For some time I was kind of pleased with Maison Nicolas de Barry's L'Eau de Louis XV, but it was too sharp for warmer days, so I gave up on it. Please read the Terms of Service and Privacy policy. You need to be logged in to add a review. Castle Forbes is located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Oakmoss and some lavender, but a piney kind of lavender. Become a member of this online perfume community and you will be able to add your own reviews. It is all about creating the perfect shaving experience, with no cuts or ingrown hair. He wrote the book "The Perfumed Zodiac" (in Portuguese) and launched his own line of fragrances, Miguel Matos Olfactory Art. vurrrry british. And this is something a lot of people do, like finding the perfect tuberose (, Opinion: We Dont Need to Worry So Much about Fragrance Reviewer Credibility, Davidoff Cool Water Street Fighter Champion Summer Editions for 2021, WPC: Interview With Alexandre Illan, Perfumer of the Rammstein Line and More, Tropical Vacations with Tommy Bahama Fragrances, Tuscany Per Uomo Aramis: Friday Dresscode Cologne, Marc Jacobs Daisy Ever So Fresh Eau de Parfum, Original vs Flanker: Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds, Sparkling, & Night. It plays more like an orchestra at an early, partially-hungover rehearsal than an orchestral performance led by a maestro. Perfumes: 73,913 Top notes are Tangerine, Orange and Pineapple; middle notes are Pine Tree, Basil and Oakmoss; base notes are Ambergris, Cloves, Patchouli and Vanilla. I don't find it particularly distinctive, but it is evocative and pleasant. The nose behind this fragrance is Andrew French. Andrew French is the perfumer responsible for the composition of the fragrances. Overall, the individual notes in this frag are excellent. Castle Forbes Applause is a lovely tuberose! You are using an out of date browser. Perfume lovers: 792,993 The present Castle Forbes was built in 1815 by James Ochoncar, the 17th Lord Forbes, on the site of an earlier family home. Ultimately, this one turns into a woody dry down with the cedar most prominent. S'Eau Fresh by Castle Forbes is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women. Become a member of this online perfume community and you will be able to add your own reviews. Not quite sure if there is anything in it, or about it that would distinguish it as "Scottish" as compared to "English" but will leave that to more partisan noses. I have been on a quest to find the perfect classic notes in perfumery that suit my taste. And this happened while talking to the wonderfully kind and fun people from Castle Forbes. Perfumes: 73,913 Elliot. Read about this perfume in other languages: Deutsch, Espaol, Franais, etina, Italiano, , Polski, Portugus, , , Nederlands, Srpski, Romn, , , , . | Deutsch | Espaol | Franais | etina | Italiano | | Polski | Portugus | | | Nederlands | Srpski | Romn | | | | |, Copyrights 2006-2022 Fragrantica.com perfumes magazine - All Rights Reserved - do not copy anything without prior written permission. Fragrance Reviews: 1,287,700 For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It's not muddy or unpleasant. Fragrance Reviews: 1,287,822 His perfumer portfolio includes fragrances made for Bruno Acampora, Calaj, Der Duft, Horai Studio, Nishane and Sarah Baker. www.castle-forbes.com photo by Eugeniya Chudakova. Well, in Milan, at the niche perfumery expo Esxence, I got to the point where I was finally satisfied with the perfect neroli fragrance. But it's not an elegant chypre. This is a body and linen spray that does not last but is lovely and fresh and bright. It doesn't have heavy projection, so it's not bugging the folks down the hall.The thing about this fragrance, for me, is that there's just too much going on. There is nothing wrong with this one, but there are far too many in this category that are just more well rounded and better. All the flowers, leaves and zests come from the same plantation. Right now there are 3 items on or Search on, Perfume rating5.00out of5 with1 votes. The closest I got to the perfect one for me was, as I said, L'Eau de Louis XV, but the floral tones and a sweet annoying touch turned me off. There are still notes of citrus for a fairly pleasant chypre. I have been on a quest to find the perfect classic notes in perfumery that suit my taste. Eternity 25th Anniversary Edition for Men, Creeds Love In White: Grain-Fed Magnolia, Sacred Groove: The New Fragrance by The House of Oud, Opinion: We Dont Need to Worry So Much about Fragrance Reviewer Credibility, Historical Coty Fragrances: The Anniversary Edition 2004, Fragrance Review: Tom Ford Vanille Fatale (2017), Umema: The Perfume That'll Never Be Smelled, Vetiver Gris: New Fragrance by Jacques Fath, Goldfield & Banks Goes Deep with Silky Woods. I think that it achieves that and the result is a wearable, traditional scent that has all of the classic masculine elements: citrus, lavender, sandalwood, cedar and musk. As I smell it, it is in the same ball park as some of the grand old Trumper, Taylor's and D.R. Oh I love all their scents! Search on or Buy it online only 1 items on, Perfume rating4.50out of5 with6 votes. This article is archived and available in its entirety for free for registered members only. As is the nature of something citrus, it has no staying power. Maybe that's why they all get along so well for such a harmonious composition. Neroli can sometimes be a tricky material. The few times I get a whiff of it. There are 6 reviews of Gentlemen's Cologne by Castle Forbes. Delicious, strong, and convincing. Fragrantica Inc, United States, sour/bitter green. Become a member of this online perfume community and you will be able to add your own reviews. It is now occupied by his great-great-great grandson Malcolm, the 23rd Lord Forbes and his wife Jinny, Lady Forbes. It sounds delicious!! They showed me their Neroli, from the Special Reserve limited collection and I was in bitter orange heaven, from Scotland to my nose. Top notes are Bergamot and Coriander; middle notes are Pineapple, Peach and Jasmine; base notes are Vetiver, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Gentlemen's Cologne is a men's fragrance by Castle Forbes, Some of the links we use are affiliate links, meaning if you click the links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission, which helps us keep the site running, Gentlemen's Cologne Eau de Parfum - by Castle Forbes The citrus-bergamot opening is of simple beauty, and very early I get woodsy notes - including some hints of oak and also lavender - with a gorgeous oakmoss of great classic quality and authenticity. Forbes of Forbes by Castle Forbes is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for men. Oh my the drydown. Online right now: 2,950, Fragrantica in your language: Gentlemen's Cologne is meant to evoke the bracing stimulation of the Highland air. To my nose, CF Gentlemen's Cologne just has too much going on it seems to want to be all things. | Deutsch | Espaol | Franais | etina | Italiano | | Polski | Portugus | | | Nederlands | Srpski | Romn | | | | |, Copyrights 2006-2022 Fragrantica.com perfumes magazine - All Rights Reserved - do not copy anything without prior written permission. Just the thing to wear with a kilt!Notes are:Top note: Bergamot, Lemon & Lime. ", Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo - Mandorlo di Sicilia, Opinion: We Dont Need to Worry So Much about Fragrance Reviewer Credibility, First Fragrances: Dolce & Gabbana for Women (1992), Davidoff Cool Water Street Fighter Champion Summer Editions for 2021, WPC: Interview With Alexandre Illan, Perfumer of the Rammstein Line and More, Tropical Vacations with Tommy Bahama Fragrances, Tuscany Per Uomo Aramis: Friday Dresscode Cologne, Marc Jacobs Daisy Ever So Fresh Eau de Parfum, Original vs Flanker: Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds, Sparkling, & Night. There were a couple of times that it smelled like a very feminine floral.The drydown. Andrew and Judy French, photo by Eugeniya Chudakova Now, this is a very limited edition, since they only produce about 500 bottles (100 ml each) of the Special Reserve Neroli and they will only repeat it when they get another harvest. In the meantime, they also create classic male fragrances. For mature blokes with a bit of dosh in the pockets. Letter I get wonderful fern in the background; this a mild fern without much sharpness and just a whiff of harshness. That may seem like faint praise and while this will never set the house on fire, it is a classy scent that I am happy to own. | Deutsch | Espaol | Franais | etina | Italiano | | Polski | Portugus | | | Nederlands | Srpski | Romn | | | | |, Copyrights 2006-2022 Fragrantica.com perfumes magazine - All Rights Reserved - do not copy anything without prior written permission. I found it recently with Bruno Acampora's Blu, stopped searching with Jasmin Kama by Rania J, Maison Nicolas de Barry's L'Eau de Louis XV. Online right now: 7,315, Fragrantica in your language: I will say that the cedar in this frag is excellent. Perfume lovers: 792,905 Online right now: 2,953, Fragrantica in your language: As noted by a previous reviewer, there is something piney in there. and Zoka uses their lavender shaving cream, he said he had not used anything as good as it ;o) I love their woody, smoky scents, but Neroli is as perfect as the rest of the line. Fragrantica Inc, United States. I was explained that they take a lot of effort in finding the best natural ingredients and working on their formulas. So it was a great pleasure to finally feel the perfect balance here, by Castle Forbes. Read about this perfume in other languages: Deutsch, Espaol, Franais, etina, Italiano, , Polski, Portugus, , , Nederlands, Srpski, Romn, , , , . Perfumes: 73,913 Perfume lovers: 793,275 He has a list of olfactory art exhibitions, including Making the Body Think, in Los Angeles, at the Institute for Art and Olfaction. I wish it were stronger like Tauer's Petitgrain but this whole house is amazing for colognes and nothing like the prices that Atelier has the nerve to charge. Please read the Terms of Service and Privacy policy. Makes me think of T.S. Fragrantica Inc, United States. Like Fracas Light - perfect for when Fracas itself would be too, too much. JavaScript is disabled. After about six hours of the middle notes, the drydown comes across as spicy/woody. Marissa Zappas Announces A New Collection + A Giveaway! A refined, pleasant classic British (in this case Scottish) barbershop fragrance. Right now there are 15 items on or Buy it online only 1 items on, Perfume rating4.14out of5 with7 votes. And that's all. Maybe that's it! And that is what I was looking for. All of these are very natural-smelling materials and you can actually feel it because they are full-bodied and there's not a tiny hint of a synthetic element in the main components. 1999 - 2022, Basenotes International Ltd. BCM Box 1111, London, WC1N 3XX, United Kingdom. The dry down results in a slightly acrid note that I don't like very much, but the overall effect is all right, masculine and distinctive. Middle note: Lavender & Sage Base note: Sandalwood, Cedar & Musk. The citrus persists for a little while before the heart turns this one green. I speaks of quality without ostentation; and convention in the very best sense of that. There seems to be no maestro to this concoction. The citrus notes last for about an hour and fades down into a green middle. photo from castle-forbes.com As I said, while sampling all their fragrances, I found something I had already given upthe perfect Neroli! Marissa Zappas Announces A New Collection + A Giveaway. Despite being a not-so-soft perfume, it's still a fragrance that you can spray generously as you desire and an absolute treat for hot days. Please read the Terms of Service and Privacy policy. For much of the drydown, it has been mostly cinnamon and maybe cardamom. The composition of this fragrance is not very complex: neroli oil, petitgrain bigarade oil and bitter orange peel oil. It seems to go back and forth between cedar and cinnamon. An application to the wrists/hands has been plenty. And this is something a lot of people do, like finding the perfect tuberose (I found it recently with Bruno Acampora's Blu), the perfect boozy scent (found mine with Shay and Blue's Blacks Club Leather), the perfect leather (mine is Ann Gerard's Cuir de Nacre), the perfect jasmine (stopped searching with Jasmin Kama by Rania J) but I had not found the perfect Neroli, even though I searched far and wide for it, and God knows how I craved it. Sophistication comes from Scotland in fruity and tart shades. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Please login or register to read more. As well as being the current Clan Chief, Malcolm is the Premier Lord of Scotland. says, "take me seriously. Buy it Now. Fragrance Reviews: 1,287,822 Fragrantica Inc, United States, L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme Eau Extreme, Opinion: We Dont Need to Worry So Much about Fragrance Reviewer Credibility, First Fragrances: Dolce & Gabbana for Women (1992), Davidoff Cool Water Street Fighter Champion Summer Editions for 2021, WPC: Interview With Alexandre Illan, Perfumer of the Rammstein Line and More, Tropical Vacations with Tommy Bahama Fragrances, Tuscany Per Uomo Aramis: Friday Dresscode Cologne, Marc Jacobs Daisy Ever So Fresh Eau de Parfum, Original vs Flanker: Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds, Sparkling, & Night. This one belongs in the genre of classic citrus opening, green and mossy dry downs fragrances. It creates ambivalence in me: I like the individual notes tremendously, yet am neither overwhelmed nor impressed by how they play together. Perfumes: 73,913 Gentlemen's Cologne Eau de Parfum - by Castle Forbes, [Women's] SOTD Tuesday 2nd of August 2022. Miguel has been a Fragrantica editor and columnist since 2013, and his work has been recognized by the Fragrance Foundation and the Perfumed Plume Awards several times, as well as by the Art and Olfaction Awards in 2019. Wow I'd love to try it on!! Perfection does not need a plethora of materials. Fragrance Reviews: 1,288,142 Marissa Zappas Announces A New Collection + A Giveaway. All the ingredients come from the same place at the castle. It's the ultimate clean freshness I will need for the upcoming summer season. I own most of the fragrances they have. A little bit of lavender, but very faint. Sillage is good there's a potency to it that's not overpowering. Online right now: 2,953, Fragrantica in your language: That's where this brand comes from. But it's not unified or harmonious, either. I never went to Scotland but this romantic fantasy of a castle in the middle of a green landscape awakens my imagination and I think I could use that kind of setting for some relaxing days. It kind of bounces around the middle notes sometimes more green/mossy than floral; other times it's more floral. I am not partial to one-note fragrances, but I don't enjoy things this complex. It produces amazing products with the finest materials. Gentlemen's Cologne is arguably the signature scent in the not-very-well-known Castle Forbes range, along with 1445 perhaps. Become a member of this online perfume community and you will be able to add your own reviews. To back these citric notes up, there's a subtle woody base with a hint of musk. Lonach by Castle Forbes is a Chypre Fruity fragrance for men. | Deutsch | Espaol | Franais | etina | Italiano | | Polski | Portugus | | | Nederlands | Srpski | Romn | | | | |, Copyrights 2006-2022 Fragrantica.com perfumes magazine - All Rights Reserved - do not copy anything without prior written permission. The topnotes are definitely citrus (I get bergamot and neroli; maybe some petitgrain kind of a greenishness to the citrus). Loving perfume on the internet, since 2000. In 1996 the former dairy building behind Castle Forbes was converted into the worlds smallest perfumery in which Lady Forbes developed her passion for scents and essential oils that she uses in the castle. Please read the Terms of Service and Privacy policy. It does not read at all like rosemary but like petitgrain with citruses (mainly lemon and some orange) and tart like a grapefruit. Harris stalwards, except it is more expensive. It is a traditional male grooming brand, focused on the ritual of shaving. Read about this perfume in other languages: Deutsch, Espaol, Franais, etina, Italiano, , Polski, Portugus, , , Nederlands, Srpski, Romn, , , , . It is not a watered eau de cologne, bear this in mind, as it's not a super soft citric thing that just disappears in an hour, it is much stronger that that. The result is a very classical eau de cologne type of fragrance in a stronger concentration and the sillage of an eau de toilette. Perfume lovers: 792,993 Does that help at all? Very British, nothing to scare the horses, suitable for office wear.