Burning Barbershop

If you’ve read/ watched any reviews on Burning Barbershop before, or well even read the name, you know pretty much the kind of fragrance you’re getting into. It is definitely a simple concept but this by no means is a simplistic fragrance. I’ll come clean that I’ve not smelled all too many barbershop fragrances but just enough to recognize them. YMMV with this but burning barbershop is most definitely far from what I expected. In the opening it smelled kind of like chewing tobacco along with a fleeting gasoline accord, dry incense and a bunch of strong spices which was an overall scent profile I didn't enjoy all that much. It honestly smelled like a bit of a mess but not entirely unpleasant. It just wasn't clear where it was going. However once it had a chance to dry down, it smelled more like what it’s advertised to be. It smelled _exactly_ like the powder along with the after shave that barbers apply on you after a nice, straight-razor shave in an old-timey barbershop. The (not smoky) incense kinda changes into camos at this point so you can’t really see it unless you’re looking for it. While it’s fairly a linear scent from this point on, it never becomes a boring scent to me. Believe it or not, where I come from, incense sticks are often a staple in barbershops, especially if you go early in the morning. It’s a tradition that (religious) barbershop owners follow every single day. They start off their days with a prayer ritual which is concluded with lighting up a couple of incense sticks. It brings back childhood memories when I used to go to my local barber's for haircuts. Of course I did get a shave there myself but I could always smell that powder and the aftershave when someone else has gotten fresh shave along with that incense. With more and more 'modern' salons being opened where I live, barbershops have kinda fallen by the wayside. I don’t really visit them anymore since I shave my own head and trim my beard since I don’t trust my local barber with a beard trim (my fellow bearded bros know what I’m talking about). But wearing this scent absolutely makes me want to go back to a barbershop, if only for olfactive purposes. If you've had any prior pleasant memories related to barbershops, I’m pretty sure you'd want to go back too! *Scent Profile* To me it's not really the smell of a burning barbershop but is an exceptionally vivid barbershop scent to be sure. It smells like the bottled up version of my classic barbershop experience (not the last time you’ll see me say ‘barbershop’). Goes without saying that it’s a higher quality version of the barbershop powder paired up with a bunch of spices for a little oomph. It has a strong lavender note (duh) with nuances of rose, a touch of sandalwood and a little drop of minty freshness to keep it from becoming too heavy or dense. It also has a tiny amount of cinnamon which you might find you’re looking for it and of course that incense I talked about earlier. Though it’s not a burnt or smoky incense it’s more like the scent of the incense stick itself. Definitely stay away from it if you’re worried about your fragrances smelling like powder because that’s kind of what the entire fragrance is based up on. All that being said, if you’re someone who is looking for a signature scent for the office or a fragrance to garner you tons of compliments, this ain’t it chief. While it’s not an 80s powerhouse type fragrance, it is also a far cry from a modern, mass appealing, ultra-versatile scent that was built for utility. To my nose, it’s undoubtedly masculine, mature and something you can easily see a cool grandpa wearing. That doesn’t take away from the fact this is a gentlemanly scent that you can easily pull off if you have the personality for it even if you’re younger. The best part to me, if it is not already clear so far, definitely how photo-realistic the barbershop-ness of burning barbershop actually is. It’s a challenging scent but not in the way you might think it is, from reading other reviews. Highly highly recommend you sample this one if you haven’t already. Even if it’s not something you might want to wear every day, it’s absolutely a marvelous olfactive journey to experience. *Performance* For those who care, with about 4 sprays, this lasted me 8 hours comfortably with a pretty nice scent bubble in the first 2 hours. It gradually sat closer and closer to the skin after each passing hour. It's one I’d wear on milder to cooler days but can easily pull it off when the temperature is not absolutely scalding wherever you live. This is my first ever fragrance review ever! I hope that helped you understand my experience of it and what you can expect if you’re interested in it. I appreciate you spending the time to read it so far :)

A perfectly named scent if there ever was one. If someone didn't know what this was called and you asked them to describe I believe they would guess precisely a burning barbershop. Reminds me so much of the barbershop I go to: All the beard balms, after shaves, creams, etc. mingling with the leathers and woods of the interior. It's almost identical to the lotion they put on my neck after they straight razor away the wispy hairs there. It's not a cheap aftershave scent at all but definitely something that feels old timey or used in those upscale barbershops that cosplay as relics of the past. It also reminds me of grandfather and his home: A stone farmhouse built into a hill in the wilds of Pennsylvania with a wood burning stove burning all winter, his pipe, and whatever cologne he'd dab from a glass bottle. Despite this rugged fragrance profile, it's a very daring unisex fragrance. I got this as a sample but I can't stop smelling it. Definitely considering a full bottle's worth. Update 11/12/23: My friend who is really sensitive to fragrances and does not like them gave me a hug this evening and said I smelled really good! Later on at the end of the night another friend gave me a hug and commented on how nice I smelled. Definitely a crowd pleaser.

Signature scent material here! I'm crazy about this scent cause it combines classic men cologne ingredients(lavender, citrus, vanilla) with the very modern touch of campfire smoke covering them as a fog that allows small hints of these to appear here and there. It works soooo fabulously! The effect is very unique, it feels as if you layered a nice cologne with pure smoke on top and the result is very sexy indeed. I have tried other jewels like Bois d'ascese and others of that ilk and I love them but get sometimes tired of the dense everlasting campfire as a wall around me. In this case you get a fraction of that sensation without any harmed neurones. The mint adds some pizzazz to the effect. No blindbuy recommended though. You need to try this before to see if the smoky effect doesn't bother you. It's love or hate I think for its unconventional allure. My only complaint (mm mm) is that it doesn't last what it should for an edp that costs half a kidney. I am happy to say I would wear it anyway (and reapply again and again) as I'm in love with the concept and was hoping to find something in these lines. However: please contemporary natural smelling perfume authors: work on consistency after the initial effect of your scents please!!!

I first tried this perfume in the rain waiting for a croissant down a busy side street in Melbourne. I think this fragrance absolutely lends itself to a dreary but bustling big city morning. Jumping over puddles at the crossing and click clacking up the steps in the Nicholas Building. The smoke breaks up a wet day so beautifully, so strange and inviting. A beautiful late autumn/early spring contrast scent. Not at all when it's hot. It would take a very specific type of man for this to read properly on because of all its classic aftershave notes. You're loitering on the edge between gentrifier and scumbag. You'd have to be a little dirty and a little cool. I know maybe one or two men this would work on. On women it reads intriguing, androgynous. It's not a blind buy, but it could work on a multitude of different women and non men. It can feel very queer if you want it to, or could translate in a stealing my boyfriend's scent and being far more interesting than him kind of way. For me, the mintiness sticks around the longest, but the zest of lime, and grounding qualities of vanilla and lavender are never that far away. As with all smoke perfumes, I wish the smoke lasted way longer, but its remnants still linger on the dry down.

This whole thing started for us a couple years ago when I wanted to put together a nice gift for my husband's birthday. I went on a sample site and painstakingly picked out nine different fragrances for us to experience together as we learn about this hobby (spoiler: it was a hit). In the choosing phase, Burning Barbershop stood out because it opened my mind to Fragrance as An Experience rather than just an accessory, something niche and free-standing that can be enjoyed as its own activity. Then it totally lived up to the hype I had built up for myself. I love wearing this juice, but it's not for going out, I wear it on productive days around the house, or when I'm feeling cozy. It's burn-y and creamy and lime-fresh, and that lavender surprises me every time!! I'm usually hesitant about lavender in fragrance, because it can get too soapy for my taste, but here it works as a main note. It's ~supposed~ to be foamy-lathery at the barbershop, isn't it? The smoke doesn't dominate but it's definitely there throughout. It's like we're in the "it's fine" meme; this barbershop is burning around us but it's business as usual, here are your two bits, thank you.

Burning Barbershop is such an evocative name, but a more accurate (if less poetic) appellation would be Burnt Barbershop. Off the top I get the smell of charred wood, spilled shaving soap and a powdery haze. Maybe when we look back on 2010s fragrance trends, smoky cade-bombs will be recognized as an anti-trend to ambroxan overload, but I feel like this could potentially be an exemplar from the countergenre, in how it uses something harsh to enhance its elegance. I can almost smell this as the new millennium’s Caron Pour Un Homme, with gentle smoke dueting with the lavender instead of PUH’s putty-like vanilla. Though there is vanilla in here, it’s a more modern iteration and seems to play a less prominent role. The blending here is really so deft and harmonious. After a couple of hours, the smoke wanes and the mix turns musk that hangs closer to the skin, but keeps surprising me with its pleasantness. Maybe it’s too soon to call this a classic, but it sure acts like one.

I bought this to give to my husband and sons to give to me for Mother's day. It's my go-to dry AF non-gourmand vanilla. The opening stinks like a child tossed some garden refuse (old limes, some mint, lavender) in a half-empty Macca's vanilla thick shake, then chucked the whole shitting lot onto a backyard bonfire. My neighbours have called the council on me for smoke smells that are less offensive than this. After 30 mins, it dissipates and I'm left with a soft, almost cedar-like wood with hints of vanilla . It's my favourite winter- time fragrance to wear to cuddle myself to sleep at night. I've rated it as "female", it smells so like ME now (for reference, I'm a middle aged woman) that I cannot imagine copping a whiff of it on a bloke and it sitting right.

Burning Barbershop by D.S. & Durga is ethereal yet warm. Smoky, charred and almost roasted. Pleasant cosmetic notes and gentle fougere accords intertwine with the naturalistic aroma of smoke and warm, moist soot as well as with a beautiful, deep, aromatic accord combining the subtle herbal nature of lavender with the sweetness of vanilla. The combination of a rich and complex bouquet of pure, delicate notes with the disturbing, dirty aroma of conflagration site has produced an effect that is difficult to remain indifferent to. The scent draws attention, intrigues and amazes. Burning Barbershop clearly and successfully refers to the classics of the genre, but at the same time it takes the said genre to a completely new level.

The fist time i sampled BB i was intrigued but perhaps not 100% sold as i did think it would be a challenging scent to wear. But the longer it was on my skin the more it haunted me. Kinda like a crack dealer telling you that your “first taste is free” (movie references, not personal experience ;) . In addition to wearing it on its own, I’ve found the following combinations to be absolutely fire: BB and Essential Parfumes Bois Imperial BB and Tom Ford Lavender Extreme BB and MDCI Invasion Barbare BB and Lalique Encre Noir Let me know what layering combinations you’ve tried with this scent.

I LOVE this scent. I can’t stop smelling it on myself, although what I really want is for my husband to wear it and to smell it on him. It is definitely smokey in a woodsmoke way, and after the smoke impression I get the vanilla-y mint, like vanilla mint toothpaste, or of course, old fashioned shaving cream. Then backing it up is something earthy, which I imagine to be the patchouli or fern, though I’m not sure what either of those smell like. It’s definitely an odd scent and probably not to everyone’s taste, but I find it addictive and seductive.

First time I tried this couple of years back I thought that something was wrong with the sample like it was spoiled or something, because I could not believe something could smell so horrible and sell at high price... Fast forward today it is one of my favourite fragrances and in my opinion one of the best, if not THE BEST barbershop scents in the world. And that's what I call niche perfumery ladies and gentleman! Bravo!

I'm a sucker for fresh spicy/barbershop scents and this one is head-and-shoulders above 99% of its peers. The initial blast of burnt oil lingers for a few hours then the green mint shines through. Most of the time in fragrances the stronger notes like oud and incense linger well after the fresher notes like mint and bergamot disappear but BBS is the opposite with the fresh notes pushing on.

Unique, very artistic, almost camphorous green, lavender, lime with heavy indolic incense, sharp minty and gothic freshness, vintage, transportive fragrance. One of the most striking fragrances I've come across. A must try to truly appreciate and perceive the novel synergy between the art of perfumery and the sense of nostalgia.

I'm obsessed with this scent. It's how I imagine the love of my life would smell, actually. The sweet smoke smell initially comes out and then it settle down into this classic old school Barbershop shaving cream smell. It's so beautiful and like a love letter to men of the past while giving it a modern take. Huge huge fan.

Very sexy fragrance, particularly on a non-man. Whenever I (a nonbinary afab) want to "feel my oats" I put this on and smell myself all day long. Literally smells exactly as it sounds: deep smoky notes around a heart of a very old school smelling shave cream: soapy/powdery, slightly antiseptic. Lasts forever.

I don’t think this is too challenging. I’m actually surprised by how quick it mellows out into a nice minty powdery mix. The smoky notes remain, but it’s blended nicely. I enjoy it. It’s actually pretty close to The Tragedy of Lord George in my opinion. I like this better.

this reminds me of a visit to my local buddhist temple. I'm surprised there are no incense notes in this. it's such a comforting, almost spiritual feeling wearing this scent. a little goes a long way though and I think this is a spray and walk away situation.

Smells exactly like the metaphysical store I used to go to with my mom and grandmother, sheer smoky incense and burnt aromatics. I wore this to a theater showing of The End of Evangelion and it matched the vibe a little too well.

You're either going to love this or hate this. It's my personal favorite cologne, and reminds me of getting a fresh haircut in the morning and then sitting around a campfire with friends that evening.

An absolute classic...simple ingredients executed perfectly...smoky, creamy, herbal...if you like the notes of lavender, vanilla, lime and smoky notes you have to try this...

oldschool krim cukur, hair tonic, trus tempatnya kebakaran. Minty fougere, dgn aspek kayu bakar / plastik bakar di opening smpe mid. tidak terlalu celenjing menurut saia.

I think of this as a much better behaved cousin to Tauer Lonestar Memories. Lots of that smokey incense but with a softening rose and lime throughout.

The smell of citrus, smoke, and oil? It gives me major grease vibes. Interesting. Wearable. I’ll save up for this!!!

This one captured me yesterday and I want to be its slave for the rest of my days. A MASTERPIECE!

Burning Barbershop One of the best fragrances in my collection. burning burning burning

After the initial 30 minutes, Burning Barbershop is a pleasure to wear. And if you like things on the more bizarre, challenging side, I suppose the first 30 minutes could be a pleasure as well. I was a little worried when I first put this on. The opening is intense--smoky, mesquite-like wood that resembles barbecue meat, accompanied by the same mint I encountered in Breath of God, which reminds me of a tin of Wintergreen Skoal chewing tobacco. I find this combination nauseating. Luckily, everything mellows out after 20 minutes or so. The mint takes a back seat to a slightly powdery and very comforting vanilla-lavender accord, and the mesquite-like, barbecued quality of the smoke gives way to something much more palatable, along the lines of smoldering firewood or smoke from a chimney. The fragrance softens up as a whole and becomes enjoyable and easy on the nose. From here on in, it's great--an original twist on a classic accord that avoids the realm of novelty by toning things down to the right levels and in turn making it completely wearable. The smoke casts an assured haze but doesn't intrude. The vanilla and lavender sit below the smoke, never becoming too obvious or dominant in their roles. And every once in a while a little mint pops up, this time more in tune with the barbershop than the chewing tobacco of the initial 20 minutes. A bit of an oddball, but the combination actually feels quite natural and I don't own anything else like it. If Bois d'Ascese and Caron Pour Un Homme had a lovechild, he might be called "Burning Barbershop." Projection is good and so is the longevity. This one's not for everybody, but fans of more experimental outfits and and anyone that likes the idea of a little lavender with their smoke should certainly check it out. Thumbs up and 3.5 stars out of 5 for this offering from D.S. and Durga.

Immediately from the atomizer, Burning Barbershop is a no - medicinal, disinfectant-esque with a blast of extremely noxious and synthetic smelling smoke. However, as soon as the fragrance touches my skin, it takes on a more toned down soapy and minty smell. The mint here mingles with the smoke note in a very heady, almost nauseating way. The fragrance shines the more that it dries, and the harsh notes round off into a smooth, incensey smell - very oriental, with warm lavender and mint bursting through. It's important to note that you are never taken aback by any one note in the drydown. The blend of lavender and mint is very well done. With strong projection, you feel like you're in a cloud of smooth, smokey lavender for hours. It's somewhat reminiscent of a Japanese temple - not frankincense, but those incense sticks that smell sweet and powdery. The base of this fragrance goes full incense, shining after 4-5 hours and lasting 12+ hours with soft projection. I am getting frequent glimpses from my skin the next day. I sprayed my shirt too, which still smells very strongly of warm incense - lavender resting in a bed of long dead, but still sweet, powdery ashes. Quite pleasant and unique. This is a cold weather fragrance for sure. In the warm Australian autumn I found that the intoxicating nature of this fragrance was a bit cloying. I will save my sample and try Burning Barbershop again in a few month's time when it is colder. Until then, I'm apprehensive about this one - the medicinal intro is very offputting. However, the fragrance is still a unique offering, and I wouldn't tell anyone to steer away from it. Just sample.

A truly extraordinary thing: a daring and bizarre concept made flesh - or rather liquid - and a striking creature in itself. All of the notes are indeed there - and each, one by one, wonderfully done. It's a seriously classy vanilla AND a zesty, lavendery classic cologne AND a zingy fresh mint AND - above all else - a smoky smoky beast all at once. And yet somehow, to me, it's at war with itself - in a fascinating way, but its internal contradictions make it a near impossible wear. (Or maybe it's just that lavender, never a happy bedfellow to me with almost anything.) It leaves me baffled. What is its true purpose? And above all - when, and how, do you or anyone propose to make it work in real life? Overall, a scent analogue of the abominably sexist remark by 18th-century literary giant Samuel Johnson, cattily commenting on those female radical Quakers who dared to speak out loud in church, in an age when that was thought outrageously subversive: "Sir, a woman's preaching is like a dog's walking on his hind legs. It is not done well; but you are surprised to find it done at all." Subtract the misogyny (if you can - and my quote is NOT an endorsement of his view) and the hater negativity - but that's the issue here. I can marvel at the skill and the daring, the high concept and the quality of each facet in turn; but not all together. In one sense a stunning masterpiece - yet simply too odd to be practical. D S & D did something freakish and amazing here. But should they even have tried? Or perhaps, like those Quaker firecrackers, it's just centuries ahead of its time. Art Perfumery is here.

I like this! Love the concept, name and the smell although challenging is nothing short of brilliant. Burning Barbershop is especially for those of us who are fans of Slumberhouse I'd say. The notes listed here make sense in a pinaud powder, barbershop sense and that in mind are perhaps just detectable, underneath a heap of smokey remains. I could hazard a guess as to what this smokey note is, the first review below say Cade, so lets go with that. The opening of this fragrance was reminiscent of the recent Imaginary Authors A city on fire. This is because of the savoury quality of the smoke evoking a BBQ or something? Well, I got from Burning Barbershop, very specifically... Hot dog wieners. Not sauages in the general terms or gourmet sage & onion stuffed ones...not even 'pork' in all likelihood... but salty frankfurters. This association passes thankfully and burning barbershop becomes an intensely smoked, woody scent with a hint of mint. It's bonkers. Absolutely mad. The silage is insane at first but dies back to a relatively manageable hum. I like it, I'd much rather Jeke or Norne If I was going this dark but still worth a sniff if you like a smokey, full on experience. Lasts well.

Opposites attract. This scent is what happens when you take a classic fougère woody/lavender fume and light it on fire. An undeniably fresh fougère opening with a nice mix between powdery lavender, green mint, and zingy lime as a backbone. After the initial blast, the fragrance continues to gradually gains this smokey spruce log and smoldering vanilla facets that eventually begins develops enough to fight for control of the fragrance with the fougère accord; never overtaking but providing a wonderful darkness. This has an undeniable David Seth Moltz signature to it, very much a DS & Durga interpretation of the fougère along with a similar smoke accord used in "Mississippi Medicine" (at least imo). Anyone a fan of smoky fragrances like myself will probably really like this fragrance, but it's also easy enough imo for those who are interested in the genre to sample. It is not a crowd pleaser, but I don't think it's trying to be. This is a scent for those who know that they're sexy and don't need to be told it. Leans masculine just because it's a fougère but wear what you want. Good performance with moderate projection. 7.5/10 (can see this going higher with more wearings)

This fragrance does the BEST job of capturing its own title than any other fragrance I've ever tried. When I first read about this fragrance, I didn't think the blend of citrusy, smoky, powdery and minty notes would be anything short of a disaster. Much to my surprise, it's a very powerful conconction that has had me intrigued ever since I first sampled it a few weeks back. It hits hard in the beginning - very minty and smoky. After a couple of minutes on the skin, the lavender, vanilla and lime start to surface and it's extremely captivating. Strongly reminiscent of shaving cream but with touch of smoky vanilla (hence the title - Burning Barbershop). It's very clean, quite mature and definitely a masculine scent. It lasts around two or more hours on my skin, so it's not the best. Its strong presence, however, makes up for this, in my opinion. Worth a try, for sure. Definitely one of the most interesting and memorable fragrances I've sampled.

The effect of this one is stunning. A stereotypical fresh barbershop clean masculine rendered under an amber tint; lavender, vanilla, spearmint, and lime—all in equal measure—behind smoked glass. Not smoke, per se (or at least not in how I think of it more masterfully rendered, in such compositions as La Curie's Incendo, or even DS & Durga's own Mississippi Medicine), but some deeper concentration that brings all those classics to be more themselves, as if roasted and caramelized. It's quite rich, lasts forever, and projects itself widely. In other words, it's quite the performer should you find it to suit you. But... it just doesn't suit me, even after trying it a few times over the past few years. Maybe it's too close to some real memories of talcum powder, bad haircuts, and feigned masculinity. But for fans of those classic manly scents looking for something a little grittier, a little more assured, this could be it. (7/10)

When I first saw the name and reviews for Burning Barbershop, I expected to receive a bonfire-adjacent scent that fit the image evoked in my mind—a barbershop stuffed to the gills with lavender and mint being engulfed in roaring flames, ten minutes away from crackling into dust as onlookers watch on. The fragrance I received, though, bore a striking resemblance to the sharp, dry, resinous incense I was oft exposed to in the Chinese Buddhist temples my family would take me to as a child. Though it did not match my image of what it smelled like, I was still pleasantly surprised and find this scent deeply nostalgic. It’s like that meme video where the guy goes to Heaven, finds out it’s Chinese, and says “No, no, it’s fine, I just didn’t expect it to be Chinese” except in my case it’s more “No, no, it’s great, I just didn’t expect it to be smoldering incense. And also Chinese.”

I think this fragrance is very well crafted. Smoky and thick upon application, drying down to a rich, lavender shaving cream scent. The concept is executed almost perfectly. Unfortunately, it does not work with me. The first time I wore it, I loved it because it gave me a sense of being mature and refined. The next few times I wore it, it became less appealing as I realized it was reminding me more and more of my dead grandpa, whom I hated. It reminds me of standing in his bathroom, looking at a bar of Dove that's turned yellow, and his comb laying in the soap scum around the sink. The can of Barbasol and the ever-lingering notes of Wintergreen Skoal, half the vanity bulbs burnt out and cobwebs clinging to the wooden medicine cabinet. Regardless, wonderful fragrance, just dredged up some of my less-happy memories.

Very overpowering on initial application, wait for it to dry down you will not be disappointed. A sweet and smokey scent that is elevated slightly by a minty scent. Definitely more for winter. I don't think I personally would wear this, but I'd love this as a candle or if I knew someone that wore this a lot. Unique enough that I think it's worth the price point, especially for how long lasting it is. The only thing that's disappointing to me is I got this as a tester and the tester bottle is defective so it's a pain to spray. I've noticed from other DS & Durga tester bottles that they're not the best. Either they spray poorly/inconsistently or they barely work at all. I'd expect high quality bottles even for testers for this big of a brand.

Burning Barbershop is very interesting. The name really describes the fragrance perfectly. You get a classic barbershop fougere scent (think: something related to 1725, by Histoires) that is covered in smoke. The smokiness in this fragrance is not like the ashtray vibe you get from Tobacco Blaze. This is more like a campfire, or some of the pine tar shampoos you used to see in pharmacies. I find the fragrance to be fairly linear with the latest part of the drydown being mostly the smoke. Longevity is above average and I could see wearing this in most evening situations, except on the hottest night. The presentation is nice, if maybe a little overwrought in the way the box is laid out. I like the bottle a lot and the atomizer is good too.

Imagine you take a sweet dandy fougere such as Caron Pour Un Homme, with its lavender and vanilla, and you dilute it with beautifully rancid barbecued birch tar and incense a la Comme des Garcons Black or Tauer Lonestar Memories. It does sort of have that “indie edge.” There is a noticeable bright mint piercing through the veil. It is exactly the clash between clean and dirty that you would expect from the title. The balance is spot on. The mint and vanilla are cartoonishly bright to cancel all of that grilled cade/birch. Also a nice hay note in there. There is much more going on that the note breakdown implies, trust me. Yet on its face it is a very simple idea — a fougere that is literally lit on fire. 8.8/10

Not just a novelty take on a barbershop, its actually a really good fragrance in its own right. I wouldn’t pay too much attention to the votes for Labo patchouli, city on fire, hyde etc. this is not in the same ballpark in terms of smoky as they get. Essentially take a clean lavender citrus fragrance and put in some charred mint and vanilla, giving a mildly smoked sweet camphor edge to a typical soapy fougere. Everything I’ve tried so far from this house has been high quality and unique, and they can be found discounted quite easily. Kind of wish I’d grabbed the 100ml instead of 50ml now. edit: coming back to this, give Floris Vert Fougere a try if you are a fan of this one.

This is a dead ringer for the smell of the herbal cigarettes I smoked as a teen trying to do “edgy” photoshoots with my peers for their art/photography qualifications. There is a sweetness in the dry down that brings forward the vanilla notes but beyond that I’m just transported back to bedrooms with the widows thrown open, an incense stick trying to mask the smell and the cold smoke wrapping around us rendering any attempts at secrecy entirely futile. I don’t know if I would want to wear this often, I did my time smelling like pure smoke and incense but it was a charming memory to revisit and I’m in no rush to scrub it off.

If you can't do smoke notes in perfume, then yeah- steer clear. I can see from reviews that this turns folks off who don't appreciate that direction. If you are a smoke lover looking for a heavy hitter this won't be it either, though. This is something else- and I happen to really enjoy it. It is such a wonderful combination of fresh sweet herbal cleanliness combined with (to me) very mild smokiness. It works for me. I find it quite uplifting on a summer evening. Very strong like, just shy of love. Of the reviews below I most concur with SmellMyCheese. And, yes, you can get this for far under retail on the discount sites.

This one? It smells just like a barbershop or house on fire based on the 1891 Wastlake disaster, or worse, the aftermath of a bushfire. Not exactly the kind of memory you’d want bottled up, right? It’s raw, smoky and unapologetically dark. Thankfully, the vanilla dry-down redeems it, like calm after chaos, sweetness after the firestorm. But getting there? You’ll need patience and maybe a strong constitution. As for my vintage almost-full 100ml bottle... let’s just say I’m not sure when or how I’ll finish it. Maybe one spray at a time, on days when I feel like flirting with disaster.

Tested this on skin today. Unfortunately for me, the smoke disrupts the composition. It's a shame because you can tell that the barbershop foguere underneath the smoke smell is VERY good. It would be better if they released it without the smoke or had a varient available without smoke. The scent underneath sorta reminds me of vintage Le Male from what I can tell, but it's obstructed and muddled by smoke. I love Cade and Birtch but not with a creamy barbershop fragrance. I'd still wear this, but I'd need to be in the mood, and get it for a very cheap. Scent 5/10 Performance 7/10

Burning Barbershop has a baby powder note akin to the Loves Baby Soft of my childhood verging on the ancient Chanel no. 5 on my grandmas vanity. The Mint note is cool and oh so slightly sweet, reminds me a lot of Menthol After-shave. It dries down into a charred brittle wood. Like an old box of cigars or a room with a lot of wood paneling where someone smoked a piped for many years. When I imagine the masculinity of the 1930's this scent is what I think of. It feels inherently vintage and storied, an imaginary history written by young Ernest Hemingway.

It smells like (watch out) burning barbershop type of fragrance. Less smoke in early/mid phase, more in the drydown. Reminds me of Beau De Jour from TF, but BDJ goes in sweeter, ambery direction while BB goes into smoky territory. Stellar performance, sits forever on my skin. In it's final phase you're smelling like you've spend a night with your barbershop cologne near campfire. For me it's very cozy and wearable scent, but it seems quite expensive for my needs, yet if this is your vibe and you care about performance you should love it.

The classic barbershop cologne with a modern edgy twist and more concentration. The perfume opens on a fresh note with spearmint,lime and spruce. The heart if floral with lavender and rose. The base showcases a note of burnt oil, vanilla and hay giving the perfume a slightly edgy and surreal feel. Unisex (masculine leaning) with moderate sillage, projection and good longevity. Familiar, yet modern and edgy and an unusual work safe masculine scent. Enjoy!

Like all their fragrances, it's an artistic masterpiece. A very particular perfume, you can immediately smell a strong scent of burnt wood with a balsamic undertone. Personally, it reminds me of my grandfather, or anyway an elderly man, who, after shaving, goes to stoke the fire in the fireplace. It is, therefore, a journey into the past. It lasts a long time on the skin; I applied just two sprays because it's very intense.

I bought a sample of this since it had some similar note levels based on my current favorite fragrance from Lush I definitely agree with the rest of the comments on this that it is definitely not a burning barbershop smell, it's more of a burning bottle of toothpaste or a burning bar of soap. I don't hate it though! The lavender and the charcoal/leathery smell work weirdly well.

First impressions from a tester strip: of all the smoky/green fragarnces, this is probably the most interesting. A vanillic lavender base with a burnt impression on top (not a harsh smoke, really burning wood and fuel). Really nice, even if a bit synthetic smelling. I appreciate the art, but glad I haven't blind bought, as I wouldn't know when to pull that one off.

I like this one. Can't wear it everywhere. Vanilla, cedar, cade, mint, lime, bergamot, some woods and ylang/rose/violet. Cade, or Juniper Tar, smells like burnt wood which is especially good for creating Lapsang tea scents. If you like the smokiness of burnt wood give this a shot. Once the burnt scent fades you've got a light oriental wood with vanilla.

This starts off as a fougere and quickly goes smoky, burnt wood with the fougere notes taking a back seat. Its very masculine for me and you need to love smoky fragrances to like this one. I like it but not a everyday scent for me. Definitely cold weather and leather jacket stuff but missing that wow factor for me.