Welcome to the B&B Shaving Creams Scent Guide. We all know what a rose, lime, or coconut smell like. This guide is for those shaving creams with exotic names, cologne based scents, or adaptations of common scents. Where possible, I've included the manufacturers descriptions/basenotes and B&B User Reviews, to help you understand what a scent will smell like, YMMV! This list is a work in progress and you're welcome to send me a PM with any suggestions.
ACCA KAPPA:
1869:
TOP NOTE
Cardamom
Geranium.
HEART NOTE
Violet leaves
Iris
Leather
Bay leaves.
BASE NOTE
Amber
Vanilla
Incense
Vetiver
Cistus
White Moss:
TOP NOTE
Lemon
Bergamot
Juniper
HEART NOTE
Aldehyde Notes
Cardamom
Lavender
BASE NOTE
White Moss
Amber Accord
Cedar wood
Libo Cedro:
TOP NOTE.
Bergamot.
Cloves.
HEART NOTE
Rose.
Sage
BASE NOTE
Cedar wood.
Musk
D.R. Harris:
Windsor, a fresh, complex fragrance which starts with overtones of citrus and grapefruit, and matures into tones of black pepper and vetyver:
http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?p=7517619
Arlington, a blend of Citrus & fern:
Marborough, a subtle blend of woods including cedar and sandalwood:
Floris:
No.89
Top notes: bergamot, lavender, neroli, nutmeg, orange, petitgrain
Heart notes: geranium, rose, ylang ylang
Base notes: cedarwood, musk, oakmoss, sandalwood, vetiver
Geo. F. Trumper:
GFT, a fresh and invigorating cologne with top notes of bergamot, lemon and mandarin, a heart of tarragon, lavender and cypress on a musk-like base with cedar and moss:
http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?p=7362384
Spanish Leather, hazy waves of sensual musk combine with the mysterious, woody spicy tones of patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla to make this wonderful scent:
Eucris, the warm, sensual beauty of sandalwood, musk and moss is enhanced by a heart of rich, honey-like jasmine and exquisite muguet. Rousing, peppery top notes of cumin and coriander radiate with the fullness of plump blackcurrants.
Queen Charlotte Soaps:
Basilica:
Balsamic myrrh and smoky frankincense combine to create this unique and wonderful scent, reminiscent of an age-old basilica
Cayman:
Sure Cayman is just another bay rum scent, but Shakespeare was just another writer and Beethoven just another pianist, right? Cayman is distinctly complex, clean, and spicy with a light touch of citrus
Celestial Woods:
Celestial Woods smells like a dense forest. Woody cedar and evergreen pine are blended with just the right amount of exotic Mysore sandalwood to create this rustic, yet sophisticated scent..
Esquire:
Esquire is a complex scent that starts with fresh, clean citrus notes, which are quickly joined by luxurious sandalwood. At the base, Esquire has a distinct dark, earthy note. Esquire smells classy, refined, and sophisticated..
Queen Charlotte:
A heavenly scent made from only the most rare absolutes and essential oils, Queen Charlotte starts with sweet top notes. As the scent grows, delicate floral notes come through. We have added just the right amount of earthy and woody notes to complete this exquisite scent..
Vostok:
Named after the coldest place on Earth, Vostok is a face-freezing blend of ice-cold peppermint and blizzard-like blasts of sub-zero menthol. We do not believe there exists a colder shaving product..
Taylor of Old Bond Street:
ETON COLLEGE:
A beautiful masculine fragrance with dominant citrus lemon notes combined with fruity citrus notes of orange and mandarin. All this is blended with gentle floral notes that rest on a base of warm patchouli. Contains Lemon oil and Patchouli oil:
MR TAYLORS:
A fresh fougere accord with herbaceous top notes of lavender, bergamot, green notes resting on a heart with geranium and soft green fern. The base of this fragrance is ambery with cedar, leathery, moss and musky. Contains cedarwood oil, Patchouli oil and Lavandin Grosso:
JERMYN STREET:
A modern fresh fougere fragrance with bergamot, lemon, lime and lavender supported by a heart of geranium, neroli and amber resting on a substantive base of musk, patchouli and vanilla. An allergen free fragrance which contains Patchouli oil:
SHAVING SHOP:
A classic aromatic citrus fragrance opening with top notes of fresh lemon blended with uplifting herbal nuances of lavender, thyme and rosemary, A fresh, green floral heart of jasmine and white cyclamen is warmed by a subtle spice accord before descending into a base of precious woods, moss, and amber musks. Contains essential oils of: Lemon, Thyme, Rosemary, Lavandin, Galbanum, and Patchouli.
Truefitt & Hill:
1805:
1805 was originally derived from a formulation known as the Palmerston Bouquet which dated back to the late 1850s. Fresh and oceanic, 1805 has top notes of bergamot, mandarin and cardamom, combined with a lavender, geranium and clary sage heart resting on a sandalwood, cedarwood and musk base.
Grafton:
This classical, woody fragrance with spicy oriental notes was named to commemorate a long line of HMS Grafton Battleships. The name Grafton was given to Truefitts newly blended fragrance in 1983 at the suggestion of one of HMS Graftons officers, who while being attended to by a Truefitts barber, particularly liked this unmistakably masculine aroma and suggested that the new fragrance be named after the gracious line of HMS battleships. A sophisticated fragrance for men of distinction that has top notes of Lavender, Lemon and Basil, a heart of Wood, Cedar, Incense and Rose and a base of Patchouli, Sandal, Tonka, Amber, Musk.
Spanish Leather:
This ultra masculine fragrance is one of the oldest in Truefitts stable, with its original formulation dating back to around 1814. A rich, but subtle blend, with top notes of Fruit, Bergamot, Orange and Pimento, with a heart of Carnation, Cinnamon, Patchouli, Rose, Orris and woody notes, all resting on a base of Amber, Moss and Musk, Vanilla and Tonka. It's a fragrance which truly captures the spirit of old Granada and Castille.
Trafalgar:
Trafalgar owes its name to one of the most celebrated naval engagements in European history - the battle of Trafalgar. This famous maritime confrontation took place off Cape Trafalgar, on the southern coast of Spain, on 21st October 1805, the very year in which William Francis Truefitt established his business. Trafalgar reveals its distinguished heritage with top notes of Cedar and Sandalwood complimented by subtle base notes of Jasmine, Spice musk and Vetiver.
XPEC:
The scent contains notes of wild thyme, lemon, tuberose, fennel, pepper, ginger, cedar wood and oak musk.
ACCA KAPPA:
1869:
TOP NOTE
Cardamom
Geranium.
HEART NOTE
Violet leaves
Iris
Leather
Bay leaves.
BASE NOTE
Amber
Vanilla
Incense
Vetiver
Cistus
White Moss:
TOP NOTE
Lemon
Bergamot
Juniper
HEART NOTE
Aldehyde Notes
Cardamom
Lavender
BASE NOTE
White Moss
Amber Accord
Cedar wood
Libo Cedro:
TOP NOTE.
Bergamot.
Cloves.
HEART NOTE
Rose.
Sage
BASE NOTE
Cedar wood.
Musk
D.R. Harris:
Windsor, a fresh, complex fragrance which starts with overtones of citrus and grapefruit, and matures into tones of black pepper and vetyver:
http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?p=7517619
Arlington, a blend of Citrus & fern:
Marborough, a subtle blend of woods including cedar and sandalwood:
Floris:
No.89
Top notes: bergamot, lavender, neroli, nutmeg, orange, petitgrain
Heart notes: geranium, rose, ylang ylang
Base notes: cedarwood, musk, oakmoss, sandalwood, vetiver
Geo. F. Trumper:
GFT, a fresh and invigorating cologne with top notes of bergamot, lemon and mandarin, a heart of tarragon, lavender and cypress on a musk-like base with cedar and moss:
http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?p=7362384
Spanish Leather, hazy waves of sensual musk combine with the mysterious, woody spicy tones of patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla to make this wonderful scent:
Eucris, the warm, sensual beauty of sandalwood, musk and moss is enhanced by a heart of rich, honey-like jasmine and exquisite muguet. Rousing, peppery top notes of cumin and coriander radiate with the fullness of plump blackcurrants.
Queen Charlotte Soaps:
Basilica:
Balsamic myrrh and smoky frankincense combine to create this unique and wonderful scent, reminiscent of an age-old basilica
Cayman:
Sure Cayman is just another bay rum scent, but Shakespeare was just another writer and Beethoven just another pianist, right? Cayman is distinctly complex, clean, and spicy with a light touch of citrus
Celestial Woods:
Celestial Woods smells like a dense forest. Woody cedar and evergreen pine are blended with just the right amount of exotic Mysore sandalwood to create this rustic, yet sophisticated scent..
Esquire:
Esquire is a complex scent that starts with fresh, clean citrus notes, which are quickly joined by luxurious sandalwood. At the base, Esquire has a distinct dark, earthy note. Esquire smells classy, refined, and sophisticated..
Queen Charlotte:
A heavenly scent made from only the most rare absolutes and essential oils, Queen Charlotte starts with sweet top notes. As the scent grows, delicate floral notes come through. We have added just the right amount of earthy and woody notes to complete this exquisite scent..
Vostok:
Named after the coldest place on Earth, Vostok is a face-freezing blend of ice-cold peppermint and blizzard-like blasts of sub-zero menthol. We do not believe there exists a colder shaving product..
Taylor of Old Bond Street:
ETON COLLEGE:
A beautiful masculine fragrance with dominant citrus lemon notes combined with fruity citrus notes of orange and mandarin. All this is blended with gentle floral notes that rest on a base of warm patchouli. Contains Lemon oil and Patchouli oil:
MR TAYLORS:
A fresh fougere accord with herbaceous top notes of lavender, bergamot, green notes resting on a heart with geranium and soft green fern. The base of this fragrance is ambery with cedar, leathery, moss and musky. Contains cedarwood oil, Patchouli oil and Lavandin Grosso:
JERMYN STREET:
A modern fresh fougere fragrance with bergamot, lemon, lime and lavender supported by a heart of geranium, neroli and amber resting on a substantive base of musk, patchouli and vanilla. An allergen free fragrance which contains Patchouli oil:
SHAVING SHOP:
A classic aromatic citrus fragrance opening with top notes of fresh lemon blended with uplifting herbal nuances of lavender, thyme and rosemary, A fresh, green floral heart of jasmine and white cyclamen is warmed by a subtle spice accord before descending into a base of precious woods, moss, and amber musks. Contains essential oils of: Lemon, Thyme, Rosemary, Lavandin, Galbanum, and Patchouli.
Truefitt & Hill:
1805:
1805 was originally derived from a formulation known as the Palmerston Bouquet which dated back to the late 1850s. Fresh and oceanic, 1805 has top notes of bergamot, mandarin and cardamom, combined with a lavender, geranium and clary sage heart resting on a sandalwood, cedarwood and musk base.
Grafton:
This classical, woody fragrance with spicy oriental notes was named to commemorate a long line of HMS Grafton Battleships. The name Grafton was given to Truefitts newly blended fragrance in 1983 at the suggestion of one of HMS Graftons officers, who while being attended to by a Truefitts barber, particularly liked this unmistakably masculine aroma and suggested that the new fragrance be named after the gracious line of HMS battleships. A sophisticated fragrance for men of distinction that has top notes of Lavender, Lemon and Basil, a heart of Wood, Cedar, Incense and Rose and a base of Patchouli, Sandal, Tonka, Amber, Musk.
Spanish Leather:
This ultra masculine fragrance is one of the oldest in Truefitts stable, with its original formulation dating back to around 1814. A rich, but subtle blend, with top notes of Fruit, Bergamot, Orange and Pimento, with a heart of Carnation, Cinnamon, Patchouli, Rose, Orris and woody notes, all resting on a base of Amber, Moss and Musk, Vanilla and Tonka. It's a fragrance which truly captures the spirit of old Granada and Castille.
Trafalgar:
Trafalgar owes its name to one of the most celebrated naval engagements in European history - the battle of Trafalgar. This famous maritime confrontation took place off Cape Trafalgar, on the southern coast of Spain, on 21st October 1805, the very year in which William Francis Truefitt established his business. Trafalgar reveals its distinguished heritage with top notes of Cedar and Sandalwood complimented by subtle base notes of Jasmine, Spice musk and Vetiver.
XPEC:
The scent contains notes of wild thyme, lemon, tuberose, fennel, pepper, ginger, cedar wood and oak musk.
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