I have been reading reviews on numerous lime aftershaves but can't seem to make a decision on what to buy. I currently bought some TF&H Indian Limes cream and I'm on a mission to find a good match. I'm open to any recommendations you folks might have. I am looking for a splash that has both great scent staying power and does the things an aftershave should do. Thanks in advance.
Lime AS reccomendations
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The Shave Den has a fantastic lime splash
Boosters Lime is also good, but more "sweet lime/ jello" scented.
Boosters Lime is also good, but more "sweet lime/ jello" scented.
Pinaud's Lime Sec is very good. The sweet smell, dries down to a nice Lime/vague spice undertone. It's really an EDC, but works just as well as an AS.
The Shave Den Lime splash is good and Royall Lyme is fantastic. The Indian Old Spice Lime is also nice. I personally do not care as much for the Pinaud Lime Sec - although I like most of their other scents. I find the Pinaud Lime Sec to smell too artificial and sweet, like a lime flavored lollipop or cleaning product. YMMV
I've not smelled the Lime Sec in dry down, but in the bottle it impressed me so little that I didn't buy it.
I have Royall Lyme and I love it!
TOBS Victorian Lime and Trumpers Extract of Limes are two that I have smelled in the bottle that I would love to have!
I have Royall Lyme and I love it!
TOBS Victorian Lime and Trumpers Extract of Limes are two that I have smelled in the bottle that I would love to have!
Royall or Taylor's.
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Thanks for all the info guys. I think I'm leaning more towards TOBS Victorian Lime as of right now. I still have some more research to do. I wasn't really a fan of Lime scented shaving supplies till I bought my Dad a CT&E West Indian Limes cologne that smells awesome.
I didn't know Stephans made a Lime, I have only heard of their Bay rum.
I had read in a thread a few days back that a member had added lime EO to his P&G Old Spice. I'm going to try that as SWMBO doesn't approve of Old Spice as it comes from the bottle.
Now i just wish I could find someone who stocked lime EO...
/neither Whole Foods nor local health food store stock it
Now i just wish I could find someone who stocked lime EO...
/neither Whole Foods nor local health food store stock it
Try a crafts store, one that sells candle-making & soap-making supplies.
Always have to put in a plug for my favorite Caswell & Massey Lime AS. It's the best!
TSD for real Lime. Caswell-Massey and/or Royall Lyme for spicy lime.
Has anyone ever tried the Van Heusen Passport Lime from the 60's?
Has anyone ever tried the Van Heusen Passport Lime from the 60's?
Good description. If I might add to the mix ... maybe a Lime candy Lifesaver drying down to a clean soapiness.
There is just something special about Booster's Lime A/S in all its simplicity
Stephans has a whole line of grooming products, astringent, shampoo, aftershave, shave cream, talc, etc. I use their pine tar shampoo too, good smelling stuff.
Have a peek here for more of their line.
http://www.williamsportbarber.com/menus/ST.htm
The best match will of course be T&H limes EDT and ASB. Which are both awesome.
I'm a really big fan of Mama Bear's Lime Ice AS. It has a real genuine lime scent to it and is very cooling.
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Awesome thanks guys!
I like Saint Charles Shave Extract of Lime aftershave in both splash and milk. The scent is wonderful, but it doesn't last very long.
