A while back I picked up a sample of Santa Maria Novella. Just today I got around to using it and was very impressed. Whats the story on this stuff? I have checked a few online retailers and none of them seem to sell the stuff.
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I assume you're referring to Santa Maria Novella Crema da Barba. If so, the only place I know in the US to pick it up is at http://www.leesrazors.com/products/Santa-Maria-Novella-Crema-da-Barba.html. I don't have the cream in my current rotation, but IMO it is one of the best out there.
Santa Maria Novella is made by the Ludovico Martelli company, manufacturer of Proraso, and sold (at least here in Italy) exclusively in the SMN Authorized Shops.
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I honestly dont know if that is what I have for sure. I know I ordered a sample of Santa Maria Novella from Gary's sample shop. My container just says SMN on it. Do they make a cream and a soap?
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Thats very interesting because I thought its scent was similar to Proraso when I was lathering it up. I was very glad to get to try this SMN. It seems like fantastic stuff.
I do consider SMN an "upgraded version" of the Proraso Green - similar scent, slightly better performance (IMHO). I'd like to know if it's going to be reformulated to a paraben-free formula as the newest Proraso lines.
Only on line store that they will sell wholesale to is Lee's Razors.
Probably my favourite soap (at the moment), and something I will certainly always have in my shelf.
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If you live in Seattle, Mario's carries it in their brick and mortar shop
Sorry to steal this thread but has anyone checked the sticker on the bottom of the SMN tub? Five digit number. Not a production date I hope.
i'm wondering what, if any, of the current products compare to SMN? i know many say the old formula omega with lanolin was close.
is the new formula proraso green tub close? how about RR 888?
i'd love to buy a $60+ tub of it, but have a feeling i won't be in love with it like my MdC and someone had mentioned the paraben issue. many UK mfg's are removing them, so will the be reformulating the SMN in the future?
is the new formula proraso green tub close? how about RR 888?
i'd love to buy a $60+ tub of it, but have a feeling i won't be in love with it like my MdC and someone had mentioned the paraben issue. many UK mfg's are removing them, so will the be reformulating the SMN in the future?
Lafco is the North American distributor for SMN. Lee's is the only true online shop that sells it, that I know of.
I haven't tried the new Proraso, but SMN is not very far from the old one IMO. Both are excellent performers and lightly mentholated. To me SMN's scent is better.
Ditto! You can buy it from hangerproject with 100% confidence. I did that same exact transaction with the discount code. Lee's is a bit overpriced and this was all under $60 with shipping!
