Thread: Martin de Candre fragrances / colognes

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone has tried the Martin de Candre fragrances, or the "Candre Waters" as they refer to them.

As they're a small company and going by the quality of their shaving soap, I'm guessing their fragrances would be quite good. Has anyone tried the Vetiver, Lavender or Lemon?

Would really appreciate your thoughts or better still a review!

So has anyone even heard of these scents?

Hello, rum:

I have not tried the Martin de Candre fragrances, because I'm still trying to grasp the overwhilming high price for the soap — plus shipping charges. I understand the soap is high quality, with a floral scent of sorts. The aftershave and cologne scents might have a similar fragrance, but that's an assumption, I don't know.

Regards,

Obie

Easy now, you may offend someone

I agree that shipping is an absolute rip-off, especially the size of the parcel the soap arrives in. But if you think about it, a 170g chunk of soap is nearly twice the size of your average 100g puck. Plus it lathers so easily, you need to load less. I've had mine 6 months now and it has barely gone down 2-3mm. So I can see this puck lasting me 4 years at this rate! I'm inclined to get rid of all my soaps though and just use this one continuously!

Originally Posted by rum

Easy now, you may offend someone

I agree that shipping is an absolute rip-off, especially the size of the parcel the soap arrives in. But if you think about it, a 170g chunk of soap is nearly twice the size of your average 100g puck. Plus it lathers so easily, you need to load less. I've had mine 6 months now and it has barely gone down 2-3mm. So I can see this puck lasting me 4 years at this rate! I'm inclined to get rid of all my soaps though and just use this one continuously!

whoa.. that's a heavy endorsement if i've ever heard one.. i too have been having a real hard time coming to terms with the price.. i have to wonder.. can martin de candre really be that much better than my $10 puck of prevence sante?

Right, I think this thread is getting a little too to say the least. Has anyone used these colognes?

Originally Posted by vthomlinson

whoa.. that's a heavy endorsement if i've ever heard one.. i too have been having a real hard time coming to terms with the price.. i have to wonder.. can martin de candre really be that much better than my $10 puck of prevence sante?

One word, YES!

That said, I'm still eagerly waiting for some feed back on the scents. Help Rum out--somebody!

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

One word, YES!

That said, I'm still eagerly waiting for some feed back on the scents. Help Rum out--somebody!

I can see in the end I'm just gonna order them and who cares about my bonus?

I have some Vetyver on the way. I'll report back as soon as it arrives

Originally Posted by Birnando

I have some Vetyver on the way. I'll report back as soon as it arrives

Sweeeeeet

That sounds like something to look forward to! Care to post a review when you get it/try it? Or at least a post in the colognes section/here?

Would really appreciate that!