Sandalwood

very nice flowery-powdery-woody blend, tobs sandalwood fits good on a gentleman over 30, not modern but old-fashioned in a good way. of course the sandalwood is very prominent and the smell is the same of the shaving cream, which works perfectly on my skin. someone says it smells like an old grandpa, i know what they mean but to me tobs sandalwood reminds me a gentleman like Rupert Everett in "the importance of being Earnest". not cheap for a cologne or a/s, i found a good deal(20euros) on internet, but the quality is high. the performance is just ok, better in longevity than projection and sillage. better in cold seasons. the only bad side is the bottle without the atomizer, i dont like to splash the cologne. great scent, not for everyone so dont blind buy, i think the lovers of wet shaving like me will love it. colonia molto inglese, un pò terrosa e floreale con il sandalo in primo piano. non per tutti, va bene per chi ama fragranze dal gusto vintage e di qualità. per gli amanti della rasatura tradizionale come me. scent-8 long-7 sillage-6 uniqueness-7,5 versatility-7 bottle-6 compliment factor- 6,5 rebuy?yes my vote-8 in one word- english alternative- geo e. trumper sandalwood the review is based on the cologne.

Well 'ello there love! Fancy a cup of tea? Sorry, I had to get that out of way. When I first smelled this one, what immediately struck me was that this was a very proper English gentleman's fragrance. Not necessarily an upper-class high-society English gentleman, but definitely the sort of thing you'd imagine an English dandy in a tweed suit would wear. Think Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer in the "Just Like a Chap" video. The main notes I get from this are Sandalwood and Incense, which I absolutely love. Not only do I have a bottle of this scent, I also just finished up a tube of the matching shaving cream for it, but that's part of the reason I love it; it has that classic sandalwood shave cream smell to it. Is it a grandpa or "vintage" smell? Yep. Do I care? Not a bit, my good sir! Everything that is old becomes new once again sooner or later. :-) I don't think this one is entirerly suited for everyday wear, definitely not your blue-jeans and graphic-tee or going-to-work type fragrance. Save this one for when you're getting dressed up -- properly dressed up -- to go out somewhere.

Honestly probably my favorite scent of all time. I really don’t have much to say about it, because it just fits me. It’s like asking someone why they love their wife or why their favorite food is Thai food. Sometimes a feeling is just a feeling and you have no reason to explain. My friends ask me why i love this fragrance so much and i just say “well I just do it suites me” A warm, spicy, comforting smell that just makes me feel good inside. It is complex enough to keep me interested throughout the whole bottle, but simple enough to wear just about anywhere and any situation, though I find it slightly formal. I get mostly wood and powder, but also a bit of a lagerfield like orange and some cinnamon. It’s just really great, like a well made cigar or a classic movie you keep coming back too. It’s actually honestly the only fragrance I re-up on. Make sure to get the matching soap, which is of high quality and lathers well and last a long time.

I found this online for 20 dollars and what a joy to put on after a nice wet shave. Creamy sandalwood with some powdery notes, and a depth in the base as well. Of course, it is a cologne, so don't expect great longevity. But it makes you feel like a gentleman first thing in the morning. Honestly, I can't separate the individual notes because it is so well blended. Add to this some sandalwood shaving soap, and Black Pepper & Sandalwood EDP from Acca Kappa afterwards and I'm a happy camper. This has a splash top, but the hole is small enough that you won't be wasting any of it by mistake. A classic gentlemanly scent that is not dated, but most likely not appreciated by the young whippersnappers.

Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood... ...is a very beautiful classic scent which surrounds you with a certain warmth. While Proraso Sandalwood red is giving sandalwood an Italian touch, TOBS Sandalwood is adding some britishness to it. A soft opening transforms into a nice powdery sandalwood. Not old school. Not cheap, no Jovan Sex Appeal (?!). As a passionate wet shaver with way too many after shaves in his cabinet, I really appreciate TOBS Sandalwood.

Possibly the BEST Sandalwood fragrance for a true gentleman. Some will not appreciate this classic old world style fragrance but to me it's perfection. It has a clean, powdery, upscale soapy vibe with a clean soft Sandalwood note front and center! It's not the best performer but the products in this line from TOBS are almost limitless. I have the shaving cream, Aftershave and Cologne and the profile is spot on with all the products. A 10/10 classic!

Windsor Davies as the Sgt. Major in, "It Ain't Half Hot Mum". Obviously, he close shaves with a straight-razor. This slaps on ascerbic and dry, with the rosemary, lavender and fern standing out. Commands attention at the outset but within twenty minutes melds neatly into a slightly powdery, somewhat effervescent sandalwood (the geranium kicking in?). This is starched-collar, old-school style juice, and just my speed. Great stuff!

Lovely sandalwood with a soft, powdery, slightly sweet, gentlemanly, and slightest hints of citrus. I would say classic more than dated, it's a timeless scent. Not a loud and clubby nor strong synthetic scents of today, but a natural soft creamy sandalwood. Very unique among sandalwood scents as it's more woody conceptually than actual woods one normally associates with "woody". Scent: 8.5 / Sillage: 7 / Longevity: 6.5

A very nice slightly sweet dry woody scent, sandalwood is definitely the main note along with some others listed above it smells like a true classic fragrance for men this is a love at first sniff for me I wish I could smell like this all the time If you like Chanel egoiste, Geo f trumper sandalwood, gurlain heritage then definitely check out tobs sandalwood as you won't be disappointed it smells exquisite.

This is that gorgeous old-school shaving-foam scent, done beautifully. The opening is a little bit strange but then you have this wonderful creamy sandalwood on you the whole day. It doesn't feel old to me, it feels classic. Men once smelt like this when they were young.

Gorgeous sandalwood,very subtle, a very well blended cologne, fresh, clean, aromatic. The longevety is ok for a cologne, but for the quality and the history of the brand, is well worth have this beauty in any colection..

Sharp, metallic, herbal opening. Soapy and slightly powdery dry-down. Über masculine and very old school smell. I love these vintage fragrances, but this one is not my favorite. Too sharp on the nose.

Beautiful old-fashioned fragrance! All I smell is sandalwood and musk. For something cheap, it’s high quality, and it has great longevity, even with the aftershave and the shave soap.

There are myriad houses touting Sandalwood. Of them all, the one that endures over time and remains the benchmark complex Sandalwood as a true Gentleman's fragrance... is this one.

A true British gentlemanly cologne 🇬🇧 perfect to be Sherlock Holmes signature scent🕵️ I love it ❤️

The Taylor of Old Bond Street shop in St. James's is in close proximity to Geo. Trumper and Trufitt & Hill: each offering traditional English gents barbershop service by appointment. In the early millennium on a visit to London I treated myself to a wet shave at the Taylor's shop in Jermyn Street. It was a memorably wonderful indulgence undertaken by a charming gentleman who taught me the finer skills in the art of using a straight razor. I'd recommend it to anyone, if only to experience it the once. The immaculate and welcoming cubicle was equipped with well-worn furniture and fittings to be almost museum-like. A serenade by a barbershop quartet was all that was missing! The experience concluded with a generous application of Sandalwood moisturiser and cologne. Before leaving, I purchased a supply of the same, and it has made a regular appearance in my bathroom ever since. (I'm not brave enough to go with the cut throat.) Taylor's Sandalwood is a simply beautiful assemblage of floral notes, framed by a soft foundation of sandalwood and musk. A fresh, light and clean scent dominated by lavender, carnation and geranium very much in the style of fine hand soap. Choose the cologne against the aftershave for superior if modest projection and longevity. Good value for sure.

An atom bomb opening! Sharp herbals, spicy carnation, and that signature "cologne" fresh citrus. But a touch of the synthetic strikes. This all quickly settles down to make way for a smooth, creamy and almost talc powder sandalwood that's supported by subtle rose and musk. In the dry down it becomes smoother, powdery, slightly florally sweet, with some incense notes. A moderate if not fleeting projection. 4 hours solid performance would be fair. The dust has settled. Being English, and an old soul at heart, I have an affinity for our old world fragrances. This is more something I'd splash on at home alone, something a niché collector takes personal enjoyment in for both its scent and heritage. The images it might invoke. Weaker concentrations get a bad rap for lack of projection or performance, but historically you would splash it on throughout the day when you needed refreshment. The carnations cause an almost dying flowers meet incense note that can smell dated to most (think your uncle or late gran), and I think younger generations will find this very challenging in the day of modern perfumery. If you want a modern (but still British) take on this then Dunhill's Indian Sandalwood will fit the bill.

Oddly addicting and relaxing!! At first I thought I was going to hate this as it opened with that very old school spicy smell and kind of reminds me of old spice ! However once it dries down fully you get a very nice old school smell that’s very powdery and aromatic. It does also have a perfumey smell as well making it smell slightly feminine but I just really dig this stuff. I don’t think it will be a hit with the ladies but I’m enjoying this just as a scent to splash on after a shower and just find it so relaxing and soothing once it settles ! Performance on me is great as it lasts 6-8 hours and is not the biggest projector but it does leave a very heavy and noticeable sillage trail. Overall rating-7.5 out of 10 ! Great old school scent but unfortunately I think I’ll only use it after a shower

Now this is a old school traditional fougere fragrance from the Cary Grant school of gentlemen. There are not many of us left in the world. After you have splashed this on as it does not come with a atomiser. You will be greeted by a fresh soapy mix of rosemary, geranium and lavender. It is very soapy and herbal but it radiates off your skin very nicely. Giving you that clean feeling that you have shaved and are ready to meet the world. As it dries down you get a slightly spicy powdery sandalwood until it fades. Longevity for me was about three to four hours which is what I expect from a cologne concentration. All in all a very nice soapy dapper scent for a gentleman who likes to feel clean but does not want his fragrance to make any kind of statement.

Classic men cologne, a bit heavy at first glance, more suitable for colder days and older vintages, rather for occasional wear. It reminds me of Alpa Farao cologne which was popular in the 1970s-1980s. Try before buying. Use very moderately.