The Poet Beard Oil
Fervent. Resinous. Somber.
Oud and myrrh lead into bitter red tea, oakwood, and a fleeting dark-fruit impression before settling into dark, resinous woods.
Built on Folium’s medium-rich oil blend to soften coarse or dry beards, tame flyaways, and condition the skin beneath without leaving the beard greasy or coated. The fragrance stays close to the skin as it develops.
Prefer no added fragrance? Explore LUMEN, built on the same conditioning base without added fragrance.
THE FORMULA
Macadamia Nut Oil Rich in oleic and palmitoleic fatty acids, macadamia gives The Poet a soft, skin-compatible feel. Chosen for cushion, comfort, and the way it conditions coarse beard hair without making the formula feel heavy.
Camellia Seed Oil Naturally rich in oleic acid, camellia gives the formula refined glide and a smooth afterfeel. Chosen for elegance, slip, and skin comfort beneath the beard.
Abyssinian Oil Pressed from Crambe abyssinica seed and known for its high level of long-chain erucic acid. Chosen for slip, shine, and a lightweight finish that helps the beard feel smoother and easier to manage.
Marula Oil High in oleic acid, with smaller amounts of palmitic, stearic, and linoleic fatty acids. Chosen for a soft, nourishing feel that helps condition dry-feeling beard hair without weighing it down.
Kukui Nut Oil Naturally high in unsaturated fatty acids, especially linoleic acid. Chosen for softness, comfort, and a lighter feel on the skin beneath the beard.
Meadowfoam Oil One of the most stable plant oils used in grooming. Chosen to support the freshness of the blend while giving the beard a smooth finish and soft sheen.
Castor Oil Naturally rich in ricinoleic acid, the fatty acid that gives castor oil its distinctive body and grip. Used in a restrained amount to add control and a fuller conditioned feel without making the formula sticky.
Vitamin E Added at a low level to support oxidative stability of the blend and contribute to overall skin feel.
Every oil in The Poet was chosen for a reason. Learn why we chose each ingredient.
HOW TO USE
Folium beard oil works best on a beard that is still slightly damp, after a shower, or after rinsing with warm water.
Because beard oil is anhydrous, it does not add water on its own. Applying it to a slightly damp beard helps soften the hair, condition the skin beneath, and reduce moisture loss.
Start with two or three drops in the palms, rub your hands together, then work through the beard and into the skin beneath. Comb or brush through to distribute evenly.
Your hands will usually tell you when it’s too much. The beard should feel softer and more controlled, not oily.
scent notes
Top: Black Spruce, Damascone
Heart: Bitter Red Tea, Patchouli, Myrrh
Base: Oud, Oakwood, Benzoin, Somber Woods
PRODUCT DETAILS
Available in two sizes: 1.7 fl oz / 50 ml and 0.5 fl oz / 15 ml
For external use only. Before first use, apply a small amount to the arm and wait to ensure the formula agrees with your skin.
Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Every Folium formula is composed in small batches in Winter Garden, Florida. Read the story behind Folium Beard Co.
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PERFUMER’S NOTE
I’ve been drawn to oud for a long time, long enough to tire of the ways it is usually interpreted. Oud and rose. Oud and saffron. Beautiful, but neither told me anything I hadn’t already heard. I wanted to take oud somewhere else entirely.
The direction came one night while I was playing Chopin’s Nocturne in C minor: somber at first, then increasingly fervent, almost too intense. I wanted an oud that moved like that. Somber, but not dark for the sake of being dark.
The first iteration was very simple: oud, myrrh, oakwood, and a bitter red-tea accord in just the right proportion. But it was fascinating enough to tell me there was something real. The work after that was patience, finding how far I could take it without forcing it into a shape it didn’t want to hold.
A composition tells you what it is missing if you are willing to listen. Black spruce arrived late, much later than everything else, and it was the piece the whole thing had been asking for: a cold, resinous line drawn straight through the warmth, the tension the fragrance needed to finally make sense.
In the end, The Poet became my way of hearing oud differently: through late nights, candlelight, and the fervent intensity of Chopin’s Nocturne in C minor, Op. 48, No. 1.
— Aleks
What to expect
Helps soften coarse, wiry beard hair and settle flyaways, leaving the beard easier to comb and softer to the touch.
Conditions both the beard and the skin beneath, helping reduce dryness and maintain comfort throughout the day.
Distributes readily through the beard and absorbs into the skin beneath, leaving a conditioned finish without a greasy film or heavy residue on the hands or collar.
Oud, myrrh, bitter red tea, and black spruce develop gradually on the skin and beard. Resinous, smoky, bittersweet.
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