Duke Cannon Supply Co. - Solid Cologne Balm, Bourbon (Buffalo Trace Bourbon Fragrance) (1.5 oz) Concentrated Mens Cologne Concentrated Balm - Warm, Woodsy, Oak Barrel Scent, Bourbon Trail

There must be batches that are way better than others (based on a lot of 5 star reviews on here), but the one I got barely has any smell. Even when I apply a good amount, you'd have to stick your nose onto your skin to get a tiny hint of a woody scent, and some beeswax. One upside? Well, no greasiness when applied, which is why 2 stars and not 1, so at the least it moisturizes your skin a little, but it's a bit of a reach calling it "Concentrated Cologne".

I have been using DC soaps and body washes for a while now because I enjoy their fragrances but have always wished the scent would last after the shower. So I was quite excited to see that they started offering a line of colognes with the same fragrances. Unfortunately, unlike other brands, Duke Cannon does not offer samplers so to try a new fragrance is a $20 experiment. I’m writing this review to try to describe the scents I’ve tried so that potential buyers can better guess which ones they might prefer. I will update the review whenever I try a new fragrance. The scents that I’ve tried are potent and long lasting and a tin should last a few months even with daily use so as long as one likes the fragrance, I would consider this an excellent product. So far, I’ve tried: Leaf and Leather, Bay Rum, Birchwood. Leaf and Leather: I was familiar with this one because it is my favorite body wash fragrance (formerly Old Glory). It is described as tobacco and leather and that is pretty much exactly what it smells like. I’ve always loved the rich, warm, almost fruity sweetness of pipe tobacco despite never having smoked tobacco of any sort. If you’ve ever walked by a tobacco store in a mall, you probably know the scent. It is very sweet but not feminine. The leather adds a musky bit of sharpness that helps to balance the sweetness without clashing. This may not be for everyone, but it is my personal favorite (so far). Bay Rum: This is another fragrance that can be found in their soaps and body washes (which you might be able to find in some large retailers like Target, if you want to sample the fragrance without buying). Like the Leaf and Leather, this has a rich, warm sweetness. But rather than using a sharp scent to balance it, it uses strong spice notes, primarily nutmeg and allspice. It is reminiscent of Old Spice but not as “milky”. Does it smell like rum? Maybe? A little bit? It’s kind of hard to tell through the spice, but it is a very warm and inviting fragrance. Birchwood: I went into this one blind. It sounded interesting tho so I took a chance. It… was not what I was expecting. I use the word “sweet” a lot when talking about these fragrances and I know from their soaps that not all of their scents are like this, but this one is perhaps the sweetest smelling that I’ve tried. It is unabashedly floral. I feel like I recognize the flower it is derived from but can’t quite put my finger on it. Hyacinth? Gardenia? I’d have to go to an Old Yankee Candle shop and peruse the flower scents there to match it. It’s not a masculine scent at all. But after the sweetness hits you, you get an oddly tangy after scent like the smell of sawdust from fresh cut lumber which adds just a smidge of machismo. Like, “I’m a flowery princess… lumberjack.” I’m not a big fan of this one and wouldn’t have bought it had I known what it would smell like. As a cologne, it’s a bit too sweet and jarring, but I don’t mind using a bit in my armpits to act as a deodorant. I think it isn’t quite as cloying when cut with a little body musk. Vetiver and Oak Moss: Another blind buy. This one is more of a seductive masculine scent. If you are familiar with vetiver you will recognize the warm, sultry scent that makes the backbone of this fragrance. It isn’t quite as earthy as straight vetiver tho and has a bit of smooth muskiness. This isn’t super sweet or cloying and not at all floral like the birchwood. It also isn’t as distinctive as the other colognes I’ve tried. Maybe a bit like Drakkar Noir? It’s my GF’s fave so far. If you are trying solid colognes out and prefer natural smelling fragrances to the sharper “sporty” scents common in men’s deodorants, I also recommend trying the Viking Revolution sampler pack. I really like their Vetiver and Clary Sage fragrances.

The container looks cool, surprisingly big like the size of an altitude container. The consistency is nice, melts nicely and isn’t too oily. But honestly, the smell is like…a Christmas candle or something. Makes sense I guess…it’s literally called redwood. But it’s kind of like cloves and a bit of orange. I like it, but don’t want it to be “my smell”. Also it fades after a few hours. You might like it though.

I usually use cedarwood essential oil as a fragrance that is not the typical cologne stench. So, I ordered this duke cannon solid. It doesn’t take much at all, simply rub a touch in my hands, apply it to my freshly shaved head and face, rub dry my hands on my forearms. The scent is great, and it lasts. Complements come from everywhere, and a lot of men as me about the smell, because it’s not a well known smell. Especially among city-slickers. Great product!

Liked the scent as described, & no dislike points.

The scent is nice, easy to put on and lasts the full day.