Burning Barbershop

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• arp

  December 21, 2021

  

  It begins with a mix of all the notes and a touch of burnt plastic that reminds me very much of the Giacomo by Giacomo, but this version by Durga is much more bearable; the original seems too strong and that burnt smell is very noticeable, basically translating to that. Here it acts like a sort of cologne version of Giacomo, and that scratchy sensation is mitigated by the sweetness and creaminess of the vanilla, while the mint adds a mentholated touch alongside a certain burnt aroma. It’s worth highlighting that the combination generates a medicinal smell, like cough syrup, which lasted an hour and a half. Then it becomes very similar to Dior Homme, without mentioning the iris but feeling powdery, like makeup and lipstick, less marked than in the Dior, with a spicy touch due to reminiscences of that initial smell. I felt this last stage was unisex with a feminine tendency until it faded. It’s supposed to be niche and create rare aromas, but I don’t see it that way; it had already been seen before in Giacomo from 1980 and Dior Homme since 2005. Its performance is below par: with 1 fl oz of Giacomo and 2 of Dior you would get the same result for less money. It lasted 9 hours, with the first hour and a half having a medium but noticeable trail, and the rest between medium and low. It’s for almost any climate except very hot or cold, suitable for any use except sport or the gym. It’s not bad, but as I said, there are better or equal options for much less.

• SirCharlie

  June 17, 2022

  

  Perhaps it lacks the olfactive pedigree of Arp, but to me it smells like pure art, and its name says it all: a burning barbershop. It reminds me of the chords of Beaufort, but without that gothic touch. It starts strong with burnt notes, leaves, and melted plastic, over a fougère base of lavender. Then it softens and becomes more bearable, although it can be irritating to sensitive noses. In my case, it doesn’t fully convince me as I prefer the classics, but it is original and of quality. Worth it as an experience, although I don’t see a clear use: it’s masculine and doesn’t stand out in extreme climates. Note: 6/10

• Perfu_Manu

  December 15, 2022

  

  It smells very peculiar as it attempts to blend the freshness of a barbershop fragrance with a smoky note, which is quite the opposite. As I don’t enjoy excessive smokiness, I feel they’ve overdone it; so if I’m looking for something fresh for the morning, this isn’t it. One thing is a fresh barbershop with a hint of smoke to enhance masculinity, and another is this, which smells like a barbershop after a fire. Furthermore, the fresh/barbershop aspect doesn’t smell current but rather vintage, quite a mess. As an experiment it’s fine, but for me it’s poorly balanced. If you enjoy smoky perfumes, you might give it a try.

• Landberk70

  August 4, 2024

  

  It’s a classic proposal with a very purposeful twist. It kicks off like typical Italian colognes, but they add a sweet and green touch that reminds me of conifers and mint. It softens that initial citrus explosion with lavender, giving way to a vanilla base à la Torino 21, though D&S feels more ambered in the dry down. I’m a fan of this kind of scent; I see it as ideal for spring, autumn, or cool summer evenings, suitable for both casual and semi-formal wear. It suits people over 25 looking for something vintage perfectly. On my skin, it lasts 8 to 9 hours with good trail and projection for the first two hours before settling close to the skin. Scent: 9/10 Trail: 9/10 Projection: 8.5/10 Longevity: 8.5/10