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June 25, 2018

Know Your Ingredients: Eucalyptus

If you're a fan of our 2-1 Shampoo + Body Wash or our Bar Soap, you're likely already a fan of Eucalyptus, whether you know it or not. The earthy, sharp, and slightly minty scent of Eucalyptus is a large part of what gives our wash products their invigorating fragrance. But Eucalyptus also does more than just smell good. View full article →

March 22, 2018

A Visual Review of Fulton & Roark Solid Fragrances

There's an old truism that, "writing about music is like dancing about architecture." While we believe that the same could be said of fragrance reviews, we also know that a few words about a fragrance can be very helpful when deciding which cologne is right for you. With that in mind, we have put together a quick visual overview of each of the Fulton & Roark solid colognes. Think of them as fragrance reviews without the superfluous esoterica. View full article →

November 29, 2017

Inside the Fragrance: Vetiver

One of the paradoxes of vetiver is that while its fragrance is often described as "woody," the plant is not a wood at all. The essential oil is distilled from the root of vetiver, a tall grass that grows in floodplains and marshes. Vetiver has a complex chemical composition, which means that there are no shortcuts or synthetics for fragrance makers. However, there is a wide range of fragrance profiles between the different vetivers based on their location. We're partial to Javanese and Haitian Vetiver. While they have a great deal in common with one another, the differences in the soil and climates in which they're grown, the way in which the plants are grown and harvested as well as the methods for distillation all affect the olfactive qualities of vetiver.

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November 16, 2017

Inside the Fragrance: Sandalwood

You’ve probably heard of sandalwood, but do you really know what it is? Sandalwood, the star scent of our  Blue Ridge Solid Cologne, is an essential oil derived from the dense, yellow wood of the sandalwood tree. View full article →

September 13, 2015

Mens Health Calls F&R Solid Fragrances Desk Drawer Essentials

When we set out to design cologne that was truly built for the way men operate, we believed one of the most important factors was that it should be able to go anywhere you do. High on our checklist was that it should be airplane-friendly, sturdy enough to get knocked around and designed so as to easily fit in the pocket of your favorite jeans.  View full article →