At The Barber's

This has cracked into my top 10 fave scents and I love this scent and just barbershop fragrances in general !! At the barbers opens up very herbal,musky,green,sharp and loud and in that first 30 minutes on my skin is a room filler beastly scent !! In fact, for those reasons I avoid any public settings where I’m in close proximity of people as I can see this being abrasive ! Also in the opening I sense a mix between Drakkar noir and Platinum Egoist However once this dries down the the magic really starts with this and it becomes a much more subtle scent that is very reminiscent of the smells you get from the barbershop with the mix of high quality shaving cream,hair product and those expensive leather seats ! At this stage it really embodies the smell and VIBE of a barber shop rather than smelling like a barbershop scent itself. The drydown is pretty much the same except it does down to a very nice skin scent that is still very pleasant and aromatic but then the tonka bean comes in making this even more smooth and even slightly creamy. The drydown is by far my favorite part as all the harshness has died down and it’s just extremely pleasing to the nose and to all age ranges as well. (This could be a negative to those hoping for a more brash,intense type of barbershop fragrance experience) but for me with barbershop scents I like them to be more subtle and gentlemanly rather than super aggressive and bold. Performance on this is great as it lasts 8-12 hours but keep in mind after 3 hours it’s a skin scent but will come alive in high temperatures and when you move around. Sillage is only light but noticeable after an hour and not super thick but rather airy and light. Overall rating -8.5 out of 10 !! A superb scent that is easily my most complimented in terms of barbershop scents and has been well received by all ages as well and not just mature noses. A beautiful blend of both old school and modern style barbershop styles scents.

Uff This perfume is something beautiful. At the barbers It's morning . Late spring, buds are visible on leafy trees. It is cool and the dew collects on the grass and flowers. Slicked hair and dark sunglasses, a newspaper under his arm and a croissant with butter in his other hand. He is biting and chewing a croissant and the crumbs remain on his lips, the smell of coffee can be felt on his breath. He pushes open the brass door and enters the simple barbershop. One barber is already shaving a customer, while another turns a large brown leather chair and invites him to sit down. He sits down and the ritual begins... The barber puts a warm towel on his face, then expertly whips up shaving cream in a wooden bowl. After a few minutes he removes the warm towel from his face and applies shaving cream. A razor flies across his face while Italian music plays on the radio. The smell of the barbershop. The smell of leather, the smell of expensive shaving cream. A creamy powdery fragrance, fresh, full of optimism and lavender. Citrus is present in the background at least for me, but spices like pepper are felt. Moss and tonka beans are there... everything exudes masculinity and purity. A perfume that you can wear anytime and anywhere. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 7/10 Performance of the perfume - its duration is usually more than 8 hours or more, it depends on the weather conditions, it stays on the clothes even longer. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 8/10 Perfume rating - in my opinion, this perfume can never leave my collection. Beautiful and wonderful, which makes you want to smell it on your skin.

At the Barber’s is a clear and highly realistic interpretation of a traditional gentlemen’s barbershop. From the very first spray, it brings back memories of leather barber chairs, shaving foam, and clean aftershave—evoking a sense of order, ritual, and classic masculinity. The opening is bright and crisp, led by citrus notes and bergamot, sharpened with a slightly bitter touch of basil. This combination creates a clean, precise, and well-groomed impression. The heart of the fragrance is unmistakably lavender, presented in a classic barbershop style, delivering a soapy, shaving-foam-like cleanliness with a distinctly gentlemanly character—never sweet, never overtly floral. In the dry-down, white musk and oakmoss add warmth and softness, reinforcing a sense of composure, stability, and maturity. These base notes smooth out the composition, preventing it from feeling too sharp or piercing, while maintaining a consistently professional, clean aura throughout the wear. At the Barber’s focuses on cleanliness, neatness, and politeness rather than boldness or seduction. It is ideal for those who appreciate an authentic, traditional barbershop scent—structured, disciplined, and inherently trustworthy. Mood: Polished, clean, mature, and gentlemanly Character: Classic barbershop, soap, shaving foam Wearability: Office wear, workdays, suits, meetings, or any occasion that calls for a professional image

So modern Sauvage walks into a barbershop...I really like this and I can give a reason based off my appreciation for wet shaving. So this is spicy off the top, with an old school shaving soap vibe, if I were to put my thumb on the final modern twist, is at the dry down this has a strong resemblance to the Gillette blue shaving gel. Really any of the blue gel, and you can even include the blue gel calming aftershave. Now, the scent is more complex than that, it is just there in the base if you take it in. This is a great clean scent, they nailed barbershop. Projects ok and longevity is decent, would wear this in the spring and fall in my opinion. Suitable for any age really, as I find it shares a small hint of Sauvage to bridge the generation gap. Do not blind buy unless you get a sample or the 10ml travel size first, a little pricey and specific in character for most I suspect. Thanks for the read, hope this was helpful.

I was sold at first whiff! Having never owned any niche fragrances before this, I'm glad I managed to come across this beauty before taking dabs that a ways. Some have considered this to be of semi-niche designer quality. And it is sooo addictive, I can't stop smelling it! It is not so much of a barber type fragrance, but it captures the nuances of it in a very sophisticated manner. I like how this and the rest of the Replica range doesn't possess the offensive sillage of the usual beastly niche fragrances. The layers are extremely impressive and well thought out, but the sillage remains mindful of it's space at the same time. Why would we want to attract unwanted attention? I had also recently purchased Lazy Sunday Morning for the girlie, never regretted it, and I practically jump to have a quick snog every time she passes by LOL! Impressive work by Louise Turner. I believe, ATB will be my new signature scent!

I have to chime in, only to make it clear that this does not smell like.... Drakkar Rive Gauche Azzaro It does have some herbal aspects like.... Channel Platinum Egoiste Eternity I worry that people might expect one thing, but then get something completely different based on the comparisons. This is more modern than the Fougere Classics, and lacks the creamy smooth characters of the top listed comparisons. I regret referencing a modern Sauvage twist in my last review, it smells nothing like Sauvage, but has a peppery opening and modern vibe that separates it from old school barbershop style frags. I really enjoy this offering, but the price has gone up significantly, it has a small hint of Gillette blue cooling gel or blue gel shaving foam whatever that is scent wise??? Anyhow, if you are curious about this one I highly recommend a sample first, do not blind buy based off our comparisons. Thanks Again

Classic and quintessential barbershop. I finally found a bottle after searching for it as it’s discontinued and it is an excellent take on this kind of fragrance. Vintage Minty, leathery , mossy and what seems to me a sharp modern backend that makes this more up to date than something like Egoiste Platinum. It has a slight resemblance to Rive Gauche pour Homme but it’s lighter , brighter and doesn’t have that metallic facet that made RGPH so famous. Interestingly this has a strong pepper to it which reminds me of Sauvage EdT / EdP (just that clean, peppery note, not the rest). So you can understand this is a much more modern, and clean, take on a classic barbershop scent. Great stuff even if it’s not reinventing the wheel. I get why it got (sadly) discontinued since margielas fragrances seem to usually be more unique concepts. Maybe the customer base was not looking for more vintage barbershops.

I absolutely love this fragrance. It's so beautifully blended and balanced. The scent of a true gentleman, with a slightly more modern take. It's softer than some of the known powerhouses in the barbershop or aromatic fougere categories, but I like that. That's not to say you can't smell it, it's just that it's polite about it, if that makes sense. I had wanted to try it for so long before realizing it had been discontinued. I happened to find a bottle for sale locally at a great price, and wow - SO glad I did! It's a shame they stopped making this. There is a similarity to Platinum Egoiste, which I have and really like a lot. But as I mentioned, this is a little softer and more refined. I honestly can't see anyone thinking this doesn't smell nice. If you are a fan of barbershop or aromatic fougere scents, you need to try this. A masterpiece in my book.

A warm sophisticated leathery soap. My boyfriend's favourite fragrance. It is very classy to me and classic. |It doesn't break any records for uniqueness but it is really good at what is does, and has excellent longevity for an EDT. Projection is decent too. It is very comforting and warm, with a distinct soap smell after a while. But it is definitely a masculine scent with the leathery notes balancing that clean soap. It gives off big d*** energy, because it doesn't try to be too hard or announce itself. It's also not something you come across day to day on men unlike Sauvage or Bleu de Chanel (which I like don't get me wrong). But this is just for the grown men out there (you won’t catch little boys wearing this). Is it just effortlessly sexy and masculine. If young men out there are wanting to feel more grown then they should definitely get this.

Sampled today. Reminds me of little bit like Drakkar Noir. I didn't much like it at first but it has definitely grown on me. What I like most is that is not so over powering with that old man smell like most Barber Shop scents. It's a little pricey for what it is, but worth it. I'll be picking up a bottle. UPDATE: Just picked up a new bottle of Drakkar Noir and "At The Barber's" is very similar. The new Drakkar doesn't last as long as ATB and Drakkar has a citrus blast at the beginning. If you're on a budget, just get Drakkar. ATB is a far superior smell and smoother than Drakkar. I give At The Barber's 8/10. It's more for the older crowd. Not a young buck's scent. I don't think your average 20 year old would appreciate this scent. IMO. However I did wear Drakkar Noir in 93' when I was 13.

The perfume opens up with a heavy hint of Basil, Rosemary and Lavender which makes it super spicy and fresh, but it lasts about 30 seconds, and the notes tune down after. 10 minutes after you apply it, the muskiness starts to come through along with heavy lavender and a little mossy. After an hour, the scent becomes very lavender musky and mossy heavy which it becomes this fresh and spicy sexy, but a little bit dark, barber fragrance. Honestly, this perfume has the X factor and is an all around versatile during fall, summer and spring mostly during the day, but you could rock it during the night if you wear something casual like a buttoned up shirt with some shorts and a freshly cut hair. This is a barber scent perfected! Performance: 8/10 Price: 8.1/10 Smell: 10/10

Margiela's Replica At the Barber is both what I had expected and not. There's a fairly green opening, and soon, something a little metallic in there as the lavender and then the musk starts to dominate, but as it dries down, it becomes more vague and atmospheric, and I mean that in a good way: it's like the atmosphere of the barber's rather than a cologne, if you know what I mean. It's not actually a traditional fougère, rather it is what it says - a replica of the scent of the barbershop, which includes that type of scent but isn't the only aspect. I really like it, and I think it's one of the few of the Replica range that actually achieves its goal of creating the impression of a memory. Maybe the barbershop was an easy target, but this still hits the bullseye.

So nice. I get the sense of being a dapper little kid who feels all grown up because the barber put Brylcreem in my hair before I get my picture taken at Sears. Interesting to see the comparisons to Drakkar Noir. I used to love it, but I've become a little sensitive to lavender, so I don't think I can wear it anymore. (Same with Montblanc Legend) The lavender doesn't seem quite as front and center here, so I think I can get away with At the Barber's as long as I'm spare with it. If I remember Drakkar Noir correctly, At the Barber's is also sweeter as well as fresher and cleaner. Very comforting and evocative. This is the second Martin Margiela I've tried after Jazz Club, and their fragrances make me happy. I would wear this again.

My first love. Now I must move on due to your discontinuation. I religiously wore this fragrance as a young collegiate adult. What is there not to like. A demi-fougere with simple herbs, leather, and citrus. It does lean soapy due to its use of white/clean musk. Hence why I've labeled it as demi-fougere. However, I do not mean to discredit the beauty in its' simplicity. It is bright, light, simple, and clean. It is an all-purpose Swiss army knife that can be worn professionally, casually, and leisurely. It is thoroughly enjoyable for anybody. As it is being discontinued, I would have to move on. I do think Bon Monsieur - Rogue Perfumery, Beau de jour - Tom Ford, and Platinum Egoiste - Chanel. Nonetheless a great entry into fougere

One of the best barbershop fragrances ever. I was fearing this would've been discontinued and I have got bottles of this stuff. I do not like black pepper and especially in fragrances but in this is one, I highly accept. I describe the black pepper in this is like using salt in a recipe - it is needed but when you overuse it, you'll just spoil the whole thing and that is the best way I could describe it - light moderate black pepper. There is some slight soapiness with it, maybe shave soap? There is the leather note and it is not too overbearing. This fragrance is for a man who is calm, relaxed, observant and has zero tolerance to bullsh-t. This is not for the immature. Definitely a 10/10.

This is my second review of At The Barbers. This is a real nice representation of a modern day barbershop fragrance. Spice and leather verses the heavy lavender opening of most fougere / barbershop scents. A more refined modern day Drakkar Noir. For comparisons to other barbershop fragrances. Beau De Jour (my favorite) has way more lavender Rive Gauche is more rich and creamy. At the Barbers is definitely a more dumb reach and wearable barbershop fragrance than the other two. I really enjoy this right out of the shower or during the day with jeans and a white T. Note: I’m 41 and my wife is 42. She usually hates barbershop fragrances because of the old man vide but she likes At the Barbers.

I am a woman and I used to love wearing this fragrance during my early 20s. I told my friend I wanted a fragrance that smelled like cologne and leather to remind me of my dad and she found this for me. I specifically wanted to relive the memory of hugging my dad before church, freshly shaved, wearing his leather jacket. It was perfect! So warm, nostalgic, and beautifully masculine. When I wear it I feel enveloped in a cloud of masculine protection. Funny enough, when I met my husband he didn't like it for himself. He likes to wear fresher scents. I might get a bottle again for myself just for the nostalgia and comfort.

I was not high on this when I first bought it in December 2020. It felt overwhelmingly herbal without enough lavender. It died on my skin very quickly. Fast forward 8 months and I really love it. Either my nose has changed/matured or maceration has smoothed it out dramatically. Performance has also jumped considerably. It projects better and stays on my clothes 24hrs+. It's very refreshing to wear in the heat. Where I live it is over 100F° regularly during summer. This frag is refreshing, clean and cooling. Even more so than Aqua di Parma Colonia Club. Excellent frag for me but the juice needed time to age like wine.

First blast of clean, freshly showered... male. That's it. I can't pick out any other notes except to say that I wish all the guys around me wore this. Evokes images of men in tailored freshly-pressed suits and also Chris Evans in that white cable-knit sweater. I'd say suitable for all weather and all times of day but perhaps a bit too bright and crisp for a night out. Projection is there in the beginning but performance fades pretty fast, on my skin anyway. 6+ hours later: It's mostly gone; honestly, was mostly gone with a couple hours. Would need a constant refresh during the day which makes it overpriced.

To my nose goes in the direction of Guy Laroche ́s Drakkar Noir but a bit more shaving foamy. I think it doesn't project very much, only the first 30 minutes to 1 hour afterwards it comes down to a more personal experience, sitting close to the skin but you can still feel it giving you that boost of confidence. It ́s not the type of fragrance that will give u a tone of compliments, not because it doesnt smell great but because it dont get very noticeable. It ́s a must have if you enjoy that barbershop style of smell and if you're a collector of those sort of fragrances.