Originally Posted by
JohnP
I've tried one or two of the CF scents and they are very very good. No, I can't afford them but call Charles at QED and sometimes he will sell you a small sample (mine was free with another order) to try out.
From what I understand CF is indeed small as mentioned above, (handful of people) but is one of perhaps 2 or 3 makers out there still making colognes in the more traditional ways from more traditional ingredients (real essential oils, for instance) than most makers out there. A large majority of scents available now have little or no natural ingredients and are about as "real deal" as the strawberry scent in your car air freshener.
The only other maker that comes to mind that uses similar methods exclusively, is Creed. And they are ridiculously expensive. Perhaps to a degree Penhaligon and Trumper, but not so sure about them so much anymore...and honestly, they aren't cheap, either.
I'd say order a sample or two from Charles, and try them that way. Only a few bucks, not nearly so bad a deal that way.
John P.