*Review* St. Charles Shave "New Spice Cologne"

**joel** · 01-30-2006, 08:17 PM

So I decided I would give this cologne another shot - as I had tried Nick's bottle and it was simply ghastly. I just couldn't believe so many people would like this scent so much.... and Nick and I thought it was foul.

Well.... round two - ding ding ding

First - the good....
This cologne is MUCH different than the stuff Nick had, and I quite enjoy it. It has a very interesting and potent scent to it, quite complex and rich - almost toffee like. This cologne is also a superb deal, and offers tremendous value. Of all of the St. Charles products... this is the best deal.

The bad -
This is a very strong scent, and some found it overpowering and somewhat offensive. Also - the bottle is a little annoying... see dents below...

Bottom line.... I like it... a lot. I don't mind that it offends some, as I enjoy it enough that I frankly don't care. I VERY much enjoy this product and will buy it again in the future. While I do not think it is on par with Penhaligons or the like, I do think this is a superb product, and I would highly recommend it!

**Austin** · 01-30-2006, 08:42 PM

I agree Joel. The only thing you did not mention is the price. Great value for the price.

**guenron** · 01-31-2006, 05:33 AM

Originally Posted by joel

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This is a very strong scent, and some found it overpowering and somewhat offensive.

Bottom line.... I like it... a lot. I don't mind that it offends some, as I enjoy it enough that I frankly don't care.
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Maybe we could convince Sue to rename it "Joel's Decision."

**vontech** · 01-31-2006, 08:28 AM

This is the only bottle of cologne I have acquired so far. The rest are all samples.

I love this scent!! Luckily I live in a small, remote town, so the chances of some other guy wearing this stuff here is slim.

Otherwise ... Brokeback Mountain!

I like it that much!

Tom

**Scotto** · 03-03-2006, 05:46 PM

Well, after some trepidation, I picked up a bottle of this stuff. I figure for six bucks or so it was worth a try. After arriving, I have to say I was alarmed - this is a seriously potent brew.

I spritzed a tiny bit on my wrist and was floored by an intense scent of caramel, wood, and mint. It dries down to a fruity, leathery kind of scent. Very interesting and different. I wasn't sure if it was my thing.

Then the strangest thing happened. My wife tolerates my cologne obsession. I don't think I have ever put on something that she wasn't ambivalent about. I wear it for my pleasure, with the realization that she doesn't really care for one way or the other. I offered her my wrist to sniff and she said, "Hmm. Not bad." This from her is high praise indeed.

I put one spritz on my chest this morning, and that was enough to last all day. It is decidedly different, as I said, but actually not that overpowering. I rather enjoyed it. It is not Penhaligon's or T&H, but at 1/10th the price or so it is pretty impressive. Kudos to Sue. It might be nice to offer a milder scent, with a higher dilution (call it aftershave strength), though.

**Cliff** · 03-09-2006, 10:12 AM

Hmmmm.... maybe I got a bad batch like Joel. Neither SWMBO or I liked the scent at all, in fact I gave it away.

Cliff

**PottyDoctor** · 03-18-2006, 12:49 PM

It is indeed potent stuff! It's definitely one of those "a little dab 'll do ya" colognes. It is not one of my favorites but it is something different to wear occasionally.

I know colognes are a subjective thing and that is why some love this stuff. My #1 choice in colognes is Paul Sebastian for Men. I've used it for years and still love it.

However, SCS products are a great value for wetshavers.

Happy Shaving,

Ron

**Bluto** · 03-22-2006, 10:17 AM

I love this stuff. Beware though,it only takes one spritz and you smell it all day long. I love the scent (as does the wife) and the price, but would like to see it offered in a clear container.