There are lots of oils out there that will do the job of keeping your beard soft and your skin moisturised, but one thing I miss about being clean shaven is that I don't get to wear a good aftershave or cologne any more. Proraso Wood & Spice Beard Oil solves that problem, with an incredible scent that starts out strong and bracing but softens throughout the day into something more subtle and quite sophisticated.
Upon application, the initial menthol hit is quite strong, which I find nice as it wakes me up in the morning after I've showered, but might be too much for others. Don't worry though, because the menthol soon fades to a more comforting and masculine scent. Notes of saffron, cinnamon, and cumin give a light Eastern muskiness that sits atop a strong woodsy base of Cedar, Sandlewood and Lemon Citrus that develops throughout the day into something softer, almost talcum-powderish.
That's what I like most about this beard oil. Not just that it does it's job well and makes my beard feel great, but that the scent is complex and changes throughout the day. It's a product I'll definitely be buying again.
