Best Fougere

Lesser · 05-11-2023, 04:54 PM

FWIW (and I hope it's ok to post this), included in the fragrance samples I just posted on BST is a sample of Houbigant Fougere Royale if anyone wished to see what it was like.

**dominicr** · 05-11-2023, 05:23 PM

Newer version I presume?

(05-11-2023, 04:54 PM)Lesser Wrote: FWIW (and I hope it's ok to post this), included in the fragrance samples I just posted on BST is a sample of Houbigant Fougere Royale if anyone wished to see what it was like.

Lesser · 05-11-2023, 07:23 PM

(05-11-2023, 05:23 PM)dominicr Wrote: Newer version I presume?

(05-11-2023, 04:54 PM)Lesser Wrote: FWIW (and I hope it's ok to post this), included in the fragrance samples I just posted on BST is a sample of Houbigant Fougere Royale if anyone wished to see what it was like.

Reckon so; not sure. An original sample from Houbigant. FWIW, the whole lot is sold right now pending funds.

jeffm54321 · 05-11-2023, 11:59 PM

I'll throw in a vote for Spearhead's Seaforth! Heather.

Lbkindy · 05-12-2023, 12:02 AM

Can't go wrong with Skin Bracer. I may be biased, but I prefer the vintage stuff.

fblais · 05-12-2023, 07:31 PM

Don’t forget YSL Rive Gauche pour homme.
Several artisan aftershave have been modeled after it; Fine American Blend, RR American Barber, etc...

alex2023 · 10-25-2023, 08:00 PM

A well-known Italian YouTuber user called Luca Dinaro have spoken about Fougere Classique from Barrister and Mann for who is into a more vintage fragrance.

ALI · 10-26-2023, 03:19 AM

SV Felce Aromatica gets my vote.

John Rose · 10-26-2023, 03:56 AM

(05-12-2023, 12:02 AM)Lbkindy Wrote: Can't go wrong with Skin Bracer. I may be biased, but I prefer the vintage stuff.

Yeah, what he said.

Good thing it's easy to come by in any old drug store chain. And I rarely like any shaving product from any old drug store chain.
(Okay, my local store has Proraso Green croap too, and that's about it.)

Tester28 · 10-26-2023, 05:36 AM

(04-13-2017, 05:31 AM)Oasisdave Wrote: Hey guys, I've been getting into Fougere shave soaps lately and want to get a good Fougere alcohol splash and was hoping to get your opinions on the which one is the best. Obviously would like to get one that smells great but also is long lasting.

Would recommend Bon Monsieur by Zingari Man....both the shave soap and corresponding splash.

It's supposed to mirror the scent profile of Van Cleef's Tsar...one of the all-time greats of the genre.

You could even buy the actual Bon Monsieur fragrance made by Rogue Perfumery.
Their schtick is that they don't shy away from using real oak moss which is an essential component
of an authentic fougere.