Thread: floid question...

is there a big difference between the Italian and Spanish Floid? i now use the Italian version and i must say it is a great after shave. How different is the spanish version?

juko

Hello, Juko:

I have used Spanish floid and found its fragrance similar to that of candy. I have no experience with Italian Floid.

Regards,

Obie

than it is different to the Italian version. That one has a more citrus and menthol fragrance.

thanks,

juko

The "genuino Floïd haugrolizado" said the old labels, it was born in 1932 in laboratories Cientifical Haugron of Barcelona, property of Joan Baptista Cendrós . A very active member of the Catalonian society. In Franco's dictatorship, Mr. Cendrós subsidized the Institut d'Estudis Catalans and participated in the creation of Omnium Cultural, Encyclopedia Catalana, Proa editions, prizes Sant Jordi, Carles Riba and the Foundation of the Great Encyclopedia Catalana. This active businessman and philanthropist, was a learned person who frequented the company of artists, musicians of the "Nova cançó " (new song style in Catalonia),...

His sponsorship was made possible by the strength of his company, Mr. Cendrós was known as the "Doctor Floïd". Haugron had a successful at international proportions, with this lotion Haugron could be paired to the most important cosmetics companies , such was their bestseller. When started, Floïd was a massage or lotion "for use after the shave" because it was not yet widespread "after shave" the trade mark itself ended up using. The reason for the name is a mystery, but Floïd well could be a deliberate variant of Catalan "fluid" with a foreign touch .. . The origin of the umlaut ,.... is that in french language the product is pronounced "Fluad" not Floïd. Floïd is the first product known as aftershave lotion is a few years old that Aqua Velva and Old Spice, their competitors, and still continues very popular today.


Regarding the italian Floïd , today it's manufactured by INTERCOSMO. Bologna (Italy). Created in 1952 as a company of professional hair products;
In 1993 INTERCOSMO joined the international group Revlon Inc.
In 2000, the company enters into a multinational corporation .... The Colomer Group, the owner of Floïd

Conclusion .... Floïd is spanish but goes to Italy as part of trade agreements .....

Sources: "La Vanguardia" newspaper "ABC", The Colomer Group

They are a bit different, the spanish vigoroso is simmilar to italian

wow, what an input. many thanks.

juko

They are very similar, but both are worth owning. As is the Floid blue - all great stuff!

I prefer Pink.

ok.. seriously.. candy? like cherry flavoured lollipops or something? that can't be too desirable.. can it?

Originally Posted by vthomlinson

ok.. seriously.. candy? like cherry flavoured lollipops or something? that can't be too desirable.. can it?

Hello, Victor:

Yes, candy. Sweet candy. To me, the Spanish version of Floid smells like the many standard candies I have tasted through the years. It's a pleasant fragrance, and somewhat refreshing, but nothing I want to wear regularly.

From what I understand, the Italian version has a cool and mentholated fragrance. In that case, I can assume it's nothing like the Spanish Floid.

Regards,
Obie

well gee obie.. now i'm tempted to try it.. i'm sure it'd be a hit at daycare!