I own eight bay rums, and have used most of them for at least a decade. I prefer the smoother, less clovey versions over the heavy clove-like Pinaud VIBR. My favorites are St. John's, Taylor on Bond Street, and Trumpers. They are rich, slightly boozy and mildly spiced. On the opposite side are the clove-heavy VIBR, Ogallala, and Gabel's. If I learned anything from my bay rum splurge of years ago, is the richer scented ones are more pleasing to me.