Single Beard Oil Samples

Various samples tested.

OBSIDIAN smells great. It's a manly fruity/floral scent. Kind of reminds me of lavender mixed with some lilac with a slight hint of warm spice and some subtle sweet notes. It's hard to describe but landed well above my expectations. Worth a try if you want something unique. BLACKWATER is probably my new go-to everyday favorite scent. It's similar to Sea Storm but with a harder hitting masculine cologne scent. It's one of DMs stronger scents and a little strong at first settles out and is pleasant to wear all day, everyday. SEA STORM is a mild-strong aquatic scent. Easy on the nose with a fresh and clean scent. Doesn't smell like the sea but has sea vibes. Kind of punchy but not too overbearing. SLATE is the milder cousin to Blackwater and Sea Spray. It has similar notes to the two but a little less aquatic and a little less cologne punch. It's a more neutral scent from DM. Not bad if you're looking for a lighter option to wear everyday. WIDOWMAKER takes a different turn. It's warm, spicy and sweet. It reminds me of un-burned cherry pipe tobbaco but the sweet and spice adds a little more sophistication. A little on the strong side but after a while it mellows out and carries throughout the day quite well. It's one that smells like it's died out after a few hours then every now and then still gives off hits of scent. SUPERNOVA is great for everyday wear. It's bright with a lot of sweet citrus kick at first but doesn't carry long into the day. I really wish citrus scents could last longer because this one is a very pleasant scent. Not a bad one to try for your first go. THE STUDY I didn't get in a oil sample but sampled it in the stripping wash. It is very very strong and the scent is simply leather. I couldn't get much of the mahogany/wood scent because the leather is so overpowering. It's nice but gets old fast. So strong with leather scent! PINEWOOD PEAK is one of my least favorite scents, tested. It comes on strong with the citrus and cedar scent and carries that for several hours. Almost like a fresh cut cedar plank with a zesty orange smashed into it. The feel is different too. It feels more oily/greasy than the non-essential oil blends which takes some time to get used to. I was waiting for it to mellow out and settle a little throughout the day but it seemed like it just carried the same citrus cedar smell until it faded out completely. All in all, this company makes a great product. From the beard oil, the beard wash system, to the beard butter. All good stuff.

Blackwater delight

Through my sampling I’m finding the Oud scent is not my preferred scent, but this one is so smooth I really like it. Another well balanced scent profile from Deadman’s Beard Co!

mr

The sample pack ultimately led to me getting a carekit of the Supernova. It paires well with the Acqua Gi Gio that I wear and I love it so far. Having an oil that I enjoy the smell of has me useing it daily, leading to a healthyer beard.