Sandalwood

I really like this fragrance. I have been a big fan of Castle Forbes for quite some time and really enjoy their Special Reserve Vetiver and Neroli. I’m not sure why this house doesn’t get more love or why they aren’t more noticed in the fragrance community. It may be that they produce men’s shaving products instead of beauty products, but their fragrances are very good, at least the ones I have. I’ll write reviews for the others mentioned as well. Special Reserve Sandalwood is a great scent. It’s mature, and smells like a well put together man. I’m 51. This opens fairly sharp and the bergamot, pine, and pepper are present to my nose. It dries down and settles into a lingering barber shop scent. If you don’t like fougere style fragrances, you won’t like this. If you do, you will love it. It’s very clean, very masculine leaning, and smells like it belongs on someone who is put together.