Trumpers Sandalwood deodorant

Flash G · Post by **Flash G** » Tue Nov 16, 2010 4:10 am

I´m very very happy with my D.R. Harris Arlington roll-on deodorant that I´ve been using for two years with out any form for irritation. Still, I was looking into a warmer scent that I would use during winter and thought about Trumper´s as I like the Sandalwood Skin Food and cologne.

So my question is if the deodorant´s fragrance is similar to the Skin Food/cologne or the shaving soap or the shaving cream?

95% · Post by **95%** » Tue Nov 16, 2010 5:19 pm

Eric, I don't know the answer to your question, but since nobody else has responded I thought I'd offer this for what it's worth.

I use only unscented deodorants (Mitchum's.) In my experience, scented deodorants are far too strong. Fragrance-free deodorants accomplish their purpose just as well, without interfering with whatever cologne I might choose to wear. I do apply a bit of scented talc over the deodorant for extra protection, but a high-quality talc's fragrance doesn't last long.

Edit: I've never tried a top-shelf deodorant, only drugstore brands like Old Spice. My assertion that scented deodorants are "strong" is based on that limited experience. For all I know, a Trumper deodorant may project its scent only for a short time.

Flash G · Post by **Flash G** » Wed Nov 17, 2010 3:26 am

Thanks Porter,
I used unscented deodorants for the same reasons as you, until I tried the Arligton. I also use the Arlington talc in the summer. The scent is fleeting and doesn´t clash, but you kan get a wiff of it during the day. I was hoping some of the sandalwood lovers would comment as I hope the scent would be close to the Skin Food/cologne.

notthesharpest · Post by **notthesharpest** » Wed Nov 17, 2010 12:20 pm

Don't forget the difference between deodorant and anti-perspirant. I've never ever seen unscented deodorant; I think it's like dehydrated water. Unscented anti-perspirant is common.

95% · Post by **95%** » Wed Nov 17, 2010 1:21 pm

I've always thought it was a distinction without a difference. Although, if I think it out, a deodorant should be a substance that removes or covers up odor, while an anti-perspirant prevents it (by blocking perspiration.)

notthesharpest · Post by **notthesharpest** » Wed Nov 17, 2010 1:55 pm

95% wrote:I've always thought it was a distinction without a difference. Although, if I think it out, a deodorant should be a substance that removes or covers up odor, while an anti-perspirant prevents it (by blocking perspiration.)

That's exactly it. Anti-perspirants have an extra chemical that deodorants don't have.

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Wed Nov 17, 2010 9:05 pm

David, Well, I'm glad you pointed this out ( chuckle ). I saw it last night and decided to let it lie and see what happened. Of course; 'deodorants' have scent by definition. Anti-perspirants can be 'unscented'. After years of using them, I entirely quit anit-perpirants a number of years back. It got to the point where I had chronic skin irritation in my under arms. I went back to the basic deordorant I used in HS ( Mennen Speed Stick ) and haven't had a lick of trouble since.
Regards,
Gordon

notthesharpest · Post by **notthesharpest** » Wed Nov 17, 2010 9:22 pm

bernards66 wrote:I went back to the basic deordorant I used in HS ( Mennen Speed Stick ) and haven't had a lick of trouble since.

There's your problem right there - you aren't supposed to lick it.