The Thomas Clipper Blog

Is A Safety Razor Better?
Is A Safety Razor Better?
More precise, cleaner and better for sensitive skin - and that's before we mention the plastic saved in our all metal razors. In short safety razor shaving is better: here's... Read more...
Our Commitment To Sustainability
Our Commitment To Sustainability
We make things. That means we have an impact, and a responsibility to the environment and our suppliers. We've considered that impact since day one. Read more...
Scent Pairing - Your Winners Revealed
Scent Pairing - Your Winners Revealed
Thank you to everyone who entered. But there can only be one winner... Read more...
Our New Travel Friendly Discovery Set
Our New Travel Friendly Discovery Set
When a customer got in touch with us about creating a Discovery Set that was more wash bag friendly, we saw an opportunity to win on three levels. - Waste... Read more...
Aftershaves Free From Phthalates and Parabens
Aftershaves Free From Phthalates and Parabens
We should start by saying that we're not against modern fragrance ingredients. But there are two chemicals we've chosen to avoid, and one we've used just once (and sparingly) that you... Read more...
Free Samples - What's The Catch?
Free Samples - What's The Catch?
One of the most common questions we get at Thomas Clipper is ‘do you offer free samples?’. The answer is no. We never will. Here’s why. Read more...
What is a 'dupe' men's fragrance (and should you buy one)?
What is a 'dupe' men's fragrance (and should you buy one)?
The cost of living crisis is real, and many men are looking for ways to save on their next scent purchase. Enter the copycat or 'dupe' fragrances. But should you... Read more...
How To Choose Your Next Men's Fragrance (hint: you're doing it wrong)
How To Choose Your Next Men's Fragrance (hint: you're doing it wrong)
Choosing your next men's scent can be daunting. But with a few simple tips we believe it can be one of life's pleasures. Read more...
How To Choose Your Signature Scent
How To Choose Your Signature Scent
In this new short video Matt, co-founder of Thomas Clipper, explains how to get the most out of the best selling Thomas Clipper Discovery Set. Read more...
What Is A Men's Fragrance "Discovery Set"?
What Is A Men's Fragrance "Discovery Set"?
A Discovery Set is a selection of several scents from a fragrance house. Here are three reasons its become a bestseller for most quality fragrance brands. Read more...
Introducing Terra Firma on Kickstarter
Introducing Terra Firma on Kickstarter
Discover why Thomas Clipper has chosen Kickstarter, the renowned crowdfunding website, to launch their extraordinary seventh scent.   Read more...
What is an 'intense' cologne / aftershave?
What is an 'intense' cologne / aftershave?
How does ‘intense’ aftershave differ? Will you start dressing like a Parisian intellectual? Can’t you just drench yourself in a bit more of your favourite fragrance? Read more...
Is it better to be antisocial?
Is it better to be antisocial?
Just because everyone else does something, it might not be right. At least not right now. Plus obviously Twitter has gone bananas. Read more...
What is 'niche' men's perfume?
What is 'niche' men's perfume?
You might have read about boutique scents, small batch fragrance, handmade cologne and so on. But what is niche perfume, and why should you care? Read more...
Thomas Clipper Soaps - what makes them different?
Thomas Clipper Soaps - what makes them different?
Artisan scent, minimalist design and small-batch production: it's perhaps not a surprise that our first batch of soaps sold out in just a few days. But there's more to our newest... Read more...
Launching a men's fragrance into space - Polaris' journey
Launching a men's fragrance into space - Polaris' journey
Launching a fragrance 30,000m into the atmosphere. How and why we did it. Polaris' journey into space. Read more...
Are aftershaves a good Christmas gift for men?
Are aftershaves a good Christmas gift for men?
How can you guarantee the perfect Christmas gift for him? At Thomas Clipper, we’ve deliberately specialised in gifts for men that match every taste.  Read more...
Thomas Clipper’s City and Coast colognes - can you blend them together?
Thomas Clipper’s City and Coast colognes - can you blend them together?
Coast and City make for a "brilliant party that fuses the best of urbanism with the joys of the seaside." Read more...
A Shake Up To Our Shaving Lineup
A Shake Up To Our Shaving Lineup
We thought - why not combine our internationally recognised shaving expertise with our award winning fragrance line? Writing it now, yes, it does seem a bit obvious... Read more...
Blending or layering scent is a natural way to customise your cologne
Can you blend Thomas Clipper’s City, Coast and Country men’s fragrance?
Blending gives you the tools to be the creator of your own bespoke scent. But how does it work? We explain all... Read more...
Is it okay to wear fragrance on a dinner date?
Is it okay to wear fragrance on a dinner date?
Absolutely, says Grooming Expert Lee Kynaston, as long as you always smell better than the main and not as strong as the cheeseboard... Read more...
Family and relationships, the power of scent by David Evans (aka Grey Fox)
Family and relationships, the power of scent by David Evans (aka Grey Fox)
The power of smell on the memory is incalculable. It can revive experiences and memories of people and places not thought about for decades. Read more...
How to choose the right fragrance for the office by Nick Carvell
How to choose the right fragrance for the office by Nick Carvell
Looking for the ideal office fragrance? There's a core difference between your work scent and, say, a scent you wear on a date. Here's everything you need to know about choosing your... Read more...
Kickstarter Update - Add-Ons Available
Kickstarter Update - Add-Ons Available
As many of you will have seen, we're running a Kickstarter campaign to fund the production of Atlantic, our fantastic new summer neroli aftershave. In fact, we're already at double... Read more...
Kickstarter #5: Atlantic - funded! Fastest-ever funded 🇬🇧 fragrance. Thanks to you!
Kickstarter #5: Atlantic - funded! Fastest-ever funded 🇬🇧 fragrance. Thanks to you!
Atlantic - the fastest ever funded British fragrance on Kickstarter. All thanks to you. Read more...
We are live! Atlantic exclusively available to pre-order on Kickstarter now!
We are live! Atlantic exclusively available to pre-order on Kickstarter now!
Atlantic is available - now! Don't miss out on this exclusive pre-order window at www.thomasclipper.com/atlantic. Read more...
What does Atlantic sound like?
What does Atlantic sound like?
What to know what our much loved men's fragrances and colognes sound like? Check out our latest blogpost and accompanying playlist to listen and find out more. Read more...
How do you pick a winning fragrance?
How do you pick a winning fragrance?
Picking a brilliant fragrance isn't easy. So how do you do it? In this blog post we uncover the secrets behind how we chose our latest scent, Atlantic. Read more...
How do you create a fragrance brief?
How do you create a fragrance brief?
Ever wondered how to create a fragrance? In this blog post we explore the important first step - creating a scent brief. Read more...
3 Tips To Make Your Fragrance Last Longer
3 Tips To Make Your Fragrance Last Longer
Thomas Clipper aftershaves typically last between a few hours, to all day long. With these three tips you'll get the most out of any scent. Read more...
The Inspiration Behind Country from Thomas Clipper
The Inspiration Behind Country from Thomas Clipper
"Like stepping into a wild English garden at dawn, the morning after a violent storm." Read more...
Romance in 2021 - Smell Your Best
Romance in 2021 - Smell Your Best
The least a man can can do this year is make sure he smells his best. Fortunately for you (and, by no small coincidence, us) we have the perfect solution. Romance with free 2-3... Read more...
The inspiration behind City by Thomas Clipper
The inspiration behind City by Thomas Clipper
City is "...all a bit sexier by anchoring the lavender and grassy aromatic notes with warm wood and spices." Read more...
Natural Fragrance vs Synthetic Ingredients
Natural Fragrance vs Synthetic Ingredients
  Should you look for an "all-natural fragrance", or is it better for your scent choice (and the planet) to go synthetic? The answer might surprise you. Read more...
Cologne vs Aftershave vs Eau de Toilette vs Eau de Parfum... What's The Difference?
Cologne vs Aftershave vs Eau de Toilette vs Eau de Parfum... What's The Difference?
Men's fragrance is a minefield when it comes to terminology. From scent pyramids to 'the nose' to eau de... let's simplify. Read more...
How To Choose The Perfect Fragrance (At Home Edition...)
How To Choose The Perfect Fragrance (At Home Edition...)
The art and science of choosing your perfect scent (whilst at home). Read more...
Tips For Taking Care Of Handmade Wooden Shaving Products
Tips For Taking Care Of Handmade Wooden Shaving Products
Richard is our master woodturner and ensures that all of our brushes and bowls are treated for use in your bathroom. But there are still a couple tips that can... Read more...
Video: How to personalise and blend your cologne
Video: How to personalise and blend your cologne
We believe blending your morning cologne should as important as choosing your morning's outfit. Here's why. Read more...
Staying Healthy From Home
Staying Healthy From Home
Thomas Clipper works as a team dispersed from Northern Italy to London. As with everyone else we've been hit hard by the pandemic, but as we've been working remotely from home... Read more...
The scent pyramid: what are top, heart and base notes?
The scent pyramid: what are top, heart and base notes?
Demystifying the scent and fragrance pyramid. Understand the essentials behind top, heart and base notes.   Read more...
Mountain: Our Collaboration With Supermundane
Mountain: Our Collaboration With Supermundane
Developed in France and handmade in England, Mountain is a collaboration between Thomas Clipper and Supermundane, the London design icon. Fantastic alone, it's also designed to blend with City, Coast and... Read more...
Travel, Mark K and Mark One razors: Which Should You Choose?
Travel, Mark K and Mark One razors: Which Should You Choose?
Thomas Clipper razors are all double edge safety razors, featuring classic minimal design and all-metal precision construction. But which should you choose? Read more...
Slowing Down - Thomas Clipper meets Carl Honore
Slowing Down - Thomas Clipper meets Carl Honore
Tis the season of fast: fast deals on the heels fast approaching holidays. We don't know about you, but it can sometimes feel a bit much... Thankfully we're not alone,... Read more...
Shaving A Beard
Shaving A Beard
Movember is approaching. But how do you shave a beard or thick stubble? The answer is simpler than you think... Read more...
Taking The Leap
Taking The Leap
Thinking about quitting the day job, moving to Paris and becoming a professional carpenter? One of our collaborators did just that... Read more...
Sustainable Aftershave - We're Not Perfect
Sustainable Aftershave - We're Not Perfect
100% organic alcohol & no animal testing is a good start. But it's not perfect. Here's why we're OK with that. Read more...
Mountain Launches Today
Mountain Launches Today
This autumn Thomas Clipper and Supermundane have joined forces to create a sophisticated and complex new aftershave for men. Read more...
Aftershave Builds Memories Forever
Aftershave Builds Memories Forever
Your cologne matters. It will help you remember, and it will help you be remembered. Read more...
The Perfect Summer Cologne
The Perfect Summer Cologne
Does the perfect summer aftershave even exist? Spoiler alert: no. But we've got something even better. Read more...
Where to apply men's cologne
Where to apply men's cologne
At some point in every man's life he'll ask himself 'where should I apply my aftershave'. The good news? You're probably already getting it right... At least, that's what the... Read more...