SPA AT MONTIGO RESORT NONGSA - The indicator that you have been passed through a successful spa in luxury way has always about the feel, atmosphere and of course the therapist. I was quite surprise that Montigo Resort Nongsa kept the taste of traditional style type of natural decoration with bamboo, dry leaf roof and concrete pool & Jacuzzi. I was quite enjoy the treatment that night, yes actually I had done the treatment at night and then went to grab a dinner at Pantai restaurant. Anyway, the treatment was pretty good, but the thing…
BURBERRY BRIT RHYTHM FOR MEN - If you are a young man (or men who are young at heart) love music, and definitely dynamic. The latest release of Burberry perfume is most likely to be a newcomer among the other collections. The sexy and provocative impression as created because they're inspired by adrenaline and energy of music like Burberry always shows gratitude for, the British indie music. The mixture of woody scent, leather and fruit creates a masculine night fragrance but still taste sweet. The notes of Burberry Brit Rhythm for Me…
L'OCCITANE CEDRE ORANGER REVIEW - ONCE UPON A TIME...... the fragrance is running out, one of my favorite Spring fragrance, well it's supposed to be a fall/winter fragrance, but when I smelled it, I had something different in my mind. Once I wrote this; "The scent of Citrus' kingdom suited as a mix ingredient for a fragrance which is made to create fresher mood. But the others essences could make the scent more complex and different to one another, like a mixtures of Bergamot, Pine needles, Aras, Cardamon, Red Berry, Ve…
MAISON FRANCIS KURKDJIAN GLOBE TROTTER - I thought it was gonna be another new great perfume, but it wasn't? wait do not judge to early, because Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris Globe-Trotter is not perfume thou, it's a perfume case, for their travel size which it's so brilliant. Instead of make a minion version of their iconic bottle, he created this Globe-Trotter in style. It's almost like a stylish lighter, it says " In 2013 Francis Kurkdjian went around the world three times, hopping from continent to continen…
OBSESSED: ORIGINAL SOURCE - The first question is what is the factor that influenced you the most to buy a soap/shower gel? I am personally looks for which one gives me the most moisturizer, although you'll feel the sticky skin, it's because my skin is extremely dry - I have no idea what to do, maybe I need to soak myself in the Jacuzzi full with ton of fresh Turkish honey every week (and now I wish for a gold tree) But in this Original Source shower gel case, outlook and design comes first. Well, look at those typogra…
LEFT: Topman shirt, Uniqlo cargo pants, Pedro sandals, Isabel Marant x H&M hat, Hypebeast magazine RIGHT: Comme des Garcons shirt, Vintage peacoat, 347 trouser, Davu shoes BLACK & WHITE SEASON - At the beginning of 2014, I personally want to change the way I dress, for this year I will go with more black and white outfit, why? Because I want to be dressed up more simple, choose to more stylish than fashionable, but we’ll see how is it going to be because black & white always make appearances in every season (obv…
ANTI-AGING NOW - I learned something about how people use grooming products, there is no addiction happened when we talking about practicing 'beauty' ritual, such as washing, cleansing and put some night cream on your face, it's necessity, so when you changed your beauty or grooming products, as long as your skin type can adsorb the product without any problem and there is nothing happened but all the good impact, then go ahead. That's why no wonder, I always change products, there is no big deal happened to my face, inclu…
BEFORE WE GO OUT - What you should do before you go out? pimp up your face!!! No, no need to do this everyday, it will scare your girlfriend or your mom? haha. My new obsession to clean up toxic on or in my face, GlamGlow Youth Mud , although when I received this from Beauty Box I was not that impressed because there is hanging a star on the caps, like I just can't trust before I try it myself. Then I started to smell it, and I loved it, this is very important part for a guy to pick their grooming product are packaging and the smell (…
HUGO BOSS RED FOR SUMMER DAY - If you are wondering about something spicy yet fresh for this summer day. Hugo Boss Red using very tropical ingredients such as Grapefruit & Pineapple, sweet sensation and almost very suitable for beaches resort vacation. Did I mention spicy? yes Pink Pepper, contribute to make some heat and Cedar-wood for a dash of woody experience also industrial feeling. Absolutely, I am going with him this summer for summer day
[ARCHIVE] HOMME IMPROVEMENT - One of my work for (old) Men's Folio Indonesia back in 2011, with the same title and opening, but different products, so enjoy reading (in Bahasa Indonesia), some of you might be already read the article. Btw I'm on escape for two days even though I'm kinda sick right now, I'm going to Malang, perfect time before fasting month, I will eat a lot and be happy ever after. And also the sample package from Mankind UK has arrived, I tried some of them and love them instantly, I'll tell y…
MAISON FRANCIS KURKDJIAN OUD MOODS - How you can communicate with your soul? Some do with spiritual approach, some do with dressed up, some do with a lot of travelling and some do with fragrance, well it's a lifestyle. I had waked up in the middle of the night early today, and suddenly I took some samples of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris Oud Moods , and sprayed to my hand. I sprayed Oud Silk Mood on my right hand and Oud Velvet Mood to my left hand. In a very fresh condition (for me) it was the right time for me to ac…
MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA - UNTITLED First released in 2010 and made a limited edition in 2011, and in 2013 th is fragrance is still mysterious so far, for me. Untitled by Maison Martin Margiela features notes of galbanum, green boxwood, herbs, cedar, musk and frankincense, well said that this perfume is green freshness scent and versatile both for men and for women. In Asia only available in Japan & Hong Kong. Images via The Doppelganger & Maisonmartinmargiela
THE HEAVENLY AMYRIS by Maison Francis Kurkdjian - Maybe this is your first time hearing the name of Francis Kurkdjian, but let me tell you that he was a man behind a lot of bestseller perfumes. He did for Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Dior, Acqua di Parma, Salvatore Ferragamo, Lanvin, and so many more, the latest might be Le Parfum for Elie Saab. Basically the Amyris collections are the newest from the line of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris, I see this as Francis's idealism to create and also presenting a root of the …
Our Savior: L'Occitane Immortelle Brightening Shield with SPF 40 PA+++, yes savior because with this kind of humid atmosphere and damaging sun rays we need protection. I am not a beauty writer but i have to agree that we are all men need a basic human right beside lavish and fit underwear to have a healty skin, even someone who commited doing offshore like i did before is need it.It's all about prevent Sunburn and provides higher SPF to gives more sunburn protection. This Non-Oily, protective lotion that smoothes and brightens the…
Who the heck in this world are not tired? who is not stressed? Ordinary things such as work load increases, not only you but also your friends around you; you cray, co-workers cray, superiors cray, your boyfriend girlfriend all is MAJOR CRAY. I know what you need hahaha. Because I am a massage person, so the answer is the massage :D . I get two products from L'Occitane Lavande series which is amazing, especially its Body and Massage Gel. I have used it three times, which I feel is a kind of relaxation fragrance, cool, when its…
We need healty skin, do you agree? give me your voice. it is come to my mind when i am writing for Men's Folio's grooming column that i guess it is really true. "Because men dont get to hide the fine lines, wrinkles and dark circle behind Make Up", maybe you can hide behind Burberry's cape or Hoddies by Joe Browns but not behind Burberry Beauty or Dior make up (I love Burberry Beauty, the soft color is so something) it is must to be clear that we don't do over make up or even Botox hahaha, just step by s…
If you are looking for night nuance's scent but still have a fresh sensation that make it suitable for daytime, i suggest you for BVLGARI MAN . I see this very elegan and masculine, soft is the key. Different with Aqua and the Extreme one, but Bvlgari always bring their character of every and each scent with memorable touch. One thing for sure, this woodish will give you a strong feeling of freshness notes in the first hit and warmness notes in the end. HS
Sometimes perfume also evolve over time, but is not an easy thing to choose perfume that match with the tastes and will be your personal characteristic. While every season always out new Perfumes from both lines celebrity and fashion house, but if you have fallen in love with a particular smell you choose, it is likely to continue to use it. but it is never hurts to try something new. There are two options which i recommend to you this season 2010, or even for the 2011 season... we will discuss more here... GUESS by Marciano …
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