Never tried Proraso - views on the red?

[Jeltz]

I have several menthol creams/soap and I have to be in the right mood for a menthol hit so I haven't ever bothered to try Proraso.

However, I see there is a red tube which isn't menthol does it perform as well and what is the fragrance like?

 

[Sezer74]

Performance is very good, actually excellent. Smell is not very strong and to be honest not very refreshing but ok. don't smell like other sandalwood soaps. Its something like a mixture of a weak woody smell and a wet towel left in a cupboard sort of thing. However still prefer the red proraso to blue one any day anywhere. Also Green proraso is not only a full on menthol, it is menthol and eucalyptus. Its wonderful very refreshing and clean smell,

 

[chinnyman]

I love the red. My stubble is mildly aggressive and it works well.

 

[sagesmith]

The red is one of my favourites and, more importantly, the wife adores it.

I highly recommend it. Very 'old school barbers shop'.

 

[YorkNeil]

The blue tube also is not menthol - shea butter and aloe vera. Great clean, fresh smell. Brilliant dense lather as well.

 

[tonyspurs]

I ordered the red tube as I love the green proraso, first thing that suprised me was the size of the tube! I wasn't expecting it to be so big! The smell like has been said earlier is an old fashioned type of smell not unpleasant though,lathered up like a good un,matched it up with D R Harris sandalwood aftershave job done, I really like it and will be using it regularly

 

[Sezer74]

If you like the smell of proraso red in tube, then try the tub, I find the smell is bit more sharper and stronger

 

[Griffo]

Just got the red and blue tubes. I have the green tub and it's one of my favorites.

Tried the red the other night and it's great stuff. Will try the blue this week at some point.

 

[fozz77]

I have never tried the red, it is on my list for when I next need a cream. Does this new version have lanolin in it?

The green is the soap& cream I have bought most. I find it unbeatable in the summer time. The lather quality is superb.

 

[sagesmith]

The red was one of my favourite 3 creams...until the blue tube arrived this week. Really lovely old fashioned smell, a little fresher than the red, plus that great Proraso performance too.

The only one I haven't tried yet....original Green tube Proraso. I'll give that a go when Spring arrives and the warmer weather.

 

[Griffo]

As much as I love the Proraso green tub, it's a great, slick shave whenever I've used it. I know find I get a much nice menthol blast from a tube of Ingrams.

I may put the Poraso just ahead but for a super fresh menthol blast I think I've started to prefer the Ingrams.

There will always be a Proraso on my shaving shelf though. It's great stuff.