Matching RazoRock XXX

I got a tub of XXX this week, and the wife quite likes it. I know it's a sort of "designer imposter" of Acqua di Parma. I went out and priced some of their cologne and aftershave, and suffice to say I won't be getting any anytime soon.

However, I was wondering if the educated schnozzes here could suggest either 1) an aftershave with some staying power or 2) a cologne that complements XXX or smells like it? If possible I'd like to stay at or below the $15/oz price point.

Eric,
You might want to post a WTB ad for the Acqua di Parma cologne. I picked some up inexpensively that way a couple years ago from a member of another forum who simply had too many colognes and aftershaves. Unfortunately, I eventually developed a rash with it, as with most colognes, so I then sold it cheaply on the forum too. Someone out there may have some extra.

Try pairing it with 4711. Though the splash doesn't linger all day, it is great feeling and reasonably priced. I get little reminders of it for quite a while, though I wouldn't describe it as a persistent fragrance. The citrus notes complement each other very well.

I haven't tried the cologne, but now seems to be a good time to do so.

Acqua Classica Borsari Parma 1870 doesnt smells like RazoRockXXX,but its simply perfect to wear and its much cheaper than AdP.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003DQA...19SMJQZ60P

Thanks for the suggestion. That's not a bad idea at all.

I like Florida Water with my Razorock XXX

(03-23-2012, 01:13 PM)GeneAut Wrote: I like Florida Water with my Razorock XXX

Do you just splash on the Florida Water? I have a bottle of Murray & Lanman's and love the smell. I mistakenly splashed some on my face after a shave and had a Macaulay Culkin moment.

It doesn't seem strong enough for application on pulse points.

Acqua Classica Borsari di Parma! Lovely scent, one of my favourite colognes:

(03-23-2012, 02:31 PM)dontodd Wrote:

(03-23-2012, 01:13 PM)GeneAut Wrote: I like Florida Water with my Razorock XXX

Do you just splash on the Florida Water? I have a bottle of Murray & Lanman's and love the smell. I mistakenly splashed some on my face after a shave and had a Macaulay Culkin moment.

It doesn't seem strong enough for application on pulse points.

I do splash it ...and it does have a burn. I also keep some in an atomizer at work for touchups.

Just received my bottle of Acqua Classica Borsari di Parma. I'll wear it tomorrow and post reviews. So far, after a few hours on the back of the hand, I'm really liking it. The main notes are very similar to XXX, so I think this would make a fine cologne pairing.

(04-02-2012, 09:02 PM)insomniac Wrote: Just received my bottle of Acqua Classica Borsari di Parma. I'll wear it tomorrow and post reviews. So far, after a few hours on the back of the hand, I'm really liking it. The main notes are very similar to XXX, so I think this would make a fine cologne pairing.

Where did you purchase it from?

(04-02-2012, 09:10 PM)GreekGuy Wrote:

(04-02-2012, 09:02 PM)insomniac Wrote: Just received my bottle of Acqua Classica Borsari di Parma. I'll wear it tomorrow and post reviews. So far, after a few hours on the back of the hand, I'm really liking it. The main notes are very similar to XXX, so I think this would make a fine cologne pairing.

Where did you purchase it from?

Parfum1; they had a 15% off sale at the time. I paid $25 shipped.

I'm glad you like it, insomniac! It's one of my favourite colognes.

(03-22-2012, 09:25 AM)Teiste Wrote: Acqua Classica Borsari Parma 1870 doesnt smells like RazoRockXXX,but its simply perfect to wear and its much cheaper than AdP.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003DQA...19SMJQZ60P

Do you know if they also make an aftershave splash?

No splash, AFAIK. I've seen a Borsari balm in the interwebs (only at Italian websites), but no splash, I'm afraid.

I just love that cologne - I bought the huge 300mL bottle...

(04-03-2012, 06:57 AM)oversaturn Wrote: I just love that cologne - I bought the huge 300mL bottle...

Wow...that should last awhile.

The Vitos Classica aftershave that IB sells is probably the closest I've smelled to XXX. It's a different take on the classic Italian cologne, so the notes are a bit different, but I don't think it would clash with the Borsari.

(03-22-2012, 09:03 AM)Dirty Texan Wrote: Try pairing it with 4711...

+1

I think the scent of 4711 is a really good match for RR XXX. Plus 4711 is a good aftershave at a great price point.

So many great ideas, so few faces...

The Borsari is wearing very well. It starts out with citrusy top notes - it's lemony, but more lemon peel than juice. Now it's a bit more herbal.