As the name of this fragrance indicates, it is a scent intended to evoke and replicate the aromas of a traditional barbershop. As barbershop scents go, this one checks all the required boxes: it's got the lavender, the moss, the musk, and it's got the herbal notes (basil and rosemary in this case). And of course, there's the necessary hint of leather.
To add a little extra dose of nose tingle, there is an opening note of bitter orange sprinkled with some black pepper.
The end result is a clean fragrance that is plenty smooth and creamy, spicy, and fresh. Because it contains the typical combination of notes so common to the barbershop genre, it shares some similarities with other barbershop scents. You may be reminded of Rive Gauche, Azzaro Pour Homme, Sartorial, and other fragrances in this family.
At The Barber's has just a hint of something that resembles ambroxan as well, although ambroxan is not listed in any note pyramid I've seen. Perhaps that's just the dynamic of the bitter orange and herbs interacting with the lavender in a particular way.
All in all, it's a decent barbershop fragrance, even if it doesn't necessarily have a "wow factor" that sets it apart. It's easily worn as an everyday-and-anytime scent because of its inherent versatility. The projection is moderate, so it's safe for office use, and the longevity is fairly average as well. It clocks in at around 4-5 hours on my skin.
Notes: Lavender, White Musk, Basil, Rosemary, Moss, Leather, Geranium, Bitter Orange, Black Pepper, Tonka Bean
7/10 stars.
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