Polo Ralph Lauren Supreme Oud

For Polo fans, and they are legion (It's a staple for my Dad)  there's a new version out just in time for gifting. Supreme Oud brings the smoky and deep fragrance of oud to the brand .

This is a rich scent with a smokiness that has good sillage  and lasting power. It's not for those who want something light but at the same time it's not heavy or too much. It will stand up nicely to the chilly temps as it dries down to a  warm  and spicy scent with notes of cinnamon and guaiac wood alongside the oud.

If the men you know love Polo but you want to buy them something besides the same green bottle set or scent again, give Supreme Oud  a  sniff.


4.2 oz is $ 125, 1.3 oz is $ 74, .34 oz is $ 30 at Sephora

Father's Day Gift Guide 2013

It's time to think gifts for Dad. They deserve some love, especially if he's like my dad  and pretty much takes care of everything including a new motor in my car.

Thanks to having a beauty blogger daughter The Dad has become more interested in fragrance  and  found more to love than just Polo, his all time favorite .  He also loves a good shampoo  and is pretty picky.

So I've rounded up some great men's scents as well as grooming items that might just fit the bill for your dad or if you have other men-centric gifting coming up soon like birthdays. If you want to check out last year's guide , click here.  It's got several nice scents as well for your gifting ideas.



Ralph Lauren Polo Blue Sport- The newest in the Polo line . Over the years I've noticed that many men love Polo and all it's iterations .   Polo Blue Sport  is a sporty herbal  citrus with mandarin, ginger , sage sandalwood and oakmoss among the notes.
2.5 oz/75 ML  EDT $ 61

Calvin Klein Eternity Summer- The 2013 version of this yearly release  has  a breezy citrus  scent ,  is light and stays close to the skin. Great for hot weather and the guys who want something subtle. Notes include bergamot, mimosa, lavender oil, seagrass , white amber  and dritfwood.

100 ML  EDT $ 58

Kiehl's  Facial Fuel “Heavy Lifting” Firming, Lifting, Anti- Wrinkle Moisturizer for Men - Specifically formulated for the thicker/coraser skin men have , it uses LHA exfoliating actives as well as linseed  extract for lifting and firming. Kiehl's has also partnered with Marvel and Captain America for the skincare launch and while supplies last you can grab dad a special edition Kiehls/Capt. America comic book with (any) purchase .

1.7 oz jar  $ 40

L'Occitane  Verdon Gift Set - For the Francophile dad or one who just loves good products , this set contains a range of the minty fresh Verdon fragrance.  Set includes  Refreshing Face Splash 1.7 fl.oz , Invigorating Shave Gel 3.5 oz, Energy Moisturizer 0.5 oz , Verdon Eau de Toilette 1.7 fl.oz. 
$ 60 

Paco Rabanne One Million- Is  dad good as gold ? How about a fragrance that looks like a gold bar? One Million is a rich but not overly heavy spicy scent  with notes of  grapefruit, mandarin, cinnamon bark, blond leather and patchouli.

1.7 oz $ 59

Redken For Men Full Impact Shampoo- I mentioned the Dad is  fussy about shampoo right ? Well he adores this new one from Redken. He has thinning hair and this truly gives it a boost as claimed.   Hair has more volume  and  is left  very soft and super clean.

The formula uses patented Intra-Cylane® and protein  which gives lightweight volume  and full looking hair. All good things for a guy like him who works outside all day. Pair this up with some shaving items or styling products for a fun and useful at the same time gift.

10.1 oz bottle $ 12

* Redken products provided as sample for review

Polo Red ,White and Blue

Many of the men I know love Polo in some iteration. They are happy to get it for gifts and so this holiday season we get a new one Polo Red,White and Blue.

This new one is crisp, sporty and has a mountain air feel. It's not overly aquatic but has a bit of those notes. More like cold, winter air with some herbs and woods. Not too wildly different but not the same as any Polos before either. It is said to be a cooler variation of Polo Blue. I rather liked it. It was fresh without being watery.

The scent was made with Winter Sports in mind ( after all an Olympic year is coming) and the logo is done with patriotic racing stripes.

Notes include:

Red apple,cucumber, clary sage, lavender tonic, creamy white woods and white musks.

4.2 oz EDT $ 69.50
2.5 oz EDT $ 52.50

Available at Macys, and http://www.ralphlauren.com/