Proraso Sandelwood

**Wetshavemike** · 05-15-2012, 06:13 PM

Has anyone had the chance to try the new Proraso cream in Sandelwood? I would like to try it when I come across it. If you have tried it, what are your thoughts?

**Kevan** · 05-15-2012, 06:34 PM

Very, very good stuff. A real, authentic sandalwood fragrance. Think "wood" though, not perfume/cologne. No menthol cooling sensation, but a hint of a cool tingle thanks to the sandalwood oil. Very moisturizing. Needs a bit more product to create a lather like the original.

**warhawk** · 05-15-2012, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by Kevan

Very, very good stuff. A real, authentic sandalwood fragrance. Think "wood" though, not perfume/cologne. No menthol cooling sensation, but a hint of a cool tingle thanks to the sandalwood oil. Very moisturizing. Needs a bit more product to create a lather like the original.

Where do they sell it? I love C.O. Bigelow Shaving Cream so I know I will like the Proraso Sandalwood. Sandalwood is one of my favorite scents.

WARHAWK

**7 O Menthol** · 05-15-2012, 06:42 PM

Warhawk, italianbarber carries it and I think bullhoose may as well.
Not easily found in brick and mortar stores like its bigelow brother.

**Kevan** · 05-15-2012, 06:44 PM

I got mine on Ebay from England. But I think Italian Barber has it now.

I am honestly astounded that Proraso was able to pull this off. When it's lathered, you get a full wallop of REAL sandalwood, nothing added or dressed up like TOBS or AOS. Woody, powdery sweet, clean. Smells like sandalwood chips in an incense warmer.

**FreddyKruegerFace** · 05-15-2012, 07:01 PM

Hurry up before italianbarber runs outs. I love it, true natural scent, and it performs just like other raso creams. !

Be warned: it does not smell like a designer sandalwood fragrance. This is straight up sandalWOOD

**cxg231** · 05-15-2012, 07:08 PM

I just ordered the Proraso Sandalwood from QED, I should have it in a day or two, can't wait to try it!

**warhawk** · 05-15-2012, 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by 7 O Menthol

Warhawk, italianbarber carries it and I think bullhoose may as well.
Not easily found in brick and mortar stores like its bigelow brother.

Thank you

WARHAWK

**Sunflake** · 05-15-2012, 07:14 PM

Not carried at Bullgoose, Italian Barber does though.

**Kevan** · 05-15-2012, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by FreddyKruegerFace

Be warned: it does not smell like a designer sandalwood fragrance. This is straight up sandalWOOD

Yes. People need to go in understanding this. Other sandalwoods you may have smelled have been dressed up. Not this.

**Mspec** · 05-15-2012, 09:45 PM

Proraso sandlewood sounds nice, I use tobs which is a wee bit powerful but still pleasant

**barrycv** · 05-16-2012, 05:51 AM

Originally Posted by FreddyKruegerFace

Hurry up before italianbarber runs outs. I love it, true natural scent, and it performs just like other raso creams. !

Be warned: it does not smell like a designer sandalwood fragrance. This is straight up sandalWOOD

I don't know what 'true' sandalwood smells like, but comparing the Red w/ AOS sandalwood (only other one of that scent I have), it is definitely milder. But it is typical Poraso cream in terms of functionality - quite good. I got mine from the aforementioned Italianbarber a few weeks ago.

**prsman23** · 05-16-2012, 07:15 AM

How does it compare to truefitt and hill sandalwood? That is by far my favorite, but I would be interested in trying this if it isn't too dissimilar.

**reyrascon** · 05-16-2012, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by prsman23

How does it compare to truefitt and hill sandalwood? That is by far my favorite, but I would be interested in trying this if it isn't too dissimilar.

It's not even close. Like others have mentioned Proraso Sandalwood smells like actual wood, not some cologne.

**SkipH** · 05-16-2012, 07:38 AM

I got a sample from Gary when he listed it. It is a fantastic cream. Great performance, love the scent.

**brother cavefish** · 05-16-2012, 09:56 AM

i like it fine, the Shea comes out more, but as a whole a favorite of mine, actually i was a little disgruntled about the lather but it actually lathered great on my lather bowl, i could not ask for more i give this stuff a 10, a mild sandalwood and a stronger than most Shea, and the shea is soothing

**Monkeyboy** · 05-16-2012, 04:46 PM

Just tried Proraso Sandalwood today. The only other sandalwood I've tried was AOS which I found too strongly scented and irritated my skin. The proraso is very nice though, smells great and performs great as well.

**ezmike** · 05-16-2012, 05:11 PM

Ordered mine from Maguires on the bay using the balance of my ebay bucks so it only cost me a couple of USD shipping. It arrived yesterday and used it this morning. I have not used any other Proraso creams but do use the green tub soap and the Sandalwood performed as well. I'm not good a discerning scents so it smelled a lot like P160 to me but that could just be my nose. I really like the scent. Not over-powering, kind of light and powdery. Only "downside" is that IMHO the lather is not a thick and slick as Bigelow or Palmolive Europe.

I love Bigelow (4 big tubes), Palmolive Europe (8 sticks, 6 tubes), Wilkinson Sword sticks (4) and ARKO (21 sticks) but this one can easily join my list of favorites. The next tube comes from Joseph at The Italian Barber.

Mike

**Adam R** · 05-16-2012, 05:44 PM

I just ordered some Proraso red from Italian barber along with some of the new Razorock stuff. This is my first order from them. They have a great selection of shaving supplies and they take Paypal, which is nice.

**Westcoast67** · 05-16-2012, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by Adam R

I just ordered some Proraso red from Italian barber along with some of the new Razorock stuff. This is my first order from them. They have a great selection of shaving supplies and they take Paypal, which is nice.

+1. Interested to try it out