I love 1899 but the price is too high for this old man so i use it sparingly.😄
In the course of my shaving career (50+ years), I have tried many BayRum Aftershaves from a wide variety of vendors. In my opinion, no one can come close to Barberry Coasts' Aftershave Splash No. 28. Its cool, crisp scent lasts for hours, and its mild ingredients do not irritate one's skin.
I recommend this product unreservedly.
This cologne makes me feel like I'm on vacation, kicking back at a beachfront bar. It has a warm, complex mix of scents that smell fresh for a long time.
This is a high quality shaving cream product. It generates a nice lather which provides clean shaving
I use the after shave and skin moisturizer every day. I enjoy the aroma of the bay rum. It reminds me of growing up and going to the barbershop. My skin feels clean and there are no post shave irritation
Another winner from Barberry Coast.
Woods, spices, citrus and bay rum blend to create a perfect warm scent for fall and winter, but good year around too.
Smells like the "holidays" should smell.
I bought two bottles. You have spray a bit and let the bottles sit for two or three months in a dark place for the oils to blend and let the scent mature.
I've been shaving with a brush and shaving soap for more than 30 years and have used dozens of different soaps. This is hands down the best. I love the moisturizing quality, the way it doesn't leave a residue, and the natural ingredients. At first I thought the scent was too strong, but now I love it.
Excited to try this shave cream when it arrived and I was not disappointed. The shave cream lathers well, has an incredible after fragrance and leaves the skin moist. A terrific shave, I would recommend hot water, brush and bowl for best results.
Great smelling, fast service, and decent pricing. This company produces one hit right after the other. I will continue buying from them online rather than buying from retail stores.
I am experimenting with Bay Rum scented products. I have been using Ogallala Bay Rum soap/shampoo. I purchased so I could carry solid soap and shampoo in carry-on luggage. Then I tried aftershave. I like the soap but not the aftershave.
I love Barberry Coast Bay Rum aftershave. I love the scent and the fact that the scent lasts for quite a while. I look forward to trying more products.
I am using the carolina bay rum soap. These pair so nicely. I like the warm spice smell.
One of several favorites. The only cologne I buy for the last several years.
Being an old guy, I really enjoy the nostalgia and history of the bay rum scent. The splash on is a refreshing pick me up that is not too heavy, but with the best Bay Rum I've ever found.
Once again Barberry Coast has delivered another home run. The highly evocative scent, sublime face feel and post shave feeling that lasts all day, coupled with very classy packaging and unrivaled customer service with a much appreciated personal touch, is what sets BC apart from the rest. For those who appreciate quality and class, you cannot go wrong with Finca Vigia in your shave den.
Jim Whiting
Charlestown, RI
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