For pure Lime and if you can afford it, Castle Forbes can't be beat IMHO. It will last longer than you think if you use it like a soap, ( rub your brush on top of it), and not like a cream, ( scoop some out with your finger ). A good citrus scent that is cheap and works great is Fraser's SC.
Favorite lime/citrus?
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Based on your suggestions, I´m mainly looking at T&H (which I can find locally) and perhaps Castle Forbes.
I was checking out basenotes.net (excellent scent resource btw), and I discoved that Trumper GFT was described as a citrusy, woodsy scent. I really like Trumper creams, and I´ve been trying to decide what to purchase next. Not exactly lime, but maybe I´ll give it a try. Or maybe I´ll get that, and the CF and the T&H
I was checking out basenotes.net (excellent scent resource btw), and I discoved that Trumper GFT was described as a citrusy, woodsy scent. I really like Trumper creams, and I´ve been trying to decide what to purchase next. Not exactly lime, but maybe I´ll give it a try. Or maybe I´ll get that, and the CF and the T&H
GFT certainly has a citrusy scent, but it's not pure citrus. I do love it.
If youre not looking for a pure lime scent, try some Pecksniffs citrus, its a light, clean citrus scent, very good for summer. They call it a cream but its more like a soap.
I agree. It was an aromatic disappointment. In fact, when I first opened the jar, I was hard pressed to pick up any citrus aroma, real or artificial. I must temper that negative with a good comment about its performance. It lathers up quickly to a robust, tiny bubble lather which wets the beard well, but is not wet nor droopy. It also rinses quickly and cleanly. I'm sure that if someone were inclined, the Vulfix could be "doctored up" nicely with a few drops of natural essential oil of lime.
You might try the Palmolive "Refreshing Lemon" made in India. It comes in a tube, and to me has more of a lime note not just pure lemon. Good lathering qualities and rinses clean. Gio at Tryphon carries it ( http://www...............com/barberiacreams.html )
Love the T&H aroma. Need to try Castle Forbes
The T&H West Indian Limes is one of my favourite creams.
Also, as others have mentioned, Trumper's GFT is very citrusy, but with some very nice depth to it. I like the scent of that cream more than the GFT cologne.
Also, as others have mentioned, Trumper's GFT is very citrusy, but with some very nice depth to it. I like the scent of that cream more than the GFT cologne.
+1 GFT and T+H are both great creams...
I'm into a potent lime scent and the two strongest I've found are Caste Forbes cream and QED Fresh Limes soap. For the cream catagory, there is no equal to the CF. Pricey but worth every penny.
For a pure lime scent, Castle Forbes without a doubt.
For overall citrus, I'm going to throw in a wild card and say Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet. It is citrusy, piney, and peppary. Smells akin to a (really really good) gin and tonic. Check out the reviews, it's out of this world.
Both creams are expensive, and both are worth every penny!
For overall citrus, I'm going to throw in a wild card and say Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet. It is citrusy, piney, and peppary. Smells akin to a (really really good) gin and tonic. Check out the reviews, it's out of this world.
Both creams are expensive, and both are worth every penny!
Harris Arlington is a great citrus and fern concoction.
Castle Forbes is wonderful if you're looking for limes.
Castle Forbes is wonderful if you're looking for limes.
C&E Naturals has a very nice citrus scent plus the cream is tops!!!
TOBS - Lemon Lime. Smells terrific, not "artificial-ly." Sometimes I just like to open my tub and smell it when I happen to be in the bathroom. Seriously.
Castle Forbes is really the best I've tried.
for a limey smell with incredible lather... I LOVE eshave citrus (it is incredible!)
for more of a citrusy smell I use AoS lemon, which also lathers great!
for more of a citrusy smell I use AoS lemon, which also lathers great!
The best I've found is Monsieur Balmain. Not too expensive, very long lasting. It's lemony rather than limey.
+1 on TOBS Lemon Lime. Great scent. Not a sharp lime scent, just a really nice lemon and lime scent.
Dave
