Penhaligon's ASB Opinions?

[T_M]

I'm interested in what people think of Penhaligon's after-shave balms. There isn't much in the review sections, and it looks like the last time it was brought up here in the Aftershave forum was about a year ago. There were only a couple of replies. Could we give it another go?

I've just received one of the cologne samplers in the mail, so I'm not so much interested in the fragrances as I am in performance. I'd really like to know how they stack up as an "after-shave" product - relief from any minor razor burn, moisturizing, etc.

If anybody wants to draw some comparisons, so far I have used the AOS, T&H, C&E and L'Occitane balms.

Have at it!

-----------T_M

 

[Dpflaum]

Hmm... I have a small tube of Opus 1870 ASB. I can give it a shot with the cream on Thursday since I haven't opened the ASB yet. I have experience with AOS and T&H to compare it to.

 

[richmondesi]

I wasn't overly impressed with the performance of their ASBs that I've tried. I think you'd be well served to pick up a little bit of Saint Charles Shave's ASBs or Milks if your primary concern is performance. Sue's products in that category are excellent and represent a tremendous value IMHO

 

[T_M]

Hmm... I have a small tube of Opus 1870 ASB. I can give it a shot with the cream on Thursday since I haven't opened the ASB yet. I have experience with AOS and T&H to compare it to.

Excellent! - I'd really appreciate that. Also, when you say small tube...is that a sample perhaps? If so, may I ask where you procured that from?

---------T_M

 

[Dpflaum]

I have to be honest, I really think that TSD AS Milk is great too. The Blue Juniper compliments BB nicely, and I'm sure the Peppercorn would go well with the Opus. A little goes a long way and (IMO) it is less greasy than a balm.

Oh,

And it is a sample size tube of some sort, but I traded for it with another member so I have no idea where it originally came from.

 

[T_M]

I wasn't overly impressed with the performance of their ASBs that I've tried. I think you'd be well served to pick up a little bit of Saint Charles Shave's ASBs or Milks if your primary concern is performance. Sue's products in that category are excellent and represent a tremendous value IMHO

Paul,

Well, from the cologne sampler I really liked the Endymion and the BB. At the moment though, I usually prefer a scented ASB to a full on cologne for day to day use. If I could get scent and performance from Pen's, that would be great. The experience that I've had with (for example) the C&E Nomad is that, although I love the scent, as an ASB I find the performance to be well below the AOS or T&H. From what you say, maybe I would be better off just using a little bit of the cologne with an unscented balm instead.

Thanks for the tip on Sue's stuff at Saint Charles though.

---------T_M

 

[T_M]

And it is a sample size tube of some sort, but I traded for it with another member so I have no idea where it originally came from.

Nuts...well I'll keep looking then. I may try to e-mail Pen's and see if I can get a sample or two. I check the B/S/T every once in a while, but it looks like it's rare to find an 80% used product like that, just to try. I would imagine people either sell it right away or use it all themselves. You never know though...

--------T_M

 

[DSB]

Which scent are you looking for? I have a tube of Opus 1870 that is no longer part of my regular rotation. The scent was too strong for me. I diluted it with Nivea Sensitive ASB (in a separate container), and it worked quite nicely in its diluted form.

I highly recommend the AS milks from TSD. They have dozens of scents from which to choose, and they will do a custom blend at no extra cost. I didn't care for their rose, but their cedarwood is one of my favorites. I also ordered a custom blend of mentholated cedar, juniper and sandalwood that is very nice.

 

[T_M]

Which scent are you looking for? I have a tube of Opus 1870 that is no longer part of my regular rotation. The scent was too strong for me. I diluted it with Nivea Sensitive ASB (in a separate container), and it worked quite nicely in its diluted form.

The Endymion was the one I was looking at for sure. I like the Blenheim Bouquet....I think....I still want to try that one a few more times before I would consider a purchase. I really want to like the classic Pen's fragrances but they're definitely...different, or....used in other ways now (like the baby powder scent of the Hammam - it may have been cutting edge then, but now...). The Endymion is a much more modern "design" I think, and I liked it right away. I have not yet tried the 1870, but again, it's a newer fragrance and given the description it may be right up my alley. I'm a fan of AOS sandalwood and spicy fragrances like bay rums, C&E Nomad, etc.

If you're willing to part with some or all of whatever you have left of the 1870, how is that done? PM me?

--------T_M

 

[richmondesi]

Paul,

Well, from the cologne sampler I really liked the Endymion and the BB. At the moment though, I usually prefer a scented ASB to a full on cologne for day to day use. If I could get scent and performance from Pen's, that would be great. The experience that I've had with (for example) the C&E Nomad is that, although I love the scent, as an ASB I find the performance to be well below the AOS or T&H. From what you say, maybe I would be better off just using a little bit of the cologne with an unscented balm instead.

Thanks for the tip on Sue's stuff at Saint Charles though.

---------T_M

In that case, I'd find the best unscented ASB and add cologne to it because I wasn't pleased with the performance. I almost referenced my Nomad in describing the performance

 

[T_M]

In that case, I'd find the best unscented ASB and add cologne to it because I wasn't pleased with the performance. I almost referenced my Nomad in describing the performance

Well, that about sums that up then!