Which Sandalwood?

Ok, I have already ordered and it is being shipped, D.R. Harris Sandalwood Aftershave. It will get used either way, but I was wondering a few things.
First of all, there is a local barber shop that carries Trufit and Hill as well as the Art of Shaving brands. I have smelled both of their Aftershave Balms in Sandalwood and really like the Art of Shaving. My predicament is that is all I have to compare, and I didn't get the name of the Truefitt, I just was told it was their Sandalwood. Does anyone know which one the D.R. Harris Compares to?
Also, when I get it and it isn't what I was looking for, what would be considered similer to the Art of Shavings Sandalwood Balm, but not a balm or such.

Ok, I got the D.R. Harris Sandalwood in and it wasn't what I hoped for smell wise (I really love it's Aftershave properties). It is nothing in Smell to the AOS Sandalwood (My wife has yet to "Approve" of the AOS Sandalwood, only my daughter has smelled it and she and I both agree it is really good). The D.R. Harriss is good, and my wife "likes" it, but not what she would like for me to use on a consistant basis (I really am looking for a daily use, not a rotation). I am going to try the Windsor, as she says it sounds good. I am going to try not to limit myself to the D.R. Harris brand, but I really like the soap, and am the type that likes to "keep things the same". I realize you can go different brands on things and get a "sameness", but I really would like to stick to one brand, that's just me. That being said, Is there a way to take the AOS Sandalwood balm and make it more of a splash, as that is what I really want? Also, for the price, that bottle of balm from AOS is kinda pricey. There is a local shop that carries it and Trufitt, and the bottle of Balm from AOS is kinda small for the price compared to D.R. Harris. All of this is a moot point if the Windsor or Marlborough turn out to be "the scent". By the way, I do not need a cologne, just a soap and aftershave combo.

DR Harris Sandalwood smells like one of the Hai Karate scents I wore in high school for special occasions like dates.

While I do like their scents, I found that DR Harris has no staying power. YMMV.

I am still unsure of the staying power. But to compare what I have been using since a wee lil one, I still have a small bottle of Preferred Stock Aftershave that I use when I run out of other stuff. While I do not care much for the smell, it works great as an aftershave/cologne which is what I use it as. I like "Staying Power" that isn't overbearing, and Prefered Stock Aftershave is that. I did use the D.R. Harris yesterday, and while it could be smelled readily soon after I put it on, it did seem to go away rather quickly compared to the Prefered Stock (Which noticibly but not overbearingly "stays with you" for about 3 hours or so)

Although I like DR Harris sandalwood I find it to be exceptionally strong, more like a cologne. And I find that it HAS staying power. But I will say this, I find some inconsistency in DR Harris products. The first bottle of Marlborough cologne I bought was great. The second one seemed diluted and had no staying power. You could pour half the bottle on and it would simply evaporate. The third bottle was good like the first. And of course the sandalwood seems overly powerful for an aftershave.

Well, I am wondering if I happened to get one of those bottles like your second, because I feel I had to get quite a bit on just to come anywhere close to the Prefered Stock that I have (In case the Prefered Stock is unknown, it was a cheap aftershave that came in one of those cheap gift sets you could get at Walmart years ago)

I really like the Harris and Taylors sandalwoods. I sometimes add a bit of each to my palm before enjoying the application on my face.
I am a sandalwood w...e. : )

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Originally Posted by bigbovine

Well, I am wondering if I happened to get one of those bottles like your second, because I feel I had to get quite a bit on just to come anywhere close to the Prefered Stock that I have (In case the Prefered Stock is unknown, it was a cheap aftershave that came in one of those cheap gift sets you could get at Walmart years ago)

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we need to get together and combine your overly weak bottle with my overly strong bottle for something that seems right. The scent of DR Harris is very different from AOS. I do love DRH though. Used Marlborough soap today. It always delivers a top notch shave.

Taylor sandalwood just arrived in the mail. I'll let ya know.

Well I got to use the Taylor today. It smells nice. Seemed to dry pretty fast but I'm a novice so probably my fault.

Well, I guess I will go ahead and get the Marlborough (I have the soap and like the smell) and Windsor ( I believe that is the new one from DRH). My wife says the Windsor sounded good. Whatever I go with I can let my boys have the other or I may work something out with someone here. Will keep updated.

Ok guys, thanks for the info. I was able to stop by the local shop that carries the Trufitt and Hill line and tested it out again. My wife was saying she thought that the DRH Windsor would be good because of the Leather scent which she likes. I have been looking for the Sandalwood because I thought it would be great. It apparently isn't what I was hoping it to be. That being said, I saw and tried the Spanish Leather Cologne by T and H. They didn't have any AS splash but can order it. I really liked it and so do the kids. Wife still having sniffer problems (allergies) so she couldn't really tell. Another question has arrisen. Since T and H doesn't have a Spanish Leather Soap, what soap would complement that. Would the D.H. Harris pass as acceptable (Marlborough, Sandalwood, or Windsor) or would I neeed to try something else?

Also, would the DRH Windsor compare any to the Spanish Leather?

Geo F Trumper makes a Spanish Leather cream - I really like both the scent and performance

Ok, I got it all settled. I got the Harris Windsor and the TH Spanish Leather. While the Windsor isn't bad, I let the wife smell the TH Spanish Leather and she says she loves it. Shaved and then used the aftershave, love how it feels going on and evryone in the house loves the smell. While I would love to try the GFT Spanish Leather, I feel no need to since the TH seems to be going over well in the household and I can get it locally. Thanks for the help guys.

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Originally Posted by CaliforniaCajun

DR Harris Sandalwood smells like one of the Hai Karate scents I wore in high school for special occasions like dates.

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Geez, that takes me back about 25 yrs

I loved the Elizabeth Arden Sandalwood scent. A bit hard to find, but very affordable and long-lasting, authentic scent.

Has anyone tried the Klar sandalwood soap?

Hi Big, I like the Truefitt sandlewood cream lather alot ( just cost too much ). and I like a quality Bay Rum aftershave , and Old Spice , and Pinude . weird huh ?

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Originally Posted by tunamanb52

Hi Big, I like the Truefitt sandlewood cream lather alot ( just cost too much ). and I like a quality Bay Rum aftershave , and Old Spice , and Pinude . weird huh ?

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+1 but have not tried others :shrug:

Sandalwood by Floris

I have the Taylor Sandlewood AS and Col., I think they are both great. It compliments my TOBS Sandlewood shaving soap and Granpa's bar sandlewood soap Its a Sandlewood olfactory overload experience!!