Visvim scented candles
Visvim have been known for their mix of classic yet technical clothing, but they are also renowned for their subtle mix of scented candles. They first released a set in their Spring/Summer 06 collection and they've since grown in popularity. The five basic smells are a mixture of fruitiness, nature and subtle hints of spring, aptly named FIL (#1), Mint (#2), Amber (#3), Grass (#4) and New Born (#5). Each smell is unique and all are ideal for those relaxing summer evenings.

¥7,140 from FIL stores

Numbers Clock
Finding time boring to look at? Well time (no pun intended) to jazz up your bed side table or your office desk. "Numbers", designed by Jonas Damon is a clock with a twist. Made up of four independent LED blocks linked together with a singular wire, allows you to stack them either horizontally or vertically - depending on your mood. Each block is constructed from ABS plastic, so if they do happen to tumble to the floor you don’t have to worry about them breaking into little pieces.

$85 from MoMa Store

Elecom ASP S-750
These compact and elegantly designed table top speakers from Japanese manufacturer Elecom are available in clean white and silver colours. Providing good sound quality in a neat package, the speakers have mini-jack input so they can be hooked up to a portable player or any other audio source, would work well with a laptop or desktop computer as well. They also come with a remote control which might come in handy depending on the use.

$79.90, from AudioCubes

Visvim Subsection
In addition to, and to compliment the scented candles, Visvim launched a selection of subsection room sprays, both sharing the same subtle fragrances. The room sprays have gone through a design lift, from a medical shaped bottle to a more convenient laboratory shaped spray test vial. Room sprays are certainly handy for those who wish to instantly freshen up a dull room with a couple of squirts.

¥7,140 Yen from FIL stores

Seletti ceramics
These cups from the Italian manufacturer of everyday objects are just a stroke of genius. Made from porcelain, they are designed to look like a crumbled paper cup and will fool most people until closer inspection. They are a pleasure to look at but are also functional and feel quite sturdy, so they should be ok even if someone tries to squeeze one a bit. Seletti's lineup also includes pieces modeled after tin cans, sandwich boxes and other common objects.

£5.95 from Liberty, London

Comme Des Garcons incense
Their parfums line are overly popular with fashionistas around the world, CDG2 and CDG2 man in particular. The descriptions of the scents have varied from wood to citrus, mandarins and oranges to even “new born babies”, all of which seem to be very popular with the women. So what better could the incense be used for? Light a couple of sticks of the CDG2 up, open the window and in no time girls will be flocking to your bachelor pad - like a fat kid chasing the smell of a freshly cooked pie.

£19 from Dover Street Market

Colombo One & Two
Due to be released in August (to be sold exclusively in Selfridges in the UK), these stylish modern phones from Chauhan Studio are inspired by the 60s furniture designer Joe Colombo. The space aged design comes in two styles, Colombo One, which is made from recycled plastic and sits upright, while Colombo Two (pictured) in a flash red colour lays face down horizontally on its own base. A third model will follow later this year. For those fiending for one, don’t fret as each phone comes in at a humble cost of £40 each.

Vers X2
“The wood used in Vers displaces 80% of what otherwise would have been plastic. When chosen from carefully managed plantation sources, wood can be a very sustainable, renewable material”, as quoted from their website, using screws instead of glue as well as recycled packaging, it’s a dream for those eco-warriors out there. This handcrafted sound system by Vers gives a more “natural” and manmade alternative to the Bowers & Wilkins offering. Vers delivers decent sound quality at a mere $169.99, with a choice of finishes; natural cherry, bamboo, natural walnut and dark walnut.

available at various retailers

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin
Got an iPod? Want to share your music with others without having to share a set of headphones while snuggling up to that said person? This Zepplin shaped speaker unit from British audiophiles Bowers & Wilkins comes equipped with an iPod docking station fitting the latest (5th) generation of iPods and an option of having an auxiliary port to connect other audio devices. For those who own video iPod, they can connect the unit up to their TV using composite or S-video connections to make use of the video output the Zepplin has, allowing to watch those music videos on the big screen. It’s slick, it packs a punch but it’s not cheap, RRP/SRP is £399. And don’t fear, B&W include a stand and an anti slip mat to keep the thing from rolling off of those new Ikea shelves.