Lavender
Barrister & Mann
Founded in 2013 by self-taught perfumer Will Carius in his Boston apartment, Barrister & Mann has grown into one of wet shaving’s most respected artisan houses. Known for pushing the envelope on both scent design and soap chemistry, the brand pairs original, multi-layered fragrances—often anchored in classic fougère or chypre structure—with cutting-edge bases like Omnibus, prized for its dense, slick lather and post-shave feel. Signature releases such as Seville, Le Grand Chypre, Waves, and seasonal cult favorites like Hallows showcase Carius’s storytelling approach to perfumery. All products are formulated, poured, and packaged in small batches in upstate New York, using responsibly sourced ingredients and cruelty-free practices. Today the line spans shave soaps, bar soaps, aftershave splashes and balms, and extrait-strength colognes, earning consistently high marks from reviewers and a loyal global following.
Scent Description
Lavender is one of the most beautiful floral compositions to be found in wet shaving. Will Carius, the creative mind behind Barrister & Mann, claims it's a near exact reproduction of the Island Lavender perfume by the monks of Caldey Abbey, which is still sold to this day. Will describes it as a "Blue" lavender, which is a variety known for its vibrant blue-purple flowers and intensely aromatic scent. Although the fragrance is called simply Lavender, the Bergamot and Geranium blend to create a floral, and sweet melange which has an intense citrusy freshness. A complex and multi-layered fragrance which is alluring, playful and gentlemanly. Suitable for any time of day, and any occasion.
Available For Purchase From
Scent Strength
8
Longevity
9
Inspiration
Unique
Suitability
Date Night, Daytime, Evening, Home, Work
Scent Family
Fresh
Subtype
Aromatic
Mentholation
Non-Menthol
Country
USA
Price
$$$
Companion Products
Shave Soap, Bar Soap
Skin Food
Witch Hazel, Glycerin, Aloe, Chamomile Water, Licorice Root, Eleuthero Root, Allantoin, Taurine
Top Notes
Lavender, Bergamot
Heart Notes
Geranium
Base Notes
Musk
Ingredients
SD Alcohol 40-B (Alcohol Denatured), Witch Hazel Water (Hamamelis Virginiana), Organic Alcohol, Fragrance, Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Taurine, Chlorella Vulgaris/Lupinus Albus Protein Ferment, Eleuthero Root Extract (Eleutherococcus Senticosus), Allantoin, Organic Aloe Leaf Extract (Aloe Barbadensis), German Chamomile Flower Extract (Matricaria Recutita), Organic Licorice Root Extract (Glycyrrhiza Glabra), Acetylsalicylic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Provitamin B5 (DL-Panthenol), Citric Acid, Benzoic Acid, Linalool, D-Limonene, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral