Do Bottles Matter?

Do aftershave bottles matter to you? 

I am a fan of the Pinaud products, and I like the way that the plastic bottles look but I always decant into cleaned out Chiloula (sp?) bottles, transfer the labels, finish the wooden caps, etc.  I think (but can't prove) that the scent is improved.  In any event, I kind of like the way they look in the Den. 

When looking at aftershaves to buy, I find that presentation makes a difference to me.  We all have enough old A/S bottles to decant into but it still seems to make a difference to me at the purchase time.  I always look forward to fall when I can take out my bottle of Pino Sylvestre and put it on the counter in the bathroom:




The atomizer design is a PITA but I use it anyway.

The old style Myrsol bottles drive me insane but so far I have been able to restrain myself (well, actually I can't find them anymore).


So, does bottle shape/material matter to you when you are selecting an aftershave?

Tedolph, I bought a bunch of glass 'hot sauce' bottles with regulators on amazon and decant a few of the classic AFSs into them,to include Clubman, the Turkish lemon varieties, Ethos, Agua de Colonia, and 4711. A few of the cheapie colognes that I use as AFSs occasionally, I decant into old Myrsol bottles which have the finger grooves.. Like you, those old Myrsol bottles are fantastic. Florida Water is great, but they quit the glass... I have one glass bottle that I will have to be careful with. I sure wish i could find a glass maker to replicate the Myrsol style bottles. Those were keen.

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Well sure they matter, otherwise why would manufacturers go to such lengths to create unique, cool looking bottles?  It’s part of the marketing and brand appeal. I’m not a fan of the Pinaud plastic bottles (or any for that matter). I had a glass lilac vegetal a long time ago and if I’d known they’d go the way of the dodo I’d have held onto it.  I don’t particularly care for the ubiquitous little brown bottles that many artisans use these days but I understand why they use them. Maybe I’ll start decanting too?

Well sure they matter, otherwise why would manufacturers go to such lengths to create unique, cool looking bottles?  It’s part of the marketing and brand appeal. I’m not a fan of the Pinaud plastic bottles (or any for that matter). I had a glass lilac vegetal a long time ago and if I’d known they’d go the way of the dodo I’d have held onto it.  I don’t particularly care for the ubiquitous little brown bottles that many artisans use these days but I understand why they use them. Maybe I’ll start decanting too?

Then there is the whole world of custom reproduction labels! I think (can't remember if I really saw this or am just confabulating) that someone figured out how to scan labels from advertisements then print them out on a ink jet printer. Is that cool or just neurotic?

Well sure they matter, otherwise why would manufacturers go to such lengths to create unique, cool looking bottles?  It’s part of the marketing and brand appeal. I’m not a fan of the Pinaud plastic bottles (or any for that matter). I had a glass lilac vegetal a long time ago and if I’d known they’d go the way of the dodo I’d have held onto it.  I don’t particularly care for the ubiquitous little brown bottles that many artisans use these days but I understand why they use them. Maybe I’ll start decanting too?

Then there is the whole world of custom reproduction labels! I think (can't remember if I really saw this or am just confabulating) that someone figured out how to scan labels from advertisements then print them out on a ink jet printer. Is that cool or just neurotic?

Cool. I am going to do it

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Because glass bottles are breakable, some fragrances are shipped in plastic. Unlike glass, plastic is porous, so glass is a far better choice for fragrance products. If you purchase a fragrance that comes in plastic, immediately decant it into a glass bottle. I know that Hobby Lobby sells a variety of bottles suitable for this use. However, more expensive liquids deserve more elegant bottles.

Bottle shape and labeling is used for marketing, just like premium alcoholic beverages come in designer bottles. If you are wealthy enough to purchase a bottle of Remy Martin Louis VIII Cognac aged 70 years, the precious liquid is bottled in a crystal decanter designed by either Baccarat, Saint-Louis, or Cristallerie de Sèvres. Even a miniature 50 ml bottle sells for $800. Even the miniature bottle is a replica of the larger decanters.

So if you really want to impress your friends, purchase a bottle of Louis VIII and after sipping the contents use the bottle for your aftershave or cologne, but don't fill it with Lillac Vegetal.

Well sure they matter, otherwise why would manufacturers go to such lengths to create unique, cool looking bottles?  It’s part of the marketing and brand appeal. I’m not a fan of the Pinaud plastic bottles (or any for that matter). I had a glass lilac vegetal a long time ago and if I’d known they’d go the way of the dodo I’d have held onto it.  I don’t particularly care for the ubiquitous little brown bottles that many artisans use these days but I understand why they use them. Maybe I’ll start decanting too?

Be careful regarding that presumption.

When a PM for a major cruise line, everybody in the industry was obsessed with over the top (and outrageously expensive) atria to the point of ostentatious gaudiness, same with the hotel industry (unsurprising as cruise ships are simply floating all inclusive hotels on the ocean).

Point being that our market research across the lines and ships (encompassing the broadest psycho/demographics indicated the passengers (and hotel guests)) were far, far less concerned with atria than their cabins and common use facilities regarding decor/luxury which was consistent from budget to ultraluxury consumers. Turns out it was mostly a status symbol among the cruise line management.

OK, now that we agree that bottles are important, what are your favorite A/S bottles?

Again, I will refrain from comment until some votes are in.

Oh, one more thing about the presumption, as DanLaw points out: a lot of current "artisan" aftershaves come in completely unremarkable bottles (but nice labels). Is that an indication that artisans know that we are decanting into fancy Chiloula bottles?

OK, now that we agree that bottles are important, what are your favorite A/S bottles?

Again, I will refrain from comment until some votes are in.

Oh, one more thing about the presumption, as DanLaw points out: a lot of current "artisan" aftershaves come in completely unremarkable bottles (but nice labels). Is that an indication that artisans know that we are decanting into fancy Chiloula bottles?

OK

As far as AS bottles, the standard (such as used by B&M and almost everybody) are quite fine as long as glass - nothing spectacular to gaze upon but they are very ergonomic and take minimal space.

Less than partial to the squared off standard 2Oz ETHOS as they just don't fit my hand well (same can be stated of Proraso and such oblong rounded bottles)

BUT the cylindrical ETHOS 4 Oz (especially in frosted) are my absolute favourite followed by ABC. C&S would be there too but for the tiny opening.

OK, now that we agree that bottles are important, what are your favorite A/S bottles?

Again, I will refrain from comment until some votes are in.

Oh, one more thing about the presumption, as DanLaw points out: a lot of current "artisan" aftershaves come in completely unremarkable bottles (but nice labels). Is that an indication that artisans know that we are decanting into fancy Chiloula bottles?

OK

As far as AS bottles, the standard (such as used by B&M and almost everybody) are quite fine as long as glass - nothing spectacular to gaze upon but they are very ergonomic and take minimal space.

Less than partial to the squared off standard 2Oz ETHOS as they just don't fit my hand well (same can be stated of Proraso and such oblong rounded bottles)

BUT the cylindrical ETHOS 4 Oz (especially in frosted) are my absolute favourite followed by ABC. C&S would be there too but for the tiny opening.

Oooh......going to have to check out the frosted bottles.