Thread: New Prorarso comparison: Eucalyptus and Sandalwood

The purpose of this post is to solicit experiences with the NEW Proraso formulas. I have just obtained both and here are my findings.

The new Proraso formula is different in a number of ways that seem to be positive. The first is the feel. The old formula feels a little "waxy" when compared to the new formula. When you rub them between your fingers you can feel a distinctive thickness to the old formula. But that is not to say that I have ever been dissatisfied with the original. This new formula appears to be a step up in overall quality when compared to some of my higher end creams. In fact, I would say Proraso has improved the product without increasing the price.

Sandalwood is my preferred fragrance and I have tried almost every brand available. The Proraso expression of this rare and expensive fragrance is like none of them. The first thing I noticed is that the rather distinctive Proraso fragrance is dominant with just a hint of sandalwood. You would not believe this considering the fact that there is no eucalytus or menthol in the formula. Instead, the parfum, geraniol, and citronella must be providing it. This is also confirmed by the ingredients where santalum album (sandalwood) oil is the last ingredient. My favorite Muhle and Edwin Jagger sandalwood creams list it much higher on the list indicating a greater percentage and more expensive product. I am not a big fan of the Proraso fragrance and I would like to have smelt a bit less of it so the sandalwood could come through as the more dominant component.

The lather is creamier and richer whipping into uberlather within 60 seconds provided you give it a bit more water than the older version. This is especially true of the sandalwood which has some additional "buttery" ingredients.

OVERALL
These new creams from Proraso are better than the previous formulas, approaching the quality found in much more expensive creams. However, the fragrance is "original" and still a bit too strong for me in the sandalwood version. This may be the best shaving cream available at this price break point.

Check out the ingredients:

Proraso Eucalyptus/Menthol
Aqua (Water/Eau)
Stearic Acid
Cocos nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Potassium Hydroxide
Sodium Hydroxide
Glycerin
Lactic Acid
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Menthol
Camphor
Eucalyptol
Eucalyptus globulus Leaf Oil
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Sodium Metasilicate
Tetrasodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate
Geraniol
Parfum (Fragrance)

Proraso Sandalwood
Aqua (Water/Eau)
Stearic Acid
Cocos nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Potassium Hydroxide
Glycerin
Lactic Acid
Parfum (Fragrance)
Sodium Hydroxide
Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) Butter
Theobroma cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Sodium Metasilicate
Tetrasodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Citronellol
Geraniol
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Limonene
Linalool
Coumarin
Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate
Santalum album (Sandalwood) Oil