The initial application feels wonderful, a rich, clove accented fragrance.Very sexy...too bad it's gone on ten minutes.
And so do I! She would literally throw me out of the house if I wore anything else. Every lady I have come in close contact with have all remarked on its subtle, strong, distinct smell. Please never discontinue this product. I love my home.
I really enjoy all of my Bigelow products, but I was not a fan of this. The smell is not that great, as most people claim, and it wears off fast. I'm also allergic to it; get a runny nose every time I wear it, which took me a few miserable uses to make the connection. Girlfriend is not a fan either. Should have tried a sample or something before hand, but I don't know if that would be possible. Anyway, a lot of good reviews here, so if you do have any allergies and you are tempted to buy it, I would at least caution you to try it for a day before committing to a whole bottle, if possible... :(
I have been wearing this paticular scent for a number of years and couldn't count the number of compliments I have received. Too many modern colognes rely on lighter scents with aquatic theme. While those offerings have their place, this smell sets you apart from the masses. Isn't that the whole point of wearing a scent? Wear this and smell like you mean business.
After losing access to my original Bay Rum cologne, I had been looking for one which had a similar bouquet of scents. Not only does the C.O. Bigelow Bay Rum fill this void, the quality is actually higher, and the scent lasts longer through the day.
Great Cologne and a fraction price wise compared to most other Bay Rum Colognes. Excellent product!
I recently purchased this cologne hoping to replace the now unavailable Caswell Massey Michelson Bay Rum.
While it has a pleasant scent, it is way too heavy for the warmer weather and I will put this aside for a few months and continue my search.
I have been searching for a spicy, masculine cologne for months, trying several well known scents. I stumbled upon Bay Rum 32 and it's fantastic: notes of spice (cloves-ish) and maybe a hint of warm smokiness/tobacco, which lasts for some time but doesn't project too far as to be assertive. It's definitely more of a Fall/Winter scent than a bright Spring/Summer scent. For $30, this is an absolute steal. I could not be happier, since this smells better than several of the $100+ designer fragrances on the market. I will definitely buy again; please keep this great scent on the market.
I purchased this particular Bay Rum because it was said to be out of the archives of C. O. Bigelow, dating from 1907 and I am obsessed with history. I was extremely curious to try it and had no idea what to expect. It is a very spicy fragrance that is far different from most modern day colognes. This in my view certainly isn't a detracting quality, but one that makes it particularly unique.
This does smell good but it should've been given a different name. I know there are many different interpretations of bay rum, currently and historically, but this cologne has no resemblance to any of the commonalities among them. You can't just make a sent and call it bay rum because it smells spicy. Such a disappointment.
This is a heavy scent, which means in NYC you can really only get away wearing it for about half the year. Otherwise, in the summer it would make you feel like being wrapped in a Cinnamon Bun. I think food analogies are apt for this scent, it is definitely an organic-smelling scent that reminds people more of snowy mornings at home baking than of a scent profile of more modern colognes. It's a good scent for when you're with friends, and know you'll be hugged. You will remind everybody of happy memories without smelling like anything in particular. Overall, it's great.
I got into DE wet shaving a few years ago and have since tried a least a dozen bay rums colognes - from cheapo to high-end, to "authenticate" the old-school experience. Most smelled downright awful and my wife agreed. But C.O. Bigelow Bay Rum is AWESOME!! WHAT AN INCREDIBLE SCENT!!! Manly, without smelling like, ahem, "OLD"...spicy and fresh, and a fantastic value as perfect.
I have asthma, so like others have mentioned, I was the one that picked out my husband's aftershaves. And he was pretty picky about them, too, and didn't wear many scents. Bay Rum was by far our favorite. Just after my husband went to hospice, he ran out of his bottle we'd purchased at Bath & Body. I learned they weren't carrying it anymore, but I figured Bigelow was still around, so I searched and there you were! That scent is indescribable but now any time I smell it, I think about my husband, whom I miss dearly. I still have a little in a bottle and love to sniff it from time to time. I will purchase this for family members one of these days. Best stuff ever!
I love this!!! They have kept the true formula to a timeless classic!! I am so glad this wasn't an overly alcoholic product. You can capture all the spices and essences used to make this cologne.
A must have for all men!!!
I am new to Bay Rum. My wife's father wore it. If you had asked me how it smelled, I wouldn't have been able to describe it. I liked Tabac, Aramis, Pinaud. Also old school, but as I have recently returned to DE shaving and no facial hair, I decided to give this a try. Bought this and No. 1401 balm. Gotta say, it a very soothing and pleasant fragrance. Much sweeter than I am used to, but fresh. This is a great blend, with no alcohol odor. Good price when compared to other sites. I am glad that I purchased from COB.
This is by far the best Bay Rum out there today. I was bummed when Bath &Bodyworks stopped carrying it. It lasts a long time too.
This is seriously the best cologne I have ever had. I'm 18 years old and I wear this on a daily basis. With this scent the ladies can't resist!
I have been buying C.O. Bigelow BAY RUM for 4 years now, and more people have been asking me where they can purchase this product. I have been trying to tell your team to make other products with this BAY RUM smell. It drives women wild. I have noticed when I am wearing this BAY RUM smell people especially women hang around me more.
This is the best smelling cologne I've ever bought. Love the spice. I can see why it has never went out of style.
This is an amazing fragrance, a favorite for sure. Light and masculine scent with just enough spice. Its a scent that brings many compliments. please don't ever discontinue again.
My husband lets me pick out his cologne, since I am pretty sensitive to overpowering, perfumey scents. I found this when Bath & Body Works carried it and when I found out they had discontinued it, I bought their last bottle! I did end up finding a two pack on ebay that I wasn't gouged for, about a year later. After those ran out, I did a search and Lo and Behold, it was back!! I LOVE this scent, it smells like fresh cut herbs like basil and is just very natural smelling. My husband gets compliments on his scent all the time!
Please don't ever discontinue again!!!!
Best bay rum cologne. I nearly cried when I saw that it came back to the shelf. Picked it up at the store on 6th and promptly bathed in it before getting back on the train!
by far my favorite cologne, was bummed out when they pulled it from the shelves at bath and body works and discontinued it all together. couldnt be happier to see it back, dont discontinue it again!
A classic, unambiguously masculine fragrance quite unlike any other Bay Rum out there! After you discontinued this crown jewel of your men's line, its aficianados were left to the tender mercies of hoarders & sharpers who were charging us rates of $80-$150 per bottle with straight faces on sites like EBay & Amazon. Don't even think about discontinuing this again!
Please don't ever discontinue this again! there is a reason its been around since 1907.
This is a great Cologne. It's clean, light, masculine and real.
my wife loves this smell on me and i cant complain how nice it smells either! It took me forever to find the designer who makes it!!
I 'm SO glad to see this back in stock. One of my all time favorite products!
