Scent Description

Fine's American Blend is inspired by YSL's Rive Gauche Pour Homme which is a Fresh Aromatic Fougere. Although, it contains the classic Fougere anchors of Bergamot, Lavendar and Oakmoss, a note of Tobacco is inserted which comes through loud and clear, becoming even more prominent upon dry down. The fragrance is clean and masculine, with the balance somewhat tilted by the strong Tobacco note which although assertive adds depth and an air of elegance. The addition of menthol adds a extra refreshing zing. A good daytime fragrance, which is alluring enough for a night out.

Scent Notes

Top Notes: Anise, Bergamot, Rosemary
Heart Notes: Lavender, Geranium, Coumarin, Clove
Base Notes: Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Woods

About Fine Accoutrements

Fine Accoutrements is the brain child and passion project of Todd Cerami, who after developing a love for wet shaving left the world of finance in 2005 to start the company. His first product was an original aftershave, Fine Classic Aftershave, which is no longer sold. Today the fragrances are primarily homages to well-known designer fragrances, with the most popular being American Blend inspired by YSL Rive Gauche Pour Homme. The shaving soaps are made in Italy while the aftershaves are made in the USA. The brand has expanded into colognes and accessories inluding brushes, bowls, and even its own razor, the DE5.

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Fine Accoutrements American Blend soap

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Scent Strength: 6/10
Longevity: 5/10
Scent Family: Fresh
Subtype: Aromatic, Fougere
Suitability: Home, Work, Daytime
Inspiration: YSL Rive Gauche Pour Homme
Country of Origin: USA
Menthol: Menthol
Companion Products: Splash, EDT
Type: Croap

Base Description

Fine uses a tallow base which creates a rich and thick lather which ShaveSplash characterizes as creamy. It includes a number of beneficial skin foods including Coconut Oil, an emolient and cleanser, Jojoba Oil, a conditioner, Argan Oil, an antioxidant, and Mango Oil, another emolient. The result is a lather with excellent cushion, density, and high stability, which combined provide strong protection. Depite the absence of glycerin, slickness is also very high. Overall, a high quaility and well constructed base which makes for a smooth shave and adquately hydrated post-shave feel.  

Lather Properties

Cushion: 8/10
Density: 8/10
Slickness: 9/10
Stability: 8/10
Lather Type: Creamy
Base Type: Tallow
Base Name: Fine
Skin Food: Coconut Oil, Jojoba Oil, Argan Oil, Mango Butter

Notes

Top Notes: Anise, Bergamot, Rosemary
Heart Notes: Lavender, Geranium, Coumarin, Clove
Base Notes: Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Woods

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Stearic Acid, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Castor Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), Potassium Hydroxide, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Tallow Acid, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Carbonate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene , Linalool

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Fine Accoutrements American Blend aftershave

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Type: Splash
Scent Strength: 6/10
Longevity: 5/10
Inspiration: YSL Rive Gauche Pour Homme
Suitability: Daytime, Evening, Home, Work
Scent Family: Fresh
Subtype: Aromatic, Fougere
Mentholation: Menthol
Country: USA
Price: $$$
Companion Products: Shave Soap, EDT
Skin Food: Menthol, Water

Notes

Top Notes: Anise, Bergamot, Rosemary
Heart Notes: Lavendar, Geranium, Coumarin, Clove
Base Notes: Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Woods

Ingredients

Alcohol Denat., Water (Aqua), Fragrance (Parfum), Isopropyl Alcohol, Menthol, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Lyral, Lilial, Citronellol, Geraniol, Eugenol, Citral, Isoeugenol