Tom's Kit

Kenzo Power by Kenzo, which rhymes with Kenzo Flower no doubt for harmonizing branding purposes, is destined to be the masculine counterpart to their best-seller feminine scent created by Alberto Morillas in 2000. Like its predecessor, the upcoming Power to be launched in August 2008, takes as source of inspiration the imagined scent of a flower.

In the case of Kenzo Flower what served as support for poetic license was a scentless red poppy dear to the heart of designer Kenzo; in the case of Kenzo Power the fictionalized floral reference dissolves further into the vagueness of a non-entity just described as an “imaginary flower.”

Olivier Polge is the perfumer behind Kenzo Power. He is also the creator of Dior Homme, Guerlain Cuir Beluga, Dior Pure Poison, Victor & Rolf Flowerbomb, among others. More info at MimiMimiFrouFrou.com. About $55 for the 2 Oz.

This new Rembrandt toothpaste contains Citroxain. Citroxain is a combination of an enzyme in the papaya plant that naturally helps clean your teeth and a scientific whitener. The two work together to remove surface stains and get teeth as white as they can be without bleach or other harsh chemicals. It’s minty and refreshing and I like the way my teeth feel after I use it. I also like that they do look whiter and cleaner. If you smoke or drink dark colored liquids a lot, your teeth are getting stained. Even if you just use this once a day or even once every few days to remove surface stains before they become a problem, you will be glad you did. Designed by Little Fury, this is a really great example of how packaging can really elevate a product. More info at Rembrandt. $6.50 for 3Oz. I got mine at Target.

Electric. Intoxicating. Surprising. The Squeeky Queen’s take on an oft-interpreted blend. Sweet and herbal anise notes form the heart of this scent, lightened by mint, lime and sugarcubes, and rooted in polished wood, tobacco, and smoke. A little loud at first, but give it time to work its magic. $15 from Amanda Louise’s Squeeky Queen Etsy Shop along with plenty of other hand-crafted goodies. Check out Mandi’s very cool blog while you’re at it.

A sweet and cool touch of mint with the cool freshness of the sea. Contains Fluoride. Marvis flavors are created by offsetting the aroma of mint, to provide the freshness you need, with innovative notes to offer you a long-lasting pleasurable taste sensation that can be different every day. The Marvis Formula: White, protected teeth, fresh breath all day long, helps prevent tooth decay, tartar and plaque. This is the best toothpaste I’ve ever used. It really keeps your breath fresh all day long, and it REALLY, I mean REALLY feels clean. And the other flavors are amazing too, but I recommend the Whitening Mint.$13 at gSelect.

Gessato cleansing treatment – face scrub/energizing action -, is specially formulated to de-flake, cleanse and smoothe the skin. Its natural scrubbing agent (jojoba beads) helps unclog pores, and prevents ingrown hairs. this special formula with silybum marianum (milk thistle), anthemis nobilis (chamomile), aloe vera, and arnica montana, invigorates the skin, and leaves it clear and soft, ready for shaving. Fragrance free. No colorants. Paraben free formula. Specific for men, for all skin types. More about Gessato. $18 from gSelect.