Smell The Roses

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on January 28, 2016 · 141 Comments

What It Is: Flowers are a pretty common Valentine’s Day pick for the ladies – but Truefitt & Hill is turning that tradition on its head by suggesting an equally wonderful-smelling gift pick, for the lads. The Fragrance Collection, picture above, contains three super luxurious products in your choice of scent, to ensure all-day staying power. Start with the Shaving Cream Bowl, then layer it on with the Aftershave Balm and Cologne for the smoothest, best-smelling skin on the planet.

The five scents each have their own distinct aroma, but my personal pick has to be 1805, based on a formulation known as the ‘Palmerston Boquet’, created in the late 1850s. A little bit floral – lavender and geranium are in the mix – but ultimately a refreshing marine scent with notes of bergamot and mandarin, this invigorating aroma is the perfect fragrance you’ll love nuzzling into all Valentine’s night long (and beyond).

Who It’s For: This Valentine’s-worthy present is perfect for your sweetheart, but it’s also excellent to keep in mind for anniversaries and birthdays for the important men in your life: spouses, siblings, and parents!

What It Costs: $198 for the set, regardless of which scent you choose.

Where It’s At: You can buy Truefitt & Hill products online; they also have a store / barbershop in Toronto if you want to treat a lucky lad in your life to an old fashioned shave. For more on this amazing brand, be sure to check out the first post I wrote on them here!

Exciting news people! I’m actually giving away a Fragrance Collection from Truefitt & Hill to a lovely reader. Here’s how to enter for your shot at winning:

1) To enter this draw, you must be a Canadian Gift Guide subscriber. Just scout out the ‘Gift of Gab’ box on the righthand side of this page and either hit ‘Follow’ or enter your email address. Once you’ve done that, leave a comment below telling me what scent you’d like to try (or have a guy in your life try) from the Truefitt & Hill website. You have until February 14, 2016.

2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around February 15, 2016 to select the winner(s), who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.

3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible for this promotion.

4) Bonus Entry #1: Follow Truefitt & Hill on Twitter, then send out a Tweet that tags me (@cdngiftguide) and them and links back to this post. Post a link to your Tweet in a separate comment below.

5) Bonus Entry #2: Follow Truefitt & Hill on Instagram and Regram one of their photos into your feed, tagging them. Share a link to your photo in a separate comment below.

6) Bonus Entry #3: Like Truefitt & Hill on Facebook and leave a comment on their wall about the scent / product you’re most interested in on their site. You have no obligation to mention my blog. Link back to your wall post in a separate comment below.