Best and Worst Spray Tops

[Scotto]

Here is a different kind of question for you: which cologne has the best and worst atomizer? For me, nothing annoys me more than spending lots of money on a cologne and then have a cheap-*** atomizer on top.

I love T&H colognes, but the itsy-bitsy sprayer really blows. It looks like it is going to fall off at any moment. Also doesn't spray too well, and is always needing a prime. Time for a change, IMO. An example of a good sprayer is L'Occitane - very fine mist, good volume, and solid mechanically. I like their atomizers a lot.

Any other thoughts?

 

[HlSheppard]

I am not fond of the AOS sandalwood EdT spray tops. Very cheesy plastic and it sprays a TON of product in all directions. For a $70 plus dollar product - this is not very fitting. Conversely, I really like the spray top on the Trumper sandalwood.

Actually, my favorite atomizers thus far have been the 4oz. cobalt blue glass sprayers that Charles @ QED sells. I decant everything I can into them and they work like a CHARM.

 

[dpm802]

Hmmmm, this is a different kind of question.

But while we're on the subject, is there a source for a high-quality, refillable POCKET atomizer. I like to carry a little EdT with me, especially when I'm going out to a nightclub.

Currently, I'm using one of the 5ml size bottles (without a sprayer top) like the sample sizes you see at the kiosks in the mall. But this is a pain to refill, and splashing it on doesn't seem to work as well as spraying, since I often use much more than I intended, and I'm not able to spray a mist up in the air and walk through it, which is the proper way to apply EdT/EdC.

So, anybody know where I can get a pocket atomizer ... one that doesn't look too "girly," but still is easy to refill, has a good spray-pump and built to provide years of service? I need something that will hold between 5~10ml of product.

 

[The Knize]

C&S is not the best, at least if you are trying to pull off a decent sized decant. For nomral use probably fine.

Creed is pretty good for decants and regular use. Maybe too heavy day to day.

 

[Evbo]

But while we're on the subject, is there a source for a high-quality, refillable POCKET atomizer. I like to carry a little EdT with me, especially when I'm going out to a nightclub.

What you're asking for, really, are decanting supplies. If you check out this place, I think they'll have what you need. Only thing is, I don't think you'll be able to order just 1 bottle. But hey, maybe it'll still be worthwhile.

 

[s1mp13m4n]

I prefer a shave soap over a cream and face lathering to a bowl. Lets say that a certain cream gives you a nice lather and is slick but it makes you want to vomit when you smell it.....then do not use it. I would rather find a nice balance on price, quality, and useability.

 

[The Knize]

What you're asking for, really, are decanting supplies. If you check out this place, I think they'll have what you need. Only thing is, I don't think you'll be able to order just 1 bottle. But hey, maybe it'll still be worthwhile.

That is a great site, but I do not think that is what he is after, unless they sell metal atomizers there. Too lazy to look, sorry. I would start with EBay. I think Sephora sells these things.

Creed has made some nice ones availble for a price for their scents <g>

 

[dpm802]

What you're asking for, really, are decanting supplies. If you check out this place, I think they'll have what you need. Only thing is, I don't think you'll be able to order just 1 bottle. But hey, maybe it'll still be worthwhile.

Yes, that's it. Exactly, precisely what I was looking for.

They do sell units, and they sell bundles of 3 at a slight discount over the unit prices. Getting a whole dozen is way more than I need, but I think I'll send off for a 3-pack.

Thanks!

 

[professorchaos]

- Santa Maria Novella's are some of the worst I've tried.
- Creed's are pretty good.
- Parfums de Nicolai - so so.

 

[Evbo]

Yes, that's it. Exactly, precisely what I was looking for.

They do sell units, and they sell bundles of 3 at a slight discount over the unit prices. Getting a whole dozen is way more than I need, but I think I'll send off for a 3-pack.

Thanks!

My pleasure. Happy to help out!

 

[The Knize]

My pleasure. Happy to help out!

Glad that worked out. I did not mean to discourage anyone. They do sell perhaps the best atromizers I have ever come across and their prices are pretty reasonable.

 

[gearchow]

What you're asking for, really, are decanting supplies. If you check out this place, I think they'll have what you need. Only thing is, I don't think you'll be able to order just 1 bottle. But hey, maybe it'll still be worthwhile.

I could have used some of these things this morning. What a great site for some very specific items.

-jim

 

[Dewaine]

Quorum atomizers.

 

[blantyre]

Creed are the best I've tried. Penhaligon's are very good also. Plenty of fine mist, lots of control. I really dislike the ones that give a fixed amount of spray regardless of how you press them.

 

[orchestrion]

I don't own that many "nice" colognes, but in my limited experience I've found that I really like the atomizers on C.O. Bigelow's colognes.