Tried Proraso Red this morning...

**TonyJoe** · 08-10-2012, 08:56 AM

And it burned!

It's a shame, because I really liked the scent and lather quality. Anything out there with a similar Sandalwood smell that might be less irritating?

**7 O Menthol** · 08-10-2012, 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by TonyJoe

And it burned!

It's a shame, because I really liked the scent and lather quality. Anything out there with a similar Sandalwood smell that might be less irritating?

Ouch, that's a tough pill to swallow because this is a great product!

Have you tried AOS Sandalwood cream? Also a fantastic performer, and the scent is very similar to my nose. Good luck!

**TonyJoe** · 08-10-2012, 10:55 AM

Thanks for the reply 7 O Menthol. I was bummed about it for sure. I'll have to add AOS to my Christmas list, as it's over twice the price of Proraso. I think I'm going to buy the Proraso anyway as I used it successfully in some superlathers.

If anyone else has suggestions for a cream or soap with a nice sandalwood scent that might not irritate like Proraso, please chime in!

**Eric83** · 08-10-2012, 11:23 AM

+1 for AOS Sandalwood, it's one of the only sandalwood scents that won't burn my face...

**Shantytownbrown** · 08-10-2012, 06:00 PM

Just got my delivery today, and it included Proraso Red...anyone else think it is very similar to the original formula Body Shop Men's Shave Cream?? (pre-maca root?)

**KW Driver** · 08-10-2012, 10:51 PM

TOBS sandlewood stick is a strong sent to me, and no burn.

**Sunflake** · 08-11-2012, 12:25 AM

That's a real bummer it's a wonderful performer.

**James_hylton** · 08-11-2012, 03:27 AM

I started using proraso red yesterday, get a really good lather like the scent, believe it or not nicks or bleeds. Goodfellow, blade Feather.

**TonyJoe** · 08-11-2012, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by Johnie_R

TOBS sandlewood stick is a strong sent to me, and no burn.

I got a sample of TOBS Sandalwood cream from Garry's, but it doesn't smell much like plain sandalwood. It seems like a kind of cologne/perfume smell with a little sandalwood in it. I love the scent from the Proraso - just sandalwood. It's probably why it burned me! Oh well. The search continues. Thanks for the responses!

**cluelessdude** · 08-11-2012, 01:27 PM

I had same problem with original Proraso. It was the menthol. Maybe that's what it was for you.

**sprite** · 08-11-2012, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by Sunflake

That's a real bummer it's a wonderful performer.

I agree that's a bummer! You might wait a few months and try the new "Blue Proraso" It should be readily available by then. In the meantime try a tube of Musgo Real.

**TonyJoe** · 08-11-2012, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by sprite

I agree that's a bummer! You might wait a few months and try the new "Blue Proraso" It should be readily available by then. In the meantime try a tube of Musgo Real.

I've been contemplating this. I'm more of a soap guy, but I hear great things about this cream. And I just tried the Musgo Real AS and LOVE it!

**7 O Menthol** · 08-11-2012, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by cluelessdude

I had same problem with original Proraso. It was the menthol. Maybe that's what it was for you.

There is NO menthol in the new red Proraso.

**Sargon** · 08-11-2012, 10:24 PM

Proraso red/Sandalwood Cream has no menthol, but sandalwood oil does have a similar (if generally milder) dynamic. I had the very slightest irritation from it the first time I tried it, but when I used pre-shave beforehand I didn't, so you may want to try that.

**Liam_89** · 08-12-2012, 12:49 AM

I used proraso white yesterday
Must say its a great cream if you have sensetive skin like me
No razor burn or irritation

**TonyJoe** · 08-12-2012, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by Sargon

Proraso red/Sandalwood Cream has no menthol, but sandalwood oil does have a similar (if generally milder) dynamic. I had the very slightest irritation from it the first time I tried it, but when I used pre-shave beforehand I didn't, so you may want to try that.

I face lathered with the Red so you could be right. I put the cream directly on my face and that may be part of it.

**mattnick** · 08-12-2012, 10:19 PM

Just tried the red also. It didn't irritate me, I really liked the performance, but the scent through me for a loop. I'm going to have to give it a couple more whirls, but I smelled more going on than just sandalwood. Not sure if I like it yet.

**SliceOfLife** · 08-13-2012, 10:05 PM

It appears to be scented with:

Rose or Rose Geranium
Lemon or possibly Bitter Orange
Tonka Bean (Sweetgrass/hay scent)
and of course Sandalwood oil

**dave1029** · 08-14-2012, 07:16 PM

I don't have sensitive skin and the Proraso Red gave me a nice burn the first time using it but the lather was awesome. I think it is the lactic acid that's in it which I read was used to assist in hair removal and thats probably why the Red is marketed for tought beards. I'm a head shaver and having cours hair (being African American) I tried the Red on my head and it gave me one of the cleanes shaves I ever had with little irritation. Going forward I will use the Green Proraso on my face and the Red for my head.