Grev

Like kissing someone who's wearing lipstick and sucking on an Altoid. They've had the lipstick on for a few hours, so the taste isn't strong, but you can tell it's a fancy, old department store brand, like Chanel or YSL. The Altoid takes center stage, and it adds a surreal quality to the kiss, like you're suddenly hiking through a snowy, deciduous forest, instead of standing outside of a bar after midnight. Grev is a real holy grail find for me, a scent I've wanted to try for years and figured I'd never get the chance. I put it on my to-do list before I realized Slumberhouse's whole deal of putting something beautiful out and then taking it away, maybe forever. When I saw that Josh Lobb was rereleasing a bundle of perfumes that included Grev, I knew I had to take a chance on it. I've tried a few of their scents by now, but this was always the one I wanted to try most because I love minty scents, so I figured I'd adore this. So pleased to immediately discover I wasn't wrong, and it's probably my favorite of the Slumberhouse perfumes I've tried. Grev is just divine, and not quite like any fougere I've smelled before. Projects well and sticks to the skin. It also really manages to hold onto that minty feel, which is a feat not many perfumes accomplish. Usually you just get that from the top notes, then it's gone, so you don't ever really get to enjoy it. And while that spearmint does fade a little, but you definitely get to keep a decent amount of that initial freshness. I get the impression Grev makes this work by leaning on unexpected notes you wouldn't necessarily expect to be minty, like pine resin. The scent's copy emphasizes masculinity, but I definitely don't see it as overtly gendered. Orris adds a powdery feel that could read like shaving cream, but I think it adds a nice femininity to the scent. Kind of even feels like peeking in a fancy lady's purse. I imagine the freshness makes it really comforting in cold seasons and refreshing in hot weather. Especially perfect for a rainy, moody day. A tiny sample cost me $8 and it was totally worth it. If this ever comes out again, I'll probably buy a whole bottle without thinking twice. Really beautiful and lives up to the hype.

Stone cold clove love. Yet another rich, medicinal, weird, wonderful Slumberhouse I want to curl up and snuggle with almost forever. It's a bit more discreet than the house norm - not as much of an all-out, amped-to-11 treatment as in some of the other thicker and more syrupy ones (Kiste, Baque, Jeke) -but still recognisably from the same rugged stable and with that same unapologetic 'yeah, this is me - who are YOU?' feel to it. It's not all that complex - yes, you certainly get very big cloves and fir and can sense a bit of the balms keeping it round and bouncy - but other than a slow clove retreat it doesn't evolve much. I get no orris at all, completely squashed by the more extrovert notes here, but the overall balance is pretty near perfect and ends up smelling like not much else. There's a slightly cooler feel from the the fir and it's not a shouty barnstormer like Jeke or Norne, but that may suit some wearers more anyway. Around the corners it might have a bit of the same feel as Memo Tiger's Nest or D S & Durga Amber Teutonic - it's that sort of warm-yet-odd, almost-medicinal thing - or give Rouge Bunny Rouge's fiery burning Embers some stiff competition in the 'clove-iest clove scent ever' category - but it doesn't smell exactly like any of them. Just lovely, and to me perfectly unisex IF you like strongly aromatic, individual stuff and a few initially spiky cloves don't scare you off. Like all the Slumberhouses I've ever tried, it is a character actor, not a mass-market movie star. It won't be for everyone; you might find it odd or off-key or maybe even repulsive. But it has true charisma and makes its presence felt even when speaking more quietly than others in the room. Skills!

This is the smell of a cold, frigid Siberian-Arctic blast in Tohoku, north-west Japan. This is the smell of a sun setting at 4 pm, it's already heavily snowing and the wind is fierce. This is what Grev is for me. I already get sneezy and nose-runny at the slightest chill, but Northern Japan throws other obstacles my way. The wind comes in from Siberia/Arctic and is INSANE. It has a specific scent to it, icy, fresh and crispy and that's what Grev reminds me of. The fir/cloves/copahu/iris works EXCELLENTLY in combination, and this mix produces something that is equally cold weather and warm weather. I'd wear this exclusively in warmer weather, which is unfortunately behind me at the moment, but I will still steal a few sniffs in the middle of winter, just because. I didn't like this one nearly as much when I lived in the tropics...

76) this is my favorite in this brand. A very nice effect of freshness, like jogging in a large North American connifere forest. It is medicinal and energizing, invigorating. The trend is towards a balm sandalwood. If this perfume was still available it would be among my favorites ... but unfortunately its creator seems very whimsical. weak sillage and less longevity than the others. c'est mon favoris dans cette marque. Une très bel effet de fraicheur, comme faire un jogging dans une grand forêt de connifères nord américaine. C'est médicinal et énergétique, revigorant. L'évolution tend vers un baume de santal. Si ce parfum était toujours accessible il serait parmis mes favoris...mais malheureusement son créateur semble très lunatique.

Lemony Confers. Conifers are more sweet than green perhaps by the influence of cloves. Sweet soft cloves. Hints of mauve, lavender but not lavender, Homemade all natural cordial juiced water. Refreshing. White fish marinated in lime juice on a bed of fragrant conifer branches. Initial soft bright. Grows softer with time. Distinctive. Aqua blue juice color matches well the smell. After a couple of hours have come to the conclusion that Conifers and Cloves = unique and genius. Has Josh created a new genre ? Lovely, gets even lovelier with time. 4.2 / 5 [notes] 1548 physician Ogier Ferrier mentions the use of cloves as an aromatic component for the censer box reference: Annick Le Guerer, Scent, 1992

AWESOME blind purchase. I bought Slumberhouse Baque and was so impressed I took a gamble on this for a fresh scent. IMO this reminds me of a Wrigleys Spearmint Gum stick after the wrapping has just been peeled away though slightly spicier. After 10 minutes the clove smell settles and what smells like damp peppermint tea leaves come to the fore (all the herbs blending beautifully rather than smelling like many things) with a slight woody base. If you are after a green refreshing scent with 6-10 hours linear longevity and above average silage this should be it for most people! I'm a big Slumberous fan now and this is my top freshen up scent next to Acqua di Parma Colonia Club. Happy Smelling!

I was happy to nab Grev in a recent re-release, as, while it's not one of the longed-for short-lived Slumberhouse fragrances that comes up a lot in conversation (Zahd, Rume, etc.), it's a name I'd heard and it sounded pleasant and interesting and unsurprisingly different from Josh's other offerings. From the note breakdown and prior reviews, I'd imagined a sort-of "lighter Norne with mint" and the reality is not so far-off. Grev's mix of copaiba and birch contributes to the acerbic, semi-bitter side that I and others seem to analogize to a minty aspect, whereas the clove lends its usual heavy-handed spiciness, complete with powdery orris and the more subdued fir balsam and cedar combination. Its opening blast is definitely sharper and spicier, with the dry down smoother and a bit more of a creamy/spicy mix along the lines of Montblanc Presence. Grev is slightly masculine-leaning, given that it's varying degrees of spicy throughout its evolution, but it's unisex enough that I imagine anyonecould enjoy it. And, as Grev's pale-colored juice might imply, the performance is noticeably a few notches below that of the darker-juiced compositions (pretty much all of the others that I own), though fans of Sadanne, Pear + Olive, and to some extent, Kiste, already know this to be the case. Like Baque, I quite like Grev and am intrigued by it, but I'm not enthralled by it and wouldn't say that I love it. I wouldn't recommend it as a prime representation of the best that the brand can offer. Still, like Baque, I'm happy to keep my bottle and wear it from time to time, and also, like Baque, it's not as overpowering as most of the house's scents are (generally an asset, don't get me wrong), so it has a time and a place where it can be useful contra Sova, Zahd, Norne, Ore, Jeke, etc. 7 out of 10

Following the suggestion in a recent Fragrantica article, today I dug out Grev (from where the bottle was waiting for cold weather) for a hot, humid day's wearing. The results were definitely a nice surprise. This fragrance is an evocation of a snowy, evergreen wood that is redolent of fir trees, balsam and clove. These notes are not often seen as hot weather favorites, but in the warm humidity, Grev reveals mint and eucalyptus notes that weave themselves in with the woods and clove to create a refreshing, almost spearmint accord that is cooling and works surprisingly well. This scent has great depth and, like all Slumberhouse products, is really a work of art as much as a fragrance. The blending, ingredients and overall execution here are exceptional. Projection is moderate, longevity considerable and a little of this scent goes a long way. Spray with care. I get lots of masculine associated notes from Grev, but objectively, there is nothing about this scent that would preclude it from consideration by women who like woods, clove and minty notes. I suppose this fragrance is OK for work settings, but I tend to prefer wearing it at times when I am feeling contemplative. In light of today's positive experience, I will henceforth regard this scent as suited for all seasons. Ultimately, I don't love Grev because I find the clove note a bit too forward for my taste, but I like it and appreciate the workmanship and creativity this scent displays and I am glad I have a bottle. Grev can be hard to acquire, but if you get a chance to smell this delightful scent, and you enjoy the notes mentioned in this review, it is well worth the effort to get your nose exposed.

Masculine fougere Slumberhouse style. This is yet another uncommon offering from the house that promises fine improper perfumes. Unlike some of the more resinous offerings from this line, this one is rather airy but not without dark balsamic elements that are signature elements of Josh Lobb compositions. The most prominent player here is a spicy clove, which is accentuated by a variety of balsamic resins including copaiba, fir, cedar and orris root. The overall feeling is fresh and herbal but this is not a cologne you can wear easily to work because it has a real witchy feel to it and folks around you may think you have just returned from a sabbath. The composition is lovely and natural, the perfume leans clear masculine and has moderate sillage/projection and good longevity. Enjoy!

I got this as a sample, and my main impression is of medicinal herbs, literaly how I smell when I leave the acupunturists office after he has applied a muscle rub. In some ways I actually enjoy the tiger balm smell, but definately not how I would choose to smell when I am feeling well. Without the associative experience however, I think it might be very refreshing and energizing fragrance to wear.

Clove and balsam throughout, orris is almost undetectable. It's a perfume that smells like sour patch kids candy tastes. It's astringent and sharp at the same time and makes you want to bite down, is lime listed? Oh, did I say sour and vinegary? I suppose the varnish(Copaiba) is supposed to be smoothed out and reinforced with the copahu balm. It's a sour evergreen, very balsamic.

Interesting, fresh and different. Primarily clove and fir, but they blend together well with quality ingredients. More herbal than spicy, and a bit balmy with just a hint of sweetness. My sample was a nice change of pace, but likely not full bottle worthy for me.

Minty and spicy. Reminds me a little bit of Honour by Amouge with it's toothpaste vibe. Grev gets less pronounced and more balanced as it wears, but not to the point that it becomes a different scent. Not bad. Definetely the least exciting SH to my nose.

Absolutely smell the fir and violet notes from the orris root. They clove adds a warmness to it

It's like a bottle of medicine to me. Sorry guys, I really hate it. I just wasted $120 and now, I'm gonna sell it on ebay for half a price.

I found this one to be challenging. The herbs are strong upfront, but I suspect that there's been a reformulation as the clove doesn't overwhelm that much. It is quite medicinal though: an odd mix of freshness with some kind of balsamic/oily aspect to it. The roots are there, but not as pronounced as with other Slumberhouse fragrances. But here's the kicker: After about 5 or 6 hours (yes, it's still going strong), it mellows out into a really great almost mineral type smell. It projects a lot but is quite light; very present and pleasant--like some kind of natural salts or something. Hard to describe -- but it's my favorite part so far. This has been pretty solid now for a good 3 or 4 hours. As with all Slumberhouse, projection and longevity are absolutely insane. These things take you for a ride, and I think you have to take that into consideration when wearing them. Because they change so much, are so strikingly different, and the volume tends to go up and down, they're perhaps better suited for a personal journey (sounds cliched, I know) than to, say, go out on the town with. Not that you couldn't, of course. While this is not my personal favorite (Norne kicks ass), anybody looking for a very unusual take on "green" and "fresh" should certainly check this out. If you genuinely like the more standard mainstream designer fragrances, this probably won't work for you. But if you're interested in the aesthetic experience or experimentation alone, check out this line ASAP.

Mint, eucalyptus, cloves and fir balsams...Grev combines these elements to create an original and bracing modern reinterpretation of the classic barbershop fougere. Its crisp, cooling familiarity is juxtaposed against Slumberhouse's quirky, signature style to create something altogether unique and genuinely fun to wear. There's no reason to further explain WHAT this actually smells like. As is the case with any Slumberhouse release, it needs to be sniffed to be understood. Recommended for sampling, and a blind buy for any die-hard 'Slumberhead.' Thumbs up. Final rating: 9/10 Side note: Grev was originally released in 2009, reformulated and released again for a limited time in 2015, and now, that formulation has just been released again for a very limited time via the Slumberhouse website. Although it's temporarily sold out, it might pop up again, and may be available at some of Slumberhouse's loyal distributors' websites, so it's still possibly available at least for the time being. I would move fast however.

Grev is such a unique and surprisingly soft and strangely pleasant scent. It is exquisitely crafted and very well balanced, which seems hard to achieve with materials such as mint and clove, notes which often come off overwhelmingly loud in many other creations. In Josh Loeb’s hands, however, they have been rendered velvety smooth and downright polite. Grev comes off somewhat medicinal but not spiky like toothpaste or overly spicy, although the creamy, fuzzy mint and light touch of clove do make my mouth water a bit. I get a picture in my mind of the inside of a suede handbag with contents like: a pack of spearmint gum, a lipstick, some blush, a makeup powder compact, some raffle tickets, an empty pack of clove cigarettes, and Bandaids inside. It smells faintly of wet cardboard and something rubbery, too. There is a dreamy nostalgic feel to it all, something that is hard to put a finger on, but it takes me back to a more innocent time in life.

Interesting that so many people seem to be put off by the cloves in the opening of Slumberhouse Grev. To my nose, this potent perfume opens with a huge forest of fir trees. I am very sensitive to clove, so that note can easily ruin a perfume for me. It does not do that here--at least not in the beginning. However, I agree that as the fir trees begin to thin out, the clove becomes stronger and stronger until finally it achieves a nerve-impinging pitch. We could say that the clove is like the lumberjack's chainsaw, felling tree after tree, until all that remains standing is the lumberjack, alone in the clearing, with his overheated saw.

After draining many samples... Notes on the paper look lovely. Totally my type of a fragrance. But on my skin it’s unfortunately much more flat. Apple peal, some apple mousse (both very subtle), some tiger balm ointment, cloves. I love cloves, I wished this note dominated the whole fragrance. Unfortunately not. It’s there for approximately 2-3 hours, then fades away. All is left is a mossy fougere scent, oldschool yet modern. I appreciate fougere scents, can’t really wear them. Therefore this is a pass. Longevity is somewhere around 10 hours, sillage is slightly over moderate.

Cloves. More cloves. Greens. Pines. Herbs, cannot identify. Quality but just a sea of hardcore greens. As bitter as mosswort's juice. A witches potion ingredient. Thick, very slightly sweet but volume 10 culinary-medicinal being mulled out in some deep dark lonely woods. Ugh. 100% not my cuppa. I came here for the balm thing, I got woodslapped. So, Niche box ticked on the green monster; not even any trademark Niche cognac to get boozed up on. No point taking the sample further. My rating: 2/10. Scent quality: 9/10.

Niche, unusual, and blindingly clove! Exceptional clove note! So good, it's almost like Josh Lobb found a really amazing clove essence and decided to build a perfume around it. The other notes are like celestial bodies circling the sun, the center of all radiance. Since cloves, along with any fir, and Virginia Cedar are favorites of mine, I can't help but love Grev. Overall it has a elegant, almost hygienic feeling. Its fir and cedar create a clean, crisp aromatic bed that anchors the scent. Very cool, hip perfume!

Slumberhouse classifies this as a "post-modern version of an elegant masculine cologne" and, for some aspects, this description is quite fitting. A strong and intense concoction of spices (mainly cloves) and herbs with a remarkable balsamic effect. Grev opens with cloves galore and fir. Other spices and herbs make their appearance after a while leading the fragrance to the "Tiger Balm territory". Extremely balsamic and sort of medicinal. Nice, but not my type of fragrance. Rating: 6/10

Grev is a personal favorite of mine and becoming my most worn in a small amount of time. A 80's barbershop scent done in such a unique way it's almost incomparable to any other fragrance in my opinion. The beautifully done orris root and clove adds an amazing touch that leaves a lasting impression on almost everyone that I've let try this fragrance. A simple yet beautiful refreshing barbershop scent that I feel like everyone can appreciate at least a little bit.

Grev smells like an oldschool fougere shaving cream mixed with Ice-mix spray for injuries mixed with some conifers in the background and probably there's a lot more to it. So far this is my least favourite of all Slumberhouse I've ever tested.

I LOVE Slumberhouse (yeah, I'm looking at you, Norne and Jeke <3) -- but not a big fan of this one. This smells just like that canned scent that comes pouring out of Ambercrombie in the mall.

This has been my signature for years, I love pine. Many compare it to the north! that's exactly how I feel.

This is very reminiscent of Cacharel pour L'Homme with a lot cloves and a touch of eucalyptus.

Is anyone selling a bottle of this?