Year: 1994
Notes: bergamot, peppermint, rosemary, English lavender, French lavender, oakmoss, sandalwood
Oxford & Cambridge is a stark lavender fragrance, with the emphasis on its herbaceous and aromatic aspects. The lavender is crisp and medicinal, with its aromatic properties bolstered up by the addition of peppermint and rosemary. With an oakmoss and sandalwood base, the overall effect is both stimulating and refreshing.
However, although it's one of the more impressive lavender scents one has encountered, there are still a couple of reservations about the composition. Firstly, while linear, its longevity and sillage are both really poor after the first hour. Secondly, while it exudes a charming barbershop aura, there's also a stiff upper-class or Eton-esque vibe about it that one finds deeply unsettling.
With that said, it's technically impressive but, socially, out of time.
However, although it's one of the more impressive lavender scents one has encountered, there are still a couple of reservations about the composition. Firstly, while linear, its longevity and sillage are both really poor after the first hour. Secondly, while it exudes a charming barbershop aura, there's also a stiff upper-class or Eton-esque vibe about it that one finds deeply unsettling.
With that said, it's technically impressive but, socially, out of time.
