Scent Description
Brut was another breakthrough moment in the evolution of barbershop fragrances. Although it maintained the basic structure of a Fougère with the presence of lavender, tonka bean (which contains coumarin) and oakmoss, it was also one of the earliest men's fragrances to popularize ylang-ylang which added a fruity tone to the spiciness of predecessors such as Old Spice. Later Fougères employed a similar technique by incorporating fruity notes such as pineapple in Creed Aventus, YSL Y, and Razorock's Mudder Focker, or blackcurrant in Creed's Silver Mountain Water. Brut also added basil to boost its herbaceousness. If anything, Brut was even more Fougère-esque than Old Spice, while maintaining an equally clean and masculine tone. The wild popularity of Brut continues to this day with many drug stores and supermarkets keeping it on the shelf. Although it may lack an air of exclusivity due to its ubiquity, it remains a classic scent suitable for any setting and any occasion.
Scent Notes
Top Notes: Anise, Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender, Basil
Heart Notes: Geranium, Jasmine, Ylang-ylang
Base Notes: Vetiver, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Vanilla
About Brut
Brut was created and introduced by the French fragrance house, Faberge, in 1964. It was originally marketed as an aftershave and later expanded into deoderants, body sprays, and other grooming products. In 1989, Faberge was acquired by Unilever and the Brut brand of grooming products continues to be distributed globally.
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Type: Splash
Scent Strength: 8/10
Longevity: 6/10
Inspiration: Unique
Suitability: Date Night, Daytime, Evening, Home
Scent Family: Fresh
Subtype: Aromatic
Mentholation: Non-Menthol
Country: UK
Price: $
Companion Products: EDT, Deoderant
Skin Food: Water
Notes
Top Notes: Anise, Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender, Basil
Heart Notes: Geranium, Jasmine, Ylang-ylang
Base Notes: Vetiver, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Vanilla
Ingredients
Alcohol Denat., Water, Fragrance, Propylene Glycol, Menthol, BHT, Yellow 5
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