Superman

Superman opens with heavy cloves, spiced ginger, and linden flower (yes, linden tea from the supermarket). Within minutes of opening, a classic barbershop soapiness shyly appears in the background. However, instead of taking a traditional fougere direction, it leans more towards a floriental green soapiness. As this participant makes a few random appearances, the fragrance slowly smooths down to vanilla beans in a cederwood spice cabinet: nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, amber, myrrh, sandalwood, with hints of green muskiness. One of the most beautiful nighttime, cool-weather fragrances. Any temperature under 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius), and Superman becomes magical. In warmer temperatures, one needs to take caution; this is not a bright or light scent. It can become very heavy and cloying in the heat. The bergamot and citrus notes are veiled by cloves, ginger, and myrrh, creating a complex and mysterious aroma that smells a bit like a lunar eclipse.Absolutely breathtaking when layered with green, soapy aldehydes - Nabeel - Jannet el Firdaus, paired with AL Rehab - Superman,has been one of my favorite blends to date. This fragrance is one of the most highly complimented oils or fragrances I wear; women love it. It exudes a very masculine, spicy,,dark sophesticated mysteriousness to my personality, which is entirely opposite of what one might expect from something named "Superman." It embodies more of a dark night, Batman-style fragrance, as another reviewer put it this is somthing clark kent would wear and I believe it should be a part of everyone's fragrance collection.

100% masculine and I like it a lot. The name Superman fits this fragrance perfectly because it reminds me of a late 70's style aftershave with its heavy clove and other spices common in the era. Don't fall for comments about this being unisex because if you're a lady that prefers to smell feminine -- stay clear away from Superman. This ain't no Superwoman hear me roar kinda cologne. This is a man's fragrance IMO and in the opinion of my wife and several ladies I asked to smell this on me. It's very close to the uber-masculine 80's cologne Paul Sebastian Fine but with more clove. It's also kind of like Old Spice on steroids if some bay rum notes were added. Unfortunately my wife and a female friend both said it reminded them of their dad, so it might be dated to some people. Actually it does remind me too of a cologne my dad wore in the 80's when I was in middle school. Maybe it was Paul Sebastian he wore back then. Suoerman is perfect for the autumn season because it's heavy on clove and very spicy. I can't see this working in warmer weather. But that's just me. The sillage and longevity is excellent. I have the oil and liked it so much I also bought the spray and they are bascially the same scent, with the oil being a little more beast-mode. If you're a guy that enjoys classic masculine fragrances, you gotta give Superman a try.

I have resisted reviewing this fragrance for several years, despite loving it, because I'm afraid that I cannot accurately capture it. I ordered a variety of fragrances from Al Rehab on a whim because of their positive reviews and inexpensive price point. I picked up Superman because of the name, thinking that my husband might enjoy it. One of the other reviewers mentioned that it has a "grandfather" scent to it, which might be right. It smells reminiscent of Dial soap mixed with a spicy, peppery wood. My husband immediately fell in love with it as it smells exactly like what he remembers his grandfather smelling like. That's not to say that Superman is unpleasant, rather, it has a sort of old-fashioned confidence to it. I also think there could be some orange and possibly floral notes in the background. The oil and the spray lasts a full 10-12 hours without budging. It is also a compliment getter for my husband, who counts it as his signature scent. Overall, it's a hidden gem if you like a spicy, soapy scent.

Thunder cracks then booms. You are huddled, shivering in an abandoned weatherboard shack. Your wet leather coat on a pegs behind you, a tin cup and shaving soap gathering dust on a table before for you. You'll wait out the storm here... There's an old, otherworldly feeling to this scent. A soapy vetiver backs it, a little reminiscent of Guerlain Vetiver. For Australians, it smells quite like Palmolive Gold. Overlaying that, intense, woody cloves, emphasis on the woody aspect. Sniffing from the bottle, I got a suggestion of the musk that is ij the modern version of brute but it didn't out itself on the skin. It's not the most complex fragrance but simplicity isn't always a bad thing. I find this an intriguingly original combination. Stellar longevity and whoo daddy levels of sillage. Apply judiciously. I think this is unisex but I could definitely see some people categorizing this as masculine. One of the strongest Al Rehabs I've encountered.

Prefer this over jacomo, which I gave away. I smell ginger, incense, smoke, clove and white musky soap. It reminds me of a snowy Japanese temple or fortress during the sengoku winter period, where ash and ember float in the red morning sky, above a scorched battlefield in the distance. The smell of fire and ruin intertwines with the steam of hot water and soap at a window leading into the Pagoda bathhouse; where the wounded wash the blood and soot away. Sounds overly pretentious but that’s just what I picture when I smell the scent. Very relaxing and smooth, warm from the incense and clove yet cold from the white soap, and fresh from the ginger. Really like it. Wear it before bed sometimes as it smells tranquil to me. TL;DR it’s a clove and white soap scent, smoky yet clean.