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Givenchy men's fragrance Play is an intense combination of citrus, black pepper, and patchouli. The bottle is made to resemble an MP3 player, and the campaign is appropriately fronted by Mr. Sexy Back himself, Justin Timberlake. I found the scent to be a bit sweeter than most men's cologne, but it's still a quite inviting scent. Available at www.macys.com

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Scent of a Man

Tom Ford has launched a fragrance for men called Grey Vetiver. The scent is described as a blend of sun-drenched citrus, refined spices, and prized woods. Other notes include nutmeg, grapefruit, and orris; truly a scent for the debonair man. Did we expect anything less from Mr. Ford? (Available at www.nordstrom.com)

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The General Store

The Portland General Store is an online body care retail store exclusively for men. The products are made from the most natural and highest quality ingredients, but what is most unique about the products are the scents. They bring to you toilet water scented of Whiskey or Tobacco, and coming soon is Wood deodorant stick. For more old-fashioned and natural saloon swag visit: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7129122&section_id=6088558

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Hemlines Hint

Men, give your wardrobe a brand new look. You can remix your attire by mixing various patterns and textures as seen above by Hunter Parrish of HBO's Weeds. Bringing together unlikely fabric combinations like denim and tweed, you instantly bring new life to what's already in your closet.

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Fellas Fashion Guide

For the man that is unable to utilize the services of www.retailtherape.com, he should invest in purchasing Esquire The Handbook of Style: A Man's Guide to Looking Good. This book is a pragmatic, and highly illustrated approach to vital information for the style-minded man. In the guide you will find tips on fabric and cut for suits, how to dress properly for an occasion, how to tie a tie (a must for every haute man), grooming, and much more. This style bible can be found at www.amazon.com

-The Style Maven

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