Original Talc
Original Talc by Mondial 1908 opens with bergamot, clary sage and lavender, moving into a heart of carnation, clove and geranium. The base settles on benzoin, labdanum and musk, with talc and barbershop alongside. The scent, part of the Amber / Resinous family, is warm. It comes as an aftershave balm, aftershave splash, shaving cream and eau de toilette.
Scent profile
Heart
Further notes
Character
Fragrance notes describe scent impressions and are not an ingredient list. Missing information does not confirm that an ingredient is absent.
Products with this scent
Sizes of a product count once| Product | Sizes | Base |
|---|---|---|
 Aftershave splash |
Alcohol Aftershave Splash | |
 Aftershave gel |
Aftershave Gel with Alcohol | |
 Eau de toilette |
Not documented | |
 Shaving cream |
Not documented | |
 Pre-shave |
Not documented | |
 Shaving oil |
Not documented |
Similar scents
Compared by the notes the makers list – distinctive notes count more than subtle ones, rare notes more than common ones. A pointer, not a promise that they smell alike.
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Hwayeon Soap Co.
Amber / ResinousSimilarity: similarShared: barbershop accord, benzoin and musk · warmer: leather and black pepper
shaving soap · aftershave splash
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Geo. F. TrumperAmber / ResinousSimilarity: similar
Shared: clove, lavender and vanilla · plus rose and rosemary
eau de cologne · eau de parfum · shaving cream
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Murphy and McNeilAmber / ResinousSimilarity: similar
Shared: benzoin, labdanum and lavender · warmer: cardamom
shaving soap · aftershave splash · aftershave balm · eau de parfum · solid cologne
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Tabac Original
Aromatic / HerbalSimilarity: similarShared: clove, carnation and lavender · plus black pepper and vetiver
shaving soap · aftershave splash · aftershave balm · eau de cologne · eau de toilette · shaving cream · shaving foam · pre-shave
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Barberry Coast Shave Co.Amber / ResinousSimilarity: similar
Shared: talc, lavender and vanilla · plus coffee and oud
eau de parfum
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Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements
SpicySimilarity: similarShared: carnation, clary sage and lavender · warmer: allspice and nutmeg
aftershave splash · eau de parfum · pre-shave · solid cologne
Questions about Original Talc
- Who makes Original Talc?
- Original Talc is a scent by Mondial 1908, a maker from Italy.
- What does Original Talc by Mondial 1908 smell like?
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According to the maker’s descriptions in ShaveIndex:
- Scent family: Amber / Resinous
- Top: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Lavender, Lemon
- Heart: Carnation, Clove, Geranium, Petitgrain
- Base: Benzoin, Labdanum, Musk, Vanilla
- Further notes: Barbershop, Talc
- Character: Warm
- Which products are available in the scent Original Talc?
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ShaveIndex lists 6 products in this scent:
- Original Talc Aftershave Splash
- Original Talc Aftershave Gel
- Original Talc Eau de Toilette
- Original Talc Shaving Cream
- Original Talc Pre-Shave
- Original Talc Pre-Shave Oil
- What are the Original Talc products made of?
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According to the ingredient lists in ShaveIndex:
- Aftershave Gel with Alcohol – wheat germ oil
- Alcohol Aftershave Splash
- Do the Original Talc products have a cooling effect?
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Cooling as recorded in ShaveIndex (products without a value are not listed):
- All 3 products with a value: No cooling
- Which scents are similar to Original Talc?
- Close in scent according to the ShaveIndex scent analysis: Mysterious Barbershop (Hwayeon Soap Co.), Spanish Leather (Geo. F. Trumper) and Valle Crucis (Murphy and McNeil). This is a comparison of the recorded notes, not a promise.
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