Is this one worth picking up and adding to my collection? My current splashes include Speick, Captain's Choice, Old Spice, and Clubman.
Opinions on Myrsol Balsamic Water
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Personally.... it is worth every penny IMHO no matter how you get it. Since you are in the CONUS you will either pay around $32 from WCS or Bullgoose plus shipping or you can order from Gifts and Care (based in Spain) for less and pay a higher shipping cost compared to WCS and Bullgoose. Either way, I say it's worth it.... but I'm hooked on the Myrsol line so I may be a bit biased. My approach to acquiring the Myrsol products is to order from Gifts and Care and buy in bulk. They carry big 1 Liter glass bottles of some of their aftershaves for much less per ml compared to buying the 180 ml glass bottles. Also, they offer them in 200 ml plastic bottles for those who don't care about the glass and want to save on shipping. I will warn you though, if you buy the big 1 liter glass bottle, there is a good chance a curious customs agent will want to see what is inside. If they open it, they will automatically charge the carrier (in my case Fed Ex) with a $30 and some change customs fee. In my case, Fed Ex paid it and continued shipment so as not to delay delivery to me, but then a week or so after delivery I got a bill from Fed Ex requiring reimbursement. There's not much you can do and it's the chance you take. Just a warning.
The Agua Balsamica is a very nice take on lavender.... plus it has some rosemary and something else that I can't remember right now in it. I think it would compliment you current splash collection very nicely. Performance wise.... Myrsol can't be beat IMO.
Ben
The Agua Balsamica is a very nice take on lavender.... plus it has some rosemary and something else that I can't remember right now in it. I think it would compliment you current splash collection very nicely. Performance wise.... Myrsol can't be beat IMO.
Ben
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Thanks a ton!
+1 I ordered a liter of it from Gifts and Care again worth every penny mine didnt get caught and held by customs . I think garry's sample shop has a sample. thats where my addiction to the juice started
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I was hoping Garry would have a sample available but unfortunately, he does not.
one of the best !!
Myrsol products rock! I've been buying mine from the carter and bond, uk site, shipping is still expensive but less than the other suppliers.
Actually just used Agua Balsamica this evening w/ MdC (Those two together are a perfect combo IMO). Its a fantastic AS product. A medicinal lavendar scent that might turn some off but fades quickly. My skin seriously loves the stuff. Garry has carried this before. PM him, he may have plans to get more in.
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Ordered a full bottle. Excited to try this one.
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I sure hope so. I like the thought of some Lavender, Rosemary, and Thyme!
It's fantastic! I personally would buy from a US vendor first if possible. It is very herbal and has a bit of a natural medicinal smell, to me.
If you like it do get the 1 liter bottle from Gifts & Care, if you don't save big time you at least don't have to order for a long time.
Also try there Formula K, I love it and it quickly got Proraso of the 3rd place of my top 3 favorite AS's.
It is cooling but is uses essential peppermint oils, and has a lovely natural peppermint scent, instead of menthol.
It does contain a bit of Menthol however.
If you like it do get the 1 liter bottle from Gifts & Care, if you don't save big time you at least don't have to order for a long time.
Also try there Formula K, I love it and it quickly got Proraso of the 3rd place of my top 3 favorite AS's.
It is cooling but is uses essential peppermint oils, and has a lovely natural peppermint scent, instead of menthol.
It does contain a bit of Menthol however.
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Just tried it for 3 days in the row....this is an amazing product. Helps soothing, cures nicks and cuts almost on the spot. Beard grows nicely without ingrown hair and ready for the next shave. Very much impressed .....!
I have 4 Myrsol As from Italian Barber.
(Agua Balsamica, F/Extra, Blue, and K)
The Agua Balsamica is very good (as are all the Myrsol products).
The Thyme, Rosemary, Lavender scent is nice and subtle. It feels great on the face.
(Agua Balsamica, F/Extra, Blue, and K)
The Agua Balsamica is very good (as are all the Myrsol products).
The Thyme, Rosemary, Lavender scent is nice and subtle. It feels great on the face.
The F/Extra is powdery to my nose. Are the Blue or K? Iy've onky tried the AB and F/Extra so far, and am curious about the others.
very good choice. One of the very nice smelling aftershaves that's excellent for your skin.
One of my absolute favorite combinations is MdC soap/Agua Balsamica aftershave followed by Villoresi Uomo EdT. All have lavender and spices in their base.
One of my absolute favorite combinations is MdC soap/Agua Balsamica aftershave followed by Villoresi Uomo EdT. All have lavender and spices in their base.
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I can't imagine wet shaving without this splash. I use it and The Plastic Shave. Great stuff.
I find the F/Extra to be more powdery than the Blue.
The Blue is similar to AV. Agin YMMV.
The K is a very fresh minty scent. A nice cool sensation when applied.
The Blue is similar to AV. Agin YMMV.
The K is a very fresh minty scent. A nice cool sensation when applied.
Well this is confusing... I'm ok with the F/Extra, which feels great. Generally don't like powdery scents in splashes, though. So now... to Blue or not to Blue? K sounds great.
