Quick review: Gucci Guilty Absolute pour homme

A freebie I received a little while ago, the Gucci Guilty Absolute pour Homme is a pretty decent masculine scent for winter use.

To my nose it’s a somewhat fruity scent, with a deep base note of cedar and patchouli, with  lavender, lemon and orange flower on top. Long lasting, distinct yet neutral, with a complex simplicity…. yeah, pretend that last bit made sense. You can put it on and forget about it, or put it on and spend a few hours untangling it… works just as well both ways.

It’s also approved by the Better Half, which is always a good thing. It may well be a little on the heavy side for summer, but it suits winter just fine.

Shave of the day 3rd January

Razor: Schick “Lady Eversharp”
Blade: Schick Injector
Brush: Vie-Long #12705B
Lather: Proraso Menthol & Eucalyptus
Aftershave: Myrsol Formula K
Additional Care: Alum Block and BullDog Original Beard Balm

Asylum Shave Works Frankincense & Myrrh Aftershave Splash

A few months ago I received a bottle of Asylum Shave Works Frankincense & Myrrh Aftershave Splash from Phil of BullGoose, as part of the best care package ever. I used it exclusively the first two months – since I was travelling and away from my usual selection of aftershaves – and have come back to it frequently since getting back home.

The aftershave is not as moisturising as some of my other ones – but considering that some of my others are made to be moisturisers first and aftershaves second, that isn’t unexpected.

The scent is, how to put… complex but not complicated. In the bottle it is – and please excuse my phrasing – very american; loud, bold and in your face. On your face however it’s much more mellow and subtle – once the alcohol evaporates – and has enough staying power to last a whole day at work without being overpowering.

The scent is woody, with hints of oriental incense and – at least to me – memories of the desert. If that sounds like something for you, I would strongly recommend getting some – even more so if you pair it with the matching shaving soap.

Shave of the day 1st January

Razor: Schick “Lady Eversharp”
Blade: Schick Injector
Brush: Vie-Long #14033
Lather: Dr Selby Lavender
Aftershave: Nivea Cooling After Shave Balm
Additional Care: Alum Block & BullDog Original Beard Balm