The Thomas Clipper Blog - Keep Discovering

May 7, 2025

Thank you to everyone who entered. But there can only be one winner... Read more...

October 21, 2024

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

September 17, 2024

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?

September 13, 2024

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)?

September 10, 2024

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)

September 2, 2024

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

December 2, 2023

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"?

November 20, 2023

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

June 12, 2023

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?

December 19, 2022

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?

November 21, 2022

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?

September 2, 2022

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?

April 11, 2022

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

March 17, 2022

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?

November 22, 2021

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?

October 31, 2021

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

October 14, 2021

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?

October 12, 2021

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?

August 21, 2021

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)

August 11, 2021

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

August 2, 2021

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

April 29, 2021

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!

April 26, 2021

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!

April 22, 2021

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?

March 31, 2021

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?

March 26, 2021

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?

March 24, 2021

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

February 26, 2021

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

February 17, 2021

"Like stepping into a wild English garden at dawn, the morning after a violent storm." Read more...

Romance in 2021 - Smell Your Best

February 6, 2021

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

February 1, 2021

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

January 6, 2021

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?

December 4, 2020

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...

Mountain Scented Candles

November 20, 2020

Mountain was inspired by a day exploring the peaks, followed by an evening relaxing into a red wine by a roaring hearth. So it makes sense it's now being brought to life through... Read more...

How To Choose The Perfect Fragrance (At Home Edition...)

October 8, 2020

The art and science of choosing your perfect scent (whilst at home). Read more...

Tips For Taking Care Of Handmade Wooden Shaving Products

September 18, 2020

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

May 20, 2020

We believe blending your morning cologne should as important as choosing your morning's outfit. Here's why. Read more...

Staying Healthy From Home

March 23, 2020

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?

March 3, 2020

Demystifying the scent and fragrance pyramid. Understand the essentials behind top, heart and base notes. Read more...

Mountain: Our Collaboration With Supermundane

February 23, 2020

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...

Is A Safety Razor Better?

February 20, 2020

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...

Travel, Mark K and Mark One razors: Which Should You Choose?

February 17, 2020

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

November 29, 2019

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

October 20, 2019

Movember is approaching. But how do you shave a beard or thick stubble? The answer is simpler than you think... Read more...

What's 'Vegetable Tanning' (And Why Should You Care?)

October 15, 2019

Every leather product we make is vegetable tanned - not chemically treated. This is better for the environment and makes for a higher-quality product with more personality. Read more...

Our Commitment To Sustainability

September 30, 2019

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...