American Blend
Fine Accoutrements
Fine Accoutrements is the brain child and passion project of Todd Cerami, who after developing a love for wet shaving left the world of finance in 2005 to start the company. His first product was an original aftershave, Fine Classic Aftershave, which is no longer sold. Today the fragrances are primarily homages to well-known designer fragrances, with the most popular being American Blend inspired by YSL Rive Gauche Pour Homme. The shaving soaps are made in Italy while the aftershaves are made in the USA. The brand has expanded into colognes and accessories inluding brushes, bowls, and even its own razor, the DE5.
Scent Description
Fine's American Blend is inspired by YSL's Rive Gauche Pour Homme which is a Fresh Aromatic Fougere. Although, it contains the classic Fougere anchors of Bergamot, Lavendar and Oakmoss, a note of Tobacco is inserted which comes through loud and clear, becoming even more prominent upon dry down. The fragrance is clean and masculine, with the balance somewhat tilted by the strong Tobacco note which although assertive adds depth and an air of elegance. The addition of menthol adds a extra refreshing zing. A good daytime fragrance, which is alluring enough for a night out.
Scent Strength
6
Longevity
5
Scent Family
Fresh
Subtype
Aromatic, Fougere
Suitability
Home, Work, Daytime
Inspiration
YSL Rive Gauche Pour Homme
Country of Origin
USA
Menthol
Menthol
Companion Products
Splash, EDT
Base Description
Fine uses a tallow base which creates a rich and thick lather which ShaveSplash characterizes as creamy. It includes a number of beneficial skin foods including Coconut Oil, an emolient and cleanser, Jojoba Oil, a conditioner, Argan Oil, an antioxidant, and Mango Oil, another emolient. The result is a lather with excellent cushion, density, and high stability, which combined provide strong protection. Depite the absence of glycerin, slickness is also very high. Overall, a high quaility and well constructed base which makes for a smooth shave and adquately hydrated post-shave feel.
Lather Properties
Cushion
8
Density
8
Slickness
9
Stability
Lather Type
8
Creamy
Base Type
Base Name
Tallow
Fine
Skin Food
Coconut Oil, Jojoba Oil, Argan Oil, Mango Butter
Top Notes
Anise, Bergamot, Rosemary
Heart Notes
Lavender, Geranium, Coumarin, Clove
Base Notes
Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Woods
IIngredients
Water (Aqua), Stearic Acid, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Castor Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), Potassium Hydroxide, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Tallow Acid, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Carbonate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene , Linalool