Brut by Faberge
Brut...that one name says it all, and just mentioning it to somewhere who wore this back in the day will send memories of orgies, crazy sex parties, swinging couples and "No Pants Day" flooding back...okay maybe not those memories exactly! but certainly some rather good ones. Just listen to the name "Brut" you instantly think of a muscular, big, tough masculine figure a "Brute" so to speak, but it's French, so it has a little touch of elegance to it...a very little touch, but it's still there. This fragrance was introduced to me like so many others before me...by my father, that says it all really "Who introduced you to it?" "MY FATHER!" "You...amazing human being...god bless you!" that is roughly along the lines of how the conversation would go if that question was asked, trust me, i've been there!
Anyhow here is some basic information, in the 60s/70s this stuff was the bomb! I mean it still smells fresher than some fragrances today! and it's over 40 years old, it's cheap, it's masculine, it's french, it smells like something Brian Fantana would wear (Again me referring to Anchorman LOVE that movie) and it has a ton of clever and witty adverts which have been shown on tv over the years...what's NOT to like? it's also one i've noticed hasn't fallen into the "Outdated" category which is surprising as I thought the ignorant noses of society would have hammered this into the ground. I guess it's just Aramis they hate.
Rule 1: Try not to bomb people - No I don't mean throwing molotov cocktails out of the window of a Mercedes-Benz, as fun as it sounds I am saying that this fragrance can become a bit powdery and pongy if overused it is not as strong as say Aramis or Paco Rabanne, however it still packs a punch! I would recommend 3-4 sprays tops with this one, one on chest, lower neck, back of neck and spray on one wrist and press against the other wrist to complete the application of this true classic!
Rule 2: Don't worry about dress style! - If you ask me this fragrance can be fairly versatile, can be worn with a tracksuit, jeans and t-shirt and also a suit, it is not too offensive as long as you don't bathe in it! (I love that saying! "Bathing in cologne", I imagine some hairy chested man with a 70s porno moustache and gold medallion in a big bathtub of Brut giving you a thumbs up! anyhow enough fantasizing and back to the guide!) So yes it would be good for the workplace also as it is a pleasant scent. What more can you ask for?
Rule 3: Image - Brut portrays an image of hairy chests, gold medallions, porno moustaches, spandex, bondage, various front covers of Playboy okay okay! maybe not the last three but it still has a specific image. Basically if you are the sort of guy who gets his nails done and visits the tanning salon then this is not for you, you might consider it "Too strong" or "Too powerful" the only type of man I can imagine turning down a scent with such traits is a total metrosexual, who has role models consisting of: One Direction, Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj...need I go on? Good, otherwise I might have to bathe in some Brut to regain some of my lost masculinity!
All in all I highly recommend this to anyone, it is a classic father-to-son cologne, many people including myself saw the aftershave version of Brut sitting in their fathers bathroom just waiting to be picked up. To all of you who never had that experience of asking your father "Dad, what is that green bottle?" and having him reply "It's BRUT BY FABERGE!" in the same strong and bold tone as the guy from the commercials whoever he is, we'll say his name is Tony Powers, because that sounds manly!. Basically...what I'm trying to say is.....GET SOME NOW!
Anyhow here is some basic information, in the 60s/70s this stuff was the bomb! I mean it still smells fresher than some fragrances today! and it's over 40 years old, it's cheap, it's masculine, it's french, it smells like something Brian Fantana would wear (Again me referring to Anchorman LOVE that movie) and it has a ton of clever and witty adverts which have been shown on tv over the years...what's NOT to like? it's also one i've noticed hasn't fallen into the "Outdated" category which is surprising as I thought the ignorant noses of society would have hammered this into the ground. I guess it's just Aramis they hate.
Rule 1: Try not to bomb people - No I don't mean throwing molotov cocktails out of the window of a Mercedes-Benz, as fun as it sounds I am saying that this fragrance can become a bit powdery and pongy if overused it is not as strong as say Aramis or Paco Rabanne, however it still packs a punch! I would recommend 3-4 sprays tops with this one, one on chest, lower neck, back of neck and spray on one wrist and press against the other wrist to complete the application of this true classic!
Rule 2: Don't worry about dress style! - If you ask me this fragrance can be fairly versatile, can be worn with a tracksuit, jeans and t-shirt and also a suit, it is not too offensive as long as you don't bathe in it! (I love that saying! "Bathing in cologne", I imagine some hairy chested man with a 70s porno moustache and gold medallion in a big bathtub of Brut giving you a thumbs up! anyhow enough fantasizing and back to the guide!) So yes it would be good for the workplace also as it is a pleasant scent. What more can you ask for?
Rule 3: Image - Brut portrays an image of hairy chests, gold medallions, porno moustaches, spandex, bondage, various front covers of Playboy okay okay! maybe not the last three but it still has a specific image. Basically if you are the sort of guy who gets his nails done and visits the tanning salon then this is not for you, you might consider it "Too strong" or "Too powerful" the only type of man I can imagine turning down a scent with such traits is a total metrosexual, who has role models consisting of: One Direction, Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj...need I go on? Good, otherwise I might have to bathe in some Brut to regain some of my lost masculinity!
All in all I highly recommend this to anyone, it is a classic father-to-son cologne, many people including myself saw the aftershave version of Brut sitting in their fathers bathroom just waiting to be picked up. To all of you who never had that experience of asking your father "Dad, what is that green bottle?" and having him reply "It's BRUT BY FABERGE!" in the same strong and bold tone as the guy from the commercials whoever he is, we'll say his name is Tony Powers, because that sounds manly!. Basically...what I'm trying to say is.....GET SOME NOW!
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