Product Review: Byredo, Rose Noir Bath Soap (£17.00, 100g)

Now rose is not traditionally associated with masculinity. You have a few brands trying to bring it back (Le Labo for one), but generally it’s a scent best left for the women in your life.

However, Swedish perfumer Byredo does a purely hedonistic rose scent called Rose Noir. The eau de toilette is magic, and the scent has now been captured in a bar of soap.

There’s a great, natural, nose to this product. Of course there’s a very traditional rose at its heart, but the moss and musk provide an earthy quality which is delightful. And on a Sunday evening in the bath this is fantastic to help you to unwind.

The scent left on the skin is quite mild but definitely present. For a man this is perhaps for the best. At £17.00 for 100g you're really paying at the top end of the scale. But there again you are paying for the Byredo genius, which is worth its weight.

Available at Liberty.co.uk. 

MR PORTER Gets Groomed. Finally!

MR PORTER has been bringing us high fashion via its delightfully-packaged deliveries for the last three years. But from today the site is branching out into my favourite field...grooming! And about time, quite frankly.

Imagine all the chic "modern apothecary" brands in one place, from my personal go-to Aesop to Le Labo and Perricone MD, and you've got the vibe they're going for. Perhaps most interestingly, the site will be stocking products from Santa Maria Novella, one of the oldest pharmacies in the world and founded in 1612. This will be the first time these world-famous treats have been available online.

Only eight brands are going on sale, so there's been a definite internal decision to keep this quality over quantity. And luckily, for people outside London, MR PORTER has selected some great lines that are not widely available in the regions.

Go and check it out at www.mrporter.com!