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Yes, shaving and moisturising are important but so is making sure that the hands, feet and body aren't neglected, either.</p> <p>1. <strong>Perseus gift set:</strong> £60, aesop.com</p> <div class="dnd-widget-wrapper context-sdl_editor_representation type-image"><div class="dnd-atom-rendered"><!-- scald=4035186:sdl_editor_representation --><div class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20161122103853im_/https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/styles/story_medium/public/thumbnails/image/2015/11/20/15/aesop.jpg" width="564" height="423" alt="aesop.jpg" title="aesop.jpg"/></div><!-- END scald=4035186 --></div></div> <p>Named after the legendary hero Perseus of Greek mythology, who behead the snake headed Medusa, this grooming set has a lot to live up to. Included is a body and face cleanser along with a post shave lotion scented with Moroccan Neroli. The aim is to help balance and hydrate the skin of the well-kempt man; the perfect gift for any modern day heroes in your life.</p> <p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20161122103853/http://www.aesop.com/uk/perseus-kit.html" target="_blank"><strong>Buy now</strong></a></p> <p>2. <strong>Anthony Perfect shave kit: </strong>£65, brummellsoflondon.com</p> <div class="dnd-widget-wrapper context-sdl_editor_representation type-image"><div class="dnd-atom-rendered"><!-- scald=4035191:sdl_editor_representation --><div class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20161122103853im_/https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/styles/story_medium/public/thumbnails/image/2015/11/20/15/anthonty.jpg" width="564" height="423" alt="anthonty.jpg" title="anthonty.jpg"/></div><!-- END scald=4035191 --></div></div> <p>This four piece shave kit has everything you need for a flawless shave. A cleanser which won't strip skin of its natural oils and a pre shave oil and shaving cream both of which soften and lubricate facial hair while your doing the actual shaving. Finish this off with a balm that promises to sooth any irritations. Whoever said you can't have it all was fibbing.</p> <p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20161122103853/http://www.brummellsoflondon.com/anthony-the-perfect-shave?utm_source=google_shopping&gclid=CInTqZngg8kCFQsUwwod2jsF-g" target="_blank"><strong>Buy now</strong></a></p> <p>3. <strong>Byredo Rose Of No Mans Land:</strong> £130 for 100ml, liberty.co.uk</p> <div class="dnd-widget-wrapper context-sdl_editor_representation type-image"><div class="dnd-atom-rendered"><!-- scald=4035196:sdl_editor_representation --><div class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20161122103853im_/https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/styles/story_medium/public/thumbnails/image/2015/11/20/15/byredo.jpg" width="564" height="423" alt="byredo.jpg" title="byredo.jpg"/></div><!-- END scald=4035196 --></div></div> <p>The latest offering from the hip Swedish company Byredo is a rose scented concoction that certainly doesn't disappoint. As the name suggests,Turkish rose petals play their part, which is a flower you wouldn't normally expect to smell on a mans skin. But it works, because any sweetness is held firmly in check by those muscly base notes papyrus and amber.</p> <p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20161122103853/http://www.liberty.co.uk/fcp/product/Liberty//Rose-of-No-Man-s-Land-Eau-de-Parfum-100ml/128973" target="_blank"><strong>Buy now</strong></a></p> <p>4. <strong>Clean Skin Great Skin For Him Gift Set:</strong> £79, clinique.co.uk</p> <div class="dnd-widget-wrapper context-sdl_editor_representation type-image"><div class="dnd-atom-rendered"><!-- scald=4035201:sdl_editor_representation --><div class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20161122103853im_/https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/styles/story_medium/public/thumbnails/image/2015/11/20/15/clinique.jpg" width="564" height="423" alt="clinique.jpg" title="clinique.jpg"/></div><!-- END scald=4035201 --></div></div> <p>Along with the usual suspects of shaving gel, face wash and moisturisers this gift set has a sonic cleansing brush which is much more effective way of washing your face. The rotating brush head helps to purify the skin while removing excess dirt and oils. It takes exfoliation to a whole other level.</p> <p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20161122103853/http://www.clinique.co.uk/product/15871/38695/Holiday-2015/Mens-sets/Clean-Skin-Great-Skin-for-Him" target="_blank"><strong>Buy now</strong></a></p> <p>5. <strong>Diptyque Hand Balm:</strong> £22, johnlewis.com</p> <div class="dnd-widget-wrapper context-sdl_editor_representation type-image"><div class="dnd-atom-rendered"><!-- scald=4035206:sdl_editor_representation --><div class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20161122103853im_/https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/styles/story_medium/public/thumbnails/image/2015/11/20/15/diptyque.jpg" width="564" height="423" alt="diptyque.jpg" title="diptyque.jpg"/></div><!-- END scald=4035206 --></div></div> <p>Cold weather drys the skin especially our extremities such as the hands, which are pretty much always exposed to the outdoor elements. Thankfully the Parisian fragrance house Diptyque has come to the rescue, of your hands at least. This hand balm is high end luxury stuff; packed full of apricot kernel oil, which helps to replenish dry dehydrated skin, dry cracked skin should be a thing of the past.</p> <p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20161122103853/http://www.johnlewis.com/diptyque-baumemain-hand-balm-50ml/p1855208?sku=234222667&kpid=234222667&s_kenid=0d621c9f-f99f-5c09-f304-00000eaf2ed7&s_kwcid=403x455914&tmad=c&tmcampid=73" target="_blank"><strong>Buy now</strong></a></p> <p>6. <strong>Candle bath Set:</strong> £74, jomalone.co.uk</p> <div class="dnd-widget-wrapper context-sdl_editor_representation type-image"><div class="dnd-atom-rendered"><!-- scald=4035211:sdl_editor_representation --><div class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20161122103853im_/https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/styles/story_medium/public/thumbnails/image/2015/11/20/15/jo-malone.jpg" width="564" height="423" alt="jo-malone.jpg" title="jo-malone.jpg"/></div><!-- END scald=4035211 --></div></div> <p>There's perhaps nothing more relaxing - or indulgent - than lighting a scented candle and having a good old soak in the tub at the end of a hard day. But who really has time for that? That's why, at Jo Malone, you can make your own gift set and with a candle include a shower oil instead. The oil transforms when mixed with water into a rich lather that moisturises skin - perfect for the busy gentleman.</p> <p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20161122103853/http://www.jomalone.co.uk/new-ways-to-indulge#/products/" target="_blank"><strong>Buy now</strong></a></p> <p>7. <strong>Marvellous Beard & Moustache Box Set:</strong> £80, murdocklondon.com</p> <div class="dnd-widget-wrapper context-sdl_editor_representation type-image"><div class="dnd-atom-rendered"><!-- scald=4035216:sdl_editor_representation --><div class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20161122103853im_/https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/styles/story_medium/public/thumbnails/image/2015/11/20/15/murdock.jpg" width="564" height="423" alt="murdock.jpg" title="murdock.jpg"/></div><!-- END scald=4035216 --></div></div> <p>This is the perfect gift for the man who has to maintain his facial topiary in the comfort of his own home. With brushes, combs, waxes and moisturisers this box set has it all covered enabling you to trim and shape your pride and joy with ease. And it all comes in a fancy wooden box so you can keep all of your whiskery accoutrements safe.</p> <p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20161122103853/http://www.murdocklondon.com/moustache-beard.html" target="_blank"><strong>Buy now</strong></a></p> <p>8. <strong>Ortigia Soap Set:</strong> £30, liberty.co.uk</p> <div class="dnd-widget-wrapper context-sdl_editor_representation type-image"><div class="dnd-atom-rendered"><!-- scald=4035221:sdl_editor_representation --><div class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20161122103853im_/https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/styles/story_medium/public/thumbnails/image/2015/11/20/15/ortigia.jpg" width="564" height="423" alt="ortigia.jpg" title="ortigia.jpg"/></div><!-- END scald=4035221 --></div></div> <p>Founded in Sicily, Ortiga is a soap company that prides itself in using natural and local ingredients in all of its products. This box set of small jewell coloured soaps evoking the ascetics of this colourful Mediterranean country and are the perfect foil to the grey skies of a winter in the UK.</p> <p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20161122103853/http://www.liberty.co.uk/fcp/product/Liberty//Green-Soap-Set-Gift-Box-9-x-40g/101904" target="_blank"><strong>Buy now</strong></a></p> <p>9. <strong>Mini Fragrance Gift Set:</strong> £38, penhaligons.co.uk</p> <div class="dnd-widget-wrapper context-sdl_editor_representation type-image"><div class="dnd-atom-rendered"><!-- scald=4035226:sdl_editor_representation --><div class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20161122103853im_/https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/styles/story_medium/public/thumbnails/image/2015/11/20/15/penhaligons.jpg" width="564" height="423" alt="penhaligons.jpg" title="penhaligons.jpg"/></div><!-- END scald=4035226 --></div></div> <p>If you're undecided on what fragrance to buy for that favourite uncle for Christmas then this gift set from the perfumers Penhaligon's makes it easier for you. It contains six miniture bottles of fragrance - including the world famous Blenheim Bouquet - so whoever you buy it for can test out which scent suits them the best.</p> <p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20161122103853/http://www.penhaligons.com/mens-miniatures-gift-set/" target="_blank"><strong>Buy now</strong></a></p> <p>10. <strong>Susanne Kaufmann Cooling Foot Cream:</strong> £36, liberty.co.uk</p> <div class="dnd-widget-wrapper context-sdl_editor_representation type-image"><div class="dnd-atom-rendered"><!-- scald=4035231:sdl_editor_representation --><div class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20161122103853im_/https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/styles/story_medium/public/thumbnails/image/2015/11/20/15/susanne-kaufmann.jpg" width="564" height="423" alt="susanne-kaufmann.jpg" title="susanne-kaufmann.jpg"/></div><!-- END scald=4035231 --></div></div> <p>We tend to forget about looking after our feet, so indulge somebody else's plates of meat with this foot cream from Susanne Kaufmann. Extracts of bees wax and lavender have a cooling effect on the feet soothing aches and pains and healing cracks and dry skin.</p> <p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20161122103853/http://www.liberty.co.uk/fcp/product/Liberty//Cooling-Foot-Cream-200ml/112113" target="_blank"><strong>Buy now</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Verdict</strong></p> <p>The latest <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20161122103853/http://www.liberty.co.uk/fcp/product/Liberty//Rose-of-No-Man-s-Land-Eau-de-Parfum-100ml/128973" target="_blank">Byredo fragrance</a> is a fantastic Christmas gift. But its a bold choice because not many men will be able to pull of a rose infused scent. So, if you're unsure of what fragrance to opt for, then the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20161122103853/http://www.penhaligons.com/mens-miniatures-gift-set/" target="_blank">Penhaligon's Mini gift set</a> is ideal; six mini fragrances to chose from and you're not putting all your eggs in one basket.</p> <p><em><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px; line-height: normal;">IndyBest product reviews are unbiased, independent advice you can trust. On some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage. 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