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February 19, 2018

How to get great skin beyond skincare products

So often, it feels like we are being told the only way to get good skin is by using this facewash and that shave cream. And while there is truth to that, it’s not everything.

Great skin comes from so much more than what you put on your skin. A healthy complexion is also the result of your overall lifestyle.

Here are a few of our favorite tips to help you achieve the great skin you’re looking for.

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December 29, 2017

Take Care of Yourself: A Resolution Worth Keeping

2018 is almost here. For many of us, it means setting goals for the new year and thinking about how we might improve our lives. While there are plenty of jokes to be made about the unreasonably lofty goals some guys set (re: "This year, I'm getting in shape, paying off my mortgage, getting a raise and finding the woman of my dreams"), committing to a smart goal or two for a new year can be a great way to make your life a little better. Here are a few of our favorites. View full article →

November 29, 2017

Inside the Fragrance: Vetiver

One of the paradoxes of vetiver is that while its fragrance is often described as "woody," the plant is not a wood at all. The essential oil is distilled from the root of vetiver, a tall grass that grows in floodplains and marshes. Vetiver has a complex chemical composition, which means that there are no shortcuts or synthetics for fragrance makers. However, there is a wide range of fragrance profiles between the different vetivers based on their location. We're partial to Javanese and Haitian Vetiver. While they have a great deal in common with one another, the differences in the soil and climates in which they're grown, the way in which the plants are grown and harvested as well as the methods for distillation all affect the olfactive qualities of vetiver.

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November 16, 2017

Inside the Fragrance: Sandalwood

You’ve probably heard of sandalwood, but do you really know what it is? Sandalwood, the star scent of our  Blue Ridge Solid Cologne, is an essential oil derived from the dense, yellow wood of the sandalwood tree. View full article →

September 13, 2015

Mens Health Calls F&R Solid Fragrances Desk Drawer Essentials

When we set out to design cologne that was truly built for the way men operate, we believed one of the most important factors was that it should be able to go anywhere you do. High on our checklist was that it should be airplane-friendly, sturdy enough to get knocked around and designed so as to easily fit in the pocket of your favorite jeans.  View full article →

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