bay rum

Classic aftershave scent

Bay rum is a fragrant aftershave or cologne traditionally made by distilling rum with the leaves of the West Indian bay tree.

It has a spicy, woodsy scent and was originally associated with Caribbean barbershops: He splashed bay rum on his freshly shaved cheeks.

The formula now often uses synthetic substitutes.

Related

allspice · rubdown · splash · fragrance · Caribbean · astringent · tonic water · West Indies · lime · apothecary · glass bottle · masculine · distillation · spice trade · shaving · colonial trade · grooming · barbershop

Categories
Opposites
fragrance family

bay rumfloral

Of or like blooms

rose water · musk · jasmine · violet · rose

gendered grooming products

bay rumperfume

Fragrant liquid for wearing

Chanel No. 5 · rose water · eau de parfum · toilet water

grooming era/style

bay rumunscented

Having no added smell

scentless · fresh · clean · light · delicate

Family

bay, rum, bays, baying, bayed, bay leaf, bayonet, bayberry, rums

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G