Anyone Remember Aqua Velva Redwood?
| Does anyone remember the Aqua Velva after-shave collection from the 70's? I recall Redwood and Menthol Mist (my very favorites!), but there was also Lime and something else I don't remember. |
| posted 12/11/04 by Allen |
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| THERE WAS AN AQUA VELVA -SURF,IT WAS A LOT LIKEWINDJAMMER,OLD SPICE,OR WINDRIFT.IT WAS PROBABLY THE BEST FRAGRANCE AQUA VELVA EVER MADE.I HAD ONE BOTTLE,IT WAS VERY GOOD.NEVER FOUND ANYMORE |
| posted 01/01/08 by FRED |
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| Occasionally the "poker chips" canister (4 , 2oz. Bottles ea.)of aqua velva Redwoods aftershave,surf,frost lime,and menthol mist, can still be purchased on e-bay.com . I have managed to purchase 3 complete sets in the past few years. The fragrances all smell just as they did several decades ago, although they dont remain as strong on the skin as when they were originally new,in the 70s. Gary |
| posted 01/01/08 by gary garcia |
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| Yes, i remember all these but now look for them at thrift stores (: |
| posted 01/12/08 by tom |
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| Allen, yes, I still have the box. I can't believe it would still be any good after all these years. I haven't shown it to my husband, yet. Then I would have to admit to cleaning out a closet and throwing a lot of junk away! |
| posted 03/04/05 by Nancy |
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| I certainly do remember redwood. I loved that stuff! Wish they still made it! |
| posted 01/02/05 by Ed |
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| Yeah, all they sell now is "Blue Ice". I wish I had bought several bottles of Redwood and Menthol Mist back when I was in high school... But the scent might have faded by now anyway. |
| posted 01/04/05 by Allen |
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| I was just cleaning out a closet and found an aqua velva sports collection with three bottles. Never opened..very dusty..the scents are Ice blue, frost lime and redwood. Never opened. Should I show it to my husband and have a good laugh? I can't imagine it being any good this long after processing. |
| posted 02/19/05 by Nancy |
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| I sure do remember Redwood after shave. Used it all the time and would buy it now if still available. |
| posted 01/04/05 by Don |
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I have been looking for FROST LIME for years now. I would like to get some. Please reply if you have FROST LIME or know where I might obtain some.
Thanks! |
| posted 03/03/05 by Bryan |
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| Nancy, do you still have that Frost Lime you found unopened in the closet? |
| posted 03/03/05 by Allen |
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| I contacted the company, and was told they simply aren't available anymore, except through eBay, etc. But if anyone wants to trade for it (I want Redwood and maybe Menthol Mist, someone else here wants Frost Lime), I have a few miniatures I don't care for: Aqua di Gio, Quorum, etc. I understand the Aqua Velva's are old and dusty, but that's better than not having them at all. |
| posted 09/04/05 by Allen |
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| Does anyone know of a SIMILAR scent to Aqua Velva Redwood? It's been so long since I have smelled it, I don't know how to compare it to anything nowadays. |
| posted 09/04/05 by Allen |
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| Here's the link: http://www.luckyscent.com/shop/detail.asp?itemid=21804 Like I said, I've never tried it: if you order the $2 sample, please let me know how it smells. Thanks. |
| posted 10/06/05 by Allen |
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| You bet I remember Aqua Velva Redwood! I loved it and really wish they'd make it again. I've looked everywhere for it. |
| posted 08/22/05 by Manny |
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| The girls loved me, or was it Redwood, in the 60's in Memphis, TN. I Was in The Navy then and had this wool sweater that I drenched with Redwood. What a turn-on. Has anybody found any? |
| posted 10/05/05 by richard |
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| I actually contacted the company several months ago and they told me it simply isn't available anymore: only "Ice Blue" and Musk are available new. Of course, you might be able to find some on eBay or somewhere like that. I miss being able to go to the local grocery store (in my case, it was Skagg's Alpha-Beta) and pay $4 for that wonderful smell that got me through high school. |
| posted 10/05/05 by Allen |
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| I'll echo Allen's question...is there anything out there similar to Redwood? I'd pay good money for it. It hearkens back to a time when it was OK to smell like a man. |
| posted 10/05/05 by Manny |
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| I don't know how similar this is, but someone told me about "PARFUMS Series 2 Red: Sequoia" by Comme des Garcons (2001). It certainly cost more than Redwood, but I've been told it smells like a Redwood tree. If I find the link, I will post it, and you can order a $2 sample. |
| posted 10/05/05 by Allen |
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| Much appreciated, Allen. I'd like to have that info! |
| posted 10/05/05 by Manny |
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| Sample ordered, Allen. If it's even close to Aqua Velva Redwood, I'll let you know. |
| posted 10/06/05 by Manny |
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Hey, Allen
The samples were apparently delayed and finally arrived just two days ago. They were very strong and had a bit of Redwood to them, but I found them to be more of a musk scent and not really close to the Redwood Aqua Velva we knew and loved....too bad, eh? |
| posted 10/30/05 by Manny |
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| Too bad we can't go back in time, huh? But I wonder if it would smell the same to me now anyway. Right now, I love Stetson Black: it's cheap, but, to me, smells better than Polo Black, Onyx, Drakkar Noir, and all the other expensive "black" scents I have tried. |
| posted 10/30/05 by Allen |
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Hi All,
I just sent a moving email to Aquavelva requesting a seasonal batch of Redwood to be created along w/ a marketing campaign on TV. Let's see what happens? |
| posted 11/06/05 by Mark Avery |
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| While researching another old favorite I came across eBarbershop.com and found that they still had Wind Drift by English Leather and got a couple of bottles. The search continues for something like Redwood! |
| posted 11/06/05 by Manny |
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| Wow: that would be great if they would make it again... But I spoke with someone at Aqua Velva already about it, and I believe they said they don't even have that recipe anymore. But I think I might find a few on eBay. |
| posted 11/07/05 by Allen |
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| I will definitely check out eBarbershop.com. Speaking of Wind Drift, I found a bottle of Woodhue (anyone remember that?) for, I THINK it said, $185.00. There's no way I would spend that kind of money on a bottle of anything. |
| posted 11/07/05 by Allen |
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| My Dad taught me to buy in quantity when the price is down. I have 1.5 boxes/bottles of Aqua Velva Redwood. The price sticker says $1.80 @ Drug Emporium ". Why dont companies announce "buy tons we are deleting xyz brand"? Also I used to buy English Leather Timberline flavor and deoderant. I still have 2 sticks of the later. Someone should post Aqua Velvas email and we will all tell them how many cases we'd buy. |
| posted 11/21/05 by John McLaughlin |
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Good idea: here's their contact page:
Http://www.aquavelvausa.com/contact.shtml |
| posted 11/21/05 by Allen |
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Manny,
I guess it wasn't close to Redwood? |
| posted 10/29/05 by Allen |
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| In the late 70's, early eighties my boyfriend of the time wore Redwood. I loved it so much that I started wearing it as well. No one knew it was for men! I would love so much to find some again. |
| posted 12/12/05 by JANET |
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| Hey gang, It has been hectic around here and I am sorry I haven't responded to the message board. I asked my son-in-law what I should do and he told me he would put it on EBAY for me at Christmas. So, I will contact this message board again when he does post the gift package I mentioned... The gift collection of Ice Blue, Frost Lime & Redwood in 2oz bottles. He said he would take a picture to post, too! |
| posted 12/12/05 by Nancy |
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Hello fellow Redwood enthusiasts!
I was at a 2nd hand/antique/junk store today and found 2 FULL bottles (one in original box) of full size bottles of Aqua Velva Redwood!! (looks like they were never used)The glass has a 'bark-like' texture that I had forgotten about (these bottles are probably from late 60's?. I just shaved and splashed some on...exactly as I remember!! I plan on giving both to my father for Christmas...he will be very excited!
Check out those 2nd hand stores...you never know! |
| posted 12/03/05 by Mark Avery |
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| Wow, that's great! I am jealous. |
| posted 12/03/05 by Allen |
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Nancy,
I am interested in the Frost Lime, no matter the age. DO you still have it? Thanks!
Bryan |
| posted 12/05/05 by Bryan |
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Does anybody know where I can find any aqua velva menthol mist in the big or small bottles? Would appreciate any help or info anybody has.
Thanks Jim
12/21/05 |
| posted 12/21/05 by Jim |
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| I just ordered Redwood Moss aftershave from Bubbles. If it has the same or similar scent to Redwood Aqua Velva I will tell all of us Redwood Aqua Velva freaks! |
| posted 01/26/06 by Ben |
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Aqua Velva Redwood! I remember walking 3-miles at 7:30 in the evening during December to pick up a gift set of the cologne featuring the "Redwood" scent in 1973 soon after it came out. I was only 15 at the time and didn't drive but went to the local A&P Supermarket in Scranton Pennsylvania to get a refill of the fragrance!
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| posted 01/19/06 by Shadoe Steele |
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Hi Shadoe and other Redwood enthusiasts!
I have one of those giftsets, unopened. In it is Redwood, Frost lime,Surf and Ice Blue. I also have a never used, full bottle, of Redwood in it's original box. The box itself is not in great shape...but the Redwood fragrance is perfect and still the same. If any of you are interested in buying these, I will be putting them on ebay soon...but I will let you know a day before.
See ya, Mark |
| posted 01/19/06 by Mark Avery |
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Thanks Mark! Although I no longer use any type of colognes, that should fetch big bucks on ebay! I'm just waiting to see a photo of it, my friend!
Shadoe |
| posted 01/19/06 by Shadoe Steele |
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| I stopped using Redwood when my daughter started using my aftershave in high school. The guys loved the smell and were always asking about it. When she married and moved out one bottle was left behind. I am mailing it to her and wondered if it was still made. All I found was this site and the answer. So sad. |
| posted 08/17/06 by Paul Warrener |
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Hey there all you Redwood fans, I too used Aqua Velva Redwood,inthe 60s I frist got some for my Dad for Christmas, in 65 But I loved it so much that I went & got myself a bottle , & wore it all the time & got alot of attion from the boys , They did'nt know it wasn't a womans sent!!
Anyway, I too have been serching for it .
But I did fine one that is very nice a bit like old Redwood , It's called "New West" by Aramis. But it too is getting harder to find . Good luck, let me know if anyone finds the Redwood . |
| posted 09/19/06 by DJ ELLIS |
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| Hi, when you say "New West", are you referring to the one for men or women? I like New West for Men, but have never smelled the women's version: does it smell like Redwood? |
| posted 09/19/06 by Allen |
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Hi Allen,
Yea I was refuring to the "New West " for Men, I can"t find it for women !
Hey I know it's not as good as our Redwood, But I like it on My Husband, And I admitt I wear it with Yardly's Sandlewood on Myself . |
| posted 09/22/06 by DJ ELLIS |
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| I ordered some stuff from Bubbles again and I ordered Cedarwood oil. It's not exactly like Redwood Aqua Velva but it's similar |
| posted 10/26/06 by Ben |
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| Francisco I have several sets of the aqua velva(original,surf ,frost lime ,and redwood), as well as a 4 oz bottle of redwood aftershave. I think that the fragrance copy places will only duplicate a test batch because they want you to buy their essential oils etc. There is a seller on e-bay whose name is "jethrobodinejr" who has tried to get past famous fragrances copied and the companies wanted to get a commitment that was in the several thousand dollar range.Where did you find a company that copies fragrances? Gary. |
| posted 09/08/07 by GARY |
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Allen:
I do remember AV Redwood. Nice!
I am little more interested in AV Frost Lime.
I see that someone have foun some in its original bottle; I presume since not opened nor in the light, it will be ok in regard to smell.
Proposal: If I can get 0.5 oz of each, I take the commitment of having them counter-typed at a perfume lab, at my expense. If counter type close enough, will get some made and we share the cost. |
| posted 09/07/07 by Francisco |
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| Francisco: If you come up with a reasonable facsimile of the Aqua Velva Redwood, I would be interested in a couple of bottles. I will monitor this site for your results. Tom Penrose |
| posted 11/25/07 by Tom |
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| It was my favorite in the late 60's, I found a bottle in a discount store in the early 90's and saved a few drops for a special occasion. |
| posted 06/28/08 by BadCompany (CEC) |
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| Yes, in fact in the 70s...and 80s...I sold it to pharmacy/drug stores and grocery stores....REDWOOD, MENTHOL, SURF, AQUA VELVA BLUE, LIME and they also were sold at Xmas in beer steins and gift sets. |
| posted 07/09/08 by Duke |
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YES!! And I've been trying to find some for YEARS!!! Please tell me if you find it, I will do same if I know how to contact you.
Rick@promisedland.com |
| posted 10/16/08 by Rick |
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I don't know if anyone is still monitoring this message board looking for redwood, which I would also like to find. Allen, you mentioned woodhue, and I just recently found it at vermontcountrystore.com. I love this fragrance also. They asked for suggestions on products, and I sent an email about redwood. I will post a message as soon as I hear from them.
James parry
Jlparry@embarqmail.com |
| posted 06/03/09 by james parry |
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| There is some Aqua velva Redwood aftershave on ebay(small 1.75 oz? bottle) also the others, frost lime( large 8oz, and small 1.75 oz) and surf, etc. |
| posted 06/06/09 by gary |
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Thanks for the information, Gary. I know old bottles are obtainable, and I'm wondering if a manufacturer is willing to reissue some of these classic fragrances. I think that's what was done with Woodhue.
James. |
| posted 06/09/09 by james parry |
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| I am a 20 year old and i have just started shaving with a strait razor and my gread mother sent me some old after shave that was my fathers and i was aqua valva red wood and i am looking froward to using it |
| posted 10/28/09 by ethan |
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| My family has an original "Smart Set" gift set that is traditionally given to a different family member each Christmas. This year was the 40th time it has been past down. It includes Redwood, Frost Lime, Ice Blue and Surf. Http://www.donyaun.com/aquavelva/ |
| posted 01/09/10 by Robert Yaun |
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To any of you guys looking for AV scents, I have a very nice unopened poker chip set on eBay.
Http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250669642640&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT |
| posted 07/23/10 by Marty |
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| YES! Aqua Velva Redwood, It was my absolute favorite. Anyone know where if it is available anywhere? |
| posted 08/16/10 by Nick |
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Nick,
Glad to know you liked Redwood--it was one of my favorites as well.
There always seem to be several bottles available on Ebay. The frangrance would have degraded some degree by now, and I have not tried to buy any. A while ago I found a website that said that they could recreate it, but didn't save the name of the site. I'm going to try to locate that one again. Aromacreations.com can recreate a fragrance but needs a sample to work from and their minimum purchase is quite high--about four gallons. They probably sell mainly to those who then sell retail.
Your message has piqued my interest again and I am going to do a bit more research. I will post a message again if I find out anything.
God bless.
James |
| posted 08/17/10 by James |
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| I wonder if it would smell the same to me now, although I LOVED it back then! |
| posted 08/23/10 by Allen |
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That's an interesting question. The memories we have of a scent (or of anything for that matter) are probably tied up with the events of that time in our life, which cannot be duplicated now. Interestingly, the scent which stirs men the most is supposedly that of turkey roasting in the oven. I can concur with that.
God bless.
James |
| posted 08/25/10 by James |
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| I have a boxed set of REDWOOD Aqua Cologne and REDWOOD Aqua Velva After Shave. They are the 4 oz. Size each. Anyone interested - please email me with an offer? Thanks |
| posted 12/05/10 by DeeDeeZwiff |
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| I am interested in the gift package of Aqua Velva Redwood. How can I contact you? |
| posted 01/10/11 by rh |
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| Sorry, I recently sold the Redwood Aqua Velva.... |
| posted 01/10/11 by DeeZwiff |
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Hi,
I have a complete, brand new Aqua Velva poker chip set with Redwood, Surf, Ice Blue and Frost Lime for sale right now on ebay. The item number is 350492988953 if anyone is interested in bidding. All bottles are brand new, the set has never been openend....check it out. |
| posted 09/24/11 by Nancy |
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