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I don't see much discussion about the Royall line of products-Lyme, Muske, Bay Rhum, Vetyver, etc. I got a sampler pack this past summer to try the Lyme, which I liked.

The Lyme label is actually marked as aftershave, though the others are called cologne or all purpose lotion. I finally got around to trying one of the others, Royall Muske, this morning. I used this as an aftershave. It's been a couple of hours and still can smell it, though it;s not overpowering. I think a bottle of this is in my future, I can definitely get the musk note, but it is not what I expected as it has some spice and a little sweetness/floral character Sort of what I would expect from a tropical take on musk.
 

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I assume you use them like any other AS splash as opposed to the usual EdC or EdtT?

I was bummed because I broke the bottle of Rugby:angry:. Smeeled good when I was cleaning it up!
 
I slapped on the Royall Lymes this morning immediately after I finished shaving. Personally, I really enjoy that momentary alcohol sting followed by the soothing lotion sensation. The lime scent fades into a wonderful warm spiced (bay leaf, clove, cinnamon-y) undertone.

All of the scent is gone after about a half-hour, which is good if I am wearing an Eau De Toilette (like Burberry Tom Ford, Channel Bleu and Versache at the moment) - but if I could get a long lasting version of this brand I would snap it up in a heartbeat.

The only place around me that is carrying the Royall product line is Brooks Bros, but I will keep my eyes peeled for a display where I can smell the rest. There is a sabbatical thing hanging over me at the moment, but it is never too early to start a list for next year
 
None of them have excited me that much, because the distinction between all purpose lotion, aftershave and cologne is blurred. I am interested in getting a good whiff of the Rugby though and plan on ordering a sample from Gary's shop in the near future.
 
My wife got a bottle of Rugby from Brooks Bros for Christmas for me. Woody (cedar) AS lotion. Nice feel post shave. I'd like to try the Lyme and Bay Rhum...
 
Royall Spyce is my favorite

Over the years Spyce has been my favorite scent in the line, although I've never sniffed the Vetyver or Rugby scents. The one that has never appealed to me is the Muske. As after shave lotions none of them do it for me, but as substitutes for colognes they are fine, although the Lyme and the Bay Rum scents have very little staying power, as you would expect from those types of fragrances.
 
I have used Royall Lyme, Spyce, Vetyver and Rugby and enjoy them all, just lately while passing through Brooks Brothers I sampled Mandarin and Muske and was surprised. Both are good and worth a look if you like the line. Muske was a big surprise as I usually stay away from scents in this category but this one is quite good.
 
Love the Royalls. Regularly use Lyme, Vetyver and Mandarin. The Royall all purpose lotions are fine as aftershaves. My skin feels especially great after using the Lyme.

The Musk is listed as a Cologne. I don't think it's the best as an aftershave, stings like all heck. I think a much higher alcohol and/or fragrance concentration. It smells. I use it as an EDT for fragrance but don't (after those first few times until I figureed it out) slap it on freshly shaven skin.

Also take care whne shopping. I see these priced all over the map. YOu can score 8 oz bottles for very good savings on the internet. If you walk into a high end mens retail store you're gonna pay.
 
I received my bottle of Rugby - very, very nice! I use it as an edt (with the atomizer) and not an aftershave. It occurs to me that it is similar to - and compliments - the lamented L'Occitane Cade AS.

As far as the splashes go, the Lyme is my absolute favorite - and it is the best lime splash I've found. Bay Rhum is good; I too was surprised by the Mandarin - not bad! I like the vetiver but I'm the only one in the house who does. The Spyce and the Muske strike me as too sweet, too cloying but I give 'em a go every now and then.

One vendor selling 'em on dbay has a great price for any four of the six, in 8 ounce bottles - $90, or so I recall. Maybe a deal could be worked for all six...?

I believe Royall Rugby is exclusive to Brooks Brothers - I was lucky to pick mine up from a third party, and at a good price.
 
I stopped by my local Brooks Brothers to check out the Royall products this afternoon. I ended up buying Lyme & Spyce. I wanted to get a lime scent and it's pretty nice. I also wanted something warm & spicy for winter without smelling like Old Spice and their Spyce was just perfect for that.

I almost got the Rugby too but only wanted to buy two and I was back n forth between the Rugby & Spyce.

I noticed that all their flavors are listed "All Purpose Lotion" that can be used as a aftershave or cologne except the Musk which is listed as a "Cologne" and the Rugby which is "eau de toilette/natural spray" so can those two be used as aftershaves also?

Their Mandarin was really nice but I was kinda worried I'd smell like hard candy or orange cleaner :( Their Bay Rum wasn't bad but with Captains, Ogallala, Clubman & Masters on my shelf I don't think I need another... yet lol
 
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