Like I said before cold start beard oil is my favorite scent. The first scent that I ordered was coldstart I ordered everything they had in that scent as far as beard stuff goes

Since my first order I use only this company! The best out there !

I absolutely love beard octane oils, specifically Cold start. The scent is too unnatural, and the minty, almost menthol coolness of it feels great when a breeze hits my beard. The oil keeps my beard hydrated all day!

I wouldn't start my day any other way without using Beard Octane beard oil my thick beard loves it no other beard oil on the market can make my beard feel this good! Cold start is my new favorite and I can feel it energize my follicles everytime I use it ! What a rush!! Beard Octane is the best!

Wow, you really do get a blast of a peppermint explosion when you first open the bottle but, it does calm down nicely and the fragrance did last a bit longer than I expected. I absolutely love it! Thanks to all of y'all @Beard Octane! 🫡🇺🇸💯

Beard Octane keep me impressed every time, this Cold Start beard oil is amazing another Home Run!! well done Beard Octane

Like a diesel truck on cold morning. The minty smell has me all fired up and ready to go

Great scent, my wife noticed it immediately

I am a professional Santa so not only is the oil great I’m I know the smell will be great when I’m close enough to the public. Once again great job.

Scent Execution & Profile
My main issue with Cold Start, and the primary reason for the lower rating, comes down to the scent profile. I was running low on a peppermint focused oil from another brand and picked Cold Start specifically because peppermint was listed as the top note. Unfortunately, I get absolutely zero peppermint from this bottle. Straight out of the bottle, it hits with a heavy, almost medicinal eucalyptus smell reminiscent of an ointment. I was hesitant to apply it, but put it in beard to see if the notes would open up as it warmed on my skin. Still, there was zero peppermint. I even had others smell my beard after application, and nobody could pick up a trace of peppermint. It honestly makes me wonder if I received a defective batch where the peppermint was left out and the eucalyptus was doubled.

Longevity & Performance
The one silver lining with the scent is how quickly it dissipates. Within just a few minutes, the strong eucalyptus faded and wasn't noticeable to me or anyone around me. For me, that quick fade was a welcome relief, though if you actually enjoy the eucalyptus scent, having it vanish that fast would probably be a letdown.

On the performance side, there is much more to like. This is a lighter viscosity oil both in hand and in beard. My personal preference usually leans toward heavier, thicker oils because they help my beard look fuller and hold a style better, but there is definitely a place for a lighter oil in the rotation. This beard oil leaves my beard feeling airy, where you can actually feel and see individual strand separation. Compared to Beard Octane’s older formula with fractionated coconut oil, this current formula has a touch more body while remaining noticeably light.

Final Verdict
I wouldn’t recommend Cold Start unless you are specifically looking for a straight eucalyptus scent and don't mind a quick fade. If you're chasing a true peppermint profile like I was, I am afraid you won't find it here. However, the base formula itself is solid. If you prefer a lighter viscosity oil, Beard Octane is definitely worth checking out, I would opt for a different scent in their lineup though.

Love it! So refreshing and calming. Highly recommended.

Cold start smells really interesting. It has a range of odors that it goes through. It starts with tea tree, then it goes to mint. And it feels very cool on my skin. I use it for my dry skin on my face and my beard.

Love this scent!!! This is the perfect concoction of relaxing and healing scents. Not only does it relax you and smell amazing but tea tree and peppermint have healing and natural antibacterial properties. I use the oil for more than just my beard. Apply to face and skin for amazing results for multiple symptoms and it’s amazing for headaches. It’s also great for thinning hair. I would recommend producing this in a larger bottle due to the diversity of the product.

This beard oil is very worth the money. Like it is labeled it gives your face a refreshing morning breeze as well as provided nourishment and many different nutritional benefits from the essential oils included. I would strongly recommend as it is one of my favorite oils.

This is the best beard oil I have ever used. Amazing smell with great hydration for your beard. This is the only oil I have used that doesn't leave a thick amount of product on palms when finished. Will definitely be getting more!

Love this blend and scent. Cold Start is one of my go-to oils

Great product far above competitors

I always have this in my rotation!
It's good for day and night and a must have if you like essential oil scents.

Pepperment-forward. Refreshing. Short-lasting scent - mostly dissipated after grooming ritual. Does not cause itchy nose or sneezes. Excellent all day skin care. Perfect!

This one refreshing, and the oil not to heavy.

First time buyer.. I bought cold start and Grizzly puncher based on their scent profiles. Both scents were awesome in the bottle, unfortunately when wearing the oil, the scents only lasted about 2-3 hours then I was left with an unpleasant oil smell the rest of the day. Gave the oil to my son to see if he has better luck