Yardley English Lavender Brilliantine was presented to the world at the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris. It consisted of a perfumed oily liquid, is used for softening hair, including beards and moustaches to give a well groomed, glossy appearance. Since 1962 the Yardley Brilliantine comes well presented in a glass jar with a metal screw cap. An ideal addition for the well groomed gentleman. A traditional pomade that holds, helps shape and adds shine to hair. The brilliantine is a warm yet subtle lavender scented hair pomade that you just want to sniff all day.