The ultimate nostalgic barbershop DNA insane performance out of the box!
If you are a fan of classic, clean, and masculine grooming scents, Ustaad by House of TBH is an absolute masterpiece. It perfectly captures that nostalgic, old-school barbershop vibe but gives it a highly sophisticated, modern twist.
Scent Profile: The opening hits you with a sharp, crisp, and incredibly refreshing blast of mint and lemon, combined with a perfectly balanced spicy kick of clove. As it starts to settle, it transitions beautifully into an ultra-clean, classic lavender heart. The dry-down is incredibly smooth, leaving a comforting, powdery musk trail that stays clean and commanding for hours. It smells highly premium with zero harsh or chemical-heavy edges.
Out-of-the-Box Performance: I am genuinely blown away by the longevity. Freshly unboxed bottles usually need a few weeks of dark cupboard maturation to settle, but right out of the box, Ustaad gave me a solid 6 hours of strong performance on my skin. The 35% Extrait de Parfum concentration is clearly doing its job perfectly.
Final Verdict: This fragrance takes you on a beautiful nostalgia trip. It is smooth, versatile, and smells significantly more expensive than its ₹999 price tag. If you want a clean, everyday presence that smells sharp and freshly groomed, this is a highly recommended addition to your shelf!
The brand name TBH (The Bare Honest) says it all. As an Indian brand, we really need to encourage and support them because they are doing a fantastic job delivering such beautiful quality in this price range. It is absolute bang for the buck you get a beautiful scent profile and great performance. What more could you ask for? Please buy and support them, you will not be disappointed. According to my nose, this is completely blind-buy worthy!
Disclaimer: Fragrances are completely subjective and skin chemistry varies from person to person. While this smells incredible and performs beautifully according to my nose, your personal experience or perception of the notes might be different.
A good airy perfume, needs maceration but a good value for price
Ustaad by TBH is a very pleasant barbershop fragrance. Just the right kind of powderiness and sweetness in the middle with a mild Citrusy blast to open with. But it leaves a lot to be desired in terms of projection. Longevity is also about 3-4 hours only.
Definitely worth trying if you love barbershop DNA, a good take on Viking.
The nostalgia of that og naai ki dukaan wali vibe and the freshness just took me away. 2 spray lagate hi it felt like so goodd!! Amazing fragrance with crazy profile.
What a beautiful perfume by the TBH Ustaads, i have been one of their early customer and they never fail to amaze me. I love TBH
Smells really good