Burt’s Bees Natural Cologne?

[briant97]

After reading this review I am thinking about trying some of this stuff..


http://network.nationalpost.com/np/...2/sniff-test-burt-s-bees-natural-for-men.aspx


Anyone here tried this natural stuff. I quit using cologne about 2 years and trust me I had a collection of the good stuff. This stuff I learned is just toxic for ya. So now I am thinking of going the natural cologne route.

 

[natchez]

Check this thread I posted a bit back:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=132638

I broke down and bought a bottle. It is not bad, but very different. Opens with a very citrus blast and dries down to a pleasant scent. I cannot say it is one of my all-time favorites, but it is okay. If you can try before you buy.

Best regards.

 

[briant97]

Guess I should have taken time to search forum. Thanks for the link. I was also thinking about trying their shave products as well.

 

[BCatl]

You mean Burt's Bees Men's cologne....$25.00 for 2 oz?

I've heard some on here say natural is good, and some say natural is bad. Then, there's the problem with the definition of "natural".

I guess it would boil down ultimately of whether I liked it, and was willing to pay this much for it. Thanks for making me aware of the product, however, I personnally would not buy any cologne because the company selling it said it was good for me. I'd want to know more facts, not marketing hype.

 

[briant97]

I don't think they claimed anything but to state it was all natural. You can check ingredients for yourself to determine if you think its natural enough and not a bunch of chemicals from chemistry lab.

 

[Deltaboy]

You mean Burt's Bees Men's cologne....$25.00 for 2 oz?

I've heard some on here say natural is good, and some say natural is bad. Then, there's the problem with the definition of "natural".

I guess it would boil down ultimately of whether I liked it, and was willing to pay this much for it. Thanks for making me aware of the product, however, I personnally would not buy any cologne because the company selling it said it was good for me. I'd want to know more facts, not marketing hype.

You can buy a year's supply of Barbarsol AS or Ivy Club for that price.

 

[warlandsboy]

Herban Cowboy makes an "organic" cologne which may be of interest to some of you, check them out!

 

[briant97]

I like the looks of the herban cowboy. I sent them an email asking if there was anywhere I could get a sample before i go spending 30 bucks on something I have no access to smell.

 

[A-Man]

I have a bottle and I like it alot. Awesome warm weather scent. The description on the page pretty much nails the scent.

A bottle of that for warm weather, and a bottle of BB Bay Rum from the colder season. You're covered all year.

 

[briant97]

I ended up finding a better alternative I think.

http://healing-scents.com/index.html

They have all kinds of products and say their soaps work well for shaving. I checked the cosmeticdatabase.com and these are highly rated as safe products.

 

[michiganlover]

and say their soaps work well for shaving.

Every artisan vendor says their "shaving soap" works well for shaving. About 90+% of these are total garbage, and fully incapable of producing a lather adequate for shaving. Quite a few of these so called "shaving soaps" have a high percentage of Olive Oil, which kills lather.

Buyer beware, but I wouldn't get my hopes up: quite a few soap makers are 100% clueless as to how a shaving soap is used, and how it is supposed to perform. They think taking a bath soap, and adding Bentonite / Kaolin clay will suffice for a good shaving soap.

 

[christhach]

I own both the Burt's Bees and the Herban Cowboy colognes. I prefer Burt's but they are both very good. They are somewhat close interpretations of the same theme: spicy, woodsy, orangey. They smell similar to fragrances such as TH Grafton, Terre D'Hermes, Speick cologne and D&G Pour Homme.

Silage is also pretty good. My only complaint is longevity. These are short-lived frags. On the other hand since they are all natural and cheap compared to the other frags I've listed here, you can really spray a lot on without worry of poisoning yourself! That way they do last longer.

In short, I like them: especially Burt's which has a stronger woods element and a more biting lemon/orange peel bitterness (which I love). Herben is lighter and has a bit of coconut in there as well. Definitely worth a try. Hope this helps!

 

[michiganlover]

I had a small sample of the Burt's Bee's Cologne. The smell is too reminiscent of hippies for me.

 

[rickboone1]

Every artisan vendor says their "shaving soap" works well for shaving. About 90+% of these are total garbage, and fully incapable of producing a lather adequate for shaving. Quite a few of these so called "shaving soaps" have a high percentage of Olive Oil, which kills lather.

Buyer beware, but I wouldn't get my hopes up: quite a few soap makers are 100% clueless as to how a shaving soap is used, and how it is supposed to perform. They think taking a bath soap, and adding Bentonite / Kaolin clay will suffice for a good shaving soap.

Amen.

I had a small sample of the Burt's Bee's Cologne. The smell is too reminiscent of hippies for me.

What is wrong with hippies?

 

[michiganlover]

What is wrong with hippies?

Nothing, I just don't want to smell like one.

 

[C Reed]

You can buy a year's supply of Barbarsol AS or Ivy Club for that price.

OR 1/8th of the deposit to get a custom cologne made for you, its all relative yo!

I like their lip balmb but I think cologne is going to be pushing it for that company.

 

[briant97]

So they will make a custom cologne for you. My all time favorite is Joop! if they could match that with natural....it would be nice.