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Artisanal Men's Grooming & Fine Botanical Perfumery

Hand-compounded on the bench in Phoenixville, PA — engineered with skin-identical lipid chemistry and 100% natural botanical accords.

The Core Collection

Hand-compounded across four primary fragrance profiles — AWAKE, FORGE, TIMBER, and HEARTH — alongside our flagship HERITAGE aftershave and RESERVE Eau de Parfum. Beard oils and balms condition at the skin level with pure Golden Jojoba and MCT lipids, post-shave splash calms and restores, and fine cologne carries high-concentration botanical depth.


HERITAGE Aftershave Splash
$32.00

HERITAGE Aftershave Splash (3.4 fl. oz. / 100 mL)

Coming Early 2027 — Core Collection

A refined, hydro-alcohol post-shave treatment engineered to tighten pores, calm razor irritation, and leave skin deeply conditioned without an aggressive alcohol burn. Built on pure SDA 40B perfumery ethanol, distilled water, and vegetable glycerin for skin barrier protection.

Macerated in dark glass and double-filtered for exceptional clarity. Formulated with 100% natural botanical essential oils and absolutes—zero synthetic fragrance, zero phthalates, and zero harsh synthetic fixatives.

PRICE & SIZE

  • $32.00 — 3.4 fl. oz. (100 mL)

SCENT PROFILE (CITRUS · TOBACCO)

  • Top Notes: Bright Bergapten-Free Bergamot & Herbal Clary Sage

  • Heart Note: Rich Cured Tobacco Leaf Absolute

  • Base Notes: Deep Leathery Labdanum & Sweet Benzoin Resin

BENCH FORMULATION HIGHLIGHTS

  • Traditional Maceration: Rested in glass to soften the alcohol edge and allow the natural botanical accord to harmonize fully.

  • Polished Micro-Filtration: Passed through precision lab filters to eliminate cloudiness while retaining deep aromatic richness.

  • Post-Shave Comfort: Vegetable glycerin restores skin hydration immediately following blade contact.

HOW TO APPLY Splash a small amount into clean hands after shaving. Lightly pat onto the neck and face, allowing the hydro-alcohol base to evaporate naturally into a smooth, conditioned dry-down.

AWAKE Beard Oil
$24.00

AWAKE Beard Oil (2 fl. oz. / 60 mL)

Coming Early 2027 — Core Collection

A crisp, energizing daily conditioning oil engineered for skin barrier health beneath the beard and deep lipid restoration for facial hair. Built on a non-comedogenic carrier foundation of Golden Jojoba and pure Fractionated Coconut Oil, AWAKE absorbs rapidly without leaving a greasy residue.

Hand-compounded on the bench using 100% natural botanical essential oils—zero synthetic fragrance, zero phthalates, and zero fast-oxidizing seed oils.

PRICE & SIZE

  • $24.00 — 2 fl. oz. (60 mL)

SCENT PROFILE (CITRUS · SPICE)

  • Top Notes: Pink Grapefruit & Sweet Orange

  • Heart & Base Notes: Warm Clove Bud

BENCH FORMULATION HIGHLIGHTS

  • Skin-First Carrier Base: Golden Jojoba and MCT lipids nourish the skin beneath to stop beard itch before it starts.

  • Cold-Processed Discipline: Blended under careful bench temperature controls to preserve the delicate, vibrant citrus aromatics.

  • Clean Craft: Zero synthetic fragrances, zero phthalates, and zero cheap seed fillers.

HOW TO APPLY

Dispense 3 to 5 drops into your palm. Rub hands together to warm the lipids, then massage upward thoroughly into damp or dry skin beneath the beard. Sweep down through facial hair to smooth and style.

RESERVE Eau de Parfum Cologne
$65.00

RESERVE Eau de Parfum (1.7 fl. oz. / 50 mL)

Coming Early 2027 — House Flagship

An extraordinary 20% high-concentration Eau de Parfum compounded from an 11-note master botanical accord. Designed as the crowning flagship fragrance of the house, RESERVE opens with a brilliant flash of bergamot and dry black pepper, unfolding into a rich heart of roasted coffee, cured tobacco leaf, and needle pine, before settling into an intimate 8+ hour dry-down of precious woods, leathery labdanum, and amber resins.

Macerated extensively in dark glass, slowly cold-rested, and double-filtered for sparkling clarity. Formulated with 100% natural plant absolutes, resinous extracts, and pure perfumery ethanol—zero synthetic "fragrance" loopholes, zero phthalates, and zero chemical fixatives.

PRICE & SIZE

  • $65.00 — 1.7 fl. oz. (50 mL)

SCENT PROFILE (SMOKED · AMBER)

  • Top Notes: Bergapten-Free Bergamot, Crisp Fir Balsam & Cracked Black Pepper

  • Heart Notes: Dark Roasted Coffee Bean, Cured Tobacco Leaf & Herbal Clary Sage

  • Base Notes: Benzoin Resin, Labdanum Absolute, Peru Balsam, Cedarwood Atlas & Dark Patchouli

BENCH FORMULATION HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20% Anhydrous Concentration: High perfume-oil concentration built strictly with alcohol and botanicals—zero added water to compromise longevity.

  • Cold-Rest Filtration: Slowly chilled and polished through precision lab filters to eliminate insoluble plant waxes without losing scent depth.

  • Master Accord Architecture: Combines elements from across our entire bench spectrum into one cohesive, evolving signature scent.

HOW TO APPLY Spray 1 to 3 pumps directly onto warm pulse points (neck, wrists, or inner elbows). Allow the alcohol to evaporate naturally—never rub wrists together, as friction crushes the delicate citrus and spice top notes.

The Bench Standard

Dermal & Lipid Stability

Built exclusively on non-comedogenic Golden Jojoba and pure MCT oil. No fast-oxidizing seed oils, no silicones, and zero pore-clogging fats.

Bench Precision

Compounded strictly with natural plant absolutes, CO2 extracts, and resinous gums. Zero synthetic "fragrance" loopholes, zero phthalates, and zero chemical fixatives.

100% Botanical Perfumery

Every ingredient is hand-weighed to 0.01g accuracy in Phoenixville, PA. Zero volumetric guessing and FCF (bergapten-free) citrus to eliminate phototoxic skin risk.

Crafted with Restraint & Purpose

R. Edwards & Co. is built on luxury botanical perfumery, skin-first lipid chemistry, and unyielding bench discipline.

  • 100% Botanical Perfumery: Formulated exclusively with pure plant absolutes, natural CO2 extracts, and resinous gums. Zero synthetic fragrance loopholes or artificial fixatives.

  • Lipid-Identical Dermal Health: Built on non-comedogenic Golden Jojoba and MCT lipids that mirror natural skin sebum to restore the skin barrier without clogging pores.

  • Small-Batch Authority: Every beard oil, balm, splash, and cologne is hand-weighed, aged, and micro-filtered on the bench in Phoenixville, PA.

A collection of aromatic ingredients and a bottle of perfume labeled 'Reserve Spiced Amber Eau de Parfum' on a white background. Items include dried vanilla beans, coffee beans, various rocks and minerals, sage and bay leaves, pieces of wood, and a small perfume tag.

Our Scent Architecture

Every composition across our collection is hand-compounded from raw plant absolutes, CO2 extracts, and pure essential oils—built systematically across four fragrance tiers.

A rustic wooden table with assorted citrus fruits including oranges, grapefruits, and lemons on a wooden surface. There is a bowl of kaffir limes with leaves in the center, half a lemon and a slice of lemon, and scattered peppercorns.

Bright & Citrus Notes

Pink Grapefruit, Sweet Orange, Italian Bergamot BF & Cracked Black Pepper.

Dried tobacco leaves, black coffee beans, and fresh sage and lavender herbs on a rustic wooden surface.

Warm Spice & Heart Notes

Cured Tobacco Leaf Absolute, Dark Roasted Coffee Bean CO2, Clove Bud & Clary Sage.

Assorted natural ingredients and supplies for soap making, including dried botanicals, wax, resin, oils, and wooden sticks on a rustic wooden surface.

Balsams & Resins

Fossilized Amber Oil, Frankincense CO2, Sweet Benzoin, Leathery Labdanum Absolute, Peru Balsam & Atlas Cedarwood.

Various natural pine and evergreen sprigs, bark, and pinecones in bowls on a rustic wooden table, likely for decoration or craft purposes.

Deep Woods & Roots

Haitian Vetiver, Crisp Fir Balsam, Cypress, Dark Patchouli & Precious Agarwood (Oud).