pungent rose scent

gil3591 · Post by **gil3591** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 7:11 pm

ok, ok, we've talked and polled about rose scents till we're blue in the face. but as i recall these were discussions about the best smelling rose. to me they all smell just fine. my problem is that i want to smell it while i shave. i had tobs rose and had to stick my nose in the tub to get a whiff. so the question is: what is the mose pungent rose shaving cream in your opinion?? i think the last time i went down this path was before harris came out with their rose. so i guess this won't be totally redundant

SRD · Post by **SRD** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 7:18 pm

Well I supposed that everyone's sense of smell is a little different but to me the Trumper's Rose has the strongest rose scent. I have used them all except T&H so I can not comment on their rose.

Esoteric83 · Post by **Esoteric83** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 7:18 pm

My vote would go Trumpers cream. However, it has been a few years since I have caught a whiff.

Flash G · Post by **Flash G** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 12:06 am

All the rose scents (at leat all I have used) are fleeting. I perceive T&H to have the strongest scent.

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 12:07 am

Yeah, probably Trumpers...or the new D R Harris's version. Both are decidedly more powerfully scented than the T&H ( which is the one I personally most prefer ) or the present Taylors. But honestly, none of them are that wimpy scent-wise, IMO. But go with the Trumpers or the Harris's....even Sam can smell those ( chuckle ).
Regards,
Gordon

Flash G · Post by **Flash G** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 12:38 am

Funny, to me Trumper´s comes across as the mildest scented of the rose creams. I guess it´s down to how I perceive the lushness in the Trumper´s scent.

ThePossum · Post by **ThePossum** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 4:30 am

I second Gordon's comment on the Trumper's Rose. I am currently using Cyril Salter's Rose cream. I find it great smelling and the smell last quite a long time as I shave. I would recommend either of these two rose creams.

Thalay Sagar · Post by **Thalay Sagar** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 6:44 am

Gordon hit the nail on the head with with Trumpers and Harris. Of thw two I find Harris the stronger scented and the better performer (by far).

Post by **Sam** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 7:08 am

bernards66 wrote:Yeah, probably Trumpers...or the new D R Harris's version. Both are decidedly more powerfully scented than the T&H ( which is the one I personally most prefer ) or the present Taylors. But honestly, none of them are that wimpy scent-wise, IMO. But go with the Trumpers or the Harris's....even Sam can smell those ( chuckle ).
Regards,
Gordon

For some reason, I did not get on with the T&H rose. Trumpers or Taylors for me, and maybe if I can retry Salters.

Squire · Post by **Squire** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 5:07 pm

Trumpers seemed to be the more scented for me but I haven't used the new Harris.

AFG · Post by **AFG** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 5:21 pm

Try Queen Charlotte's rose. Strongest rose scent of any I have used. Does not stick around after the shave but follow it up with some Trumpers Coral Skin Food and you'll be smelling roses for awhile. Queen Charlotte's rose version smelled very artificial when I first tried it but I got to like the scent and it seemed to mellow after it had been opened a couple of weeks. I think their products are among the best.

LookingGlass · Post by **LookingGlass** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 7:05 pm

So, strong is not always a good indicator of the qualities of a soap or cream.

I highly recommend one get a sample of AOS Rose cream and then purchase a rose from a florist. IMHO, your will find the subtle, fragrant aroma of the AOS Rose to be equal to the real rose and almost exact. Plus, the AOS Rose gives great, rich, comfortable lather. You simple cannot go wrong with the AOS.

I know you are looking for "most pungent" posts, but wanted to provide my thoughts.

Ed

gil3591 · Post by **gil3591** » Sun Feb 06, 2011 10:48 pm

am i missing something here? i can't seem to find an AOS rose soap or any AOS soaps. only lavender, lemon, sandalwood creams. what's up?

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Sun Feb 06, 2011 11:01 pm

Gil, Where are you looking? AoS offers four men's shave creams; Sandalwood, Lemon, Lavender, and Unscented. They offer the same four in hard soap format but these are not promoted nearly as much and many shops that 'stock' AoS don't necessarily carry the hard soaps. Several places have the creams in Tampa, for example, but none of them have the hard soaps anymore. Their Rose is available only as a cream and is marketed as a ladies product. It also seems a bit different in formula as compared with their other four shave creams.
Regards,
Gordon

gil3591 · Post by **gil3591** » Mon Feb 07, 2011 6:24 am

guess i'll look around some more

m3m0ryleak · Post by **m3m0ryleak** » Tue Feb 08, 2011 12:16 am

Gil, I just shaved yesterday morning for the first time with T&H Rose cream.
If you need something more intense than what I experienced, you better start crushing fresh rose petals into your lather!. Wowsa.

stagger · Post by **stagger** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 1:33 am

TOBS rose for me. Plenty of scent there. I can smell it as soon as the lid comes off, and for that, i am thankful. I LOVE the fine scent of rose.

gsgo · Post by **gsgo** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 6:41 pm

AOS offers a rose as part of their ladies shaving kits. It is not overly promoted but I do still see it on the shelves in their shops. It does smell quite nice and I have heard others saying it is quite good.

John Parker · Post by **John Parker** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 9:04 pm

stagger wrote:TOBS rose for me. Plenty of scent there. I can smell it as soon as the lid comes off, and for that, i am thankful. I LOVE the fine scent of rose.

I am with Mark!!

nelson · Post by **nelson** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:08 am

I've used T&H, Taylor, Salter, and Trumper rose shaving creams at one time or another. I think that all of those creams have fairly pungent scents. Based on scent alone, Trumper has been my favorite, although I do like the other three as well. Based on my perception of their "goodness" as shaving creams, my favorites are Trumper and Taylor, although the T&H and Salter products are also good.

nelson