Jessica Punter

2 weeks ago | apetogentleman.com | Jessica Punter

What’s the mood of the season? According to the major perfume houses, it’s gourmand and amber. In uncertain times, it makes sense that we’d choose to cloak ourselves in the comfort of chocolate, vanilla and other sweet, edible things. But not exclusively. There are green shoots of optimism from Acqua Di Parma, metallic summer splashes and less typical florals, like marigold and peachy osmanthus coming to the fore.

Feb 10, 2025 | apetogentleman.com | Jessica Punter

Is it just us, or has going out on Valentine’s Day become something of an endurance test? If the restaurant reservation wasn’t made three months ago, there’s a good chance the local chicken shop will still have a space near the window. Everywhere else? Dream on. Perhaps you were lucky enough to score the last table in your favourite spot? Well then, enjoy the overpriced set menu in a room exclusively filled with couples, and try not to compare the size of your bouquet with the neighbouring table.

Dec 19, 2024 | apetogentleman.com | Jessica Punter

As another year draws to a close, prepare for the social media onslaught of everyone’s individual ‘wrapped list’ of epic achievements, personal bests, fabulous holidays and career highs from the past 12 months. High fives all round for those who smashed it in 2024. And, if you didn’t? Next year is always there for the taking. In grooming, we have simple goals: to end the year looking good and smelling great; the rest can wait. It’s easy to achieve with the help of the following list.

Dec 10, 2024 | apetogentleman.com | Jessica Punter

Noticed lately that some people could do with a refresher course in social etiquette? West End shows are complaining of rowdy crowd behaviour during performances, while cinemas are plagued with movie-goers continually scrolling their phones? On the train and the bus, there’s a proliferation of people who are more than happy to share and blare every reel, no matter how inappropriate for those around them.

Dec 3, 2024 | apetogentleman.com | Jessica Punter

We won’t tell anyone if we ever win the lottery, but there will be signs. Take, for example, this rumour we once heard about Tom Ford. At his London residence, the renowned designer allegedly gives his butler strict instructions to scent certain rooms at specific times of the day, with fragrances particularly suited for different purposes.