Thread: Bay Rum Parade "AtC"

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

Originally Posted by gssixgun

@Trimmy72 / Chris

Love the looks of the "Hold Fast" Bay Rum might have to try that out Thanks for feeding my addiction hehehe

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.

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.