It’s not sap from any old tree but rather soft and sticky fossilised tree resin, you know the stuff that you see insects kept in! If you are visiting the Cotswolds why not stay in one of our luxury, five-star, self-catering apartments here at the Cotswold Perfumery in Bourton-on-the-Water. I have sadly run out of the perfume but have a little burn time left on the candle I got in the same scent. The crystal powder of Ambroxan is synthetised from ‘Sclareol’, a molecule naturally extracted from the essence of clary sage. Bart's Balms are soothing, there's a great selection and it's good value because it lasts for so long.

Not sure the opening shares the same pattern, but given that only lasts 20 mins or so, if you are looking for an 'Aventus' substitute that most would not recognize as such, this is definitely one option.The Spanish version is sharper and with a more potent smell, the Italian takes a more soft approach - and there's less alcohol to sting your skin. The original gender-free fragrance from Laboratory Perfumes, Amber, is a multilayered eau de toilette with a rich and enticing appeal. The BEN NEVIS Aftershave Balm has taken inspiration from the sensational Creed scent Aventus, one of the most famous male fragrances, with an exceptional scent. By checking the box, I accept to receive personalised marketing messages and offers from Clive Christian.

Nishman Professional Shaving Brush 1056 is a classic shaving brush that has become the symbol of traditional shaving for many years.Confident and bold, yet introspective and grounded – it’s sure to become your signature scent and aftershave for all seasons. Based on the Classic Chypre style, Amber combines plant extracts with natural terpenes and essential oils to create a fragrance that is woody, spicy and universally adored. The soap smelled great and that’s why I got this but unfortunately the scent was quite different to the soap so that was a let down for me. The Essence Vault are full strength (Eau De Parfum) and NOT Eau De Toilette, meaning that these are long lasting scents. Now, because we don’t use animal products in perfumery, very clever people have created a synthetic superstar to replicate this scent.