1445
Castle Forbes
The Castle Forbes brand was started by Lady Jinny Forbes of the Forbes Clan of Scotland in 1996 with her friend Andrew French, a professional fragrance creator. Castle Forbes in Aberdeenshire is the seat of the Forbes Clan and was completed in 1815 by James Ochanar, the 17th Lord Forbes. Today, the 23rd Lord Forbes, Malcom, lives in the castle with Jinny who converted a dairy building at the back of the estate into a perfumery. All of its products continue be produced on the estate and have grown to include a full line of shaving creams, aftershave balms, and EDPs. The brand is reknown for its unique fragrances made from essential oils and high performance soft shaving creams.
Scent Description
1445 is fresh and aromatic fragrance which shares much in common with a classic Fougère, although slightly less green due to the absence of Oakmoss. In addition to the classic Fougère elements of Lemon, Lavender, and Coumarin, the use of Tarragon adds a uniquely herbaceous dimension which is further deepened by the subtle bitterness of Petitgrain, then mellowed by the lusciousness of Clove in the base. The overall effect is a complex, somewhat atypical scent, which is slightly daring but smacks of sophistication. The perfect scent for a distinguished gentleman who exhibits taste and panache, which can be worn day or night, in any setting.
1445 is both an aftershave and a balm, and as such is thicker and more viscous than the average splash. Although, not an all natural formula the post-application feel is soothing and moisturizing, although slightly stickier than the average alcohol-based splash.
Scent Strength
8
Longevity
7
Inspiration
Unique
Suitability
Date Night, Daytime, Evening, Home, Work
Scent Family
Fresh
Subtype
Aromatic
Mentholation
Non-Menthol
Country
UK
Price
$$$$
Companion Products
EDP, Shave Soap
Skin Food
Aloe, Glycerin, Witch Hazel
Top Notes
Petitgrain, Lemon
Heart Notes
Tarragon, Lavendar
Base Notes
Vetiver, Clove, Patchouli
Ingredients
Aqua (Water), Hammelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera), Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, PEG/PPG/20/15 Dimethicone, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Methylchlorisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Limonene, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Eugenol, Hydroxycitronellal, Citral, Evernia Prunastri, Geraniol, Coumarin, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Cinnamate, Benzyl Sallcylate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone