Bourbon, however make it cologne. No, actually. That’s the impetus behind a brand new perfume long-established after one of many world’s hottest whiskey manufacturers. Will it truly make you scent like Elijah Craig?
Elijah Craig Char No. 3 Cologne is a customized scent developed and produced by multinational perfume firm Crafting Magnificence, in partnership with model proprietor Heaven Hill. The R&D itself was influenced by a “examine of the charred oak staves used to age Elijah Craig Bourbon” carried out by German meals and perfume conglomerate Symrise.
The perfume is marketed as one which “captures the nice and cozy, smoky, and complex essence of the charred oak barrels that form Elijah Craig’s signature depth.” Whether or not it makes one scent like whiskey — or just harking back to that heat and smoky essence — is the query at hand.
The bottle itself options one of many extra memorable disclaimers I’ve seen just lately: “Doesn’t comprise whiskey.” Different advertising collateral specifies the “product is strictly for topical use solely.” Imbibers, take observe.
Elijah Craig Char No. 3 Cologne Assessment
Since we’re solely reviewing primarily based on the nostril, let’s get to it. I examined this cologne 3 times, every time utilized on to the pores and skin and sprayed from round 6 inches away. Areas examined included the wrist, neck, and higher chest — in the case of private fragrances, somewhat physique warmth goes a great distance.
Scents kick off with a healthy dose of botanicals, particularly dried juniper berry, birch bark, and licorice root. Whereas not precisely the barrel affect we’re used to in whiskey, in conjunction, they evoke sufficient wooden spice to return by means of as maybe bourbon-adjacent. Different identifiable scents embody holiday-scented pine cones, vanilla extract, cinnamon sticks, and allspice. Total, these “smoky” parts veered rather more towards burning incense than campfires or charred wooden staves.
In all my checks, over the course of a pair hours, the perfume typically advanced into one thing midway between incense and vanilla. It’s a nice mixture, however once more, not one most would possibly instantly determine as bourbon. Char No. 3 additionally displayed strong endurance — we could name it an extended end? — and after the primary check, I noticed one carefully-placed spray was enough. The bottom incense and juniper aromas are particularly resilient. As with many colognes, it’s simpler to go overboard than to under-apply.
Let’s be clear: I’m not an skilled cologne critic. However I’m a seasoned bourbon drinker. And to my nostril, Elijah Craig Char No. 3 Cologne is a potent, long-lasting perfume, finest for many who take pleasure in huge hits of vanilla and wooden spice. Apply with a light-weight contact, and revel in. Simply don’t anticipate to scent like a barrel. And don’t drink it.
A- / $50
Elijah Craig Char No. 3 Cologne
USD50
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