Brummel

THE SPANISH "BEAU" BRUMMEL George "Beau" Brummell (1778 -1840) was an English dandy, famous as much for his sharp and witty comments as for his elegance and charm. He belonged to the small circle of friends of the prince later crowned as George IV. He was born in Downing Street, where his father resided as private secretary to Prime Minister Lord North. He mingled with the aristocracy from an early age. He developed an interest in sartorial fashion and his elegant bearing earned him an early nickname of 'Buck' Brummell (literally Brummel the macho man). He attended Oriel College in Oxford. After only one semester, he applied for a commission in the army and joined the 10th regiment of the Light Dragoons as a sub-lieutenant. It was in this regiment that he met the Prince of Wales. The Dragoons, also known as Hussars, wore very elaborate and gaudy uniforms. Their members were always favoured young men, usually quite rowdy, and they often got drunk. Only a small number of youngsters formed the Prince of Wales' inner circle, and Brummell soon became one of the most highly regarded prince companions. In 1795 Brummell was promoted to lieutenant, and then to captain. The promotions dressed him in dazzling uniforms. That a sixteen-year-old commoner would be accepted into the prince's regiment and then into his circle of close friends was quite a mystery. Brummell also belonged to the prince's honour guard at the time of his marriage to Princess Caroline in 1795. A few hours later he was one of the prince's drunken cronies, and whom the Princess accused of ruining her honeymoon. In 1798 the regiment moved to Manchester and Brummell left the army. He preferred to remain in London and close to the prince to maintain his position of influence. The following year he received a substantial paternal inheritance. He now had the means to make his mark in the English high society. In 1799 he moved to Chesterfield Street and began his quest to become London's best-dressed gentleman. The receptions he hosted or attended, became events of great importance. It was around 1800, that he acquired the nickname "Beau" Brummel. His style was refined but sober. He always chose a restricted number of colours, as opposed to the very colourful costumes used by Georgian gentlemen. He was famous for the intricate folds of his scarf and the fine materials used in his blue coat. He quickly became the standard of a high society that claimed to be elegant. In early 19th century London, Brummell's opinion was all that mattered when it came to fashion. He frequented famous London gentlemen's clubs like Watier's and Brooks's. His opinion was enough to exclude someone from these social circles and his favourable opinion was of enormous value. Brummel was also a prolific flirter. All of Brummell's loves were or became notorious courtesans. Brummell was as famous for his sagacity as he was for his rudeness. His caustic remarks eventually cost him the friendship of the Prince of Wales, which dictated the beginning of his end. Through his extravagances, Brummell squandered his fortune and sank into gambling debts. He fled London to escape punishment, but unfortunately, he could not escape illness. His habit of visiting prostitutes while in the army left him infected with syphilis. The disease brought him suffering and dementia. In 1839 he was sent to an asylum where he died in March 1840. His death went virtually unnoticed in England, where for nearly a couple of decades, he was the epitome of elegance for society. The Spanish society has always been very permeable to British influence. It is not by mere coincidence that a major Spanish fashion retailer is called "El Corte Inglés", which can be translated either as "The English Court" or as "The English Court". The dandy Beau Brummel was famous enough in London to influence a major Puig launch in 1975, the Eau de Cologne "Brummel which was one of Rosendo Mateu's first co-creations. Puig has always kept this Cologne as a low-end, so it became extremely popular in Spain given its low cost coupled with its lovely scent. Even today it can be bought in Spain in a 500 ml splash version at a derisory cost. On the one hand, this EDC proposes a lemony and fougére opening with bright, fresh, aromatic citrus (bergamot and/or lemon) along with lavender and herbs. On the other hand, the opening bouquet is confronted with spices like cinnamon, and pepper, as well as some carnation in the heart of the fragrance. The base is all about woods, oak, some moist tobacco and a hint of vetiver. It's so refreshing! The scent as a whole can be felt to be lemony, woody and spicy, but I find strong nuances of a barbershop trend. I especially recommend the "splash" version so we can flood our faces with a vigorous and abundant scrub. I can't help but compare this "Beau" "Brummel" with other "splash" flasks I have like "Aramis" and "Tabac Original". I quite like going in for this kind of exaggeration and using a cologne abundantly as if it were an aftershave. My opinion: Don't be fooled by the low cost of any Brummel bottle size, although performance is always as expected from a cologne with a low concentration. Nor do I intend to go as far as comparing this fragrance to "Viking Cologne | Creed", as I have noted more than once. However, I find it a very pleasant experience, applying this cologne abundantly after a shower or after a good shave... and it doesn't weigh down the pocket at all. It's also a social experience. Bear in mind that millions of Spanish men used it profusely in the past fifty years or so... It is quite masculine and it's not heavy on the pocket at all. Music: "Malagueña Salerosa" by Chingon

Spanish society has always been very permeable to British influence. It is not by mere coincidence that a major Spanish fashion retailer is called "El Corte Inglés", which can be translated either as "The English Court" or as "The English Cut". Beau Brummel, the early 19th-century British dandy, has been famous enough to influence a major Puig launch in 1975, the Eau de Cologne "Brummel" which was one of Rosendo Mateu's first co-creations. Puig has always kept this Cologne as a low end, so it became extremely popular in Spain given its low cost coupled with its lovely scent. Even today it can be bought in Spain in a 500 ml splash version at a derisory cost. On the one hand, this EDC proposes us a lemony and fougère opening with bright, fresh, aromatic citrus (bergamot and/or lemon) along with lavender and herbs. On the other hand, the opening bouquet is confronted with spices like cinnamon, pepper, as well as some carnation in the heart of the fragrance. The base is all about woods, oak, some moist tobacco and a hint of vetiver. It's so refreshing! The scent as a whole can be felt to be lemony, woody and spicy, but I find strong nuances of a barbershop trend. I especially recommend the "splash" version so we can flood our face with a vigorous and abundant scrub. I can't help but compare this "Beau" Brummel cologne with other splash flasks I have like Aramis and Tabac Original by Mäurer & Wirtz. I quite like going in for this kind of exaggeration and using a cologne abundantly as if it were an aftershave. My opinion: Don't be fooled by the low cost of any Brummel bottle size, although performance is always as expected from a cologne with a low concentration. Nor do I intend to go as far as comparing this fragrance to "Viking Cologne | Creed", as I have actually noted more than once. However, I find it a very pleasant experience, applying this cologne abundantly after a shower or after a good shave... and it doesn't weigh down the pocket at all. It's also a social experience. Bear in mind that millions of Spanish men used it profusely in the past fifty years or so... It is quite masculine and it's not heavy on the pocket at all. Music: "Malagueña Salerosa" by Chingon

a very woody+spicy+citrus cologne, super manly and with that hint of sophistication that makes this fragrance just right for the summer days; it is not strong but the woody scent lingers on my skin for more than 5 hours (pretty good for a cologne) and despite that the projection is not its strong side, the fragrance can be noticed by people that often have asked me "what is that manly and conservative fragrance you're wearing?", I have noticed some women sniffing very discretely behind my neck when I pass by close to them and it looks like they are intrigued by the scent of BRUMMEL; this cologne is not for youngsters that are attached to sweet and candy based fragrances, colognes like this, are just for the rough alpha male, for those that have a solid character and strong personality ......... and for those men out there that have the real appreciation for the yesterday's man's fragrances.

In Spain, to say you smell like Brummel is a bad thing, like you smell antiquated and primitive. I say: "Hell yeah, that's how I want to smell." More details on the notes: Orange Leaf, Lavender, Lemon, Sage, Thyme Cinnamon, Geranium, Pepper Cashmere Wood, Oak Moss, Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vetiver It seems like a lot, but this is a simple fragrance for a simple man. You probably know this scent, it has citrus, spices, woods... It's good. Performance is not strong, but it's pretty good for Eau de Cologne concentration. Bathe yourself in this EDC and go ride a horse if you want the full experience.

Great classic cologne👍 pretty close to Monsieur de Givenchy & Capucci pour homme or even Moustache Original 1949 by Rochas! Nice & clean cologne & smells great💝