Castle Forbes Cedarwood Sandalwood (Aftershave Balm)
I just read the grimly fiendish review of the shaving cream version, a review which has no kind words for the scent and, I must say, I had to pick myself off the floor after smelling my CFCS aftershave balm for the first time and expecting something similar to the only other sandalwood shaving product I'd experienced, Trumper's shaving cream.
At first, I was extremely disappointed and, to tell you the truth, I probably would have thrown it away if it hadn't been so expensive. (Don't get me wrong, completely disregarding the scent, it's a brilliant product, definitely the best I've used.)
I have since come to appreciate this singular aroma (maybe it's some form of Stockholm Syndrome or maybe the olfactory faculties in my brain tried to come to terms with how much bread I dropped on this stuff) but, still, wow. Is there really sandalwood in there? (The best way I can describe it is like being surrounded by all different kinds of fresh cut wood, with a little wood smoke in there. It's OK, really, but, the first time, it was a punch in the gut.)
Anybody else have a strong reaction? Anybody really like it?