Thread: XPEC - What's the deal?

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

But it's really not as out of line as you think. The tub is roughly twice the size of a tub of Castle Forbes. And amazingly so is the price!

Ultimately, as we all know, YMMV in everything in this sport, but for my money, I'm not upset that I purchased the XPec!

RoyalShave has Castle Forbes at $37.95 for 200 ml and XPec at $79.95 for 250 ml. It may be great stuff, but I figure the math a little differently.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

.... the performance is outstanding! The cream is luxurious and efficacious beyond belief. And the cologne has excellent longevity. The scent itself is very complex, and very masculine. If it is within your means, you should definitely try the products...
Ultimately, as we all know, YMMV in everything in this sport, but for my money, I'm not upset that I purchased the XPec!

I fully agree with this, the price might not be right, but the performance sure is

Originally Posted by CHSeifert

Can someone direct me to an online Euro shop which sells this Xpec ShavingCream please


I have to get it for myself as a Christmas present !!!

When I ordered mine, I was unable to find any stores over here in Europe.
That said, Royal shave does offer international shipping via a 3rd party company.
It doesn't excactly make the products cheaper, but it gets the job done quickly

Originally Posted by Birnando

When I ordered mine, I was unable to find any stores over here in Europe.
That said, Royal shave does offer international shipping via a 3rd party company.
It doesn't excactly make the products cheaper, but it gets the job done quickly

Thanks

You happen to know if the 3.rd party company ships it from a Euro based reseller since the cream is made in Italy - this would save me the 25% vat

Originally Posted by CHSeifert

Thanks

You happen to know if the 3.rd party company ships it from a Euro based reseller since the cream is made in Italy - this would save me the 25% vat

Sadly, no.
It is my understanding that it was shipped from California (Van Nuys)
I'm sure some of the European vendors will stock it eventually though.

I have about half a tub of the original XPEC left. The positive about having so many creams and soaps is that they seem to be almost impossible to deplete!

I have the cologne also. It is a very strong tuberose, and in the views of many, a little mature for a man in his late twenties. I like it, but seldom use it.

The cream itself is second to none in performance and was and still is, excellent value for money. £23 pounds was what I think I paid for it, about 18 months ago. There is an in-depth review of it by former member Robin who posted here as 'BeBerlin,' his review which prompted my purchase whose opinion I valued to which subsequently to sampling the cream, contributed to his comments with my own experience.

If you are a cream fanatic, you absolutely need this, subject to your liking of Rose/Tuberose.

Originally Posted by Scipio

I have about half a tub of the original XPEC left. The positive about having so many creams and soaps is that they seem to be almost impossible to deplete!

I have the cologne also. It is a very strong tuberose, and in the views of many, a little mature for a man in his late twenties. I like it, but seldom use it.

The cream itself is second to none in performance and was and still is, excellent value for money. £23 pounds was what I think I paid for it, about 18 months ago. There is an in-depth review of it by former member Robin who posted here as 'BeBerlin,' his review which prompted my purchase whose opinion I valued to which subsequently to sampling the cream, contributed to his comments with my own experience.

If you are a cream fanatic, you absolutely need this, subject to your liking of Rose/Tuberose.

Where in the UK did you buy it ??
The www.Xpec.co.uk site shop is always 'under maintenance' - has been so for a year now ......

Thanks to this thread I pulled the trigger on the cream and after shave balm. Should be here when I get home tomorrow. Wednesday mornings shave decision is no brainer to see if this hype holds up.

Originally Posted by CHSeifert

Where in the UK did you buy it ??
The Xpec Fragrances for Men and Women - Home site shop is always 'under maintenance' - has been so for a year now ......

As I said, it was about 18 months ago that I purchased it.

Kind of wish I didn't click on this thread as I foresee a tub of this stuff getting purchased in the future.

Anyone want to comment on the scent? Is it really Rose and Tuberose? I love rose, but am not a fan really at all of tuberose so if this is in here, how strong is the scent?

Originally Posted by Harvitz81

Kind of wish I didn't click on this thread as I foresee a tub of this stuff getting purchased in the future.

Anyone want to comment on the scent? Is it really Rose and Tuberose? I love rose, but am not a fan really at all of tuberose so if this is in here, how strong is the scent?

Joe, the tuberose, wild thyme and citrus top is very nice. It's not strong on the tuberose but rather gives a nice floral accord. The middle notes don't really show up in the SC like they do in the EdT. The base is where this stuff shines. It's an oak moss and cedar and it's absolutely wonderful! That drydown was noticeable to me in the SC because I really took some time whipping it up and lathering to enjoy the cream and the scent. In the EdT, it's something to behold. I loved the dry down immensely and the EdT has tremendous longevity to boot!