The scent: A top note of zested bergamot and crisp berries. Middle notes of myrrh and green oakmoss. A base of incense and aged malt whisky.

Available from Molton Brown boutiques and authorised resellers.

barc provides the perfect platform for the smoothest, closest shave and helps to protect the skin from sensitivities. The products are fragrance-free to minimise irritation and maximise the result. The barc range is exclusive to the TheGroomingClinic.com and prices start from just £11.

Nestled away in the heart of London’s Mayfair, Gentlemen’s Tonic offers a complete range of male beauty and maintenance treatments. Try the 30 min express facial for a quick re-fresh.

The Peak Health Club & Spa, Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Knightsbridge, London

A haven of all things health located in the super-stylish Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel, Knightsbridge. Try the Ytsara Massage for complete relaxation and lymphatic detox.

Murdock @ Liberty, London

A celebration of masculinity. Murdock London is conveniently located in the basement of leading London department store, Liberty. Stop by for a traditional wet shave or to have your locks trimmed.

Ajala Spa, The Grange Hotel St Paul’s.

Right in the heart of one of the world’s busiest financial districts, Ajala Spa brings relaxation to new heights. Using Karin Herzog oxygenated products for complete regeneration.

Nickel Spa, Covent Garden, London

Using the famous French men’s grooming collection, Nickel, Nickel Spa is uber masculine and delivers targeted treatments for the modern dandy.

Concentrate on replenishing your malnourished bank balance whilst staying super-groomed with…

No.1 – Manatomicals Body Wash £3.00 – available from Boots.

An all over hair and body wash which thoroughly cleanses from head to toe.

No.2 – Gillette Thermal Face Scrub £8.00 – gillette.com

This warming facial scrub can also be used as a express face mask. Great for removing blackheads.

No.3 – Proraso Shaving Range, from £3 – available from thegroomingclinic.com

A complete collection of Italian shaving products steeped in shaving heritage.

No.4 – Sanex Deodorant, from £1.29 – sanex.net

A mildly scented anti-perspirant deodorant that keeps you bone dry.

The 3 new scents are the product of 2 years of research with the tropical fruit and the natural aroma of this sweet, vanilla-ry fruit has been bent and stretched to its absolute limits. The result is 3 new fragrances which smell like no other.

Mango Nectar, A shot of Oud over Mango and A shot of Thai Lime over Mango are the 3 fabulous fragrances to watch out for.

Available July 2012 exclusively from joloves.com

Initially Boss Bottled Sport focuses on sharpening the senses with citrus, grapefruit and pink peppercorns. At the heart of the scent; Lavender to control anxiety and Aldehydic mist to empower the mind with its multi metallic properties. The scent finally settles into the ‘Physical Endurance’ phase with Tonka Bean, Vetyver and Patchouli to maintain a persistent path to success.

Available nationwide – £49.00 / 100ml

Expert candle manufacturer, Max Benjamin has announced the launch of his latest collection of candles, for men! Often associated with floral fragrances and the female luxury market, candles are becoming acceptable in the most discerning of bachelor pads. Max Benjamin is at the helm of this movement, launching a collection of candles rich in masculine scents and oozing a masculine veneer.

The candles comes in 4 luxury scents including; Marquis (Tangerine, Black Pepper & Rosewood), Fig Leaves & Cedar (self explanatory), Cloves & Cinnamon (self explanatory) and Dodici (Tuscan Lavender, Sicilian Lemon & Rosemary).

Available from John Lewis stores and www.maxbenjamin.ie - £19.95

Teamed with tailored shorts and fitted shirts, Lacoste Espadrilles look uber cool. Go for bold colours, long-sleeved shirts with the sleeves rolled just below the elbows and Aviator sunglasses.

Shop Lacoste at shop-uk.lacoste.com

featured right – Lacoste Lace-up Espadrilles in stone – £60

I have to admit that purchasing grooming products whilst engaging in my weekly food-shop hasn’t always been my approach, but I have to admit that Gillette have really stepped up their game of late, and the ‘wet’ products are giving the professional ranges a run for their money.

Notably, Gillette’s Warming Thermal Face Scrub is very possibly one of the best around at present. On contact with the skin the scrub warms and opens the pores whilst the gentle exfoliating beads dig deep for dirt. If you suffer with blackheads, this is the one for you.

The collection is available nation-wide in supermarkets and health stores, and prices start at around £6.00

For many, snoring is simply an unwelcome nuisance, a source of tiredness and irritability that rears its ugly head on a nightly basis. For others it is a more serious problem, one which they struggle to get to the bottom of and could have more serious health implications.

But the key to stopping snoring and getting a good night’s sleep could actually lie in the food we eat and the lifestyle we lead.

Mr Myles Black, ENT Consultant at The Private Clinic of Harley Street, discusses how a few simple diet and lifestyle choices could mean the difference between life as a snorer and sleeping soundly.

1) Shed the weight  

We’re not talking dieting to the extreme, just losing some of the excess weight you might be carrying. If you do, you could not only reduce the amount you snore but also the volume of your snoring- increasing the chance of you (and your partner!) enjoying a good night’s sleep.

2)     Ditch the Friday night curry

Eating spicy food can lead to acid reflux. Contrary to common belief, eating spicy food will not help to cure snoring; in fact it could make your snoring worse. By reducing the amount of spicy food you eat, like curries or chilli, you could help to put a stop to the problem.

3)     Kick the butts

Smoking can cause mucus to form and can make breathing more difficult; both side effects are likely to increase the chances of snoring, especially if you smoke before you go to sleep.

4)     Bin the booze

We all know that if we come in from a night of drinking, we are far more likely to be woken up by an elbow in the ribs from our partner because we’ve been snoring. Alcohol is a relaxant and can cause even the muscles in the throats to relax. This in turn causes the airways to narrow and means it is far more likely that you will snore.

5)     Get a decent pillow

Invest in a relatively firm pillow, which is not too large in size or too soft. Try also to get out of the habit of sleeping with two pillows and learn to sleep with just the one.

6)     Get dusting!

Dust can irritate the nasal passage, causing the body to create a barrier of mucus blocking it. When we are asleep our only option then is to breathe through our mouths, increasing the likelihood that we will snore. Changing the sheets, hoovering and dusting regularly will get rid of the dust.

7)     Stick to your side

If you’re a snorer, it’s more than likely that at one time or another you’ve been told by your partner to roll over in a bid to shut you up. You are more likely to snore if you sleep on your back, so either put pillows in the bed to restrict the way you sleep or if you’re desperate sew a tennis ball into the back of your t-shirt to stop you from rolling onto your back during the night.

8)     Rule out sleep apnoea.

Sleep apnoea is a disorder where people stop breathing periodically when they are asleep. In the most severe cases this can happen more than 30 times in an hour, with each pause lasting a few seconds or even minutes. Sleep apnoea can be a serious condition and should be discussed with your GP. While there is no known cure for the condition, it can be managed and controlled.

9)     Dig a little deeper

It’s unlikely that you’ll be able to get rid of the problem completely unless you find out what’s causing it.

You need to discover if the cause of your snoring is a partially blocked nasal passage, a partially blocked airway in the throat, an offset palate or a combination of these. If the snoring persists and the above changes don’t work, it’s time to go to the doctor or to speak to an ENT specialist who will be able to tell you which type of snorer you are. This could save you a lot of money on over-the-counter treatments that will prove to be a waste of money!

10) If it’s that bad, get it sorted  

If the prospect of a lifetime of snoring fills you with dread, it may be time to look into a more long term solution. A non-invasive laser treatment which clears the airways in the throat, or a laser treatment to open the nasal passage, may be suitable for your consideration. Carried out under local anaesthetic, both treatments take around 30 minutes and could remove the nightmare of snoring for good.

www.theprivateclinic.co.uk