Let's start with perfume (yes men's fragrance is also called perfume) seeing I was just talking about it.
A no-fail, everyone-loves-it selection is Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme. It is a fresh, modern, woody scent that is not too citrusy (like many colognes are) and not too strong. I'd say it's even ok to wear to work.
But my personal all-time and forever favorite is Prada Amber Pour Homme. It is sex-on-a-stick with softly blurred edges. But not sleazy at all - quite classy in fact. Vetiver, saffron, orange blossom, and suede!
And if you want him to try something unconventional I would go with a unisex perfume. Bond No.9 makes some of the most accessible ones and the bottles are works of art; terrific for display. Their selection is wide and varied and even though their website breaks them down for women or for men, pretty much all the formulas are considered unisex. Very upscale but worth the investment.
More and more men are getting into skincare these days, especially when it concerns their pores. Clairsonic Alpha Fit Cleansing System For Men is perfect for them. The very famous Clairsonic brand has come out with a compact, more masculine looking sonic technology brush that is designed to use with or without beards. Because of the super deep clean, it is recommend to use before shaving for a cleaner, smoother, less irritating shave.
Kheils (since 1851) is a skincare/grooming brand that men usually love because of it's no-nonsense packaging and non-froo-froo smelling products. Plus it is all very effective. This year I am impressed with a couple of their things.
#1 Amino Acid Shampoo and Conditioner Collection counts coconut oil in it's ingredients and has a very mild, non-floral coconut scent to it. Other than that no real scent at all. This set is loved by many because the shampoo gives a good lather but is gentle on the hair, and can be used on any hair type. The conditioner doesn't weigh hair down, which is a big thing for men (well, women too actually). Buy the huge 33.8 oz sizes!
2# Body Fuel All-In-One Energizing Wash For Hair & Body would make a great stocking stuffer. Because I admit there really are some guys who don't care so much about fancy grooming. This is for the no-fuss kind of guy but will give him something fun and new to try, and with it's many cool benefits it'll make you feel like you are doing something good for him.
Ok here's a weird one (or maybe I should say unique): Frank Lever Bavarian Sausage Hand Soap. Beautifully and expensively packaged, it makes the perfect luxury gift. And maybe upon unwrapping, good for a laugh. But don't be grossed out, the predominant scent is spice.
L'Occitane Zesty Cedrat Gift Set is a crowd pleaser. L'Occitane is a natural brand from the Provence region of France and Cedrat is the newest scent in their collection of products for men. The scent is an agreeable light citrus, woody, smokey smell, and it's not hard to imagine it coming from Provence. The set includes: 3.4 oz Eau de Toilette, 5.1 oz Shaving Gel, 8.4 oz Shower Gel, and of course the reusable gift box. It's a great deal!
Baron Shave Kit is the most sleek and sophisticated shave kit I've ever seen - very special. It blows The Art Of Shaving stuff out of the water! The old fashioned way of shaving with a safety razor, brush, and soap is taking over. It is an extremely hip trend men are curious about and feel good about. And this particular set comes with a year's worth of razor blades - you can't beat that!
all products reviewed were either bought, researched, or sampled by me. And product pictures were stolen from the link's websites. I am not financially compensated for my reviews
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