Castle Forbes

Prestigious Scottish perfumery Castle Forbes is steeped in family history and tradition, known for producing elite scents formulated with natural ingredients grown on the castle’s own picturesque grounds. The best-selling shaving cream range, which many argue is the best in the world, is made in small, premium-quality batches of just 500 tubs to ensure the perfect blends. In addition to their famous eau de parfums, browse our collection of Castle Forbes fragranced grooming products and discover one-of-a-kind aftershaves, shaving creams, aftershave balms, and a non-alcoholic pre-shave, expertly developed using only the finest essential oil infusions.

The history of Castle Forbes’ perfumery

Castle Forbes began its story as the world’s smallest perfumery on the banks of the River Don in Aberdeenshire - the ancestral home of the Forbes Clan. Spanning 6,000 acres, the Castle Forbes estate originally produced bespoke scents for private clients that were developed in its dairy building using homegrown, natural ingredients. Today, two decades later, the Castle Forbes family emblem is instantly recognisable as a symbol of excellence and impeccable standards for men who appreciate fine grooming and timeless fragrances. In recent times, the castle’s grounds have been replanted with fragrant flowers that are used to give each blend its superior quality.

What is Castle Forbes’ best-seller?

Castle Forbes’ products are known for their exceptional performance and quality blends, with worldwide recognition. If you're not sure where to start, their wet shaving products, particularly their fragranced creams, are rich in natural oils, with soothing properties that hydrate and protect to facilitate the perfect shave. Choose from Lime, Lavender, Cedarwood and Sandalwood, to enjoy an unsurpassable shaving experience while nourishing the skin with ingredients that it craves. 

Haute fragrances for him 

Professional fragrance creator and expert in cosmetic chemistry, Andrew French, uses only the finest quality natural essential oils that give each product its pure and distinctive scent. Essential oils have an abundance of beneficial properties for both the skin and hair, that are excellent for treating razor burns and cuts, as well as irritation and redness. Castle Forbes’ essential oils are sourced ethically worldwide, to deliver the very best formulations. Not only that, but you get the optimum concentration of essential oils whether you are using the aftershave balm, shaving cream or eau de parfum.

1445 Eau de Parfum

New to Castle Forbes fragrances? Discover your new signature scent in the 1445 Eau de Parfum. Named after the first Lord Forbes, it is a fresh and distinctly British scent with notes of ferns and grasses, and a hint of citrus, that's perfect for everyday wear.