Originally had Hemingway and thought it was discontinued. Low and behold they just changed the name. I absolutely love this fragrance. On my 3rd bottle. To me it smells like a hot beach day and I just smoked a cigar while drinking Pina 🍸 coladas all day. I will always have this fragrance in my collection
Nice and refreshing! I don't shave everyday, however, I like a bracing wake up everyday and the Nature Isle fulfills its promise of that childhood barber shop aroma in spades. So splash on!!
Allen and Tina,
I’ve just received my order of Bay Rum after shave splash. The wonderful scent, the amazing post shave face feel, the classy packaging all make for an experience that makes me look forward to shaving. What a wonderful product you have made! It’s quite literally a vacation in a bottle, and I can’t see how you could improve on it! And my dear wife loves it too-so thank you for making such an outstanding product available!
Cordially,
Jim Whiting
Charlestown, RI
That fragrance (Kingston), although now discontinued, is still one of my favorites at Barberry Coast. Jamaica island’s heritage is a true melting pot, featuring significant East Indian, Chinese, Lebanese, and European influences as Allen & Tina have captured the fragrance notes that define the cultural & heritage diversity—mellow inclusivity in a bottle. I plan to go slow on this last bottle so the experience will last!
The shaving cream makes a great lather and both cream and aftershave splash have a great Bay Rum scent.
After being a devoted fan of the Souks of Morocco - using it as my go-to / daily scent and getting regular compliments, I was a bit disappointed with this new iteration of just "Morocco." Some might not notice the differences, but the differences - even if they may be subtle - are there. This new version opens with a more powdery top note with just a little too sweet....something (the honey maybe?) mixed in. There's also a very noticeable scent of isopropyl at first. It does eventually settle to something closer to the original, but it's still not the same. The longevity/staying power has also suffered with this formulation. I'd been buying Souks since it was launched, but i definitely don't think I'll be buying this one once I'm through it (should've bought the smaller bottle.) What initially hooked me as a long time customer of Hemingway Accoutrements/Barberry Coast was the unique but amazing scents they offered at competitive price. Lately though they seem to be following the late stage capitalist play book, offering declining quality and cookie cutter products (stop trying to imitate, which y'all definitely seem to be doing) at higher pricing. Following that trend - why wouldn't one just default back to designer scents?
Thank you for taking the time to share this, and first, we genuinely appreciate how long you’ve been with us.
I’m sorry this bottle didn’t immediately feel like the Souks of Morocco you’ve known and enjoyed. I completely understand how disappointing that can be, especially when a fragrance has become part of your regular routine.
*One important note: the formula itself has not changed. The name was shortened from Souks of Morocco to Morocco, but the fragrance formula is the same. That said, with freshly made small-batch fragrance, there can be a settling and maturation period after bottling. In some cases, the opening can feel sharper, sweeter, or less blended at first, then smooth out noticeably after a couple more weeks.
My recommendation would be to let the bottle sit for 2–3 weeks and revisit it. I think you may find it settles much closer to the fragrance you remember.
I also hear your broader concern, and I want to be clear that we are not trying to lower the quality or move toward generic, cookie-cutter products. That is the opposite of what Barberry Coast was built on. We’re still owned and operated by Tina and me, with no outside investors, no corporate parent company, and no pressure from anyone telling us to cut corners. I’m still the perfumer and formulator, we still make our fragrances in small batches, and our goal is still to create distinctive scents with character, not chase whatever is easiest or most mass-market.
I really appreciate the honest feedback, even though I’m sorry this first impression wasn’t what you expected. Please give it a little time to mature, and if it still doesn’t feel right after that, reach out to us directly. We’ll do our best to make it right.
-Allen
great product. love the aroma. great serbive too
I love every product from barberry. aleays delightful with quick delibery
An absolutely captivating scent complemented by exceptional performance. This shaving soap and aftershave duo delivers a refined, luxurious shaving experience from start to finish.
This Bay Rum is definitely one of the best. Beautiful scent, and lasts pretty much all day. This pocket-size dispenser makes it a wee bit more affordable and when there is a rare sale, I try to add another bottle. Well done, indeed!
Barberry Coast fragrance’s can’t be duplicated they are sophisticated,adventures, exciting, comforting and spicy. Barberry Coast products take you around the world to exotic places and only coast the price of a fragrance.
This stuff is great! No longer being a spring chicken, I find that the "usual" aches and pains are becoming worse...and this stuff definitely helps both with normal recovery and - even better - when I overdo it. It soothes and warms and when I cramp up (not if), it helps ease the pain and allows for a faster recovery. It is particularly useful in easing muscle soreness before bed allowing the Sandman to show up more-quickly.
Decided to give this new scent a try. I find it very pleasing, but the bay rum is overshadowed by the lime and powder scents. It also has a very thick consistency and is a bit difficult to get out of the glass container. I like it, but it's not exactly a bay rum scent.
What a great deal for April Fools day! 50% off any three items!! Wonderful way to add to one's fragrance stash without breaking the bank. Thank you!!
Literally the best splash aftershave. Amazing quality, smells fantastic, and it is one of the only aftershave products I have used that has genuinely made an impact in combating my razor burn/sensitive skin issues. The scent is clean, spicy, slightly sweet, and masculine.
Solaro is a great set for date night or everyday. My Lady loves it too.
I am a bay rum gu, but have a fondness for lavender. I thought I'd give the Lavande No. 19 a try. It is fairly powerful and the note with it instructed me to try it, and then give it a 14 day maturing time, which I am doing. It is not quite the lavender I was expecting, however it is extremely long lasting. It lasts much longer than the bay rum. I will give it a rest to allow the maturation process to complete.
For those men who take the time and energy to find and use high-quality shaving and grooming products, the place to go is simply Barberry Coast. The products are made with the finest ingredients, and the pricing and service is beyond compare. If you're a man who appreciates quality, head on over to Barberry Coast. You won't be disappointed.
Everything I have purchased from these folks has been over the top terrific. The shave creams provide a super slick and protective lather that makes shaving a breeze. The aftershaves top it all off leaving my face refreshed and smelling great.
Barberry Coast Bay Rum Shave Cream was a pleasant surprise for me. I did not expect the depth of scent that this cream provided. It’s not just the scent that surprised me, it was the slickness, incredible protection, and fabulous face feel that made me smile ear to ear. Bravo Barberry Coast!
This after shave balm has a very weak fragrance. Unlike the other balms I have bought from Barberry Coast, im having difficulty with getting it out of the bottle. For me, it's the weak fragrance I like something little stronger but not over powering. The shave also has a weak fragrances, however the tub was 2/3 full if that unlike other shave creams I have had from Barberry Coast. So the Sonoran spice is a disappointment.
Just received this cologne in the mail.
Pros:
Great atomizer
Great fragrance,
Cons:
Over priced IMO
The Fragrance, even though i listed it as great its not what i was hoping for. Little to no lime detected, dry down is very vanilla/powder heavy.
St. Lucia is one of my all-time fav scents! Smells like fresh, clean breezes of an island paradise.