Sounds right up my alley.If you can find it, Humco Bay Rum aftershave.
It just bay leaf oil and alcohol. One of my favorites.
Sounds right up my alley.If you can find it, Humco Bay Rum aftershave.
It just bay leaf oil and alcohol. One of my favorites.
I'm not sure that would work for me as that sounds exactly like the reason I'm not liking the VIBR. All I seem to smell is the Bay leaf and not enough rum and spices!!If you can find it, Humco Bay Rum aftershave.
It just bay leaf oil and alcohol. One of my favorites.
Today's shave ended with the sample that was labeled "Original Bay Rum" which I am guessing was the Bootleggers
muzichead said:After a trip to the spice rack this morning I learned what is so different now...nutmeg... That is what seems to be the one of the ingredients that is missing in the others and what, I think, sets Stirling apart from the others and what I'm looking for.
I figured this out when researching the Shave Wiki...The Original is a traditional bay rum with bay, clove & spice. The Lime has the addition of a bright, pezzy, soda pop lime. And the Perfecto, has notes of orange citrus and tobacco.
Every aftershave I've had has alcohol in it and this is the first one I've smelled what I smelled so I don't know. I will use these all till they're used up so no worries on that and thanks again...I'm thinking, the medicinal you smelled, could be from the alcohol in the plastic sampler I sent it in and usually will evaporate after the dry down. You got a pretty nice sized sample, so I hop you continue to give it a few chances and see if it grows on you. Focus on the face feel and the scent after the dry down.
While I have heard many different reviews and comments on my Bay Rum over the years, for and against, it having "a medicinal scent" is the very first.
I'm enjoying this and it feels great on the skin - Imperial Rum Aftershave Splash - https://www.phoenixandbeau.uk/collections/post-shave-collection/products/imperial-rum-aftershave-splash
I use Pinaud Bay Rum but believe I will have to give Sterling a try. Their Bay Rum soap blows my Sox off!I recently finished my bottle of Stirling Bay Rum and thought I would try to find an alternative to it to use on occasion and thought from all Bay Rum descriptions I've read in the forum here that Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum was the answer... Although it does have a good scent to it, it just doesn't hit me like the Stirling did. Are there any other Stirling fans out there that has found something that is "VERY" close to it?
I checked their web site but they don’t have cologne.I use Pinaud Bay Rum but believe I will have to give Sterling a try. Their Bay Rum soap blows my Sox off!
They have a 5ml sampler and a 50ml bottle..I checked their web site but they don’t have cologne.
Ooooo. May have to go into the “must have” column.They have a 5ml sampler and a 50ml bottle..
Bay Rum - 50ml Eau de Toilette
Scent Description Our take on the classic Bay Rum scent. Bay West Indies (Pimenta Racemosa) essential oil is blended with Orange, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, and a hint of Clove to provide a very complex and masculine aroma. Ingredients Denatured Alcohol, Fragrance **NOTE: This item is not eligible for...www.stirlingsoap.com
If you like Stirling's version so much - and I'm a Stirling fan, too - why are you looking for something that's close, but not Stirling? What "different" are you trying to find?
Interesting as I have been using Stirling's Bay Rum for almost 2yrs now at least 2-3 times a month and it is one of the longest lasting aftershave's I've ever used. I can smell it sometimes 12-15hrs later after using it in the morning... Great staying power on this scent. Be sure to shake the bottle up prior to use as it does contain alcohol...Stirling Bay Rum aftershave came today. Was hoping it would be a less expensive Barrister and Mann...but, from smelling it from the bottle, it comes up a little short. It's like a milder Barrister and Mann. Tomorrow, I'll give this a go and report back. Smells good for sure. Will know more tomorrow.