Trumper's - Eau de Portugal.

Aztecface · Post by **Aztecface** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:56 am

As the glass bottles of this very fine cologne have disappeared from Trumper's website I suspect they have been phased out. I've sent an email to Trumper's for verification. I'll let you know how it turns out.

gruffydd3 · Post by **gruffydd3** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 1:29 pm

There goes one of my favorites. I know it's been discussed that the plastic bottles seem to degrade the scent over time. but what if you were to buy a plastic bottle and then transfer the contents to an old glass bottle right away. Would that keep the scent as it is when new, or is the damage already done?

Rick

Harris-tradition · Post by **Harris-tradition** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 2:12 pm

I'm very dissapointed by the news, I am pretty fond of this one too. I see it as evidence that the current trend suspected with them will probably continue, very dissapointing, and once again we are offered as the only choice of a plastic bottle or a little famous atomiser "gadget".....sigh. I had my fingers crossed and hoped for the best, but now I see where this is going, really sad bit of news to say the least.

Chap · Post by **Chap** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 2:54 pm

gruffydd3 wrote:There goes one of my favorites. I know it's been discussed that the plastic bottles seem to degrade the scent over time. but what if you were to buy a plastic bottle and then transfer the contents to an old glass bottle right away. Would that keep the scent as it is when new, or is the damage already done?

Rick

The tops of Trumper bottles are not suited to this, there is a very narrow spout concealed under the crown, so pouring liquid in, would be difficult.

Aztecface · Post by **Aztecface** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 2:55 pm

Rick, there is no difference to the scent. It's just classier in a bottle. The plastic bottles are used and sold as refills for the glass.

Aztecface · Post by **Aztecface** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 2:57 pm

Chap wrote:
gruffydd3 wrote:There goes one of my favorites. I know it's been discussed that the plastic bottles seem to degrade the scent over time. but what if you were to buy a plastic bottle and then transfer the contents to an old glass bottle right away. Would that keep the scent as it is when new, or is the damage already done?

Rick
The tops of Trumper bottles are not suited to this, there is a very narrow spout concealed under the crown, so pouring liquid in, would be difficult.

That's why the plastic seal between the glass and crown can be removed.

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 8:42 pm

Chap, Jani is right. You just remove the entire shaker plug, fill the bottle up, and replace the shaker. I don't like those plastic bottles, think they are inappropriate except as a necessity when traveling, and have had scent in them that wasn't right. However, I have to agree with Scott that the trend with Trumper seems depressingly clear, and one day I may have little alternative but to refill my glass bottles from plastic refills...or drop the scents altogether.....which would be very difficult vis a vis the Spanish Leather. I absolutely will NOT buy those little dufus spray bottles.
Regards,
Gordon

Nate · Post by **Nate** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 9:51 pm

It appears that I am a little late to the party but what is so wrong with the atomisers?

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 10:12 pm

Nate, To me, they are too small, over priced, and I strongly dislike spray cologne bottles period and avoid them whenever possible. And the Trumper version looks especially cheap and tacky. Their classic 100ml and 200ml shaker bottles are, on the other hand, superb; thick heavy glass, spun brass stoppers, the works, and only ten dollars or so more than those sprays that are only half as much by volumn.
Regards,
Gordon

Harris-tradition · Post by **Harris-tradition** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 10:36 pm

Well Nate, the atomisers contain only half the amount of product as the typical "shaker" bottles have, but yet the price is only slightly less for the atomiser, so you have a price scenario thats not for the better, but I can live with it to still get the frangances I'm fond of. I am one that also prefers the traditional application of "cologne" by hand (thats me anyway) those glass bottles are also part of what gives these firms their distinction, and I see it slipping away. I just wish they would leave us the glass "shaker-bottle" as an option. I'm sure there are Gents here who don't mind them, me, not one of my favorite things.

Aztecface · Post by **Aztecface** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 4:32 am

I just received a response from Trumper's. They are out of stock and awaiting new bottles that will arrive in about 3 weeks time. Phew.

chrisisconnorsdad · Post by **chrisisconnorsdad** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 6:15 am

Thank God, I finally find something I like and was worried they would stop carrying it before I could pick up a bottle.

Chap · Post by **Chap** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 8:32 am

Aztecface wrote:
Chap wrote:
gruffydd3 wrote:There goes one of my favorites. I know it's been discussed that the plastic bottles seem to degrade the scent over time. but what if you were to buy a plastic bottle and then transfer the contents to an old glass bottle right away. Would that keep the scent as it is when new, or is the damage already done?

Rick
The tops of Trumper bottles are not suited to this, there is a very narrow spout concealed under the crown, so pouring liquid in, would be difficult.
That's why the plastic seal between the glass and crown can be removed.

I am enlightened! Thank you kindly.

Harris-tradition · Post by **Harris-tradition** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 8:59 am

Thanks Jani ! that puts a smile back on my face this morning, great news for now anyway.

Aztecface · Post by **Aztecface** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 11:54 am

According to my correspondence with Trumper's as of late, no bottles are to be changed or discontinued.

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 3:21 pm

Jani, Well, happy days! And hopefully they are telling you the truth about their future plans.....nervous system can't take a scare like this too often you know.
Regards,
Gordon

Post by **drmoss_ca** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 3:42 pm

When I finish my large glass Trumper scents (Spanish Leather, Eau de Portugal, Wild Fern, Eucris) I will be happy to pass on the empty bottles to those who are in need. All are about half full at present, so it might take a couple of years...

Chris

Aztecface · Post by **Aztecface** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 3:49 pm

Gordon, I know exactly what you mean. During the brief period I've been a part of this insanity, I've lost quite a lot to discontinuation and re-formulation!!!

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 4:01 pm

Jani, Yeah. There was one year, '07 or '08, that was just awful. It seemed as if everything I used was disappearing or being altered; Harris's old A/S Milk and the genuine Swedes disappeared, as well as Coate's. Most of my favourite bath soaps were going veggie, Trumper and Harris's creams turned weird....everytime I turned around it was another hit. That year was THE worst!
Regards,
Gordon

EL Alamein · Post by **EL Alamein** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 4:54 pm

bernards66 wrote:Jani, Yeah. There was one year, '07 or '08, that was just awful. It seemed as if everything I used was disappearing or being altered; Harris's old A/S Milk and the genuine Swedes disappeared, as well as Coate's. Most of my favourite bath soaps were going veggie, Trumper and Harris's creams turned weird....everytime I turned around it was another hit. That year was THE worst!
Regards,
Gordon

Ah yes, the annus horribilis. I remember it well. We've all had a touch of it but none have suffered, I think, as bad as Gordon did that year.

I pray this chalice may pass me by.

Chris