Men
Brut
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Brut by Faberge is a spicy aromatic fragrance for men. Launched in 1968, the nose behind this composition is Karl Mann. The top notes include lavender, anise, basil, bergamot and lemon; the heart notes are formed by geranium, jasmine and ylang-ylang; and the base notes reveal oakmoss, patchouli, tonka bean, vetiver, sandalwood and vanilla.
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Smells like Dad with his aftershave lotion and old cologne. I’ve always thought it was a great scent for everyday use when I was a lad. It evokes the old barbershops, that alcohol they’d splash on you while shaving. Smells super masculine, ideal for after the gym, relaxing at home, or taking a leisurely stroll through the city. The bergamot and lavender give that minty sensation over a vanilla base. A sweet explosion for the senses. Every gentleman should try it at least once. A proper classic.
An iconic fragrance in the world of men’s perfumery that redefined the course of most men’s colognes of the time and afterwards. One of the things I adore most about Brut is its sweet vanilla side. But the most interesting part of its composition is how it handles the lavender note: we know it’s present, but it doesn’t take all the centre stage like happens with other ‘Fougère’ fragrances; it’s a tempered lavender enriched by the power of vanilla, which in turn is enhanced with very fine touches of anise and herbal spices. The intervention of basil and moss is also interesting. The citrus plays an important role, but isn’t central in the composition, another interesting fact especially for a ‘Fougère’ where sometimes the citrus can be very harsh and narcotic. In general terms Vanilla, Lavender, Anise, Moss: the four play together in perfect balance. I thought Brut would be dry, with too many woody notes, or excessively dramatic. Instead, I found a different, intelligent Fougère with a creative composition. Rather sweet, with body, very interesting. It’s very possible that its aroma makes us talk about many perfumes that came after it, but Brut marked the trend of the man’s scent of the 70s, and while that was based on a huge marketing campaign, advertising and support from celebrities, the composition is also good. Personally I prefer Aramis, Old Spice or Tabac. But I can’t fail to mention this such iconic and well-crafted perfume.
It’s interesting to analyse this fragrance, as it marked a turning point in men’s perfumes: previously they were drier, sober, discreet and flat, designed not to attract attention, since back then ‘gentlemen shouldn’t perfume themselves’. This broke the mould: it introduced an unprecedented sweetness to male aromas, imposed a sillage that was daring, yet without being floral it has the strength of them. It’s as if before gentlemen only wore white shirts and with Brut they wore colour up to pink. To understand the social context in which it was designed is crucial: the late 60s to early 70s, a time of breaking moulds, social struggle, pop art, and young people taking centre stage. How important it is to analyse the cultural influence of an era that extends even to seemingly superfluous objects like colognes and perfumes, but all of this is Culture. Now we might see Brut as a vulgar, over-massified fragrance, far from the concept of ‘elegant’, simple to wear; despite the audacity in its formula it is perfectly manly, very cheap, but contains history within itself. It was made for men to wear, but for women’s noses to like it, and it’s still manufactured because men buy it, and I suspect they will continue to do so, as without being a perfumery work of art, it has the ‘duende’ of being ICONIC.
I love it; it was my first love when I was ten. I’ve bought it at every stage of my life, but now it’s back with more force because it brings back childhood memories, of family weekends fishing and eating barbecue in the countryside. As it’s not an expensive fragrance, you can carry it in the car and reapply every four hours so it doesn’t lose its punch; it still seems like a spectacular scent at a very low price (I bought eight 100ml bottles for 150 Mexican pesos each), and without a doubt, women will turn to look at you (it’s a very manly smell).
I like it; it was one of my first aftershaves when I was just ten. I’ve bought it at every stage of my life, but now it’s back with more force because it brings back memories of my childhood, family weekends fishing, and barbecues in the countryside. As it’s not an expensive fragrance, you can carry it in the car and reapply every four hours so it doesn’t lose its punch; I still think it’s a spectacular scent at a very low price (I bought eight 100 ml bottles at 150 pesos each), and without a doubt, women will take notice (it’s a very masculine scent).
It took years before I added another Brut to my collection (though no matter how hard I look, Fabergé isn’t written on the bottle). Since everyone was wearing it until it seemed like it was being rediscovered, I’ve started to appreciate it again. After so long without smelling it, I have a fresh perspective to enjoy it and relive those memories. Welcome home!
An old-school scent, but a classic at a ridiculous price.
Smells old, but it’s a classic sold at a ridiculous price.
I cannot stand the current version. I only see gentlemen over 50 using it. It does not lose its strength: the scent is so intense that its essence reaches several metres away, and frankly, it puts women off. It smells very strong and very old-fashioned.
I can never stand the current version; I only see gentlemen over fifty using it and it doesn’t lose its strength. It’s a scent that, when it passes, leaves its essence, and at several metres, the truth is it scares women away. It’s very strong and very much of an older person.
It is a simple and timeless fragrance that projects cleanliness. Very masculine, nothing like those floral scents that I do not find masculine. I wore it at 13 and I am still delighted. Unlike other reviews, it has never put any woman off; on the contrary, they have liked that ‘real man’ scent. Perhaps it is my pH that prevents that unpleasant effect.
The King is sad about the Colonel’s decisions and the new styles invading the country. ‘Little English boys! Drug addicts!’ He takes sleeping pills to wake up, rises and falls. On the shelf shines his little green bottle: ‘Splash It On’. An herbal, floral, sweet, and anise freshness gives him energy. Did Priscilla give it to him or did he buy it at an airport? With that little badge on a chain, it reminds him of the Army. He steps out into the garden after the rain; the damp grass and wet earth fill him with hope. ‘I shall endeavour to honour my father… I am still young’. ‘If it’s good enough for The King, it’s good enough for me’. It is the authentic pre-1989 version, the one Unilever still sells globally. Today, I have only a tiny drop of the original left in its green and silver bottle, which I uncap occasionally out of nostalgia. Among the classics before the 80s, Brut is my favourite, even more than Canoe, Old Spice, or Aramis. The current one smells very diluted and lacks quality; they say one should look for the Eau de Cologne.
It smells clean and brings back memories of my father; pure elegance.
Brut de Fabergé is my first memory of what a cologne is; a timeless jewel that I now keep only in my collection. To me, it is the epitome of masculinity, a pure and hard-core fougère.
It smells very well and I have received several compliments. I consider it fresh and clean, I perceive a lot of anise and lavender throughout its life, although it does not last more than three hours on skin, that is the bad part. I found it for less than 150 Mexican pesos, it is very economical. If you do not want to complicate your life, it can be your signature because it does not smell so vintage and will make you feel clean. It is very versatile. I clarify that this is my perception of the Brut cologne sold in stores like Walmart.
It is good, handsome and cheap. Although it had reformulations, it remains very good; its aroma is more bearable than Wild Country and feels more modern. It saves you in commitments when the money doesn’t stretch. I used it a lot in secondary school and it brings me nice memories of my country; it is still sold. The best thing is that anyone young or adult can wear it at a good price and receive compliments. In fact, it was Elvis Presley’s fragrance. In some countries it is sold with aftershave, which makes it even more beloved.
I bought it for 6 dollars looking for a dupe of Versace Eros (apart from the double standard). It is a classic of classics, missing from the Brut collection. It belongs to the fougère aromatic family with lavender, oakmoss and tonka bean. I consider it a precursor to the powerhouses of the 70s and 80s like Paco Rabanne or Drakkar Noir. It has a sharp, aromatic citrus opening with basil, but lavender and anise predominate as it dries down, with a mossy and sweet base. It smells a thousand times better than the synthetic supermarket colognes that smell like cleaner; the lavender in Brut is French and natural. Although it is probably synthetic because it is from Unilever, it is perceived as good quality. The longevity is intimate due to the reformulations, but it is formidable for reminiscing about past times. With cigarette smoke and a flannel shirt, any woman likes it. There are things that never go out of fashion, like the smell of clean laundry and masculine body.
I picked it up for six dollars while looking for a dupe of Versace Eros (apologies for the double standard), and given its low price, I took it because it’s a classic of classics and was missing from my Brut collection. It is, above all, a fougère aromatic family fragrance, with its blend of lavender, oakmoss, and tonka bean/coumarin, along with geranium and vetiver which also fit the family. I see it as a conceptual precursor to some powerhouse scents of the 70s and 80s such as Paco Rabanne Pour Homme, Quorum by Antonio Puig, Azzaro Pour Homme from 1978, and the more modern Drakkar Noir by Guy Laroche. It has an opening with a brief burst of sharp citrus notes and an aromatic tone which I now realise is basil. However, its dominant tones of lavender and anise seed remain upon drying, with a mossy and slightly sweet base. The ingredient quality is good once dried; it smells a thousand times better than supermarket colognes with synthetic lavender (which end up smelling like bathroom cleaner), whereas the lavender in Brut is a well-defined French lavender of good quality, natural I’d dare say, just like the rest of the ingredients, although some base notes (especially the oakmoss) are probably synthetic. Being from Unilever and due to its low price, most of its composition is certainly synthetic, but as I said, it feels constructed with quality ingredients. Its longevity and projection are intimate, given its cologne concentration and multiple reformulations. Nevertheless, it’s a formidable fragrance for recalling past times, and I’d dare say it’s timeless. This with a bit of cigarette smoke on top and a flannel shirt, any woman will like it, just like any powerhouse fragrance. It’s not that they’re unwearable, simply that you need to know how to wear or incorporate them. There are things that never go out of fashion, such as a good flannel shirt, a good leather jacket, or the scent of freshly laundered clothes impregnated with masculine body odour and tobacco smoke. Best regards.
It was my first fragrance in secondary school to go to the shopping centres with friends; it gave me a lot of confidence. Now I have it for nostalgia, but the scent has changed for the worse and I sneeze when applying it. It projects a lot but lasts little; my family says it tires them out. If you use it, beware of the shots, because in two hours you need to reapply.
It was the first fragrance I used in secondary school to go out to the shopping centres with friends. At the time, it was the most delicious and masculine for me; that scent gave me a lot of confidence. Now I have it more for nostalgia, and the aroma has changed much for the worse; I apply it and within seconds I’m sneezing. The little time it lasts projects very strongly to the extent that my family says it tires them out, and even I do. If you use it, be very careful with the blasts, and after two hours you’ll need to reapply it.
It is incredible, worth between 6 and 10 dollars and lasts longer than perfumes costing 100. It is a very manly classic for any era, giving a sense of cleanliness. It may not please everyone, but it always brings compliments or tears when remembering a father or grandfather. Every man must have it in the bathroom; even if you have Chanel or Tom Ford, it cannot be missing and should be used once a month after shaving.
I never thought I would write a review; I have perfumes that cost twenty times more, but this… it was my father’s, rest in peace. I am passionate about smelling cleanliness, elegance and bonhomie, and that is what Brut smells like. Recently I went to my brother’s house, a perfume addict, and he had a full bottle. He told me he only opens it to smell it because that is how my dad smelled, do you remember?
I bought it in a supermarket looking for the last Easter egg and thought about how the party was back then. It was sacred, solemn, with new clothes and family gatherings. There were no crazy trips, just staying with family or going to the country on Easter Monday. There, with the adults drunk, we stole car keys for races and tried perfumes like Azzaro or Rochas. My cousin used Brut Faberge by the litre; it was sweet, almost oriental, green and soapy, with a mossy-woody base. Now it is almost a niche scent, clean and solid, at less than 1/20th the price of the elite ones. If you want to understand an era, go ahead, but forget the current Faberge version.
100% nostalgia factor. It smells like the men in my family who are no longer with us. I love how it handles lavender, wrapped in herbal and anise notes, finishing with a subtle, masculine vanilla. It reminds me of old aftershaves with alcohol and rusty blades. A very manly aroma for a laughable price.
At a ridiculous price, it is a classic masculine jewel. I first knew it literally from the talcum powder, but that takes nothing away from its value. The longevity is poor, but the scent is incredible: it has that rough, woody, dry opening typical of classics, which gradually turns sweet as it dries down.
Brut, contrary to popular belief, smells like the multimillionaire gentlemen of Manhattan in the 30s, 40s and 50s. I know this because I worked at Bloomingdales in the 90s attending to real people, types like Bloomberg or Trump, who always bought Brut alongside Dior or Clive Christian. Despite being accessible, it has immense style and history; it defines a clean, wealthy man, timeless.
It’s impossible not to associate this fragrance with the figure of a man over 45; when I was a child, my father used it, and at the time, I thought it was one of the finest and most elegant perfumes. It’s that fragrance where, at first sniff, the only thing it evokes is a mature, proper, and clean person. It has a super accessible price and is easy to find. Recently, I bought a shaving foam of this scent, and to be honest, I like how slightly perfumed my face is after shaving, although it’s not a scent I’d want as a signature fragrance; it’s more a bit of nostalgia for what I consider a ‘vintage’ fragrance in the good sense.
It smells strong and lasts a long time. It’s the favourite perfume of the old-school neighbourhood gentlemen. I had a neighbour in his seventies who was a bit of a Don Juan with his cologne and you always knew when he was coming or had just left, just by the trail of scent he left behind. An unmistakable aroma. When I’m older, I want to wear that. Also, they sell it even in the supermarket and it’s very cheap.
What more can be said of this classic? It is undoubtedly a fragrance young men must try at least once in their lives. Perhaps they won’t like it at first, but after a shower and putting this on, it’s like ‘watching the gods descend from Olympus’. It is very versatile for experienced men, it doesn’t leave people indifferent, and it offers great value. From wearing it to the park, squares, cinema, meetings, dates, or work (perhaps the beach, depending on personal preference). With dress trousers or jeans in slim, straight, bootcut, relaxed, wide leg, or flare cuts. With long-sleeved shirts, blazers, short sleeves, polos, t-shirts, V-necks, button-downs, American suits, guayaberas, linen, sleeveless shirts, English-style suits, or tuxedos. (Not a tailcoat, but that’s up to personal preference). Ratings: Sillage: 3.5/5, Longevity: 3/5, Versatility: 4/5, Notes: 5/5, Overall: 4/5.
Elvis Presley and Muhammad Ali wore this. They had the money to buy any Chanel perfume, yet millennials claim it smells old. Haha.
This was my first lotion, when I was around seven or eight years old. I remember it with great affection.
It was my first aftershave when I was about seven or eight years old; I remember it with great fondness.
The legitimate king of classics.
The authentic classic of classics.
This was my first cologne back in the 80s when I was about five years old. Oh, it reminds me so much of my mother’s care and how well she always dressed us and applied this cologne to me and my brother; this fragrance always brings her to mind. Every time I manage to visit her, I show her the new version I have, and she says: ‘I remember always buying that cologne for you two so you’d smell nice and like little men’!!
I don’t know what perfume my grandfather used, but this takes me back. It’s a journey in memory to those times when my family smelled like this, whether they’d just applied perfume or shaved. I can’t imagine using it in this era of almost diabetic trends, where if you don’t smell of vanilla, you smell of gummy bears, cotton candy, or bubblegum… Nowadays, if you wear something wild, people tell you you smell old. That’s the reality.
I was gifted a shaving cream of this scent. To be blunt: it’s strong. Nothing like those cloyingly sweet perfumes of today, but I think I’ll get used to it and even come to appreciate it. I love imagining that men in my grandfather’s era must have smelled something like this.
An aromatic classic, smelling of a barbershop and cleanliness that never goes out of style. It’s a gem and incredibly accessible. Suitable for any occasion, though to be honest, it won’t leave anyone speechless while you’re wearing it.