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I like the scent and price of Dominica but Captains Choice wins it for me primarily because of how my face feels after using it. The addition of glycerine and witch hazel really makes a difference on my face. Scent wise I think they are both equally good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trimmy72
I have never tried a bay rum and I didn't know anything about it. But reading so many posts on the shaving forums I decided to try one a couple of years ago.
I found positive comments regarding the Ogallala bay rum so that was the one I ordered.
When it came I opened it to feel the scent.
This was the most awful smell I had ever experienced. I closed it immediately and sent it to a friend who actually liked it.
Since time has passed from that day, I am thinking of trying another bay rum that maybe smells different compared to Ogallala.
I would like to ask if there is anybody like me that doesn't like the Ogallala bay rum, but has tried other one that actually prefers. I am thinking especially the Clubman bay rum because I really like the classic scent and the musk, and I also enjoy the reserve version.
Thank you.
Slur,
If the Ogallala turned your nose and you still want to try a Bay Rum, you will want to try one with the "Island Version" of the scent..
They tend to be a Lighter scent with very little too no cloves, some that come to mind
Dominica
Bois de Inde
St Lucia
Constanza
Another that is a lighter scent is the Superior 70, and very inexpensive
@Trimmy72 / Chris
Love the looks of the "Hold Fast" Bay Rum might have to try that out Thanks for feeding my addiction hehehe
Been hearing all about Bay Rum aftershave and cologne and got me interested in giving a try so I am thinking of picking up a bottle of Clubman brand Bay Rum any opinions on which one I should try?
That's what drew me in. It has grown on me after a couple of days use. Although I'm curious if they actually use Pimenta Racemosa, as they only list it as Bay Leaf oil so I suspect not the proper leaf, so a weak BR scent. If they would add the right bay rum oil this stuff would rock, because the surrounding notes I pick up on are nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by gssixgun
In my review of it I suggested a cheaper refill option (seems a waste to toss such a cool bottle and labeling), and questioned the Bay Leaf oil.
I'm a fan of Dominica Bay rum Lime - but am having a hard time locating it, it seems to be sold out at the typical websites I get it from...Quote:
Originally Posted by Giorgio
Too many post to scour back through so here's my question. I do like Clubmans Bayrum ,Olgalalla limes n peppercorns, and Dominica Lime. All nice but I am looking for one with real Pimenta Racemosa, good staying power and good conditioners ....suggestions ?? So far I'm eyeballin Captains choice regular or Lime.
Nightblade, Captians choice is the only one I've tried that has some staying power. Lime smells of real Limes, the regular scent I pick up more cinnamon or maybe it's allspice.
I like Royall Bay Rhum too, but I'm not sure it has the conditioners your looking for.
Captains choice does sound good. I have been mulling over the Royall but I need to research the ingredients. Thanks Trimmy.