The scent is okay, not brilliant (see Eton College soap for that).
It does seem to help with the post-shave, however. And you don't need much, half a 5c per side of your face.

I really like this product and I believe it is helping with razor burn that I used to get. It goes on easily (not greasy or gloopy), and is absorbed quickly.

Glad I bought this. Has a nice scent and definitely makes a difference post shave. Even after an aggressive shave with a feather blade and two passes, my skin is left feeling at ease. I have pretty sensitive skin generally, so this aftershave really performs.

I have been using this in conjunction with the Jermyn St preshave gel and shaving cream for a few weeks now, and I highly recommend it to anyone with a sensitive/dry face like myself.
The balm rubs into the skin very easily and feels very gentle, and it smells excellent. Cuts and nicks sting a small amount initially, at most, but I feel like it's doing its job when that happens.
My face ends up feeling and looking soft and hydrated for most of the day - I don't need to apply any other moisturiser in the morning after I shave. Furthermore, I have had absolutely no bad reactions to it yet.
Very happy with this purchase!

For someone like me that has a skin condition that reacts to so many different things, especially anything with a scent, it's hard to find something with a decent scent that doesn't react. This ticks that box.
It does a superb job of soothing my skin after a shave but that classic Jermyn Street scent is so refreshing.
My face has never looked better, I'm shaving more often just so I have an excuse to use this cream.
What's more, my wife approves. Win win!