Brut Oceans

For 5 euros, this is delivering more than enough value. 6 hours on top of the wrist and I can still clearly smell it and, so performance is not ridiculous as some may expect. The smell is nothing new, just takes you back. The associations with the classic shaving foam accords found in original Gillette and Nivea products is spot on. In the opening you get the original Brut hints for a few seconds but brightened up with coriander and lemon, not the bitter zest but more the sherbet/citral aspect. Then to be followed by an uplifting, clean-shave and shower direction, mainly consisting of oakmoss (Evernyl/Veramoss), tonka (Coumarin), Ambroxan, Norlimbanol and musk (could be Galaxolide). I do get vetiver and lavender too. There's clearly geranium (Geraniol), sandalwood and perhaps a bit of clove (Eugenol) to keep tha Brut-ness of it, but the main body is surely the shaving foam accord, which is super on the spot if that's what you are looking for, like I did.

Now this is an underrated gem. I'm a fan of the classics like Brut, Aqua Velva, and Old Spice having grow up with them so this was an obvious buy for me. The name doesn't describe the fragrance which is a good thing. This isn't oceanic or blue at all it's old school foam shaving cream from a can. If you're under 30 you probably won't know the scent profile I'm talking about. If you're in your 30's and up you probably used creams with that accord to shave, for pranks on Halloween, or someone older in your family shaved with one. The original Brut is there but toned down with the added shaving cream notes giving Oceans a mildly modernized take on an older men's fragrance. This is like walking into a small town US barbershop in the 80s and 90s. Can't got wrong for the price but I do wish it had better longevity as it only lasts about two hours before becoming a ghost. It does project really well though for that short period of time.

Nivea Shaving cream is the best way to describe the scent as noted below. I cannot hate this fragrance, I bought it for 5 Euros and at first I didn't know how helpful this was going to be. My cousin threw up in the car, I had to make a 1600 kilometres trip the next day and it was already 11P.M so no way to get it cleaned correctly, I had to leave the next morning at 5 A.M, this is where Brut Oceans came into play. It was strong enough to cover the smell of vomit yet wasn't headache inducing, it lasted enough into the fabric so I didn't have to reapply every hour. It sure has been ruined for me but I am thankful it was there for me when I needed it the most.

Recently got this for a very good deal. I cannot remember how Gillette Cool Wave smells like but I currently have Lomani Pour Homme and it really has similarities with Oceans. You can think of Oceans as an aquatic Lomani Pour Homme. Another fragrance that is similar with Oceans is a bodyspray that I used in the 80's by Irish Spring called ”Don”. Longevity is below average around 2 to 3 hours, but for its price, it not an issue. This is a solid like.👍

This is brilliant. It managed to save the Brut’s barbershop soul, lightened from the heavy patchouli- musk basenotes, and retaining a breezy and fresh, still cozy shave foam flavour. Modern and perfectly tuned up version. If you are not anymore comfortable in wearing original Brut, this will keep you satisfied. Pure love and ultramale. Performance could be better but for the price and use you cannot complain much