne-intense

Jo Malone London - Earl Grey & Cucumber Body & Hand Wash (currently unavailable)

Jo Malone London - Christmas 2023 Gingerbread Land

https://www.jomalone.co.uk/christmas-gifts

You can find Jo Malone London on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/jomalonelondon/

You can find the brand online here:

https://www.jomalone.co.uk/

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Vicken Arslanian - 'Re-founder' of Commodity. Modern, American Perfumery

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 21:00:00 GMT

My guest on the podcast this week is Vicken Arslanian, the ‘re-founder’ of Commodity, a modern U.S. fragrance brand. Commodity focus on clean, contemporary design, names that instantly make sense (!) and a simple, jargon-free way to understand the projection of your scent. You may well have seen the brand online or in store and their fragrances such as ‘Milk’, ‘Book’ and ‘Paper’ have created a real buzz with the beauty editors and the fragrance community over the last few years.

‘Scent Space’ is Commodity’s term for the way you can select and control the projection of your fragrance. The whole range is available in 3 Scent Spaces - a close ‘Personal’ version, a balanced ‘Expressive’ version, and an amplified ‘Bold’ version. I really like this democratic approach because it removes some of the language around perfume that can seem alienating and confusing.

Vicken has another business distributing European niche brands in the U.S and internationally and he clearly has a deep knowledge of the fragrance industry and a sharp eye on what the consumer really wants. He was a fascinating guest, fun, engaging - and as you’ll hear in the episode, his quest for the ultimate hair product goes on!

Vicken mentioned:

Shaving Soap & Razor

Clinique For Men - Bronzer

https://maleskin.shop/collections/clinique-for-men/products/clinique-for-men-face-bronzer

Stryx - Men’s Tinted Moisturiser

https://www.stryx.com/products/product-02-tinted-moisturizer

A rotating combination of hair pomades, gels and waxes (!)

Commodity - Paper (Bold)

https://commodityfragrances.co.uk/collections/bold/products/paper-bold

Commodity - Velvet (Bold)

https://commodityfragrances.co.uk/collections/bold/products/velvet-bold

You can find Commodity on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/commodity/

You can find them online here:

https://commodityfragrances.co.uk/ (UK)

https://commodityfragrances.com (US & Int’l)

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Miles Wood-Smith - Creative Director of Murdock. Barbers of London

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:19:42 GMT

My guest on the podcast this week is Miles Wood-Smith, the Creative Director (and Master Barber) at London barber brand, Murdock.

I’ve been visiting Murdock barber shops for the last ten years or so, so it was a real thrill to get to chat to Miles and hear more about the brand from his perspective. Murdock built a range of quality barber shops and then introduced a complementary line of hair, skin, shave and fragrance products. The brand have continued to evolve and introduce new services and have expanded into USA, Australia and other territories. In the episode Miles tells me more about his role as Creative Director, whereby he helps develop new products, runs training and acts as a brand ambassador in the international markets.

I loved chatting to Miles this week. He has such a warm and friendly energy and is a brilliant advocate for the Murdock brand. If you get the chance to visit any of their London or New York barber shops you should and you’ll get great service and a warm welcome (and I’m sure Miles would particularly want you to visit Covent Garden where he works!)

He mentioned the following products in his routine.

Aesop - Face Cleanser

https://www.aesop.com/uk/p/skin/sensitive-skin-concern/in-two-minds-facial-cleanser/

Murdock Moisturiser (discontinued)

Murdock - Sea Salt Spray

https://www.murdocklondon.com/collections/hair/products/sea-salt-spray

Murdock - Hair Play

https://www.murdocklondon.com/collections/hair/products/hair-play?variant=37384466825374

Murdock - Textured Hair Cream

https://www.murdocklondon.com/collections/hair/products/textured-hair-cream

Murdock - Black Tea Cologne

https://www.murdocklondon.com/collections/cologne/products/black-tea-cologne-50ml

Tom Ford - F***ing Fabulous

https://www.tomford.co.uk/fucking-fabulous-eau-de-parfum/T6-FABULOUS.html

Murdock - Napier Cologne (the latest release)

https://www.murdocklondon.com/collections/cologne/products/napier-cologne-50ml

You can find Murdock on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/murdocklondon/

You can find them online here, to buy products or book a visit:

https://www.murdocklondon.com/

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Jan Vilhelm Ahlgren - Co-founder of BIBBI Parfum

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 22:48:14 GMT

My guest on the podcast this week is Jan Vilhelm Ahlgren, who, along with his wife Stina, is the co-founder of the brand BIBBI Parfum. Jan is a Swedish national, who is now lives in Paris with his Stina and their two young daughters. Eagle-eyed (eared?!) fragrance lovers may spot within his name another part of his CV. Jan was the founder of Vilhelm Parfumerie, an iconic brand he’s enormously proud of building, but one he went on to sell a few years back. Now BIBBI is his new baby! :)

I met Jan and Stina last month as they were preparing to launch BIBBI and I was delighted Jan agreed to come on the podcast. I was struck both by the stunning collection of six fragrances and also the artistry and beauty in the presentation. Jan describes the creative process in our chat and I’ve never encountered anything like it. Safe to say, it’s a unique and bold approach. My favourite from the debut collection (and one that is part of the Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar) is ‘Ghost of Tom’. It’s a stunning scent, featuring one of my favourite notes, black tea, along with bergamot and apple. The whole collection will be in Liberty and online from Oct 23rd 2023.

You can find Bibbi on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/bibbi.parfum/

You can find them online:

https://bibbi-parfum.com/

Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar here (featuring ‘Ghost of Tom’)

https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/liberty-beauty-advent-calendar-2023-000785490.html#pos=1

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Henry Wesson - Co-founder of Brother Earth. Zero-waste personal care brand for men

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 21:00:16 GMT

My guest on the podcast this week is Henry Wesson, one of the co-founders of zero-waste personal care brand Brother Earth. The brand set out to create a range of plastic-free, high quality bathroom products that fit the needs of active men. There’s a conditioning shampoo bar, a face and body bar - both of which come in an ‘indestructible tin’. Perfect for the shower, or to easily carry in a wash bag for the gym or on your travels. Then there’s a deodorant that comes in a cardboard tube and an eco-friendly, natural toothpaste in a fully recyclable aluminium tube .

Henry and his two other co-founders Andy and Nick are active, outdoors guys, who were seeing the effects of plastic pollution when they were out running, hiking, surfing and biking. Brother Earth is their solution to the problem and it was fascinating to hear more from Henry about the issues and the practical steps they took - and we can take to reduce our use of plastics. The brand launched on Kickstarter this summer and is now available via their website.

These were the items Henry uses in his morning and evening routines:

Brother Earth - Shampoo/conditioner bar

Brother Earth - Face & body bar

Brother Earth - Toothpaste

Brother Earth - Deodorant

https://brotherearth.co/products/the-complete-bathroom-set

Leaf Razor - https://agentshave.co.uk/leaf-shave/

Lifejacket SPF Sun Gel -

https://lifejacketskin.com/products/spf-50-sun-gel?variant=44454377783602

E45 Moisturiser - https://www.boots.com/e45-moisturising-body-lotion-pump-500ml-10000677

Acqua di Parma - Colonia Bath & Shower Gel

https://www.escentual.com/acqua-di-parma/colonia/parma-colonia06/

You can find Brother Earth on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/brotherearthco/

You can find them online:

https://brotherearth.co/

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Harry Aaronson - Co-founder of Heath. Fuss-free men's skincare - Made in England.

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 21:00:27 GMT

My guest on the podcast this week is Harry Aaronson who, along with his father Denis, is the co-founder of men’s skincare brand Heath.

Heath are all about fuss-free products with natural ingredients made in England. They see skincare as part of ‘wellness’ and they’re a brand that aim to serve the urban man with great quality products at a reasonable price. You can find Heath on the high street (just look for the racing green packaging!) they’re not an uber-luxury brand that only operates in the rarefied atmosphere of big department stores.

Thanks to Harry and to the Heath team for inviting me to their office to record this episode and for making me so welcome (I can confirm there was an excellent plate of biscuits!) It’s timed to coincide with International Podcast Day, so if this is your first listen, welcome along!

Below are the items Harry uses in his morning and evening routines:

Heath - Facewash

https://www.heathlondon.co.uk/collections/all/products/face-wash

Heath - Relax Hair + Body wash

https://www.heathlondon.co.uk/collections/all/products/relax-hair-and-body-wash

Marvis - Liquorice & Mint toothpaste

https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/marvis-liquorice-mint-toothpaste-85ml/11660049.html

Heath - Protect Serum

https://www.heathlondon.co.uk/collections/face/products/protect-serum

Heath - Oil Control Moisturiser

https://www.heathlondon.co.uk/collections/face/products/oil-control-moisturiser

Hanz De Fuko - Hair styling clay

https://www.mankind.co.uk/hanz-de-fuko-quicksand-56g/11029151.html

Frederic Malle - Musc Ravageur

https://www.fredericmalle.co.uk/product/19566/50126/perfume/musc-ravageur/by-maurice-roucel#/sku/99120

You can find Heath on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/heath.skincare/

You can find them online:

https://www.heathlondon.co.uk/

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Nicola Pozzani - Creative Director of The Merchant of Venice. Luxury Italian fragrance house.

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:00:00 GMT

Welcome back! My guest on the first episode of Season 5 is Nicola Pozzani. Nicola is a perfumer, educator and is the Creative Director of luxury Italian fragrance house, The Merchant of Venice.

The brand has a flagship store in Venice and also a Perfume Museum in Palazzo Mocenigo in the city. Nicola was a fascinating and delightful man to chat to - interested in perfume, of course, but also yoga, meditation, art, history and education. I hope you enjoy our conversation, which took place this summer (2023.) The incredible new fragrance 'Gold Regatta' is out now and available in the UK from Harrods.

During our chat Nicola mentioned the following products:

Estée Lauder - ANR Serum

https://www.boots.com/estee-lauder-advanced-night-repair-synchronized-multi-recovery-complex-30ml--10283343

The Merchant Venice - Pre-Shave Oil

https://www.themerchantofvenice.com/en/nobil-homo-care/230-colonia-veneziana-pre-shave-oil-50-.html

The Merchant of Venice - Gold Regatta.

The brand new fragrance, is available now from Harrods in the UK.

https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/shopping/the-merchant-of-venice-nobil-homo-gold-regatta-eau-de-parfum-100ml-20952605

You can find The Merchant of Venice on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/themerchantofvenice/

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Christopher Chong - Brand & Artistic Director Thameen London. British luxury fragrance house.

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the last episode of the current series! My guest on the podcast this week is Christopher Chong, Brand & Artistic Director of British fragrance house, Thameen London. Christopher has recently introduced the first two of a trilogy of perfumes he’s called the ‘Britologne Collection’ - 'Fanfare' and 'Bohemian Infusion.' Both are inspired by Covent Garden in London (where we met to record the podcast) and there’s the final one to come in October.

Christopher seems to be at a place in his career now where he wants to create fragrances that make people happy and wants to collaborate with perfumers and colleagues who he enjoys working with. He is definitely bringing a renewed energy, clarity and creativity to Thameen - and if the first few perfumes are anything to go by his tenure will be a huge success.

I'll be back in September with more 'Man in the Mirror' episodes. Have a great summer!

During our chat Christopher mentioned the following products:

Cetaphil - Oily Skin Cleanser

https://www.boots.com/cetaphil-oily-skin-cleanser-236ml-10314959

U Beauty - Resurfacing Compound

https://theubeauty.co.uk/products/resurfacing-compound

Augustinus Bader - The Serum

https://www.spacenk.com/uk/skincare/treatment/serums/the-serum-MUK200031876.html

U Beauty - The Super Hydrator

https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/u-beauty-the-super-hydrator-0.5-fl-oz/12691012.html

Augustinus Bader -The Cream

https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/augustinus-bader-the-cream-50ml/13315092.html

La Prairie - Skin Caviar Luxe Eye Cream

https://www.laprairie.com/en-gb/luxe-eye-cream/95790-01252-02.html

La Prairie - Essence of Skin Caviar Eye Complex

https://www.laprairie.com/en-gb/eye-complex/95790-00242-72.html

La Prairie - Cellular Swiss SPF 50

https://www.johnlewis.com/la-prairie-cellular-swiss-uv-protection-veil-spf-50-50ml/p2605086

Aveda - Damage Remedy Shampoo

https://www.sephora.co.uk/p/Aveda-Damage-Remedy-Restructuring-Shampoo-250ml

Aveda - Damage Remedy Conditioner

https://www.sephora.co.uk/p/Aveda-Damage-Remedy-Restructuring-Conditioner-200ml

You can find Thameen London on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/thameenfragrance/

You can find them online:

https://thameenlondon.com/

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David Benedek - Founder of BDK Parfums

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 22:32:42 GMT

My guest on the podcast this week is founder of BDK Parfums, David Benedek. David made time to chat to me while he was in London launching his brand new fragrance Vanille Leather at Harrods. It’s the first time he has worked with master perfumer Dominique Ropion and it’s a beautiful skin-illuminating grown-up scent.

David founded the French fragrance house BDK Parfums in 2016 and there are now 17 fragrances in the collection. We talked about his family background, his education and his obvious passion for his job. David spoke with real eloquence and insight about the creative process, the collaborative nature of perfume making and what he really thinks of the man who stares back at him in the mirror.

During our chat David mentioned the following products:

La Mer - The Cleansing Foam

https://www.cremedelamer.co.uk/product/20180/26245/face/cleansers-tonics/the-cleansing-foam/purifying-face-wash#/sku/48997

Sisley - Emulsion Ecologique

https://www.sisley-paris.com/en-GB/ecological-compound-advanced-formula-100189.html

Estée Lauder - ANR Eye Cream

https://www.esteelauder.co.uk/product/685/104163/product-catalog/skincare/eye-care/advanced-night-repair-eye-supercharged-gel-creme/synchronized-multi-recovery-eye-cream

Rose Oil and Sea Salt - Hair Spray

BDK Fragrances (David will often wear whatever he is working on next!)

https://bdkparfums.com/eu_en/

You can find BDK Parfums on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/bdkparfumsparis/

You can find BDK Parfums online:

https://bdkparfums.com/eu_en/

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Sid Baveja - Founder of Humanery.com. Online grooming and wellness store for men

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 21:00:00 GMT

My guest on the podcast this week is Sid Baveja, the founder & CEO of online grooming, wellness and self-care retailer Humanery.com (a portmanteau of ‘human’ and ‘apothecary’.) I’d long been an admirer (and shopper) and even wrote a blog post for them last year. Humanery stocked brands that were not easily available in physical retail and successfully built a thriving community for men with their blogs, podcasts and advice to enhance the retail offering.

Unfortunately, a couple of weeks ago Humanery ceased trading, as they were not able to get further investment. I debated whether I should air this episode, but ultimately it gives you an insight into Sid, the ethos of the store, what they were trying to do - and perhaps shows some of the challenges of the current economic climate. I hope you felt it was the right thing to do. I’m sure Sid and his team will be back with a new venture soon, I wish them well. It was a pleasure to meet him.

During our chat Sid mentioned the following products:

Patricks - SH1 Shampoo and CD1 Conditioner

https://patricksproducts.co.uk/

Devonine - Face Cleanser

https://en.devonine.com/product/face-cleanser/57/

The Grey - 3-1 Face Cream

https://johnbellcroyden.co.uk/products/the-grey-men-s-skincare-3-in-1-face-cream

Dermalogica - Brightening Serum

https://www.dermalogica.co.uk/products/age-bright-clearing-serum?selling_plan=795967680

Ultrasun - SPF 50+

https://www.ultrasun.co.uk/products/ultrasun-extreme-spf50

Dr David Jack - Night Cream

Best Night Cream for Glowing Skin in UK by Dr David Jack

Le Labo - Santal 33

https://www.lelabofragrances.com/santal-33-147.html

You can find Humanery on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/humanery_official/

You can find them online:

https://www.humanery.com/

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Special thanks to: Anders Sundberg for sound mixing and production, Andy Goff @goff_andy for the artwork and Andy Gilbert (ATRX) @andygilbert_atrx for the theme music.

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Peter Williams - Founder of Aubin. Men's clothing brand celebrating British style and design.

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 21:00:00 GMT

My guest this week is Peter Williams, the Founder & Chairman of Aubin & Wills. It was fascinating to move my focus onto men’s fashion and retail and to talk to a true trailblazer. Peter founded Jack Wills in 1999 and then (the first incarnation of) Aubin & Wills 9 years later. Aubin & Wills was a ‘big brother/sister’ brand to Jack Wills, with a more grown-up’ aesthetic. The clothes looked great, they were high quality and were made to last.

After selling the Jack Wills brand a few years ago, Peter is now back, with Aubin 2.0. The focus is solely on men and the clothes are every bit as good (if not better) than they were before. The brand is all about celebrating British style and design. We discuss the comeback, men’s style, ‘slow fashion’, how the landscape has changed and of course we talk about Peter’s bathroom essentials.

During our chat Peter mentioned the following products:

Kiehls - Facial Fuel Moisturiser

https://www.kiehls.co.uk/mens/category/moisturisers-for-men/facial-fuel-energizing-moisture-treatment-for-men/555.html

Kiehls - Age Defender Eye Cream

https://www.kiehls.co.uk/skin-care/category/eyes/age-defender-eye-repair/KHL415.html

La Roche Posay - Anthelios Ultra Light Fluid SPF50

https://www.superdrug.com/skin/sun-care/sun-protection-creams/la-roche-posay-anthelios-ultra-light-invisible-fluid-spf50/p/817522

Jack Wills Fragrance - (currently unavailable)

You can find Aubin & Wills on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/aubinandwills/

You can shop the range here:

https://aubinandwills.com/

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Special thanks to: Anders Sundberg for sound mixing and production, Andy Goff @goff_andy for the artwork and Andy Gilbert (ATRX) @andygilbert_atrx for the theme music.

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Daniel Marks - Co-founder 'Father and Son Day'. A charity that fundraises and increases awareness of male cancers

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 23:50:09 GMT

My guest this week is Daniel Marks, the co-founder of ‘Father & Son Day’ - a charity set up to support The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. Daniel had testicular cancer as a younger man, was treated at The Royal Marsden and thankfully he recovered. His father also had cancer and survived. ‘Father & Son Day’ is about raising awareness of male cancers and celebrating the relationships between fathers (and father figures) and sons.

To donate to ‘Father & Son Day’ you can text MARSDEN to 70800 to donate £5 or visit https://www.royalmarsden.org/donate

During our chat Daniel mentioned the following products:

This Works - Vit. C Power Mask

https://www.thisworks.com/products/morning-expert-vitamin-c-power-mask

Aesop - Shower Gel

https://www.johnlewis.com/brand/aesop/shower-gel/_/N-1yzf0cvZno6c

Phillip Kingsley - Itchy Scalp Shampoo

https://www.philipkingsley.co.uk/philip-kingsley-flaky-itchy-scalp-shampoo.html

Barti Vyas - Face Oil

https://www.bharti-vyas.com/product/harmonising-face-oil/

Acqua di Parma - Beard Oil

https://www.johnlewis.com/acqua-di-parma-barbiere-beard-serum-30ml/p4047477

Dr Haushka - Bronze Concentrate

https://www.sephora.co.uk/p/Dr-Hauschka-Translucent-Bronzing-Tint-18ml

Glossier - Cover Up

https://uk.glossier.com/products/perfecting-skin-tint

Bare Minerals - Bronzing Powder Warmth

https://www.sephora.co.uk/p/bareMinerals-Warmth-All-Over-Face-Colour-2g

Chanel - Sycamore

https://www.johnlewis.com/chanel-sycomore-les-exclusifs-de-chanel-eau-de-parfum/p3943220

Goutal - Eau D’Hadrien

https://www.johnlewis.com/goutal-eau-dhadrien-eau-de-parfum/p109391430

Acqua di Parma - Colonia C.L.U.B.

https://www.johnlewis.com/acqua-di-parma-colonia-c-l-u-b-eau-de-cologne/p6066464?size=50ml

111Skin - Face Mask

https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/celestial-black-diamond-eye-mask-8-x-6ml-000730250.html#pos=5

You can find Daniel on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/danielbmarks/

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Ashley Ogawa Clarke - Fashion, skincare & lifestyle journalist

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 21:00:00 GMT

My guest this week is Ashley Ogawa Clarke, who is a fashion, skincare and lifestyle journalist based in Tokyo. Ashley is a former Deputy Editor at Mr Porter and writes for titles such as Vogue, GQ, Wall Street Journal and Condé Nast Traveller. I’ve always really enjoyed reading Ashley’s work and I knew he would have some great skincare & grooming choices. He did not disappoint!

Huge thanks to Ashley for making time to chat to me on Man In The Mirror. I think this conversation was one of the most interesting and thought provoking yet on the subject of what constitutes masculinity - and it was so insightful to hear what masculinity means to him. During our chat Ashley mentioned the following products:

111Skin- The Celestial Black Diamond Serum

https://111skin.com/collections/best-sellers-collection/products/celestial-black-diamond-serum

Tatcha - Cleanse Oil

https://www.tatcha.co.uk/product/camellia-cleansing-oil-face-wash/TCCC01210T.html

Rice Polish Exfoliator

https://www.tatcha.co.uk/product/rice-wash-japanese-soft-cream-cleanser/TCCC03011T.html

Grown Alchemist - SPF 30

https://www.escentual.com/grown-alchemist/grownalchemist063/

Susanna Kaufmann- Night Cream

https://www.spacenk.com/uk/skincare/moisturisers/night-moisturiser/nourishing-night-cream-MUK200035253.html

Rejuvenating Power Serum

https://www.susannekaufmann.com/products/rejuvenating-power-serum

Timothy Han - The Decay of the Angel

https://www.timothyhanedition.com/collections/the-decay-of-the-angel/products/the-decay-of-the-angel-eau-de-parfum

Maison Francis Kirkdjian - Petit Matin

https://www.johnlewis.com/maison-francis-kurkdjian-petit-matin-eau-de-parfum-70ml/p3011615

Lululun - sheet masks

https://www.barefection.com/collections/lululun-sheet-masks-collection-at-barefection

Lab Series - BB Tinted Moisturiser SPF 35

https://www.labseries.co.uk/product/1530/91478/moisturise/bb-tinted-moisturiser-spf-35-pa/instant-fix

You can find Ashley on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/ashleyogawaclarke/

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Dan Williams - M.D. of Profile PR

Wed, 31 May 2023 21:00:00 GMT

My guest this week is Dan Williams, who is the MD of public relations company Profile PR. Dan works on accounts across fragrance, home, watches, jewellery and lifestyle. I’ve known Dan for a few years and thought it would be interesting and illuminating to discuss what the role of PR entails now. Traditionally PRs were the gate-keepers between brands and the media. That’s still the case, but now they also deal with influencer marketing, content creation and many other new areas. My thanks to Dan for such an interesting and thought-provoking chat - and thanks for hosting me at Profile HQ!

Dan is lucky enough to work with lots of brands such as Jusbox, D.S. & Durga and Ellis Brooklyn, so I knew he’d have a great selection of key products. He didn’t disappoint! During our chat he mentioned the following:

Kiehls - Facial Fuel Energising Scrub

https://www.kiehls.co.uk/mens/collections/facial-fuel/facial-fuel-energizing-scrub/615.html

Kiehls - Facial Fuel Energising Moisture Treatment/SPF19

https://www.kiehls.co.uk/mens/category/moisturisers-for-men/facial-fuel-daily-energizing-moisture-treatment-for-men-spf-19/WW0044KIE.html

The Ordinary - Hyaluronic Acid

https://theordinary.com/en-gb/hyaluronic-acid-2-b5-serum-100425.html

The Ordinary - Glycolic Acid

https://theordinary.com/en-gb/glycolic-acid-7-toning-solution-exfoliator-100418.html

VO5 - Texture Gum

https://www.superdrug.com/hair/hair-styling/hair-gum-glue/vo5-texturising-gum-75ml/p/306975

Jusbox - Micro Love

https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/jusbox-micro-love-eau-de-parfum-78ml_496-3004815-67115101/

D S & Durga - St Vetyver

https://e-scents.co.uk/collections/d-s-durga/products/st-vetyver?variant=39295758729318

D S & Durga - Pistachio

https://e-scents.co.uk/products/pistachio?variant=40014319681638

You can find Profile on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/profilepr/

Website:

https://www.profilepublicrelations.com/

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Raphael Babalola - Co-founder of TMPL. A skincare & wellness range for men of colour.

Wed, 24 May 2023 21:00:00 GMT

Raphael Babalola is one of the co-founders of TMPL Skincare, along with Adam Hutchinson. I became aware of the duo and the brand when I saw them pitching on ‘Dragons’ Den’ earlier this year on BBC1 here in the UK. They gave such a brilliant pitch and (spoiler alert!) deservedly got investment from entrepreneur Steven Bartlett. TMPL, as the brand describes it, is ‘self care for the mandem’.

The duo couldn’t find skincare products for men of colour and didn’t see themselves represented, so decided to do something about it. I’m really grateful to Raphael for spending some time chatting with me - and I found him to be hugely inspiring. I’m really looking forward to watching on as Adam & Raphael go on to do great things - and I’m sure we’ll see TMPL get bigger and bigger.

**If you want to give the range a try TMPL have very kindly offered a 15% discount for Man in the Mirror listeners. Just enter 'MANINTHEMIRROR' in the discount code box at checkout to get your discount. **

Raphael mentioned the following key bathroom essential items during our chat:

TMPL - Cleanser, toner and moisturiser

https://www.tmpl.care/products/everyday-maintenance-set

La Roche Posay - Anthelios Invisible Fluid SPF50

https://www.escentual.com/larocheposay187/

Rose Water

Tea Tree Oil

Jojoba Oil

Coconut Oil

Aloe vera

(All for hair and beard)

Mancera - Instant Crush

https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/mancera-instant-crush-eau-de-parfum_1119-3006532-57055/

Givenchy - Gentleman

https://www.escentual.com/givenchy/men-fragrances/givenchy-gentleman/givenchygentleman003/

You can find TMPL on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/tmpl_care/

Website:

https://www.tmpl.care/

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James Dashwood Chase - Founder of Baz & Co. Men's natural skincare brand

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 21:00:00 GMT

James Dashwood Chase is the ‘skincare farmer’ and founder of men’s natural skincare brand, ‘Baz & Co’. The ‘Baz’ is short for the hero ingredient basil, which is grown indoors in vertical farms and uses 95% less water than traditional farms. It can also be grown year round without chemicals and pesticides. The 3 step body wash, cleanser/exfoliator and moisturiser are the debut launches from ‘Baz & Co’ and, as James explains in the podcast, there will be new products very soon.

The company's innovative methods are clearly making the industry sit up and take notice. Baz & Co were recently awarded a place on this year’s coveted ‘Brands of Tomorrow’ programme by British luxury trade organisation, Walpole. It’s a brand very much at the forefront of where beauty and skincare are heading - natural ingredients grown sustainably - and one that makes us think about what we’re putting on our faces, in the same way that we think about what we eat. As Baz & Co put it so succinctly, ‘From farm to face!’

James also mentioned the following key bathroom essential items during our chat:

Billy Tannery

https://www.billytannery.co.uk/

Baz & Co - Body Wash, Cleanser and Moisturiser

https://bazandcoskincare.com/collections/all

Aesop - Natural Herbal Deodorant

https://www.aesop.com/uk/p/body-hand/personal-care/herbal-deodorant/

Malin & Goetz - Mineral SPF

https://www.malinandgoetz.co.uk/spf-30-sunscreen-high-protection

Le Labo - Santal 33 EDP

https://www.lelabofragrances.com/santal-33-147.html

Rook - Undergrowth EDP

https://rookperfumes.co.uk/products/undergrowth

You can find Baz & Co on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/bazandcoskincare/

Website:

https://bazandcoskincare.com/

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John Molloy - Co-founder of French luxury fragrance house 'Memo Paris.'

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 23:14:48 GMT

John Molloy is the co-founder of French luxury fragrance house Memo Paris, along with his wife Clara, who is Creative Director.

He mentioned the following key bathroom essential items during our chat:

Jack Black - Beard Oil

https://www.getjackblack.uk/three-for-the-beard-gift-set.aspx

Sisley - Skincare

https://www.sisley-paris.com/en-GB/skincare/

Sisley - Haircare

https://www.sisley-paris.com/en-GB/hairrituelbysisley-home.html

La Roche Posay - Cicaplast Cream

https://www.laroche-posay.co.uk/en_GB/repair-your-skin-s-moisture-barrier-with-cicaplast.html

Weleda - Arnica Shower Gel

https://www.weleda.co.uk/sport-arnica-energising-shower-gel-200ml-104057?returnurl=%2fshop%2fbody-care-cosmetics%2farnica%2f

Weleda - Arnica Massage Oil

https://www.weleda.co.uk/arnica-massage-oil-100ml-106111?returnurl=%2fshop%2fbody-care-cosmetics%2farnica%2f

Memo Paris - Body Wash

https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-gb/shop/product/memo-paris/beauty/body-cleanser-and-soap/gentle-body-wash-french-leather-250ml/18706561955510161

Therabody - Thera-gun

https://www.therabody.com/uk/en-gb/therabody-recovery-devices/?prefn1=productTypeMasterPLP&prefv1=theragun

Leonor Greyl - Shampoo

https://www.leonorgreyl.com/en/categorie-produit/specific-shampoos-and-baths/

Christophe Robin - Sea Salt Shampoo Scrub

https://www.christopherobin.co.uk/cleansing-purifying-scrub-with-sea-salt-75ml/12642437.html

Hammann - Manicure Set

https://www.fortnumandmason.com/f-hammann-5-piece-manicure-set-black

Memo Paris - French Leather EDP

https://uk.memoparis.com/products/french-leather-eau-de-parfum

You can find Memo Paris on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/memo.paris/

Website:

https://uk.memoparis.com/

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Josh Cuthbert - Singer and content creator

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 22:00:39 GMT

This week I had the pleasure of chatting to singer, content creator, model and presenter, Josh Cuthbert. He found fame over a decade ago on the U.K ‘X Factor’ show with band 'Union J.' They went on to have chart success and toured the world, but being catapulted to stardom and dealing with the machinations and the fallout of the music industry definitely took its toll on Josh’s mental health and sense of self. We also discussed his move into modelling and the content creation work he does in fashion, travel and lifestyle, often alongside his wife Chloe Lloyd.

Josh was so open, honest and eloquent in our chat and it was a fascinating conversation. I know his words and some of his struggles will resonate with others and I’m really grateful to him for speaking so candidly.

(*If you need any help with anything Josh raised on the podcast you can call the Samaritans confidentially in the UK on 116 123 or visit a local Samaritans branch. More info at www.samaritans.org )

You can find Josh on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/joshcuthbert/

Josh also mentioned the following key items during our chat:

LAB SERIES - Daily Rescue Face Lotion

https://www.labseries.co.uk/product/1530/91267/moisturise/energising-face-lotion/daily-rescue?size=50ml

Demalogica - Daily Microfoliant

https://www.dermalogica.co.uk/collections/exfoliants/products/daily-microfoliant-exfoliator

Kiehls - Ultra Facial Cream

https://www.kiehls.co.uk/skin-care/category/moisturisers/ultra-facial-cream/622.html

Elizabeth Arden - Eye Serum Capsules

https://www.elizabetharden.co.uk/advanced-ceramide-capsules-daily-youth-restoring-eye-serum-1001A0107303.html?cgid=serums-capsules#start=8&cgid=serums-capsules

Mont Blanc - Explorer (EDT)

https://www.montblanc.com/en-gb/collection/fragrances/explorer

Creed - Silver Mountain Water

https://www.creedfragrances.co.uk/mens-fragrances/silver-mountain-water#selection.size=50ml

Caroline Herrera - Bad Boy

https://www.carolinaherrera.com/uk/en/p-fragrance/bad-boy?sku=000000000065133810

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Andrew Cannon - Co-founder & CEO of Ruffians, award-winning barbers and grooming products

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 23:22:36 GMT

This week it's another face to face episode, recorded in London’s Marylebone with co-founder and CEO of UK barber chain Ruffians, Andrew Cannon.

Andrew identified a gap in the market 11 years ago and wanted to create a traditional barber shop but make it all about consistency, premium quality and above all, great customer service. Ruffians started in Edinburgh and there are now 5 award-winning stores in the UK (in Marylebone, Shoreditch, Soho, Covent Garden and Edinburgh.) There is also a line of hair, beard and fragrance products that are sold in-salon and now also in places like the prestigious department store Liberty’s.

He mentioned the following products during our chat:

Simple Shower Gel

https://www.simple.co.uk/products/shower-bath-and-hand-wash/kind-to-skin-refreshing-shower-gel.html

Ruffians Shampoo

https://ruffians.co.uk/collections/best-sellers/products/ruffians-original-shampoo-250ml

Ruffians Conditioner

https://ruffians.co.uk/collections/hair-care/products/ruffians-original-conditioner-250ml

Horace Moisturiser

https://horace.co/en/mattifying-face-moisturiser

Ruffians Hair Cream

https://ruffians.co.uk/collections/hair-styling/products/hair-cream

Ruffians - Soho Eau de Parfum

https://ruffians.co.uk/collections/fragrances/products/soho-eau-de-parfum

Mont Blanc - Explorer

https://www.montblanc.com/en-gb/eau-de-parfum_cod19971654707299811.html

You can find Ruffians on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/ruffians/

Ruffians website:

https://ruffians.co.uk/

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Dimitri Weber - Founder and Creative Director of 'Goldfield & Banks', Australian fine fragrance brand.

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 22:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to ‘Man in the Mirror’. This week I went into Central London to meet Dimitri Weber, the charming Founder and Creative Director of Australian fragrance brand ‘Goldfield & Banks’.

Dimitri had a long, illustrious career in fragrance in Europe (he’s French/Belgian) but decided to go to Australia and create the first fine fragrance brand there, using the incredible native botanicals and rich natural resources.

It’s been a huge success, with hit perfumes such as ‘Pacific Rock Moss’ and ‘Bohemian Lime’ - and a new addition at the start of 2023 - ‘Island Lush.’ I loved chatting to Dimitri, he was so warm and engaging and it was a huge privilege to find out more about him and his brand.

He mentioned the following products during our chat:

Clarins - Gentle Cleanser

https://www.clarins.co.uk/one-step-gentle-exfoliating-cleanser/80095135.html

Nuxe - Moisturising Cream

https://uk.nuxe.com/moisturising-cream-dry-skin-48h-creme-fraiche-de-beaute-50ml/13701041.html

Clarins - Comfort Face Mask

https://www.clarins.co.uk/sos-comfort-face-mask/CS00745218.html

Trilogy - Rosapene Night Cream

https://trilogyproducts.co.uk/collections/trilogy-skincare/products/rosapene-night-cream

Marvis - Whitening Toothpaste

https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/marvis-toothpaste-whitening-mint/13347736.html

Serge Lutens - Ambre Sultan

https://sergelutens.co.uk/collections/all-best-sellers/products/ambre-sultan-eau-de-parfum-spray

Serge Lutens - Fleurs d’Oranger

https://sergelutens.co.uk/collections/floraux/products/fleurs-d-oranger-eau-de-parfum-spray

Serge Lutens - Feminite Du Bois

https://sergelutens.co.uk/collections/boises-chypres/products/feminite-du-bois-limited-edition-50ml-eau-de-parfum-spray

Clarins - Eau Dynamisante

https://www.clarins.co.uk/eau-dynamisante-treatment-fragrance/00648100.html

You can find Goldfield & Banks on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/goldfield_and_banks_australia/

Goldfield & Banks website:

https://www.goldfieldandbanks.com

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Rod Buchanan - Coach, personal trainer, brain-tumour survivor and founder of 'Bod by Rod'.

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 22:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to ‘Man in the Mirror.’ This week I’ve been in conversation with Rod Buchanan at his home studio/apartment in North London. Rod is a fitness coach, PT and the founder of hugely successful online coaching platform ‘Bod by Rod’ - which utilises his own adapted version of Barre workouts. Rod is also a brain-tumour survivor and he speaks very candidly on the podcast about how it affected him and made him reassess his life.

Rod trained as a dancer in New York. He then worked on the West End stage and toured the world with artists such as Kylie Minogue. After his tumour, Rod moved into personal training which has culminated with his own online brand, ‘Bod by Rod’. His workouts take elements of Barre with uplifting music, positivity and good vibes. Rod also runs regular retreats to Mykonos for small groups of his clients.

Rod has a brilliant morning and evening skincare routine, which he talked me through. He mentioned the following products:

He-Shi - Express Liquid Tan (medium)

https://he-shi.eu/products/express-liquid-tan

Face Gym - Youth Reformer

https://facegym.com/products/youth-reformer

Face Gym - Hydro Bound Serum

https://facegym.com/products/hydro-bound-hyaluronic-acid-serum

Face Gym - Liftwear Vitamin C cream

https://facegym.com/products/liftwear

Face Gym - Micro needle Active Roller

https://facegym.com/products/hydrating-active-roller

Bio Effect - EGF Eye Serum

https://www.bioeffect.com/uk/products/egf-serum

Bio Effect - EGF Age Defying Cream

https://www.bioeffect.com/uk/products/egf-power-cream

Kate Somerville - ‘Exfolikate’ Glowing Skin Moisturiser

https://www.katesomerville.co.uk/exfoliation-products-exfolikate-glowing-skin-moisturizer/10269.html

Starskin - VIP Gold Eye Mask

https://www.lookfantastic.com/starskin-vip-the-gold-mask-eye-revitalizing-luxury-gold-foil-eye-masks-5-pairs/12622480.html

Le Labo - Santal 33

https://www.lelabofragrances.com/santal-33-147.html?size=50ml

You can find Rod and ‘Bod by Rod’ on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/bodbyrodpt/

Bod By Rod website:

https://www.bodbyrod.com

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Bittu Kaushal - Co-founder of Mauli Rituals. A holistic beauty brand for the mind, body and spirit.

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 22:00:00 GMT

Hi and welcome back to the new season of ‘Man in the Mirror!’ This week I’ve been in conversation with Bittu Kaushal, who, along with his wife Anita, is the co-founder of Mauli Rituals. It’s a holistic beauty brand that takes the best of Indian Ayurveda and blends it with a British sensibility.

Mauli Rituals products are all naturally derived and the emphasis is on creating a healthy mind, body and spirit. I really enjoyed my chat with Bittu and loved hearing about his philosophy on life, plus of course hearing about his own bathroom rituals!

Bittu mentioned:

Mauli Rituals - Cleanser

https://www.maulirituals.com/collections/skincare/products/supreme-skin-cleansing-oil-with-pure-muslin-cloth

Mauli Rituals - Toner/Mist

https://www.maulirituals.com/collections/skincare/products/supreme-skin-rose-mist

The Ordinary - Hyaluronic Acid

https://theordinary.com/en-gb/hyaluronic-acid-2-b5-serum-100425.html

Thank You Farmer - Sun Cream

https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/thank-you-farmer-sun-project-water-sun-cream-spf50/13313863.html

Mauli Rituals - Face Serum

https://www.maulirituals.com/collections/skincare/products/supreme-skin-face-serum

The Ordinary - Retinol

https://theordinary.com/en-gb/retinol-1-in-squalane-serum-100441.html

Mauli Rituals - Hair Oil

https://www.maulirituals.com/collections/haircare/products/ayurvedic-grow-strong-hair-oil

Mauli Rituals - Beard Oil

https://www.maulirituals.com/collections/haircare/products/nourishing-face-beard-oil

Mauli Rituals - W. Perfume Oil

https://www.maulirituals.com/collections/body-care/products/w-pure-perfume-oil-for-women

You can find Mauli Rituals on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/maulirituals/

Mauli Rituals website:

https://www.maulirituals.com

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Jake Xu - Co-founder of Shakeup Cosmetics. Skincare & makeup for men

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 22:00:29 GMT

Hi, welcome back to a brand new season - and we’re starting with the brilliant Jake Xu, co-founder of Shakeup Cosmetics. Shakeup are a UK based skincare and makeup brand for men.

It’s an area I’ve been wanting to cover on the podcast for a while. There’s much to discuss in terms of 21st century masculinity, how the landscape has changed over the last 10 years - and what part (if any?) social media plays in all of it. Jake and his twin brother Shane founded the business 4 years ago and not too long after we were all faced with a global pandemic & lockdown. They weathered that particular storm and have carried on developing a thriving business that is now in the UK high street chemists and is starting to make waves globally.

Jake has a fascinating story to tell and he does so with real eloquence and clarity. In our chat he mentioned the following products:

Shakeup ‘Face4ward’ Face Wash

https://shakeupcosmetics.com/products/face-4ward-face-wash

Shakeup Face4ward Toner

https://shakeupcosmetics.com/products/face-4ward-toner

Clinique - Anti-blemish clearing moisturiser

https://www.clinique.co.uk/product/1668/4977/skin-care/anti-blemish-solutions/anti-blemish-solution-all-over-clearing-treatment?size=50ml

Shakeup ‘Let’s Face It’ BB tinted moisturiser

https://shakeupcosmetics.com/products/lets-face-it

Shakeup - Face 4ward pro-youth serum

https://shakeupcosmetics.com/products/face-4ward-serum

Hermes - Le Jardin de Monsieur Li

https://www.hermes.com/uk/en/product/le-jardin-de-monsieur-li-eau-de-toilette-V32121/

L’Oreal - Extreme hold hair paste

https://www.loreal-paris.co.uk/extreme-fix/extreme-hold-invincible-hair-paste

You can find Shakeup Cosmetics on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/shakeup.cosmetics/

Shakeup website:

https://shakeupcosmetics.com

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Richard E. Grant - Actor, author and founder of Jack Perfume

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 22:00:52 GMT

This week’s guest on Man In The Mirror (can we call it a ‘season finale’ please?!) is Richard E. Grant . Richard is an Oscar-nominated actor, author, documentary maker and owner (with his daughter Olivia) of the Jack Perfume brand.

Richard took some time to chat to me from his home in London. We talked about the creation of the Jack Perfume brand, how and why it happened, his dislike of seeing himself on screen or on camera - and what he’s planning next with Jack. We also spoke about Richard’s late wife Joan and his book about the period before she died called ‘A Pocketful of Happiness’.

My heartfelt thanks to Richard for spending the time with me, it was a real pleasure and I hope you enjoy the conversation. (Note - there were some sound issues beyond our control on this episode, so I hope it doesn’t spoil your enjoyment too much.)

I’ll be back in the New Year with more episodes and more great guests. See you then!

Richard mentioned the following products:

Christian Dior - Eau Sauvage

https://www.dior.com/en_gb/beauty/products/Y0097001-eau-sauvage-eau-de-toilette

Penhaligons - Blenheim Bouquet

https://www.penhaligons.com/uk/en/categories/fragrances/gents/blenheim-bouquet-000000000065173477

Jack Perfume (Jack, Richmond, Piccadilly ’69)

https://www.jackperfume.co.uk/collections/all

Jack Body Wash

https://www.jackperfume.co.uk/collections/all

You can find Jack Perfume on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/jackperfume/

Jack Perfume website:

https://www.jackperfume.co.uk

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Patrick Kidd - Patricks Products (High performance grooming products for men)

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 22:30:15 GMT

This week’s guest on ep. 8 of 'Man In The Mirror' is Patrick Kidd - the co-founder and Director of Design & Innovation at Patricks Products. It’s his name on the premium hair, skin and grooming products and he has a fascinating story to tell - from electrician to salon owner to global brand owner! Patricks is stocked in many of the leading department stores in the world - and it all started from a single men’s salon in Bondi Beach, Australia.

I met up with Patrick in West London, UK and we had a wide-ranging and hugely enjoyable chat. From meeting him I can totally see why the brand has done so well - he’s engaging, fun, mischievous and driven. It’s no surprise that he’s now doing guest lectures on product design and entrepreneurship. Patrick works with his wife Aimee, who is the CEO of the business. I hope you enjoy the conversation.

Patrick mentioned the following products:

Patricks Products - Moisturiser, SH2 Shampoo, SH+ shampoo, Face Wash, Conditioner, Night Serum

https://patricksproducts.co.uk

American Crew - Fibre and Peppermint Cleanse Conditioner

https://www.americancrew.com

Kevin Murphy - Night Rider

https://www.kevinmurphystore.com/kevin-murphy-night-rider/

Balmain - Hair products (sea salt, clay and paste)

https://www.balmainhair.co.uk/hair-care.html

Babylis shaver, Wahl Trimmer, Gilette Razor & Foam

Creed - Aventus

https://www.creedfragrances.co.uk/mens-fragrances

Tom Ford - Oud Wood, Rive D'Ambre, Noir de Noir, Neroli Portofino

https://www.tomford.co.uk/enigmatic-fragrance/

Byredo - Gypsy Water, Biblioteque, Sunday Cologne, Mojave Ghost, Rose of No Man’s Land

https://www.byredo.com/uk_en/perfume/

Frapin - The Orchid Man

https://www.parfum-muse.com/products/the-orchid-man-eau-de-parfum?_pos=7&_sid=bb723ad35&_ss=r

You can find Patricks Products on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/patricksproducts/

Patricks websites:

https://patricksproducts.co.uk (UK)

https://patricks.co (U.S)

https://www.patricks.com.au (Aus)

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David Seth Moltz - Co-founder and Perfumer D.S. & Durga

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:05 GMT

It’s episode 7 of the current season and this week it was a huge privilege to talk to David Seth Moltz. David is the co-founder of Brooklyn-based fragrance brand D.S. & Durga, along with his wife Kavi (he’s ‘D.S.’ and Kavi is ‘Durga’.)

It’s the first time I’ve talked to a perfumer on the podcast and David was absolutely fascinating. He is clearly someone who has a voracious appetite for all art forms and creative endeavours. It’s a rare thing for the brand owner to also be the perfumer and with D.S. & Durga David is able to channel his ideas and inspirations directly into the products - with no outside interference.

David also talked me through his bathroom essentials. It’s fair to say his routine is intentionally minimal, but it turns out it’s all about hair. If David is happy with his hair, then all is well! ;)

Bar soap fragranced with things like patchouli, cedar, lavender or eucalyptus.

Electric razor

Argan oil or olive oil as moisturiser

D.S & Durga - Big Sur After Rain hand soap

https://www.dsanddurga.com/products/big-sur-after-rain-hand-soap

D.S & Durga - Wild Brooklyn Lavender hand soap

https://www.dsanddurga.com/products/wild-brooklyn-lavender-hand-soap

Billy Jealousy - Styling mud

https://www.billyjealousy.com/collections/styling/products/slush-fund-styling-mud

You can find D.S & Durga on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/dsanddurga/

D.S. & Durga website and store:

https://www.dsanddurga.com

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Ed Currie & Andy Coxon - Co-founders of natural deodorant brand AKT London

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 13:56:40 GMT

Welcome to episode 6 of Man in the Mirror, season 2. This was the first time I ventured out of my own home studio to meet the guests in person. I loved it - and it was so great to chat to the wonderful duo of Ed Currie & Andy Coxon from AKT London. (So sorry about the background noise in the members club!)

AKT is a deodorant balm brand that over the last few months has become a staple in my own morning routine. Ed & Andy are ex-West End actors who found their own solution to an enduring problem. How can you stop sweat and odour with a high-performance product that smells good that is also natural and sustainable? AKT deodorant balm was their answer. It’s now got a loyal and growing following and is winning awards left, right and centre!

Ed & Andy's bathroom essentials:

Andy:

From Dr Sebagh:

Serum Repair

https://www.drsebagh.com/drsebagh-skin-care/serum/serum-repair

Vit. C Powder

https://www.drsebagh.com/drsebagh-skin-care/vitamin-c/pure-vitamin-c-powder-cream-single-tube

Firming Eye Cream

https://www.drsebagh.com/drsebagh-skin-care/eye/firming-eye-cream

Luminous Glow

https://www.drsebagh.com/luminous-glow-cream-15ml

Isle of Paradise - Self tan water (medium)

https://theisleofparadise.com/uk/product/medium-self-tan-water/

Boots - Curl Creme

https://www.boots.com/boots-curl-creme-250ml-10303282

Byredo - Super Cedar

https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/byredo-super-cedar-eau-de-parfum-50ml/13309789.html

Byredo - Tobacco Mandarin

https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/tobacco-mandarin-extrait-de-parfum-50ml-000715075.html?queryID=a81752df5120641e4d21eb8d1fbe0979&objectID=R375518006&indexName=production_emea_libertyltd_demandware_net__liberty__products__default

Ed:

Aesop - Camellia Nut Facial Cream

https://www.aesop.com/uk/p/skin/hydrate/camellia-nut-facial-hydrating-cream/

Microfibre brow pen volumiser

Hair volumising powder

Hairspray & wax.

AKT on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/akt_ldn/

AKT London website:

https://www.aktlondon.com

Special thanks to: Anders Sundberg for sound mixing and production.

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Chris Yu & Laurent Delafon - Co-founders of niche fragrance house Ostens

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:09:47 GMT

Hi, and welcome along to episode 5 of Man in the Mirror, season 2. I recently spent some time chatting to Laurent Delafon & Chris Yu, the co-founders of niche fragrance house Ostens. They have both worked in the fragrance industry for over 20 years and decided to launch their own brand a few years ago.

Ostens is a celebration of the finest raw materials and they work with some of the best perfumers in the world. Each fragrance contains ingredients in their purest form and is a combination of provenance and beauty. They also happen to make one of my all time favourite fragrances, Cedarwood Heart. I hope you enjoy the episode!

Laurent & Chris also talked me through their bathroom essentials:

Chris:

Paula’s Choice - Salicylic Acid 2% liquid

https://www.paulaschoice.co.uk/skin-perfecting-bha-liquid-exfoliant/m2010.html

Electric shaver

Ostens - Cashmeran Velvet Preparation Oil (as sold with the Eau de Parfum Cashmeran Velvet)

https://ostens.com/products/cashmeran-velvet-impression

Then a lot of fragrance layering (!)

Laurent:

Aesop - Purifying facial exfoliant paste

https://www.aesop.com/uk/p/skin/combination-skin-type/purifying-facial-exfoliant-paste/

Face wash (whatever is in the bathroom!)

Roger & Gallet - Shower Gel

https://www.escentual.com/roger-and-gallet/bois-dorange/rg_boisorange008/

Beard trimmer

Ostens - Cedarwood Heart (Eau de Parfum)

https://ostens.com/products/cedarwood-heart-impression

Ostens Website and store:

https://ostens.com

You can find Ostens on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/ostens_official/

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Special thanks to: Anders Sundberg for sound mixing and production, Andy Goff @goff_andy for the artwork and Andy Gilbert (ATRX) @andygilbert_atrx for the theme music.

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Remi Akande - Digital content creator (menswear, lifestyle, grooming & fragrance)

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:21 GMT

Hi and welcome along to episode 4. In this one I chat to Remi Akande, a really inspiring content creator from the North West of England (Manchester)

In our chat Remi talked me through his bathroom essentials:

Grooming:

Braun - Series 7 shaver

https://uk.braun.com/en-gb/male-grooming/shavers-for-men/series-7

Remington

https://uk.remington-europe.com/men/shaving/foil-shavers

Skincare:

REN Skincare- Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream

https://www.renskincare.com/collections/bestsellers/products/vegan-glow-daily-vitamin-c-gel-cream

The Ordinary - Rose Hip Seed Face Oil

https://theordinary.com/en-gb/100-organic-cold-pressed-rose-hip-seed-face-oil-100394.html

The Ordinary - Moroccan Argan Face Oil

https://theordinary.com/en-gb/100-organic-cold-pressed-moroccan-argan-face-oil-100393.html

La Roche Posay - Anthelios UVMUNE 400 SPF

https://www.laroche-posay.co.uk/en_GB/anthelios-uvmune-400-ultra-light-invisible-fluid-spf50/LRPUK-164.html

S Curl - Texturiser Curl Creme

https://www.chrisandsons.co.uk/s-curl-texturizer-wave-curl-creme-regular-strength-425g.html

Fragrance:

Juliette Has A Gun - Ego Stratis

https://www.johnlewis.com/juliette-has-a-gun-ego-stratis-eau-de-parfum/p109391665

Tom Ford - Tobacco Vanille

https://www.johnlewis.com/tom-ford-private-blend-tobacco-vanille-eau-de-parfum-50ml/p1369742

You can find Remi Akande on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/remiakande/

Remi’s Website:

http://remiakande.com

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Special thanks to: Anders Sundberg for sound mixing and production, Andy Goff @goff_andy for the artwork and Andy Gilbert (ATRX) @andygilbert_atrx for the theme music.

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Ryan Hall - From niche fragrance subscription brand 'HOOHAA'

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:29 GMT

Hi and welcome along! In this episode I chat with Ryan Hall, who is Chief Creative Officer of niche fragrance subscription brand HOOHAA.

HOOHAA are all about stripping away the nonsense from how fragrance is described and marketed - and they have a simple, smart 3 strand niche subscription model, that Ryan tells me more about in the pod.

Ryan also talked me through his bathroom essentials (and in particular his love of Patrick’s products!) :

Patricks - Face Wash/Foaming Cleanser

https://patricksproducts.co.uk/collections/skincare-face/products/fw1-face-wash-anti-aging

Patricks - Daily Thickening Shampoo

https://patricksproducts.co.uk/collections/all-product/products/sh1-daily-thickening-shampoo-200ml

Patricks - Stimulating and Thickening Conditioner

https://patricksproducts.co.uk/collections/all-product/products/cd1-stimulating-thickening-conditioner-200ml

Patricks - Anti-aging moisturiser

https://patricksproducts.co.uk/collections/skincare-face/products/am1-moisturizer-normal-to-dry-skin

Triumph & Disaster - Gameface Moisturiser

https://www.triumphanddisasteruk.com/products/gameface-moisturiser-tube

Solid State - Fat Wax styling clay

https://solidstateformen.co.uk/collections/hair/products/fat-wax

You Can find HOOHAA on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/dropthehoohaa/

HOOHAA Website:

https://hoohaa.co.uk

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I’d love you to leave a review and follow the podcast on your preferred platform. You can also review here on Podchaser.

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Special thanks to: Anders Sundberg for sound mixing and production, Andy Goff @goff_andy for the artwork and Andy Gilbert (ATRX) @andygilbert_atrx for the theme music.

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Gregor Jaspers - Founder of 'The Grey' men's skincare

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 23:00:21 GMT

Welcome to the second episode of season 2. In this one I chat with Gregor Jaspers, the founder of premium men’s skincare brand ‘The Grey’.

It’s a brand that’s making waves worldwide with its range of highly effective products and clean, modern monochrome aesthetic.

Gregor talked about the following products:

The Grey - Charcoal Cleanser

https://thegreymensskincare.com/collections/skincare/products/charcoal-face-wash-100-ml-3-4-fl-oz-t

The Grey - Comfort + Face Cream

https://thegreymensskincare.com/collections/skincare/products/comfort-face-cream

The Grey - Stimulating Shampoo

https://thegreymensskincare.com/collections/the-grey-collection/products/daily-shampoo

You can find The Grey on Instagram :

https://www.instagram.com/thegreymensskincare/

The Grey Website

https://thegreymensskincare.com

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Special thanks to: Anders Sundberg for sound mixing and production, Andy Goff @goff_andy for the artwork and Andy Gilbert (ATRX) @andygilbert_atrx for the theme music.

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Sam Gearing & Josh Carter - Co-founders of Fiole ('The world's first virtual perfumery')

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 23:01:06 GMT

In the first episode of the new season (season 2) I chat with Sam Gearing and Josh Carter, the co-founders of Fiole. It's an online fragrance platform, billed as 'the world's first virtual perfumery'.

Sam talked about the following products:

'The Ordinary' range:

Hydration serum. https://theordinary.com/en-gb/hyaluronic-acid-2-b5-serum-100425.html

SPF - Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants

Moisturiser https://theordinary.com/en-gb/natural-moisturizing-factors-ha-moisturizer-100435.html

Nivea post-shave balm - https://www.boots.com/nivea-men-sensitive-post-shave-balm-100ml-10004661

Le Jardin Retrouvé - Bois Tabac Virginia - https://fiole.co.uk/products/bois-tabac-virginia-by-le-jardin-retrouve?_pos=22&_sid=bf84ad911&_ss=r

Josh mentioned:

Geo. F. Trumper- Sandalwood soap https://www.trumpers.com/product/sandalwood-hard-shaving-soap/

Le Jardin Retrouvé - https://fiole.co.uk/products/verveine-dete?_pos=20&_sid=bf84ad911&_ss=r

On Instagram :

https://www.instagram.com/fioleuk/

Fiole Website

https://fiole.co.uk

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Special thanks to: Anders Sundberg for sound mixing and production, Andy Goff @goff_andy for the artwork and Andy Gilbert (ATRX) @andygilbert_atrx for the theme music.

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Mrcologne76 (Glenn Davis) - Perfume expert, connoisseur and content creator

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 22:03:34 GMT

In this final episode of the season I chat to Glenn Davis, known better online as ‘Mrcologne76.’ He’s a perfume expert, connoisseur and content creator with a huge following on both Instagram and YouTube. His channel on IG is THE community for niche fragrance lovers, with its very own hashtag (#mrcologne76) Be sure to follow Glenn to find out more.

Glenn talked about the following products:

Skincare/Grooming:

Neutrogena - Day/night time moisturiser

Nature Boy - Raw Black Soap

Sun Screen

Nature Boy Grooming Products:

Beard Conditioner

Beard Balm No. 1

Beard Oil No. 1

(Then blow dry the beard)

Fragrance:

Ramon Monegal - Atractone Musk

On Instagram :

https://www.instagram.com/mrcologne76/

Mr Cologne 76 website:

https://www.mrcologne76.com

On YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/c/Mrcologne76

Glenn’s wife’s IG fragrance page - Nosey Couture

https://www.instagram.com/nosey_couture/

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Special thanks to: Anders Sundberg for sound mixing and production, Andy Goff @goff_andy for the artwork and Andy Gilbert (ATRX) @andygilbert_atrx for the theme music.

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Robin James ('Man For Himself') - Grooming/fragrance/style expert

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 23:00:46 GMT

In this episode I chat to Robin James, better known online as ‘Man for Himself.’ He’s a grooming/fragrance/style expert, vlogger and broadcaster. Robin communicates his encyclopedic knowledge with a refreshing honesty and lack of pretension and has so much good advice on products and routines. Be sure to follow him to find out more!

Robin talked about the following products:

Skincare/Grooming

Bulldog - Face Wash (and the ‘Oil Control’ range)

Chanel - La Mousse

Allies Of Skin - Molecular Saviour Toner Mist

Boy de Chanel - Anti-shine Toning Lotion

Tropic - Glow Berry Vit. C Serum

Heath London - Eye Serum (Rollerball)

Sunday Riley - 5 Stars Under-Eye Serum

Murad - Oil & Pore Control Mattifier

Le Roche Posay - Anthelios SPF 50

Vichy - Capital Soleil UV Age SPF 50

DHC - Deep Cleansing Oil (for the ’double cleanse’)

Braun - Series 5 and Series 9 shavers

Lab Series - 3 in 1 Post shave

Fragrance

Tom Ford - Ombre Leather

Escentric Molecules - Molecule 01

Clinique - Happy (from Robin’s younger days!)

L’Artisan Parfumeur - Noir Exquis

Killian - Single malt

Akro - Malt

Man For Himself website:

https://manforhimself.com

On Instagram :

https://www.instagram.com/manforhimself/

On YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/manforhimself

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Special thanks to: Anders Sundberg for sound mixing and production, Andy Goff @goff_andy for the artwork and Andy Gilbert (ATRX) @andygilbert_atrx for the theme music.

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David Evans ('Grey Fox Blog') - Menswear, fashion and 60+ style blogger

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 23:00:07 GMT

In this episode I chat to David Evans, known as ‘Grey Fox Blog’ online. He is a style, fashion and menswear blogger and proudly supports UK brands. David has built a huge online following over the last ten years - after a long career in law and education - and he now works with major brands and designers. He is an advocate of 60+ style - and one look at his grid shows you that good taste is timeless!

David talked about the following products:

D.R. Harris - Arlington Aftershave Milk and Aftershave

D.R. Harris - Pink Aftershave

Nivea - Post-shave balm

L’Occitane - Aftershave balm

Geo. F. Trumper - Deodorant Stick

Floris. - Limes (EDT)

Gruhme - No. 14 (EDT)

Czech & Speake - Perfecto Fino (EDP)

Tom Daxon - Laconia

Acqua di Parma - Colonia

David’s website:

www.greyfoxblog.com

On Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/greyfoxblog/

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Special thanks to: Anders Sundberg for sound mixing and production, Andy Goff @goff_andy for the artwork and Andy Gilbert (ATRX) @andygilbert_atrx for the theme music.

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David Delport - Global Brand Ambassador REN Skincare

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 23:00:26 GMT

In this episode I chat to David Delport, the Global Brand Ambassador for REN Skincare. David has a wealth of experience from the brand and retail side and is a true skincare expert! He was a fascinating guest to talk to, so thank you David! (Also, congrats on getting engaged.)

David talked about the following products:

REN Skincare range:

Evercalm Gentle Cleansing Gel
Radiance Perfection Serum (Vit C serum)
Evercalm Barrier Support Elixir (repair oil.)
Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream

Separate SPF (Factor 30, at least!)

Hermès - Jardins Miniature Set (4 x 15ml)

REN Skincare particularly suited to men (although it is all gender-free.)

Evercalm - Gentle Cleansing Gel
Ready, Steady Glow - Daily AHA Tonic
Evercalm - Global Protection Day Cream

https://www.renskincare.com

On Instagram : @david_renskincare & @renskincare

You can follow me on IG:

https://www.instagram.com/maninthemirrorpod/

I’d love you to leave a review and follow the podcast on your preferred platform :)

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Special thanks to: Little Light PR for arranging the interview, Anders Sundberg for sound mixing and production, Andy Goff @goff_andy for the artwork and Andy Gilbert (ATRX) @andygilbert_atrx for the theme music.

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David McConnachie - Co-owner Perfumery & Co

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 22:44:21 GMT

In this episode I chat to David McConnachie, the co-owner of Perfumery & Co, an independent beauty, perfume and skincare store in Hampshire. David is also UK M.D for French perfume brand L’atelier Parfum and has worked for many major beauty brands during his long career.

David has a wealth of knowledge of retail, branding and providing the best customer service. His focus is on understanding the customer’s needs, giving them a great experience and getting them coming back again (and again.) If you’re ever in the area, head down to the shop in Lymington, Hampshire to find out for yourself!

David talked about the following products:

Clarins - Velvet cleansing milk

Gilette - Mach 3 razor and blades

Neal’s Yard - Orange flower toning water

Elemis - Pro-collagen marine moisture essence

Clarins - Super restorative treatment essence

Elemis - Pro-collagen SPF 30 marine face cream

Clarins - Super restorative day cream

L’atelier Parfum - Verte Euphorie

https://www.perfumeryandcompany.com

On Instagram : @perfumeryandcompany

https://uk.latelierparfum.com

On Instagram: @latelierparfum

You can follow me on IG:

https://www.instagram.com/maninthemirrorpod/

I’d love you to leave a review and follow the podcast on your preferred platform.

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Special thanks to: Ben Firth from Factory Originals @Factoryoriginalsuk for sound mixing and production advice, Andy Goff @goff_andy for the artwork and Andy Gilbert (ATRX) @andygilbert_atrx for the theme music.

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Andrea Valdo - Co-founder of Jusbox Perfumes

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 23:00:55 GMT

In this episode I chat to Andrea Valdo, the co-founder and co-CEO of Jusbox Perfumes. They’re a brand I’ve admired for a long time and they link two passions of mine - music and fragrance. Their motto is ‘music has a perfume’ and each scent is inspired by a musical artist, era or genre. It’s such a clever and clear way to understanding perfume. Jusbox have just released 2 new fragrances - 'Spring Dance' and 'Good Morning.'

Andrea talked about the following products:

Tutto Tondo - Electric Shave Oil

Molton Brown - Hydrating Camomile Shampoo

Ligne St Barths - Aloe Vera and Mint Gel

Eve Lom - Moisture Cream

Jusbox Perfumes:

Good Morning

Spring Dance

Black Powder

Night Flow

Cheeky Smile

https://www.tutto-tondo.com

https://www.jusboxperfumes.com/?lang=en

You can follow me on IG:

https://www.instagram.com/maninthemirrorpod/

I’d love you to leave a review and follow the podcast on your preferred platform.

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Ricki Hall - Model, actor and brand owner

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 23:00:13 GMT

In this episode I chat to Ricki Hall, a model (with a VERY fine beard!) actor and brand owner. He also plays a mean round of golf.

The products he mentions are:

SKIN & BODY CARE:

Kiehls - Facial Fuel Facewash

The Ordinary - Facewash

Captain Fawcett - 'Booze & Baccy' Shampoo

Captain Fawcett - Beard Brush, Beard Oil, Beard Balm

The Body Shop - Coconut Body Lotion

FRAGRANCE:

Juliette Has A Gun - Vanilla Vibes

Le Labo - Baie 19

Escentric Molecules - Molecule 01

(I referenced D.S & Durga 'Concrete After Lightning'. In fact, it's just a candle, not a fragrance. Well worth checking out anyway!)

You can follow Ricki via his Insta @rickisamhall

His range for Captain Fawcett can be found here:

https://www.captainfawcett.com/collections/ricki-hall-booze-baccy-signature-series

The clothing line he co-founded is here: https://indigoandgoods.com

You can follow me on IG @maninthemirrorpod

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Nick Carvell - Grooming, fashion and style journalist

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 23:00:00 GMT

In this episode I chat to the charming Nick Carvell - a grooming, fashion, style and design journalist.

You will have read Nick's work on GQ, The Guardian, The Telegraph, Mr Porter and Matches Fashion among many others.

Nick provided a fantastic comprehensive list of products that he uses. They included:

HAIR:

Kérastase - Genesis Homme range

Kevin Murphy - Volumising Powder

Elnett - Supreme Hold hairspray

SKINCARE:

Susanne Kaufmann - Moisturising Gel Line M (now called 'Invigorating Face Gel' on the website)

Chantecaille - Vital Essence serum

Kiehls - Blue Herbal Cleanser

Neal's Yard - Rose Facial Wash

Tom Ford - Purifying Cleanser

Organic Pharmacy - Blemish Gel

FRAGRANCE:

Jo Malone London - Basil & Neroli Cologne

Jo Malone London - Grapefruit Cologne

Hermes - Eau de Narcisse Bleu Cologne

You can follow Nick at @nickcarvell on IG - and you can also follow this podcast on IG @maninthemirrorpod

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Matt Brown - co-founder of Thomas Clipper

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 23:00:02 GMT

In this episode I chat to Matt Brown, the co-founder of fragrance/grooming brand Thomas Clipper. I was speaking to Matt in Modena, Italy where he's based. He talks about his morning routine, his favourite products...and how Dua Lipa helps with his bathroom rituals!

You can find out more the products Matt was talking about via the Thomas Clipper website at www.thomasclipper.com

Or at @thomasclipper on Instagram . Their new fragrance Polaris is out now.

You can follow me on IG @maninthemirrorpod

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Man In The Mirror preview

Mon, 30 May 2022 10:49:52 GMT

Preview episode of a brand new podcast where I (journalist and blogger Haydn Williams) talk to a male guest about their life, work and their bathroom cabinet essentials. Upcoming episodes will feature a male model, a GQ journalist, fragrance brand owners and a successful retail expert. Male grooming and fragrance is a massive market, but information is not always easy to come by. Here we will discuss it, along with tips, tricks and recommendations from the guests. All wrapped up in (hopefully) a fun, informative chat. Hope you can join me!

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