Thread: Ogallala Bay Rum vs. Others

Some time ago, I took advantage of the Ogallala one cent offer. To my surprise, I got not only a small bottle of after shave for my penny but also a slightly larger bottle of cologne. (For those you who haven'd tried Bay Rum, this is a great introduction to it.) I found I love the stuff. I polished off the AS and am now using the cologne. My only complaint is that the smell seems to fade pretty quickly. Within an hour or two, it's pretty much gone. For those of greater experience than I, is this typical of Bay Rum or is it unique to Ogallala? And are other brands as good? I recall reading threads that seemed to indicate that there's a wide difference from one brand to another.

Yes it does fade pretty quickly doesn't it. Try the double strength. I think it is the best bay rum out there and lasts the longest. It still fades quicker than I would like. I wish they would make the Bay Rum and Sandalwood in double strength. I would get a couple gallons. The soaps are first class too.

bj

Joeman sent me a blob of Ogaalla bay rum soap, it is good stuff! I haven't tried the aftershave, but I heard is was pretty good....

I have no experience with the AS or the cologne, but the scent from the Bay Rum and Sandalwood soap, lingers all day. It is fantastic.

I find that with the Ogallala, splashing a bit of water on your face will bring back the scent a bit after it fades. You may also want to rub a bit into your neck in addition to your face; the extra heat helps radiate the scent a bit more (if that's what you're going for).

I actually like the scent more as it fades and mingles with my own scent; at that point, the scent is only noticeable when a person is close enough for contact. I believe this is how scents are supposed to be worn.

I find that fading quickly is an intrinsic property of Bay Rum, if Ogallala last for an hour, I should probably try it ;-). I have a couple that only last for a few minutes, at least in my skin. There was a similar discussion in this thread: http://straightrazorpalace.com/after...bay-rum-2.html.

Bay Rum rules!!!!

Al raz.

I love the Ogallala scent, especially the double-strength! Absolutely best smelling Bay Rum I have used.

BUT, am I the only one who does not like the fact that Ogallala after-shave, cologne, etc. is not a homogenous product? The frangrance oils (or essential oils) are not "mixed" in. Even with severe shaking before use, I feel like the Oils are largely left on my hands and washed away after application to the face, neck, pulse points, etc.

Maybe it's just me ???????

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

I find that with the Ogallala, splashing a bit of water on your face will bring back the scent a bit after it fades. You may also want to rub a bit into your neck in addition to your face; the extra heat helps radiate the scent a bit more (if that's what you're going for).

I actually like the scent more as it fades and mingles with my own scent; at that point, the scent is only noticeable when a person is close enough for contact. I believe this is how scents are supposed to be worn.

+1. I couldn't have said it better.

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

I actually like the scent more as it fades and mingles with my own scent; at that point, the scent is only noticeable when a person is close enough for contact. I believe this is how scents are supposed to be worn.

I definitely agree with this as well. I am not a huge fan of overly powerful scents. The great thing about Ogallala is that subtlety isn't very hard to achieve (i.e. I don't have to worry about overdoing it as much as some others). I sometimes wear T&H Spanish Leather, and I have to be extremely careful about the amount used. If I use any more than a little drop, the stuff becomes too powerful and a little sickening IMO!

I have only used 2 bay rums (Ogallala and C.O. Bigelow) and they both seem pretty subtle. Ogallala has a better scent IMO. If more scent is wanted I would go with the double strength from Ogallala.

I would also like to add, that if every man smelled like Ogalalla Bay Rum and Sandalwood, the world would be a happier place. At least for me.