Proraso Sandalwood shaving cream

I plan to get a tube of Proraso Sandalwood shaving cream. Is there a new and old formula with this one, like the green? Or is it just one original old type?

There's definitely more than 1 old type. There's the older green & white. There's also an old proraso in a red tube but it wasn't sandalwood. It had wheat germ in it IIRC & is highly sought after.

The current proraso red is I think the first time they've done a sandalwood version.

I agree with Brian, I don't know of any proraso sandalwood until now...

The Proraso red (Sandalwood) is brand new. Is a wonderful preforming cream with a woody, clean, earthy Sandalwood scent. I was hoping this was going to be more like AOS Sandalwood, but its more of a woody smell.

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Ohh, thought the sandalwood was an old formula. Well, then it is no problem which to choose I already have the pre-post cream and the after shave balm (both old formula). Since I really like Proraso, I'll have to get one of each shaving creams

Proraso Sandalwood with Shea Butter Shaving Cream Tube



Proraso Shave Cream



Proraso Shave Cream Menthol and Eucalyptus - New Formula




And if I can get my hand on one(which I doubt):
Proraso Shave Cream All'Olio di Germe di Grano

TBH, the Proraso sandalwood isn't very sandalwoody. It smells like Proraso with a hint of sandalwood. I love the stuff, but I wouldn't buy it if I were looking for a sandalwood cream. When I think of scented products, I expect the scent to stand out, the Proraso sandalwood doesn't do that. YNoseMV.

(05-26-2012, 11:15 AM)Johnny9 Wrote: TBH, the Proraso sandalwood isn't very sandalwoody. It smells like Proraso with a hint of sandalwood. I love the stuff, but I wouldn't buy it if I were looking for a sandalwood cream. When I think of scented products, I expect the scent to stand out, the Proraso sandalwood doesn't do that. YNoseMV.

Good to know. I like the new formula green a lot and was tempted to get the red.

(05-26-2012, 12:52 PM)TexBilly Wrote:

(05-26-2012, 11:15 AM)Johnny9 Wrote: TBH, the Proraso sandalwood isn't very sandalwoody. It smells like Proraso with a hint of sandalwood. I love the stuff, but I wouldn't buy it if I were looking for a sandalwood cream. When I think of scented products, I expect the scent to stand out, the Proraso sandalwood doesn't do that. YNoseMV.

Good to know. I like the new formula green a lot and was tempted to get the red.

It's certainly worth buying if you're a fan of Proraso. It's nice to bounce between the red and green for a bit of variety. I really only use Proraso, so the subtle change is welcomed. I find myself using the red far more than the standard.

Both the red and the green have a permanent spot on my shelf. I still wish they made a Red A/S.

Not very strong at all more of a woody, earthy scent with Sandalwood way down in the scent. It's VERY hard scent to describe, you almost just have to try it and then make up you own mind.

(05-26-2012, 01:34 PM)Johnny9 Wrote: It's certainly worth buying if you're a fan of Proraso.

Since I'm a Proraso fan, I will buy it

(05-26-2012, 01:43 PM)Striky Wrote:

(05-26-2012, 01:34 PM)Johnny9 Wrote: It's certainly worth buying if you're a fan of Proraso.

Since I'm a Proraso fan, I will buy it

You'll have zero regret.

It's worth it just to try a new Proraso scent, you know the cream will perform flawlessly.

Some guys say the Proraso Sandalwood cream has a cooling sensation, but I don't detect it at all. It's still fantastic stuff.

It needs a little help from menthol drops I plan to buy menthol crystals, and castrol oil. Jeff you like the cooling effect very much. Do you use menthol crystals?

I'd like to try this stuff..

(11-04-2012, 09:29 AM)Striky Wrote: It needs a little help from menthol drops I plan to buy menthol crystals, and castrol oil. Jeff you like the cooling effect very much. Do you use menthol crystals?

No, I don't because for as much as I love menthol, I'm afraid I might over-do it and cause my skin to burn.

I see. I too am a menthol lover, and I plan to experiment with menthol crystals. As to "not over do it", I'll go slow with the menthol

You gents don't find the smell a bit mild? A friend of mine gave me a small sample and the Sandalwood was quite tame.

I'm thinking of a tube myself. Thanks for the review...

(11-04-2012, 09:22 PM)celestino Wrote: You gents don't find the smell a bit mild? A friend of mine gave me a small sample and the Sandalwood was quite tame.

Very, very mild it is! Also no very sandalwood-y either, but I like the properties of the cream