Amazon.com: Customer reviews: BAY RUM Aftershave Balm - Post Shave Face & Body Lotion - All-Natural Ingredients with Vitamin E, Shea Butter & Cooling Menthol - No Harmful Chemicals

Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2014

I have been anxiously awaiting this balm since I first saw it on Instagram. As expected, ordering and shipping via Prime and Amazon was flawless. The packaging was great, the bottle very well protected in bubble wrap that was easy to get into. The bottle is AWESOME! Nice and frosted with a kick ass label.

I will admit, I was a little bit nervous shelling out the money for this new, untested AS balm, but let me tell you, it was money VERY well spent!

The name is perfect. The scent IS pure Havana! To my nose it is a mix of leather and citrus with the top note of tobacco and maybe a smidgen of vanilla thrown in. Incredibly masculine! It is PERFECT!!!!! And the scent lingers throughout the day. My girlfriend can't stop sniffing me. She LOVES it!!!!

Now on to performance. This stuff goes on smooth as silk. It is a balm / lotion NOT a splash, FYI. It is quickly absorbed and a little goes a hell of a long way. It is very soothing and performs as you expect a top end AS balm to. I was deliberately a little bit rougher with my DEs and straights throughout the week while testing this, and this balm was EXCELLENT at reducing redness and irritation. This is now one of my top 5 aftershaves.

One suggestion for improvement. I would love some type of flow regulator. This is an open mouth bottle and if you don't pay attention, you can go a little overboard when dispensing this into your hand to apply...

Short story? Get this balm, your face, significant other and olfactory receptors will all thank you....

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Andrew Joyce

Great aftershave with an intriguing scent

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2015

Scent: HavanaVerified Purchase

This stuff is excellent for your face. The ingredient list is superb and the post-shave face feel is awesome. Some have commented on the price being too high, but I disagree. You need so little of this stuff each time that it really does take a while to run out. Just a dab does the trick, unlike aftershave splashes where you pour out 1/4 of the bottle, half of it runs down the sink, another part on the floor, and whatever is left on your hands gets slapped on your face.

The scent of "Havana" is hard for me to describe. It's a good scent, but I can't quite put my finger on it. It reminds me of something from my childhood, but I just can't place what it is quite yet. I do get a predominant vanilla scent (reminiscent of the dry down from Skin Bracer) and there is a gentle tingle after applying. When I say gentle, I mean gentle. It's just enough to tell that something is going on, but nowhere near the burn or sting of alcohol-based aftershaves. Another thing I have realized is that this is actually a great aftershave for summer. I am in and out of an office during the day and when I go outside on these 90+ degree days and start to get a little heated I inevitably will sweat, but when this happens the scent seems to revive.

Another good thing about this product is that it leaves your face feeling healthy and nourished, but it's not greasy or oily. With some other aftershave balms, if you start to sweat, it feels like the lotion is running down your face. Not the case with Havana. The scent may get a "kick" from your body temperature going up, but it doesn't sweat off.

Overall, I'm happy that I have this aftershave in my rotation. I have always been more of a splash fan, especially during the warmer months, but Havana has won me over. Now I can get the face-feel I'm looking for with high-quality ingredients and a pleasant, subtle scent.

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Kurt D

An indulgence you cannot walk away from.

Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2015

Scent: HavanaVerified Purchase

I was apprehensive when ordering as I've never smelled this product before. I've been a bay rum kind of guy for years and never thought I'd switch to something else but during my search for an after shave BALM I just happened to run into this product and decided to gamble on it. I am so pleased that I did. The scent is a manly old timey scent with a new and refreshing twist that reminds me of the good times I had with my dad and the effectiveness of the balm on my skin is second to none. I was concerned about the price for the 4 oz bottle but let me tell you, a little bit goes a long, long, long... did I say long... way. To top it off, my wife seldom appreciates the scents I enjoy but she loves this one. This is definitely the best after shave treatment I've experienced in years.

HAVANA - After Shave Lotion for Men - Post Shave Balm for All Skin Types - Tobacco Scented Moisturizer w/Shea Butter, Vitamin E & Cooling Menthol - Absorbs Quickly & Smooths Skin - Alcohol Free

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AZ

but not as good as Skin Food

Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2014

Scent: HavanaVerified Purchase

Eh, pass on this. No problems with shipping or packaging but the product itself does not warrant the premium price. I would describe the smell as somewhere between sun tan lotion and chapstick. You can definitely smell vanilla but not really any tobacco. The smell also fades very quickly. Even after shaking the bottle the aftershave has a thick consistency and is hard to get out of the bottle. It feels decent on the skin, but not as good as Skin Food.

My last gripe is the seller. I can't stand when my inbox gets filled by sellers who want you to leave positive reviews. Do your own advertising and stop spamming me!

This would be fine for $10-15 but at over $30 you should look elsewhere.

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Megan Lee

Almost there.

Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2015

Scent: HavanaVerified Purchase

My first purchase from Barberry Coast, and it probably won't be my last. I prefer non alcohol based aftershaves so I stick to the lotions and balms like this one. The aroma of Havana is pleasant, but very very mild, in my opinion it could be a bit more bold. The packaging is fantastic, frosted glass bottle and attractive labeling. It also works very well, quite soothing to the skin after a close wet shave and a little goes a long way. I have a couple of gripes though, the price seems a bit high overall as this doesn't work immensely better then other lotions/balms I've tried. Also, if you're not careful you'll get a lot more out of the bottle than you need, think trying to get ketchup out of the old style glass containers.

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jaguar01

Fantastic Balm

Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2016

Scent: HavanaVerified Purchase

I love this Havana Aftershave Balm. I put this on immediately after shaving and love the slight sting and the coolness of this balm. Very soothing. The scent is like nothing I have experienced before.It does smell slightly like tobacco and something else I cannot put my finger on. I have worn this out in warm weather here in South Florida and it still felt good and the scent became slightly more pronounced. It did not feel uncomfortable in the least. I enjoy the scent so much that I have purchased the Havana Aftershave Splash which I also wear when going out. I have to admit though that I am partial to the balm because it feels so good. When you do buy this ,store it upside down as the balm tends to be slightly thick and this way you will not waste time and effort hitting the bottom of the bottle for it to come out . So do yourself a favor and buy this. You will really enjoy wearing it.

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Daniel Taylor

Oustanding aftershave lotion for the sensitive among us!

Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2016

Scent: Kohana - UnscentedVerified Purchase

I decided I wanted to try a safety razor, so found some unscented shaving cream and aftershave to go along with it. I can't stand most lotions and fabric softeners, they drive my allergies nuts; so it was important that I find a lotion that was truly unscented. I purchased this along with the KOHANA - Unscented Shaving Cream - Perfect for Men with Sensitive Skin - Made with Pure Shea Butter, White Tea & All Natural Ingredients - Full of Organic Soothers, Moisturizers & Anti-Oxidants .

In my experience, both are excellent products. When first applied, this lotion has a very light scent, almost minty, but that dissipates as it's absorbed. The feel is outstanding and I use it sometimes even when I don't shave. Bravo on this lotion... please don't ever take it away!

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Solohikr

Not for me, but overall a great product. Top Notch customer service.

Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2016

Scent: HavanaVerified Purchase

I received the Havana aftershave balm in a timely Amazon manner. Most
pleased.
I ordered this product based on mostly positive reviews. I was looking for
the days of years ago when men smelled like men. Rich, smoky, with hints of
leather and spice. A barbershop of the late 40's and 50's. Based on the
feedback I thought this would be my product, not so much. I purchased
this without telling the wife and wanted to see her honest reaction. Would
it be thoughts of her childhood memories of her grandfather or something
else? I wet shaved in normal fashion and applied the Havana shaving balm
and immediately notice the lack of menthol that was supposedly remarked
about in the comments.
The balm went on smooth and creamy and seemed to soothe satisfactorily.
I walked out of the bathroom waiting for my wife's remarks.
"She asked why I put Carmex lip balm on my face"
That is exactly what this product smells like, no spice, no tobacco, no leather just
sweet vanilla pudding with a hint of menthol.
Once again I find myself looking for the elusive nostalgic tobacco, leather
and spice after shave of yesterday.

Update: I give high marks to the customer service. Top notch. They reached out to me and offered a prompt no questions asked refund. This product was not for me personally, but I will recommend to others if asked. Everyone's olfactory is different and this product gets high reviews from others. Wake up America, this is a prime example of customer service.

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Nicholas Huffman

Amazing Scent

Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2023

Scent: Himalayan AscentVerified Purchase

I’ve used this lotion plenty after shaving. It’s my favorite out of any other lotion I’ve tried. You can’t find a better one.

PRO Tip: I personally like to use the brand The Blades Grim ‘smolder’ shave oil and then this lotion after. They complement each other perfectly.

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Scott R. Bartl

My only concern is that the fragrance is pretty light and doesn't seem to last too long

Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2016

Scent: HavanaVerified Purchase

I have also reviewed the Havana shaving soap. Now as to the after shave balm. It is very rich and emollient leaving a soothing feeling on my face. My only concern is that the fragrance is pretty light and doesn't seem to last too long. Now please understand that scent is subjective and no two people will experience the product the same.
I shared my thoughts on these two products with the owner of the company and I must say that I was treated with courtesy and respect by him. How refreshing! I was told that they are in the process of developing a cologne which will expand their product line and hopefully give us a scent that will meet the needs of those who desire a little stronger scent.
Over all while I was somewhat disappointed by the scent the balm I give this company good marks for their products but very high marks for the company and it's very gracious owner.

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