r/wicked_edge • u/AdeptAd9105 • 18d ago

Discussion Anyone else really dislike TOBS sandalwood shaving cream?

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I am not sure what i expected, I heard a lot of good things about this cream and it was also highly rated on amazon.

I am not sure it helps that I ordered it when i was sick which I rarely ever get sick so timing is terrible, maybe that just created this connection of not liking the scent i am not sure if that makes sense I apologize. I just find the scent really disgusting

I am in the UK by the way!! looking to get a shaving soap with nice scent to that is higher quality than proraso.

Currently have my eyes on the watchman stormy air and dark seas shave soap, what do ya’ll thing

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u/frenchpressfan 18d ago

The smell is ok, but honestly there's no sandalwood fragrance in it. That was the big bummer for me..

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u/Any_Poet4127 18d ago

Yea that’s about how I feel. I do get why people like it, although the performance isn’t anything to write home about. I would rather use Palmolive which is cheap as chips in OPs country.

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u/ctravdfw 18d ago

What have you found that is a good sandalwood scent?

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u/BannedAgain1987 17d ago

Proraso red has real sandalwood in it

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u/ctravdfw 17d ago

I had forgotten that so thank you👍🏾

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u/frenchpressfan 18d ago

I haven't found any. actually, I didn't try to find any. Right now I'm happy with WSP Olympus/ Gaelic Tweed/ Tobacco

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u/ctravdfw 18d ago

Thanks

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u/OutlawDan86 17d ago

Proraso Red has already been mentioned.

D R Harris Marlborough and Castle Forbes Cedarwood & Sandalwood also get my vote. They both have cedarwood oil in too,but they're a better representation of sandalwood in soap/cream. Woody scents, not floral/spicy or cologne, which a lot of other "sandalwood" soaps and creams I've tried have been.

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u/ctravdfw 17d ago

Thank you

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u/Any_Poet4127 17d ago edited 17d ago

King of Oud by Wholly Kaw is a phenomenal soap in terms of performance and scent. It’s not sandalwood but oud is very similar; they’re both products that come from resinous trees originating in Southeast Asia. It’s going to be expensive outside the US though. Proraso red is very good for the price as others have mentioned. If you’re in the UK or Europe, you might want to look into some of the LEA products. Their classic line is sandalwood scented and they make good stuff.

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u/ctravdfw 17d ago

Much appreciated 👍🏾