Detroit Grooming Co.Hydrating Formula with Sweet Almond & Vitamin E • Limited Edition Midnight Bourbon Beard Oil (1 oz)

THE OIL:The product itself is outstanding. It immediately makes my beard softer, helping me take some of my more wild whiskers. It also has the perfectly dull shine to it, so it doesn’t leave my beard looking all oily during the day. Especially nice if I apply too much. The smell is amazing but not overpowering. Again nice if you accidentally use too much. Which makes for a perfect blend of functional and forgivingTHE SMELL:This where the Traverse City cherry & tobacco really takes the cake. I’ve tried SO many other brands and they all smell like ass! They’re all like the equivalent of axe body spray for your beard; just cheap, obnoxious smelling ‘man scents’. Not this! This where they can charge so much for it. The smell it perfect! It’s classy, not over powering but when she goes in for a hug she’ll be impressed with how good you smell. It’s easy to wear too. Most of the time it’s going be you who has to smell it all day and this is such tolerable scent. Like a good cologne you forget you’re wearing it a couple mins after applying it, but it’s still there subtle informing others you’re a man of taste!To me it smells something akin to a fancy mens lounge at a country club or an athletic club..maybe even a nice cigar lounge (prob where they got the “tobacco” in cherry & tobacco). At first I was opposed to the “cherry” idea, but it won me over.SUMMARY:I recently bought around 8-10 different oil just to give them all the scent test. This and Eighteen21 “Noble OUD” oil are the best smelling, included ones I’ve owned over the years, however the Detroit grooming traverse city is the better product, so it wins overall. 5 stars.

I was introduced to Detroit Grooming Co. "Corktown" grooming oil by a trusted friend. The oil is actually a mix of multiple oils, (see ingredient list) and feels and smells great.I have previously only had experience with beard waxes and pomades, and they always have seemed more work than was really worth going through, and they all tend to leave the beard too shiny and the hair feeling greasy. Even after combing it out, waxes make it obvious you've got product in your beard. Totally whack.Anyways, this oil is easy to administer, by keeping your finger over the opening in the bottle, and dabbing on the oil through the beard. I usually only need three of such applications, and my beard it about 3 inches long. You can then spread the oil my a gentle massage throughout the rest of the beard. A little dab under the nose leaves a pleasant scent for hours.I find that I apply the oil twice a day, and I expect the 1 ounce in the bottle to last a few months.As for the smell, it is heavy on the vanilla, but not overpowering. The tobacco is much like a black and mild cigar, but more refined, like an unburnt high quality pipe tobacco, the kind that reminds you of Grandpa (in a good way, not an old pishy pants geriatric way). The cedarwood is underlying the first two aromas, but is definitely there. Sometimes tobacco is overpowering, but in this blend, it is in equal measure with the vanilla.INGREDIENTS: Sweet Almond Oil, Vitamin E Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Safflower Seed Oil, Rice Bean Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Avocado Oil, Wheat Germ Oil, Fragrance and Essential Oil.PROS:+ Excellent fragrance - balanced, and inviting+ Leaves the hair conditioned, but not shiny or greasy+ No scary or overly chemical ingredients+ One ounce will last a long timeCONS:- The cap is small, metal, and tricky to replace if your fingertips are oily!

The initial scent is really strong and a little off putting but it quickly mellows out and lasts all day. Just like the other Detroit products, it gives great moisture and comfort.

Those little brown bottles which contain essential oils usually found at any health food store or GNC are there to protect against oxidation and spoilage of the oils. Similar for beer which is why any quality beer will not come in a clear bottle. So why is this brand of beard oil sold in a clear bottle is beyond me. Didn't cause me not to make the purchase however. I was intrigued. Perhaps they are cheaper to purchase clear over brown in bulk.I'm wondering if I have a beard oil from an old batch. The reason I mention this is because this particular bottle which I purchased has almost no scent or maybe even just a very weak scent which can hardly be smelled or in the palm. This was the main reason I made this particular purchase. The scent which was raved about. Perhaps it was only hype? I've just put the bottle in bag to protect it from any light from my bathroom skylight. I don't know how the people of Amazon store this product (in an opaque bag, away from heat) or how long it is left on the shelf before it is recalled or why it doesn't have a manufacture date or a "best-used-by" date. I've a feeling I won't be getting any answers.Then again, maybe the mistake was going through Amazon instead of straight to the source of Detroit Grooming. Not too impressed this transaction.

Detroit Grooming products are the real deal! From the wash/conditioner to the oils and butters, really top notch quality. I’ve tried countless brands throughout my bearded journey, and these are easily some of the best, with the added accessibility of Amazon to get next day shipping makes it even better. The scents are amazing and not overpowering, but last for several hours which I like. I highly recommend this beard oil as well as every single other scent they sell!

Phenomenal brand, great oil, this scent is something special, it lasts my entire work day. Already ordered majority of Detroit Grooming co oils, they are among the elite 👌

I'm a gray bearded evening shower type. This Belle Isle beard oil is the go to oil for me 4-5 nights weekly out of the shower and before bed. Smell is relaxing and comforting. A great oil that leaves my wirey gray beard feeling great the next day. Slightly pricey but I just love this stuff.