B&B Mamma Bear Cologne!!

[joel]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2821

So no more than 5 minutes after I took delivery on the above shaving soaps - I was on the phone with Mamma Bear herself - thanking her, and commending her for her absolutly world class fragarances.... these aren't good.... these are literally amazing, every single one I ordered smelled simply out of this world amazing (be careful with the almond though as it packs one hell of a punch).

Bottom line - I haven't even shaved with the soaps so I can't comment on the efficacy (I will be using it and reporting back tomorrow) however the scents were so amazing (the hydrogen is my personal favorite) that we talked a bit, and she is willing to make us some B&B colognes out of her fragarances! (Rik keep your pants on :wink: )

What would you fellas be interested in? She mentioned they would be quite inexpensive (around $5-6) and we could get them in sprays or roll ons.

If you haven't smelled the soaps - they are cheap, get outstanding reviews efficacy wise, and smell amazing - I recommend you order some up post haste!

I'd be REALLY interested in the Rosemary Mint, Hydrogen, and elements of bamboo and Somali Rose - hell lets throw in Tahitian Vanilla as well.

How many of you fellas would be interested in buying some of these colognes, and are there any other scents you'd like to see made?

[mrob]

Yes--sounds great. I've been drooling over her scents on the web page, but being a cream sort of guy have not had much interest in purchasing soaps up to now.

The colognes sound like a great way to get my nose on the scents! I'm in. And at $5/6 a pop, I'm in for several.

[Austin]

Joel, shouldn't this be posted and discussed in the development forum first?

[Xert]

Agreed. I'd love to see some Bergamot, and her description of Indian Sandalwood sounds extremely interesting.

[Rik]

Very cool!!!

Clearly I need to order the rest of the fragrances. :w00t:

It would also be cool if we could get these fragrances in bath soaps. Talk about incredible layering! I'll have to give Sue a call. :biggrin:

[joel]

Very cool!!!

Clearly I need to order the rest of the fragrances. :w00t:

It would also be cool if we could get these fragrances in bath soaps. Talk about incredible layering! I'll have to give Sue a call. :biggrin:

Rik - you ARE the decant man.... you should be the one doing this! :tongue:

Seriously though - bath soaps would get my interest as well. What would REALLY be neat is if she could do an antibacterial hand soap with her scents... maybe we could find her a source for unscented anti-bacterial soaps then have her add her scents?

[Rik]

Rik - you ARE the decant man.... you should be the one doing this! :tongue:

Seriously though - bath soaps would get my interest as well. What would REALLY be neat is if she could do an antibacterial hand soap with her scents... maybe we could find her a source for unscented anti-bacterial soaps then have her add her scents?
I like it! I actually will be touching base with her this week. :smile:

[rtaylor61]

The Rosemary Mint shaving soap is great. Start with it!

Randy

[LX_Emergency]

I'd really like some of her cologne. And at $6? I couldn't go wrong for that price. I have the dragons blood and although I really like the scent I think I might be allergic or oversensative to some ingredient in it because it tingles and makes my shaves come out in a rash. But the scent it reall nice and I'd love to try some of her things.

[Kyle]

Sounds cool. I'm in.

[letterk]

I might be interested depending on the scents choosen.

[sparky5693]

I'm in too.

[Rik]

Sue is currently researching different options to produce a product that meets her established product standards.

I'll keep you all up to date.

[TraderJoe]

my vote, FWIW, is for rosemary/mint
thanks

[Mama Bear]

I have been working on aftershaves and colognes to go with my shaving soap scents, but I was bound and determined to make an aftershave without alcohol, allowing men to skip the moisturizing stage but still tightening the skin, closing the pores and soothing any razor burn (Maybe with Menthol......?) and a matching cologne (with alcohol) to follow up with. I believe I have just about done that, but it turns out that most men prefer alcohol based after shaves... or so it seems to me.

I would love more information on what you all want out of an aftershave, other than the fragrance of course which is not that strong and more fleeting. Does the alcohol do something for you. It does work as a good preservative when making natural products, but it just sounds like something I would not want on my face.... but I'm a girl...lol

Who likes alcohol and who doesn't and why? I am intrigued by Joel's point about the ingrown hairs.. who would have known!?

Bear Hugs to all..

Mama Bear

[SSLStudio]

I have been working on aftershaves and colognes to go

Who likes alcohol and who doesn't and why? I am intrigued by Joel's point about the ingrown hairs.. who would have known!?

Bear Hugs to all..

Mama Bear


What did Joel say about ingrown hair , did I miss something somewhere?

[mark the shoeshine boy]

if Mama Bear can make a cologne that would attract the hearts and minds of the young ladies to this short fat balded headed old body of mine...I'm in....:001_rolle

If it doesn't do that, but gets compliments from evryone....i'm in too.


mark the shoeshine boy

[TraderJoe]

What did Joel say about ingrown hair , did I miss something somewhere?

Joel said that alcohol based aftershaves may help with ingrown hair.

I didn't have ingrown hairs, but I started using Aqua Velva based on his recommendation and that stuff is like miracle juice. I have sensitive skin, and the A.V. really tones and softens it. Good stuff. I like the scent as well, to boot.

[Rik]

What did Joel say about ingrown hair , did I miss something somewhere?
Here (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=32730&postcount=8) ya go.

[TraderJoe]

I have been working on aftershaves and colognes to go with my shaving soap scents, but I was bound and determined to make an aftershave without alcohol, allowing men to skip the moisturizing stage but still tightening the skin, closing the pores and soothing any razor burn (Maybe with Menthol......?) and a matching cologne (with alcohol) to follow up with. I believe I have just about done that, but it turns out that most men prefer alcohol based after shaves... or so it seems to me.

I would love more information on what you all want out of an aftershave, other than the fragrance of course which is not that strong and more fleeting. Does the alcohol do something for you. It does work as a good preservative when making natural products, but it just sounds like something I would not want on my face.... but I'm a girl...lol

Who likes alcohol and who doesn't and why? I am intrigued by Joel's point about the ingrown hairs.. who would have known!?

Bear Hugs to all..

Mama Bear

For me, I have discovered that alcohol-based Aftershaves do in fact work very well. It seems that if an A.S. has the alcohol, in addition to some menthol, maybe some witch-hazel, and some aloe vera, it will work well. The new Musgo formulation comes to mind, but Aqua Velva is great too. The secret ingredient, however, is glycerin.

[Kyle]

Mama Sue,
I may be in the minority, but I like alcohol free aftershaves. If you call it an "Aftershave Balm", then everyone will expect it to be alcohol free.:wink:

[mrob]

I'm also an alcohol free AS lover--I do have a few with alcohol and find that I don't reach for them nearly as often--they're nice in warmer weather once in a while, but I'm just not a fan in general.

Sorry.

[guenron]

Mama Sue,
I may be in the minority, but I like alcohol free aftershaves. If you call it an "Aftershave Balm", then everyone will expect it to be alcohol free.:wink:
I don't think you are in a minority at all. I think that the rush to alcohol-based (read aftershave splashes) is because of their purported ability to reduce or eliminate ingrowns (psuedofolliculitis barberi?). If that was the case, then when I was young and less knowledgeable (while it's difficult to believe that one could be less knowledgeable) I would not have suffered ingrowns because I used aftershave splashes exclusively. I can attest that I did have ingrowns, especially on my neck. They were painful and recuring. I was using an injector at the time (* chuckle *) and could find no real relief other than to shave less closely on the neck in particular. Perhaps it was the wrong kind of alcohol? Maybe I should have tried Wild Turkey and then I would not have cared?:001_smile

[Mama Bear]

For me, I have discovered that alcohol-based Aftershaves do in fact work very well. It seems that if an A.S. has the alcohol, in addition to some menthol, maybe some witch-hazel, and some aloe vera, it will work well. The new Musgo formulation comes to mind, but Aqua Velva is great too. The secret ingredient, however, is glycerin.

Wow. I have never heard of glycerin in aftershave! What an intriguing idea!
This could be done easily... what does the glycerin do for you??

Bear Hugs!!

Sue

[TraderJoe]

Wow. I have never heard of glycerin in aftershave! What an intriguing idea!
This could be done easily... what does the glycerin do for you??

Bear Hugs!!

Sue

Yes, I never realized it until I started reading labels, but glycerin is in both Aqua Velva and Musgo (my two favorite aftershaves). The glycerin helps to draw moisture to the skin and leaves it very soft and supple. It makes my skin feel "new."

[Mama Bear]

Mama Sue,
I may be in the minority, but I like alcohol free aftershaves. If you call it an "Aftershave Balm", then everyone will expect it to be alcohol free.:wink:

Hi Kyle! Does aftershave balm have to be a lotion? When I use the last batch that I made on my skin it leaves it feeling like I used a lotion, but it is not lotion...... it has an aweful lot of really high end lotion additives in it tho.!

Thanks!

Sue

[Mama Bear]

Yes, I never realized it until I started reading labels, but glycerin is in both Aqua Velva and Musgo (my two favorite aftershaves). The glycerin helps to draw moisture to the skin and leaves it very soft and supple. It makes my skin feel "new."

I have added aloe butter to my blend, but I wonder if the glycerin wouldn't work even better..... this is a fabulous piece of information honey, but you have sent me back to the kitchen with my mad scientist hat on.... ;-) Arghhh... tomorrow! it is my birthday today!! lol

I am wondering if I should not offer 2 types...... double aaarrrggghhh....lol

Does everyone use a moisturizer afterwards??

Thanks!!

Sue (Mama Bear)

[TraderJoe]

I have added aloe butter to my blend, but I wonder if the glycerin wouldn't work even better..... this is a fabulous piece of information honey, but you have sent me back to the kitchen with my mad scientist hat on.... ;-) Arghhh... tomorrow! it is my birthday today!! lol

I am wondering if I should not offer 2 types...... double aaarrrggghhh....lol

Does everyone use a moisturizer afterwards??

Thanks!!

Sue (Mama Bear)

First and foremost, Happy Birthday:001_smile

I personally don't NEED a moisturizer, so I don't apply it. In fact, on my face the less I use the better. When I start loading products on, I tend to get some pimples here and there. I think that's also why my face likes the Aftershave splash. As far as the "splash" versions, the ones without glycerin (pinaud, Royall, etc.) tend to dry my face out, which also causes probelms.

I believe that some people do layer, and especially in the winter months.

[Mama Bear]

First and foremost, Happy Birthday:001_smile

I personally don't NEED a moisturizer, so I don't apply it. In fact, on my face the less I use the better. When I start loading products on, I tend to get some pimples here and there. I think that's also why my face likes the Aftershave splash. As far as the "splash" versions, the ones without glycerin (pinaud, Royall, etc.) tend to dry my face out, which also causes probelms.

I believe that some people do layer, and especially in the winter months.

I had given a lot of thought towards 2 lines. One called Winter (balm??) that would have the heavier moisturizers in it, be alcohol free and alleviate the need for 'layering'. AND one called Summer, that would be alcohol based splash (with glycerin ;-)). They could have the same scents....

How does this strike you?

Something tells me today is going to be a beautiful day... ! :001_smile

Bear Hugs!

[TraderJoe]

I had given a lot of thought towards 2 lines. One called Winter (balm??) that would have the heavier moisturizers in it, be alcohol free and alleviate the need for 'layering'. AND one called Summer, that would be alcohol based splash (with glycerin ;-)). They could have the same scents....

How does this strike you?

Something tells me today is going to be a beautiful day... ! :001_smile

Bear Hugs!

sounds great!

[Kyle]

Hi Kyle! Does aftershave balm have to be a lotion? When I use the last batch that I made on my skin it leaves it feeling like I used a lotion, but it is not lotion...... it has an aweful lot of really high end lotion additives in it tho.!

Thanks!

Sue
Honestly, I'm not sure. I would bet that Ron (guenron) could provide you with some very accurate info on the topic.

[Shermdog]

The alcool based products help me trremendously with ingrown hairs. I use Tend Skin....the strongest of the bunch.

I do like Aqua Velva......really underated. I put it in an atomizer and spritz it on.

For us oily types.....I dont need a moisturizer but rather have a razr burn fighter and anything with SPF is a bonus.

[Mama Bear]

More! More! :w00t: :w00t: This is so helpful!! This will help me give you something that you want too!!

I am off to the postoffice to ship the last of the orders... Everything will have gone out as of today.... Then, I am going for my birthday ride...

Bear Hugs to all and will be back soon...

Mama Bear

[letterk]

I'm a fan of no to low alcohol ASs. I've only had one ingrown in my life, so the alcohol doesn't help me there.

[mrob]

I really like the idea of Summer and Winter AS blends--very smart.

As for my ideal after shave--as that seems to be where this thread is now headed!:biggrin: . . .

•no alcohol
•nice scent, but not long lasting
•some SPF, esp. for the Summer, but probably good for Winter too (being a lazy sort of guy, this would simply save me a step, one that I ofetn skip to my wife's chagrin:redface: )
•perhaps a bit of "cooling" effect for the Summer blend
•consistency of milk, but absorbs quickly and completely with no greasy feeling on the skin

There--that should be. . .

[DEF]

I'll see your glycerin and raise you a guar gum...

For some folks, including me, the glycerin/guar gum combo is the business. Trumper's Skin Food contains this combo, as does the lowly but tremendously effective Corn Husker's Lotion. Both of these products have a distinctive moisturizing PLUS sealing effect. It's hard to describe the "sealing" exactly; it's not sticky nor greasy at all, but it seems to give a nice finish to the skin.

I've also been playing around lately with a homespun blend of Corn Husker's, Aloe gel, and Witch Hazel. I'm still on the fence as to whether that provides any better results than straight Corn Husker's.

I usually get my fragrance from cologne, so a neutral scent for the after-shave balm is preferable. I doubt I would buy several different scented a/s lotions -- maybe if I had a faraway favorite scent or two I'd splurge, but otherwise I want something that won't interfere with my colognes.

Regards,
Doug

[JohnP]

I'm looking forwards to this, and I'll bet it will smell wonderful. So for now, I'm in.
John P.

[PottyDoctor]

I'll see your glycerin and raise you a guar gum...

For some folks, including me, the glycerin/guar gum combo is the business. Trumper's Skin Food contains this combo, as does the lowly but tremendously effective Corn Husker's Lotion. Both of these products have a distinctive moisturizing PLUS sealing effect. It's hard to describe the "sealing" exactly; it's not sticky nor greasy at all, but it seems to give a nice finish to the skin.

I've also been playing around lately with a homespun blend of Corn Husker's, Aloe gel, and Witch Hazel. I'm still on the fence as to whether that provides any better results than straight Corn Husker's.

I usually get my fragrance from cologne, so a neutral scent for the after-shave balm is preferable. I doubt I would buy several different scented a/s lotions -- maybe if I had a faraway favorite scent or two I'd splurge, but otherwise I want something that won't interfere with my colognes.

Regards,
Doug

I agree with Doug on this one. I personally love the scent and performance of Trumper's Rose Skin Food, but I cannot use it because of the menthol content! So, I am currently using Nancy Boy A/S Balm which is a glycerin based balm, contains a small amount of alcohol [which I don't particularly care for] and does not have the guar gum, but does contain peppermint for that "cooling effect." I also have the Corn Husker's Lotion and use it on occasion and agree that it works well.

I personally have found that I have a real sensitivity to any shaving product with menthol. I love the cooling effect however and was delighted to find some creams and balms that used peppermint instead of menthol, which causes NO irritation. Menthol is a synthetic and peppermint is natural, so I've been told; I'm by no means an expert on this kind of stuff.

An A/S balm similar to Trumper's, Nancy Boy or Corn Husker's, which all have somewhat of a gel consistency due to the glycerin base, but with the "cooling" effect of peppermint makes a nice "all-around" balm, for me at least. For sure, a product that does not leave one's face with that "greasy" feel. Additional scents would be a nice plus.

[soapbuddy]

If the formulation also has a small amount of clary sage that will help with ingrown hairs.

[Mama Bear]

I have materials I needed for the recipe ordered and am I waiting on delivery. I will have colognes next week for sure. They do need time to sit and blend tho...

Then it is on to aftershaves which I am still struggling with. Tell me more about witch hazel and aloe that you gents all use.. is this an aftershave?? Something about the way it sounds gives me an awefully nice and soothing idea in my head, but I am not sure what you are using it for. This is actually made with an aloe gel instead of an aloe butter and I will look for a good source for that.

Bear Hugs,

Mama Bear

[soapbuddy]

What about something like this?
Soothing-Cooling Aftershave Gel
1/2 cup aloe vera gel
2 oz. witch hazel extract
1 tsp. glycerine
2 drops chamomile e.o.
3 drops lavender e.o.
3 drops peppermint e.o.
Mix the e.o.'s with the witch hazel. Add the glycerine and aloe gel, bottle. This is also nice for sunburn.

[Jim]

What about something like this?
Soothing-Cooling Aftershave Gel
1/2 cup aloe vera gel
2 oz. witch hazel extract
1 tsp. glycerine
2 drops chamomile e.o.
3 drops lavender e.o.
3 drops peppermint e.o.
Mix the e.o.'s with the witch hazel. Add the glycerine and aloe gel, bottle. This is also nice for sunburn.


That would be great for me- just leave out the mint!

Jim

[soapbuddy]

That would be great for me- just leave out the mint!

Jim

Sure, you can leave out the mint and sub another eo, or leave as is. :smile:

[Mama Bear]

What about something like this?
Soothing-Cooling Aftershave Gel
1/2 cup aloe vera gel
2 oz. witch hazel extract
1 tsp. glycerine
2 drops chamomile e.o.
3 drops lavender e.o.
3 drops peppermint e.o.
Mix the e.o.'s with the witch hazel. Add the glycerine and aloe gel, bottle. This is also nice for sunburn.

Who are you and why are you reading my mind......lol!! :w00t: You pretty much have nailed it for me, that is exactly what I was working on but with other fragrances/essential oil blends and adding 1 tsp. nat. vit e.

Hi and Welcome! I have found myself a collaborator..:w00t: :001_smile

Nice to meet you!!!

Sue (Mama Bear)

Mama Bear

[Mama Bear]

OK, so far I have Dragons Blood, Indian Sandalwood, Bergamot, Amber, Spellbound Woods and Bea Brummel..... If this works for everyone I will get them done right away, if you want something else, let me know.

Bear Hugs!

Sue

[Austin]

Sue, your version of Vetiver is great! Any chance of adding it to your lineup?

[Austin]

I forgot Sandalwood & Vanilla is also great.

[soapbuddy]

Who are you and why are you reading my mind......lol!! :w00t: You pretty much have nailed it for me, that is exactly what I was working on but with other fragrances/essential oil blends and adding 1 tsp. nat. vit e.

Hi and Welcome! I have found myself a collaborator..:w00t: :001_smile

Nice to meet you!!!

Sue (Mama Bear)

Mama Bear

Nice to meet you as well.
Just trying to help.:smile:

[Mama Bear]

Sue, your version of Vetiver is great! Any chance of adding it to your lineup?

Adding to the line up!! :smile:

These will be 4 oz. cobalt blue bottles with black atomizer/spray heads. They are probably going to run about the same as the soaps. And since you know me.. they will probably be pretty strong...... :blush:

Do you want both the Indian Sandalwood AND the Sandalwood Vanilla?? Or should I replace the Indian Sandawood WITH the Sandalwood Vanilla....??:confused:

Bear Hugs!

Sue (Mama Bear)

[Mama Bear]

Nice to meet you as well.
Just trying to help.:smile:

I can use all the help I can get!!! :001_smile

[Austin]

Sue, Indian Sandalwood is probably very potent. I think Sandalwood with vanilla is smoother.

[Mama Bear]

Sue, your version of Vetiver is great! Any chance of adding it to your lineup?

Austin,

Since you had a reaction to the Dragons Blood Soap, you would make a great guinea pig.... um ... tester ... for the dragons blood cologne.... are you willing??

Mama Bear

[Austin]

Sue, how can I resist you. Like I said previously, any lady who rides a bike is ok in my book. :biggrin:

[Mama Bear]

Sue, how can I resist you. Like I said previously, any lady who rides a bike is ok in my book. :biggrin:

Oh... you dashing and debonair, silver tongued devil! :blushing:

Thanks!! :001_smile

PM me with your adress again???

[TraderJoe]

What about something like this?
Soothing-Cooling Aftershave Gel
1/2 cup aloe vera gel
2 oz. witch hazel extract
1 tsp. glycerine
2 drops chamomile e.o.
3 drops lavender e.o.
3 drops peppermint e.o.
Mix the e.o.'s with the witch hazel. Add the glycerine and aloe gel, bottle. This is also nice for sunburn.

This sounds great! I'll take a large bottle please.

[TraderJoe]

OK, so far I have Dragons Blood, Indian Sandalwood, Bergamot, Amber, Spellbound Woods and Bea Brummel..... If this works for everyone I will get them done right away, if you want something else, let me know.

Bear Hugs!

Sue

Sue, do these colognes contain e.o.'s?

Also, maybe a patchouli & spearmint e.o. cologne would be good.:cool:

[soapbuddy]

This sounds great! I'll take a large bottle please.

That was for Mama Bear. I'm sure you can get it from her.:smile:

[Mama Bear]

Sue, do these colognes contain e.o.'s?

Also, maybe a patchouli & spearmint e.o. cologne would be good.:cool:

So far the only ones I have up are for the FO's.. I am working on blends like crazy for the EO's and they should be up shortly. I am waiting for a few more essential oils to come in. There will be one with patchouli, but not with spearmint, I am sorry..

Bear Hugs!

Sue (Mama Bear)

[Mama Bear]

I am working on one tonight with a base note of Frankincense, a Cypress middle and a citrus top, probably Bergamot, maybe with a touch of orange... I have no idea what to call it tho!

Irena suggested adding some lime to this also... what do you think??

Bear Hugs,

Sue (Mama Bear)

[TraderJoe]

I am working on one tonight with a base note of Frankincense, a Cypress middle and a citrus top, probably Bergamot, maybe with a touch of orange... I have no idea what to call it tho!

Irena suggested adding some lime to this also... what do you think??

Bear Hugs,

Sue (Mama Bear)

I'm not sure what cypress smells like, but I do like frankincense and bergamot. Lime might work well, but I wonder how something like cedarwood would turn out.

[Mama Bear]

I'm not sure what cypress smells like, but I do like frankincense and bergamot. Lime might work well, but I wonder how something like cedarwood would turn out.

I absolutely love cedarwood! I have this on my list to work with. I am waiting on some Neroli oil to try with the cedarwood, so I am going to hold off saying anything yet...! Maybe some rose also!! :001_smile

[SSLStudio]

I absolutely love cedarwood! I have this on my list to work with. I am waiting on some Neroli oil to try with the cedarwood, so I am going to hold off saying anything yet...! Maybe some rose also!! :001_smile

Make sure Sue that when your done with all cologne's you run it by

" THE NOSE " :wink1:

I was watching on the Travel Channel yesterday a documentary about making colognes /parfums. that was one exciting episode now it makes sense why the $$$ are high for some parfums not all. the process the flowers undergo to get the EO out.

All products had to be given the thumbs up or down by this guy who was walking around there yes he had quite a big NOSE but they actually call him "The NOSE" He is able to distinguish 2000 different scents ! and offcourse the main point the right balance between them so you probably are going to run your productions by the B&B Nose ? also known as Rik ?

Just curious after that nice documentary.

I wouldnt know what is in the QED B&B Cologne besides its a citrus type of cologne probably a bit of lime in there
and that is doesnt dry down to a sweet cocktail it stays masculine all the way a very potent cologne but this guy the NOSE he would be able to reproduce it by just smelling amazing..

[Kyle]

I am working on one tonight with a base note of Frankincense, a Cypress middle and a citrus top, probably Bergamot, maybe with a touch of orange... I have no idea what to call it tho!

Irena suggested adding some lime to this also... what do you think??

Bear Hugs,

Sue (Mama Bear)
You could call it AMAZING! I have a frankincense and orange toner that I absolutely love.

[HeadandFaceShaver]

Sue, lavender colognes are rather rare... my personal favorite scent... I love lavender shaving creams, soaps, the color... maybe there is not much of a market for it but lavender delights my senses; I can't get enough of it.

-Brandon

[TraderJoe]

Sue, lavender colognes are rather rare... my personal favorite scent... I love lavender shaving creams, soaps, the color... maybe there is not much of a market for it but lavender delights my senses; I can't get enough of it.

-Brandon

I'll second this. Maybe a lavender with a touch of peppermint?

[Mama Bear]

I feel the same way about lavender...! I was heading in a more "masculine" direction to start off with, but I would be more than happy to do a couple of lavender types! One thing that you should be aware of is that lavender is typically an end of the day scent.. it is relaxing and calming and great before bedtime. It is actually proported to give you a better nights sleep. But it could also be mixed with other essential oils that are more lifting..

I have a very simple lavender/vanilla blend that is to die for all by itself. I think I will save this for an end of the day fragrance and work on something for mornings for you all... I love the idea of mixing the florals, but will look into the mints for Joe too!! :tongue_sm I will also try some blends with cedarwood. Maybe a cedarwood, lavender, peppermint?? with some rose??

oooo, I can't wait now!!! :tongue_sm

Mama Bear

[letterk]

At this rate you're going to end up with one for every member!

[Henry]

Could you please provide a web site where I can buy Mama Bear products.

Thanks,
Henry

[Kyle]

http://www.bear-haven.com/

[schatz]

Sue,

Thanks so much for undertaking this new product extension as colognes represent one of my new interests which develped from de shaving. If you are still in the experimentation stage, greater longevity is a big plus from my perspective. If this can only be achieved by wandering into the edp percentages, it may be that many on this board would find the higher cost less important than the benefits of a longer lasting scent.

[Mama Bear]

Sue,

Thanks so much for undertaking this new product extension as colognes represent one of my new interests which develped from de shaving. If you are still in the experimentation stage, greater longevity is a big plus from my perspective. If this can only be achieved by wandering into the edp percentages, it may be that many on this board would find the higher cost less important than the benefits of a longer lasting scent.

This is good to know. I think the thing to do tho is to get the 2nd round of samples out next week and get feedback from the testers. The only way I know to extend longetivity is to increase the fragrance. Unfortunately it is almost impossible for me to test these myself. Through the feedback they can be fine tuned..

I do have a group of testers standing by! :001_smile

Bear Hugs!

Sue (Mama Bear)

[Rog]

"I have a very simple lavender/vanilla blend that is to die for all by itself. "

I am already having a hard time deciding what soaps to buy for myself, now you go making this!

I guess I have to buy one of everything from you! :w00t:

[Kyle]

"I have a very simple lavender/vanilla blend that is to die for all by itself. "

I am already having a hard time deciding what soaps to buy for myself, now you go making this!

I guess I have to buy one of everything from you! :w00t:
Why not? Rik did. (psst, Rik! I think she's making fun of you, dude.)

[Mama Bear]

Why not? Rik did. (psst, Rik! I think she's making fun of you, dude.)

No Way would I make fun of Rik.. This guy shaves with straigh razor, hunts with a bow and has a freezer full of just about everything..!! :w00t:

Besides, I just named a shave soap and cologne for him... It is Rik's Christmas Blend and it is strongly reminiscent of fresh gingerbread that would be cooking in Grandma's kitchen (not mine, I can't cook) during the Christmas Holidays. It is Wonderful!

Also new is my essential oil blend with Frankincense, Cypress, Bergamot, Orange and Lime.. I am calling this Dragon's Tears. I will be doing colognes in this next week..:001_smile

Mama Bear

[Rik]

Why not? Rik did. (psst, Rik! I think she's making fun of you, dude.)
:biggrin:

[Rik]

No Way would I make fun of Rik.. This guy shaves with straigh razor, hunts with a bow and has a freezer full of just about everything..!! :w00t:

Besides, I just named a shave soap and cologne for him... It is Rik's Christmas Blend and it is strongly reminiscent of fresh gingerbread that would be cooking in Grandma's kitchen (not mine, I can't cook) during the Christmas Holidays. It is Wonderful!

Also new is my essential oil blend with Frankincense, Cypress, Bergamot, Orange and Lime.. I am calling this Dragon's Tears. I will be doing colognes in this next week..:001_smile

Mama Bear
LOL! The shaving soap smell incredible. Like Sue describes, it brings back some wonderful Christmas memories. Her naming of it was a wonderful surprise.

[rtaylor61]

LOL! The shaving soap smell incredible. Like Sue describes, it brings back some wonderful Christmas memories. Her naming of it was a wonderful surprise.

Rik,

It sounds like something you'd put in a pipe! Maybe Sue could branch out into soaps and tobacco!

Randy

[Mama Bear]

Rik,

It sounds like something you'd put in a pipe! Maybe Sue could branch out into soaps and tobacco!

Randy

Now I know it for a fact... you guys ARE trying to kill me!! :w00t:

Mama Bear, who is making labels, pouring soap, mixing essential oils and making cologne all at the same time.....:tongue_sm

[Austin]

Sue, take your time and make some time to ride your bike. We are patient. :biggrin:

[Mama Bear]

Sue, take your time and make some time to ride your bike. We are patient. :biggrin:

After tomorrow's shipment, I am going to take your advise!! It has been in the high 90's here (and I am way up North!) and I have been hiding in the AC for a couple days... Time to ride! :tongue_sm Colognes will wait till Tuesday.....

Randy, no tobacco products here... lol :w00t:

[Shermdog]

I second the opinion on the "lasting ability" of colognes.

My favorite ones are the ones that last. I am willing to pay more if i get better longevity out of the scent.

Also, all these responses and good-will for Mama Bear has convinced me to order some soaps this week. Geeze....its only Monday! SCAD alert!

[JohnnyWolf]

Hey there Mama Bear, I just looked through your site and oh my god there are so many things I want to buy. I'm really going to have to save up some money and just have a shopping spree on your site.

[pitbulls20]

Hey there Mama Bear, I just looked through your site and oh my god there are so many things I want to buy. I'm really going to have to save up some money and just have a shopping spree on your site.

You should, I am sure you will be pleased :)

I agree with many other posts so far in longevity. Me finding a scent and one that will last on me for over 4 hours is rare. I like the citrusy type smells which I have heard don't last very long anyway. For example Aqua Di Gio, Truefit and Hill 1805, and Blenheim Bouquet are some of my favorites.

[Mama Bear]

Aqua di Gio is one of my all time favorites. I wear the men's cologne myself because I like it so much!! How 'bout that! :blushing:

There is one thing that I want to explain about lastability... that IS a word, I know it! The natural fragrances (essential oil based) will never last as long as a synthetic. Most perfumes now are made with all or mostly synthetics as it keeps the cost down. Interestingly enough, I haven't seen the selling prices on any of them go down tho..... hmmm...

Synthetic perfumes/colognes can have some pretty intense complexity also... the natural fragrances are one scent wonders.. literally wonders in my book as they are a gift to us from the earth. But they don't have the range or the staying power of a synthetic fragrance. Why? I don't know.. but as I learn I will let you know. I am sure there are folks here that understand this and wonder if I/we can get some input on this...

Meanwhile, I am waiting for the first batch feedback. I natural and 2 synthetics... I don't expect them to be real good.... yet. When I know that I will wear them myself, I will offer them for sale. I hope it's soon, I am awefully excited about this project...

Bear Hugs!

Sue (Mama Bear)

[Mama Bear]

The colognes are made and up for sale. They can be found at www.bear-haven.com/page2.html. These contian perfumers alcohol, distilled water, polysorbate 20 and fragrance or essential oils and come in a 4 oz cobalt blue glass bottle with a spray head.

I will wait for feedback on these items before adding more, but if they are liked by you guys, I will offer any fragrance I possibly can. The staying power is pretty good on these, I know this was one of the issues that everyone brought up, one spray should do it. Therefore these bottles should last a long, long time.

Thank you all for your help. You have all been very good to me and I appreciate this more than I have words for.

Sue (Mama Bear) who is on pins and needles..... :biggrin:

[Quagmire]

NICE! I am looking forward to placing an order soon. http://image.rotteneggs.com/r3/cache_images/13/131919.jpg

[ponyplayer]

Sue,
I will be placing an order shortly as I have come to the conclusion that I am missing out on some great stuff.


Do you have any cologne/soap that is similar to Floris 89?

Thanks.

Patrick

[HlSheppard]

OK - who's tried the Beau Brummel scent?

Can you describe it to me? It sounds great!

[Mama Bear]

I am sorry, I have never tried any of the Floris products...

Hugs!

Sue


Sue,
I will be placing an order shortly as I have come to the conclusion that I am missing out on some great stuff.


Do you have any cologne/soap that is similar to Floris 89?

Thanks.

Patrick

[joel]

I would just like to add - I just received 3 mamma bear cologne scents in the mail today - Somali Rose, Dragons Blood & Dragons Tears, all three of which are first rate!

I cannot comment on longevity, dry down, etc etc as I just received them, but expect a full review within the next few days.

[Rich C.]

Mama Bear:

Could you please list the cologne's in your ebay store?

[Mama Bear]

Mama Bear:

Could you please list the cologne's in your ebay store?

http://www.bear-haven.com/Page2.html I hope this works for you, I don't have them on ebay at this time...

Bear Hugs!

Sue

[roughrider]

Have you thought about offering a sample pack for sale of all the colognes?

[Mama Bear]

This is a very fair question. The problem is I am not sure what people would expect of a sample kit. How large of a sample of each would you want and how would you like it packaged... ie: 1 oz samples with spray heads or tiny vials good for 1 application only... or ???

Should I offer all of the samples or a choice of 5....?

I have to apologize to you all about this, it is on my mind, but I have no solution at this time, but maybe with input we could work together and come up with a good way of doing this.. I haven't been able to come up with anything that has seemed logical to me yet.

Thanks!

Sue (Mama Bear)

[joel]

Just like to post and offer some of my personal experiences.

I have had the opportunity to sample/use both the Dragons Blood, and Dragons Tears so far, and I can attest to their level of quality. Both smell outstanding, have a healthy serving of EO, have superb staying power, quite impressive scent, and provide one HELL of a value. If you haven't tried her colognes - I highly recommend you do so.

So far another :thumbup: for the Mama Bear Den!

[roughrider]

This is a very fair question. The problem is I am not sure what people would expect of a sample kit. How large of a sample of each would you want and how would you like it packaged... ie: 1 oz samples with spray heads or tiny vials good for 1 application only... or ???

Should I offer all of the samples or a choice of 5....?

I have to apologize to you all about this, it is on my mind, but I have no solution at this time, but maybe with input we could work together and come up with a good way of doing this.. I haven't been able to come up with anything that has seemed logical to me yet.

Thanks!

Sue (Mama Bear)

I think the small vials most manufacturers use or the 1oz samplers with the spray heads would be fine. They each would have enough cologne for several applications allowing the user to form an opinion. I personally would like the sampler to include all the available scents. I feel it would help alot of the guys find their favorites among the offerings.


Something like this maybe.

http://www.penhaligons.co.uk/ishop/images/1/msl.jpg

[Mama Bear]

Wow, that is Awesome....! I will send this to some of my suppliers and see if they can come up with something like this!

Thank you!!!!

Sue

[Mama Bear]

But I have 75-80 different scents........ :w00t:

[Queen of Blades]

Maybe a 10 scents sample pack. Let the customer choose the ten scents, out of your 75-80.

[roughrider]

But I have 75-80 different scents........ :w00t:


Now all the fellas can have the Mama Bear scent library at home. :biggrin:

[Mama Bear]

Nick, why isn't there a smiley face showing a woman tearing her hair out? :w00t: :smile:

I will work on this!!

[Mama Bear]

How about a Mama Bear Fragrance Train? I could take one of each of the fragrance oil and essential oil blends and box them up nicely and send them off to one person.. who could then forward it to whoever might be interested??

One of the guys here on the forum suggested this, I don't remember who, but it might be the easiest way of doing this... Thanks for the suggestion..

Sue

[Mama Bear]

I have an idea. I have synthetic rose petals here that I could put a drop of fragrance on and then enclose in a plastic bag. It may not be elegant, but I think it will get the fragrance across..

My question is would folks be willing to pay for the samples and the shipping costs?

Thanks,

Mama Bear

[Rich C.]

Mama Bear-

When I ordered on the link you sent me the Dragons Tears showed up on paypal as lavender and vanilla. When fixed I'll order the Dragons Tears. My first order is inbound via paypal.

[Mama Bear]

Mama Bear-

When I ordered on the link you sent me the Dragons Tears showed up on paypal as lavender and vanilla. When fixed I'll order the Dragons Tears. My first order is inbound via paypal.

Rich, Thank you so Much for letting me know! I am fixing this right now. I am very appreciative that you took the time to let me know this. Thank you!

Sue

[srk1103]

I'd be interested in giving them a chance

[tm3]

i like the idea of a sampler pack. imo, it should be provided gratis along with a paid order. i'd also like to see some very small soap samples, just to get an idea of the scent. other vendors have sent me cream samples, and some cologne samples, which have been very helpful.

i'd buy a couple tubs of soap for sure if samples were available as above. and the odds are pretty high that a follow up order would come for the soaps/colognes that i had sampled and liked.

[joea527]

IMHO. I prefer an an after shave balm (no alcohol) and a cologne for scent. If I use an alcohol base A/S I use it on the back of my neck as a cologne. I would be interested either way in your colognes or aftershaves. I would like to have samples available and I wouldn't mind paying for them. Scent is such a subjective matter. The guys and gals on this BBS have wonderful taste but scents are no the kind of thing you can take someones word for.
I personally don't like a strong menthol feel. It seems to burn for me. A touch of mint like in Nancy Boy shave cream, however, Is very cooling and pleasant.

Joe

[Mama Bear]

I have finally got the fragrance samples. I have only 3 available at this time, but have ordered the perfumers vials and should have them next week. These are $1 each and most of this is the cost of the vial, I am not making any money on these. It is very important to know that these are fragrance oils at full strength that I am putting in these vials, this is for scent sampling only. These are too strong to use on the skin and I want to be sure that this is understood. I will also be sending these out for no charge in orders as they go out. Hopefully by the end of the year I will have all of my fragrances represented and am working as fast I can to get them all done and available! Any comments or suggestions are welcome..

Happy Holidays to all of you! :smile:

Bear Hugs,

Sue (Mama Bear)

[Howard]

Sue,

You may wish to consider putting already mixed colognes in the vials rather than oil samples. This would allow customers to try them on their skin, and also be somewhat less expensive for you.

[TraderJoe]

Sue,

You may wish to consider putting already mixed colognes in the vials rather than oil samples. This would allow customers to try them on their skin, and also be somewhat less expensive for you.

Agreed.