TOBS Sandalwood

**Jayrrus** · 05-27-2012, 07:21 PM

just got my tub of this highly praised stuff. and i see y man this scent is "nose crack" i cant get enough of just sniffing this cream. and the scent stays on the skin for a while too. i got some on my finger n washed it way to clean my hands n the scent is still here. i cant wait to try other TOBS products.

**weepingnutka** · 05-27-2012, 07:57 PM

Wet shaving is bliss. Wet shaving with TOBS is heaven.

**Gordy2** · 05-28-2012, 07:29 PM

TOBS Sandalwood: Wunderbar!

**nrv216** · 05-28-2012, 07:47 PM

I have yet to use the tub I just bought but after reading this thread its on deck for tomorrow!

nrv216

**nrv216** · 05-29-2012, 07:38 PM

Tried it today for a normal two wtg pass shave. LOVED IT! No face redness or irritation and it yielded an excellent shave. Love the scent and the feel! Its a keeper.

nrv216

**Predict** · 05-29-2012, 07:48 PM

TOBS sandalwood is my best performing shaving cream.

**bennyblade28** · 05-31-2012, 08:24 AM

I am 100% new to DE shaving and I tried this cream yesterday (my first ever cream so I have nothing to compare it to except goo out of a can).

To be honest I dont like it. I will keep using it at least until I order another cream or soap to try. Give myself time to improve my lather etc...

BUT

What I dont like is the smell... yes its nice but its so overpowering, and it lasts forever! I shaved last night, showered this morning and I can still smell it occasionally, its making me feel sick.

The smell is just too artificial.

I am now on the look out for sensitive / low fragrance creams and soaps. About to order Edwin Jagger Aloe Soap.

**Mike'sWorld** · 06-01-2012, 05:35 AM

Originally Posted by bennyblade28

I am 100% new to DE shaving and I tried this cream yesterday (my first ever cream so I have nothing to compare it to except goo out of a can).

To be honest I dont like it. I will keep using it at least until I order another cream or soap to try. Give myself time to improve my lather etc...

BUT

What I dont like is the smell... yes its nice but its so overpowering, and it lasts forever! I shaved last night, showered this morning and I can still smell it occasionally, its making me feel sick.

The smell is just too artificial.

I am now on the look out for sensitive / low fragrance creams and soaps. About to order Edwin Jagger Aloe Soap.

I'm glad someone else feels the same as me. "nice but overpowering", "artificial" pretty much sums it up. I would add one note and harsh.

**elsmooth** · 06-01-2012, 06:03 AM

I've never used the cream, but I have the soap, aftershave and cologne. I'm actually a pretty big fan of TOBS's rendition of Sandalwood (though most who are highly familiar with traditional Sandalwood state that this really isn't close). I get a woods/powdery scent from it that I find quite nice (I'm usually not a fan of powder...i.e. clubman). TOBS Sandalwood does seem to be a bit polarizing scent-wise around here.

**mistervee123** · 06-01-2012, 07:55 AM

Hmmm. I thinking I'm going to have to try to get a sample or tub of the TOBS Sandalwood and pit it against my T&H Sandalwood. I wonder what the outcome of that would be?

Just curious... is the balm or AS in this fragrance any good?

**Mike'sWorld** · 06-01-2012, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by mistervee123

Hmmm. I thinking I'm going to have to try to get a sample or tub of the TOBS Sandalwood and pit it against my T&H Sandalwood. I wonder what the outcome of that would be?

If you want, I'll put a big blob of the stuff (TOBS Sandalwood) into a freezer bag and ship it to you. You can report back the results. PM me if you're interested.

**ryno2292** · 06-01-2012, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by mistervee123

Hmmm. I thinking I'm going to have to try to get a sample or tub of the TOBS Sandalwood and pit it against my T&H Sandalwood. I wonder what the outcome of that would be?

Just curious... is the balm or AS in this fragrance any good?

I really liked a sample of T&H sandalwood I used, the TOBS not so much...a little too overpowering in my opinion. The performance is really good, the scent just tends to stick around a little too long after my shave. YMMV and I'll give it another shot down the road to see if my opinion changes.

**john parker** · 06-01-2012, 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by ryno2292

I really liked a sample of T&H sandalwood I used, the TOBS not so much...a little too overpowering in my opinion. The performance is really good, the scent just tends to stick around a little too long after my shave. YMMV and I'll give it another shot down the road to see if my opinion changes.

Follow up your shave with TOBS Sandalwood aftershave and edt; problem solved!