Grave Before Shave™ Beard Oil 4 Pack

Edited to add, 12/26/15: Just thought that I'd update after some additional usage. My original assessments more or less remain the same. My main reason to add to my review is to note that as these bottles age (exposure to air, I suppose) the scents have had some subtle changes. Nothing earth shattering, but it's something I've noticed. The bay rum is the clear stand-out scent in this pack, it smells wonderful and lasts all day long. It has less of that "patchouli" note that I first observed. The Viking blend is the one I reach for before I go to work, and don't necessarily want a lingering scent. The pine dissipates quickly. I've come to terms w/ the OG scent, but have remained of the opinion that I will not be re-ordering that scent. Overall, I have just been so happy that I just now ordered the Gentleman scent and the Cigar scent. After trying those out for a bit, I am going to order one of the balms, as my beard is getting full enough now that I could use something with a bit more substance. These oils have kept my beard very soft and looking (and smelling) great. ORIGINAL REVIEW: I've worn a Van Dyke for 23+ years, and I grow out a full beard over the winter. I tend to keep it on the shorter side, as my hair is super coarse and thick, and if I let it grow too much, I start getting a little bit vagrant-looking. I was thinking that I was going to try the beard a little longer this year and I would try oils/balms/etc. to tame it down. I've never used any beard tonics/ oils/ ointments/ what-have-you, so this is a whole new world for me. Honestly, I picked this Grave Before Shave 4-pack for the price and the graphics amused me. What the hell, right? As a point of reference: I am a caucasian man, with very thick brown hair (though the greys are starting to win the war...). My beard hairs are very coarse, and tend to go a bit "wavy" if l let it grow long. Not curly, nor stick-straight. My impressions of these four bottles: The OG- Has an O.K. scent, though a bit lemon-Pledge smell to it. Probably my least favorite. Though I'll use it all, I don't see myself re-ordering this specific scent. ___ Pine- "Rugged" Manly scent, matches up with pine-tar soap nicely. Nice aroma, but not an everyday scent. I doubt I would re-order this one individually, but I wouldn't steer away from a multi-pack that contains it. ___ Viking- This is an everyday scent. Very mild initially, then fades away to pleasant little herbal notes that I'll catch a whiff of from time-to-time. ___ Bay Rum- It's sort of a sophisticated patchouli-ish scent. Though it's more earthy/manly than "dirty hippie" type of patchouli. The aroma is quite strong, and lasts for ages. This is easily my favorite scent among the four. My wife's, too. (haha, so of course this is one that I accidentally knocked over and spilled half of the bottle... not a problem with the product, just poking fun at myself) I think all 4 conditioned my goatee the same, and provided the same sheen to the hairs. The only difference I noticed was scent. I have been happy enough with these that I will try other scents, and am particularly interested in the Gentleman's Blend. Once the beard goes long enough, I look forward to the trying the balms as well. As an aside (and not a consideration in my review of the product), this came with stickers that matched the artwork on the bottles. It's fun artwork, and an eye-catcher. Kind of a whimsical extra, which is a nice touch.

I bought these for my husband as a gift. He recently got out of the military and needed a grow a beard ASAP. He did not even know beard oil was a thing, because he is not the type to use grooming products. He loves these oils. The scents are very pleasing, and appealing. ;-) The droppers are perfect for applying just the right amount, and even though he travels with them, the cap stays on well, so there is no spillage. The bottles are good quality also. Fisticuffs is a good seller. I've bought from him through a different sight, and his items have always arrived early, packaged well, with great little extras, like stickers. The oils are reasonably priced. Only a couple of drops of oil are really needed, so the 1oz goes a long way. I like getting to put it on for him and give him a little face massage to go with it. The oil brings out the different hues in his beard, it looks shiny without being greasy, and it makes his beard softer, so it does not scratch my face as much. I would not mind buying more, but since the four bottles are going to last forever, I won't need to.

Love the scents on most of these, and they work wonderfully. Very soft feel. Bay rum is by far the best. Note to maker: try a vetyver, cedar, and campfire type scent combo. Call it Werewolf or something similar. ;)

At first I was skeptical about this brand after reading reviews but I decided it was worth the shot. The reason I give it four stars is because I just wasn't satisfied with a few things for myself personally but it is a very nice product, I will give a full review below on each one. 1.Viking Blend: If you like the smell of apricots or just raw oil in general then you will like it. It is not a strong scent so it fades quickly. Least favorite. 2. OG Scent: Very mild scent but has a clean smell that is a mixture of like citrus, orange, and wood.. kinda weird I know but it's the vibe I got. Respectable beard oil. 3. Pine Scent: Very strong scent..for the first half hour, then its pretty mild until it fades away. It definitely lives up to its scent name, it smells like a fresh cut of pine. If Pine is a scent your going for this is a respectable beard oil. 4. Bay Rum: First off this does not smell like some cocktail a girl is holding at a bar, this is a true pirate smell of bay rum. It literally smells like the wood from the inside of a rum barrel! The scent is the perfect potent level and last for a long time. Very respectable beard oil. I hope this review helps, again this is a really good product and helps with skin issues and softens your beard well. Take care.

The Bay Rum scent has always been my favorite. Decided to try this set and they do not disappoint. I will be purchasing other scents from their website in the future if not available on Amazon. Also, can't forget to mention that the artwork on these are amazing! I need to collect them all :) FYI: Viking Blend is basically unscented. *No added aroma* Check out the Scent Profiles link at bottom of their website for any other scent you're potentially looking to get.