Barrister and Mann

The first note of Fougere Gothique is out (each day they will reveal one fragrance note). Note #1: The Ashes of Hell.

I just got Cool in the soap and Classic in the aftershave, and they are both great.  The scents I find to be subtle, but both have that powdery element. To be perfectly honest, after shaving with Reserve I felt like I didn't need any aftershave.  It's that good.  I've been a fan of B&M for a while, and have Black Label, White Label, Latha Original, and Glissant, but this may be the best.  The last thing in the world I need is more soap, but I may have to get some of the aftershave in Spice.

spice is nice.  I personally find myself wearing cool more though (judging by the amount gone in my bottles)...

I'd love to buy an unscented version of the Reserve splash as I shave my head and lower neck before going to bed every few days.  I also think reserve does a better job than the cool fix, tend skin, bump stopper, etc..

Barrister_N_Mann  

I didn't get cool because mentholated products can sometimes inflame my mild Rosacea. I do have a sample and if it works for me, then cool may be the running too.

Would any one care to comment on the scent of classic? Would you describe it as a bright scent?

I did a first impression of the entire Barrister's Reserve scents with links to more in-depth reviews of each one. Classic is light and fresh, yes.

I agree with andrewjs18.  I have both the Classic and Cool versions of the Reserve Aftershave Splash and they are some of the best splashes in my den.  However, there are many times I wish Reserve came in an unscented version so that I could use an Eau de Toilette that might not be complemented by either Classic or Cool.

To quote Andrew, Barrister_N_Mann  

I am about to try out the Cheshire tonique for the first time this afternoon. I have the original kyovu so it is likely that I would probably like the scent more on this new formulation.

Fougère Gothique note #2: The Silken Lavender https://www.facebook.com/barristerandman...3572054880

Fougère Gothique note #2: The Silken Lavender

If they're releasing a note everyday, how many notes are there? There's a lot of days left between now and the release aren't there?

On an unrelated note, only 1 month until Reserve Fern! Woohoo!

Fougère Gothique note #2: The Silken Lavender

If they're releasing a note everyday, how many notes are there? There's a lot of days left between now and the release aren't there?

On an unrelated note, only 1 month until Reserve Fern! Woohoo!

Technically, the Gothique formula contains forty-six separate components. But there are fifteen notes, twelve of which are major.

If they're releasing a note everyday, how many notes are there? There's a lot of days left between now and the release aren't there?

Technically, the Gothique formula contains forty-six separate components. But there are fifteen notes, twelve of which are major.

Fifteen notes: the perfect number when you start announcing the notes on August 1 and the pre-order starts on August 15 ;-)

Fougère Gothique note #2: The Silken Lavender

If they're releasing a note everyday, how many notes are there? There's a lot of days left between now and the release aren't there?

On an unrelated note, only 1 month until Reserve Fern! Woohoo!

Technically, the Gothique formula contains forty-six separate components. But there are fifteen notes, twelve of which are major.

Whoa. That's a complex scent, sir.