I'm a big fan of Taylor of Old Bond Street (TOBS) products, in particular their Sandalwood shave cream. I knew I was going to like the Avocado as I did a review of their samples a while back (So I got a TOBS sampler...). I used the Avocado this morning and was reminded that the quality of the shave is even better than the sandalwood! The cream felt "creamier" and the post shave left my face feeling softer and less dry.
Don't get me wrong, I still love TOBs sandalwood, but performance wise the Avocado gets the edge. Not sure what is different in the Avocado as they both seem to have the same base ingredients, perhaps it is the avocado oil (which a video from TOBS said it contains
) that makes the difference.
The scent is hard to describe, but "clean cucumber" comes to mind. Its pleasant but not as complex as sandalwood. According to the TOBs website, here are the fragrance notes: "A green floral fragrance with watery green and fruity top notes. The heart reveals notes of lily and cucumber, leading to a base of soft woods and musk." I did NOT detect avocado in the scent btw.
Here are the fragrance notes from TOBs on the sandalwood scent: " A classic fougere fragrance with top notes of geranium, lavender, rosemary and liquid amber supported by a heart of carnation, fern and orange blossom resting on a sumptuous base of patchouli, sandalwood, vetivert, powdery musk and rock rose." To me, the sandalwood is a more "formal" and complex scent while the avocado is more "everyday" - if that makes any sense.
Do yourself a favor and try TOBs avocado out if you haven't.
Don't get me wrong, I still love TOBs sandalwood, but performance wise the Avocado gets the edge. Not sure what is different in the Avocado as they both seem to have the same base ingredients, perhaps it is the avocado oil (which a video from TOBS said it contains
The scent is hard to describe, but "clean cucumber" comes to mind. Its pleasant but not as complex as sandalwood. According to the TOBs website, here are the fragrance notes: "A green floral fragrance with watery green and fruity top notes. The heart reveals notes of lily and cucumber, leading to a base of soft woods and musk." I did NOT detect avocado in the scent btw.
Here are the fragrance notes from TOBs on the sandalwood scent: " A classic fougere fragrance with top notes of geranium, lavender, rosemary and liquid amber supported by a heart of carnation, fern and orange blossom resting on a sumptuous base of patchouli, sandalwood, vetivert, powdery musk and rock rose." To me, the sandalwood is a more "formal" and complex scent while the avocado is more "everyday" - if that makes any sense.
Do yourself a favor and try TOBs avocado out if you haven't.