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Which of the PAA bay rums is the strongest and which smells best?

Thats subjective but I'd say strongest are Classico and Atomic Age.  I like the Classic a lot but atomic is very good too. then theres Pineapple Bay Rum which is really nice.  I'm not that big on Boomtown because of the leather in it.  Then you get into the Space Nogg and Blue Samhain and I Gingerbread Man which are all really nice and then theres The Shaving which was a LE from a few years ago which is pretty interesting.  Coconut Bay is probably the mildest Bay scented one in the lineup - more coconut than bay but a nice summer scent.

Marko

Since I've gotten struck with the Bay Rum bug.. I've been trying a lot of them. I started with PAA Atomic Bay Rum and it's stronger than the Small Batch but so far out of al the ones I've tried the Ogallala Bay Rum Double Strength Aftershave is the strongest one I've had my nose on. I also like the Pineapple Bay Rum from PAA as you mentioned it's a nice summer Bay Rum.
Question, has anyone tried Royall or St John's I know they cost a lot more but are they worth getting?

Thank you kindly

I have some Royall! Love the stuff. Been through 2 bottles and have my new bottle in hand. Will send you a sample tomorrow.

Lasts about 1 hour... . Great top notes. But like most bay AFSs, no longevity to speak of.... That's OK though, as it allows some room for other edt/edps post shave.

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Concurred with Tommy.

Best bay rum ever hands down: Dominica

Best of current production: Grand Bay but no legs

Longest lasting and quite good: Atomic Age. Get a day out of it. PAA really knows bay rums in all their varieties

Royall/St John's middling scent quality and no legs.

Gilbert pretty good for what it is

B&M not bad

Providence Perfume makes EdT Bay Rum that has legs and decent nose

Of derivative bays, Derby amazing but not really bay rum.

Rest are mwah

Which of the PAA bay rums is the strongest and which smells best?

Thats subjective but I'd say strongest are Classico and Atomic Age.  I like the Classic a lot but atomic is very good too. then theres Pineapple Bay Rum which is really nice.  I'm not that big on Boomtown because of the leather in it.  Then you get into the Space Nogg and Blue Samhain and I Gingerbread Man which are all really nice and then theres The Shaving which was a LE from a few years ago which is pretty interesting.  Coconut Bay is probably the mildest Bay scented one in the lineup - more coconut than bay but a nice summer scent.

Marko

Since I've gotten struck with the Bay Rum bug.. I've been trying a lot of them. I started with PAA Atomic Bay Rum and it's stronger than the Small Batch but so far out of al the ones I've tried the Ogallala Bay Rum Double Strength Aftershave is the strongest one I've had my nose on.  I also like the Pineapple Bay Rum from PAA as you mentioned it's a nice summer Bay Rum.
Question,  has anyone tried Royall or St John's I know they cost a lot more but are they worth getting?

Thank you kindly

I really like the Ogallala Bay Rum especially the double strength .  I have both the Royall Bay Ruhm and the St. Johns.  I like them both, the Royall doesn't last as long as St. Johns and both are a unique take on bay rum but they are pricey so if you thinking of getting some try to get small sizes.  I think the st. Johns would have a broader appeal than the Royall but thats just my opinion.  

I'm going to plug Stirling Bay Rum here - its a slight twist on the classic bay rum and well worth having in your collection.  Its also available in EDP (or is it T?) for those who want a little more lasting.

I just received the Fine Bay Rum - its a pretty straight up classic bay rum except with the menthol which I have mixed feelings about.  All in all I like it though and I'm happy to have it in my collection.

Which of the PAA bay rums is the strongest and which smells best?

smell is subjective but all of my bay rum + bay rum variants from PAA have longevity to them. I find myself wearing the atomic pumpkin and space nog and pineapple bay rum more than the clasico but I like them all.

Concurred with Tommy.

Best bay rum ever hands down: Dominica

Best of current production: Grand Bay but no legs

Longest lasting and quite good: Atomic Age. Get a day out of it. PAA really knows bay rums in all their varieties

Royall/St John's middling scent quality and no legs.

Gilbert pretty good for what it is

B&M not bad

Providence Perfume makes EdT Bay Rum that has legs and decent nose

Of derivative bays, Derby amazing but not really bay rum.

Rest are mwah

I can't remember if I ever used the Dominica splash/aftershave but I did have a bar of their bath soap once and enjoyed it. I have a big 8oz bottle of the grand bay bay rum, pretty good scent but doesn't blow me away or anything and has very little staying power.

Gareth from the shave supply sent me a sample of the Royall colonge he has and it smelled pretty good to me. I don't think I've used St. John's due to how expensive it is.

Thanks TommyCarioca ! I’d love to try the Royall

An thank you Marko, andrewjs18 a nd DanLaw for your information.

Btw I do have the Stirling Bay Rum Shave Soap and Bar soap. Not bad at all.

Now I’m worried about coming out with mine. Lot of pressure in this thread! Lol

Honestly Thanks guys.

Dominica rare. Have a small stash. Amazing

Thing about bay rum, it acceptable even poorly executed. Will always be a market unless absolutely screw the pooch

Thanks TommyCarioca ! I’d love to try the Royall

An thank you Marko, andrewjs18 a nd DanLaw for your information. 

Btw I do have the Stirling Bay Rum Shave Soap and Bar soap. Not bad at all. 

Now I’m worried about coming out with mine. Lot of pressure in this thread!  Lol

Honestly Thanks guys.

it's going to either be a good or bad bay rum. don't worry, we'll let you know!

If you don't mind the price tag, Meehan Bay Rum is a great bay rum scent.

If you like Sandalwood, they have great one of those too.

Thanks TommyCarioca ! I’d love to try the Royall

An thank you Marko, andrewjs18 a nd DanLaw for your information. 

Btw I do have the Stirling Bay Rum Shave Soap and Bar soap. Not bad at all. 

Now I’m worried about coming out with mine. Lot of pressure in this thread!  Lol

Honestly Thanks guys.

it's going to either be a good or bad bay rum.  don't worry, we'll let you know! 

Thanks a lot Andrew!

I’m probably going to get  executed from the Bay Rum Gang.