Arlington users

[Jerry-built Hustler]

I'm considering acquiring D.R. Harris Arlington shaving cream and aftershave splash. My familiarity with the scent is limited to a bottle of the Arlington cologne that I acquired back in 2005 or 2006 (it still has the Queen Mother Royal Warrant on it).

I have two questions: first how similar to the cologne is the scent of the a/s and cream? Can I expect the products to all smell the same, or are there differences?

Second, has the scent been reformulated since I acquired my bottle? I have read reports that it got reformulated back in 2009, when the EU restricted the use of oak moss in cosmetic products. (Supposedly this restriction also resulted in Penhaligon's English Fern being changed for the worse.) But I have also read reports that D.R. Harris denies such a reformulation, claiming that Arlington remains the same as it always has been. Can those who have been using Arlington both before and after 2009 tell me if the scent remains the same, or has been changed? If it has been changed, what are the differences between new and old?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Heespharm]

It's pretty similar but the scent doesn't last long so I don't use it anymore

 

[sarimento1]

not knowing the prior versions, I am of little help to you.
Except to say that I have the Arlington cream and A/S and they are excellent.
Especially like the A/S, it has a permanent spot on the counter next to BB.

 

[Jerry-built Hustler]

Thanks, guys.

 

[Jerry-built Hustler]

Especially like the A/S, it has a permanent spot on the counter next to BB.

Functionally speaking, how do you like the Blenheim Bouquet a/s? Like Arlington, I only have the cologne, none of the shaving goods. I've read it's got some goodies in it, like menthol and witch hazel, but I haven't seen a full list of ingredients. How moisturizing is it?

 

[urkel]

I use the Marlborough all the time I wonder how this compares to Arlignton?

 

[Niles]

I use the Marlborough all the time I wonder how this compares to Arlignton?

Arlington is citrus and fern. Marlborough is cedar and sandalwood.

 

[fastback]

Arlington is citrus and fern. Marlborough is cedar and sandalwood.

A thread or spreadsheet that outlines names & scents would be great!

 

[Niles]

A thread or spreadsheet that outlines names & scents would be great!

I agree. Until then, the review section should help a little. (I haven't looked to see if there's a note description for Arlington here, though).

 

[sarimento1]

Functionally speaking, how do you like the Blenheim Bouquet a/s? Like Arlington, I only have the cologne, none of the shaving goods. I've read it's got some goodies in it, like menthol and witch hazel, but I haven't seen a full list of ingredients. How moisturizing is it?

Sorry for late follow up.
The BB is zesty, citrusy, a little pepper maybe? Quite memorable. Not especially moisturizing, but at same time, not drying.
There might be places at the bigger malls where you can get samples, even some AOS shops now.