FS Penhaligon's Castile 33ml Decants

[Rik]

Greetings Everyone,

The Badger & Blade Decant Club is under way with this being a trial run.

I have four 33ml bottles w/ atomizers of Penhaligon's Castile available for $38 each including shipping.


Penhaligon describes this fragrance as:

Fresh and warm, soft with a hint of
sensuality, some even say aphrodisiac,
Castile brings together the appeal of
citrus and precious woods with the
haunting aroma of Neroli - intoxicating,
refreshing and evocative of warm Mediterranean nights.

Top notes: Neroli & Petit Grain
Middle notes: Bergamot, Orange Blossom & Rose
Base notes: Precious Woods & Musk


PM me if you are interested in purchasing one.

One 33ml bottle is available for immediate shipping. The others will ship once I have commitments for two of the remaining three.

I used the following steps to decant the cologne:

Removal of the factory atomizer is straight forward but patience is required. I began by removing the decorative collar using a small channel lock wrench.
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The atomizer is custom formed to the bottle. After removing the nozzle of the atomizer, I used a utility razor with a new blade to cut slits into the base of the atomizer segmenting it, making for easy removal with the aforementioned wrench.

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I opted to use an eye dropper to transfer the product reducing loss of product due to evaporation.

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The first 100ml bottle is decanted. I will hold off decanting the second until all portions are spoken for. Currently I have one 33ml bottle available for purchase.

[obsessis]

oh, i was confused for a second.....you bought two bottles, sold two portions, have one left to sell and one bottle with three portions.

i am totally into this idea, but not sure if I'd like the scent....i know you have a description, but would you describe it as manly, flowery, fruity, girly, strong, etc.... it says it is woody and citrusy, but how much of each?

edit: i am tentative, i'll answer for sure after I get another opinion of the scent.

[slcsteve]

Obsessis

Here is the review by basenotes.

http://www.basenotes.net/ID26121276.html

I use the Castile shave cream in my rotation but I can't tell you what difference you'll discover with the EDT.

Steve

[Rik]

oh, i was confused for a second.....you bought two bottles, sold two portions, have one left to sell and one bottle with three portions.

i am totally into this idea, but not sure if I'd like the scent....i know you have a description, but would you describe it as manly, flowery, fruity, girly, strong, etc.... it says it is woody and citrusy, but how much of each?

edit: i am tentative, i'll answer for sure after I get another opinion of the scent.
I edited the description to hopefully eliminate future confusion. A more detailed description will need to come from one of our fragrance aficionados.

[obsessis]

I really want to like it but right now I don't know if I'd like an orange/rose scent. if it was a cheaper cologne i'd do it, or if i had more cash, but i'm broke at the moment. it is nowhere near a bad deal i'm just low on funds.

[Rik]

I really want to like it but right now I don't know if I'd like an orange/rose scent. if it was a cheaper cologne i'd do it, or if i had more cash, but i'm broke at the moment. it is nowhere near a bad deal i'm just low on funds.
Not to worry. As we gain experience in this venture the optimal cost should become evident. I highly recommend joining the fragrance train Scotto's proposing to help educate your sniffer.

[Rik]

The third 33ml bottle has been sold. Three more remaining.

[Scotto]

Cool! Castile is a great scent, but I am all set for Neroli-derived fragrances. I am sure you'll find takers for the rest.

[obsessis]

Not to worry. As we gain experience in this venture the optimal cost should become evident. I highly recommend joining the fragrance train Scotto's proposing to help educate your sniffer.

I don't have anything to add but i'd love to receive the package to smell the scents. i'll add that into the thread.

[Cliff]

I'll take one...I'm adventurous. PM sent.

Cliff

[Rik]

OK gentlemen, only two 33ml bottles left.

[KUJO]

Just received my 33ml decant of Penhaligon's Castile from Rik. Great service Rik; we just set it up last week!

I did imagine the Castile to smell quite different, however. The reviews on Basenotes made me think it was quite a fresh citrus/neroli smell. This smelled too "powdery" for me.

Makes me think the B&B Fragrance Train is a better way to go.

I might put this one up for trade on the site soon if my son isn't interested

[joel]

I just got mine yestrday! I love it!

Thanks Rik!!!

Whats next? :wink:

[Cliff]

I just received mine yesterday, was waiting for me when I got home. Good job decanting, nice atomizer and I do like the fragrance, I'm wearing it today. This decant club is gonna be fun.

Good job, Cliff

[Rik]

Very cool! Thanks for the feedback guys! :smile: