Hawaiian Surf Cologne
| This fragrance was popular in the mid to late 1960's. It came in a cork cannister. Is there an available source for it? |
| posted 01/24/08 by Jess Helms |
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| There is a fragrance now available called "Caribbean Lime Bay Rum" which, if not the same formula, is very similar to Hawaiian Surf. |
| posted 02/27/08 by PMW |
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| I see still sealed bottles of this sell regularly on e-bay. Saw one just last week and one a few weeks before, another several months ago. ..Gary. |
| posted 01/28/08 by gary garcia |
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| I have been looking for Hawaiian Surf in the cork bottle for almost 10 years. I even looked in hawaii when I was on vacation but could not find. Let me know if you locate a source. I grew up in Florida and it was very big in the 1967-1970 period. Thanks |
| posted 10/12/08 by Jerry |
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| I've searched the Internet for "Caribbean Lime Bay Rum" but I can't find this exact name. Who makes it? |
| posted 10/28/08 by Jim |
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ST.John's Bay Rum makes the lime spice cologne. I used the last of my Hawaiian Surf this year and St. John's is a very good 2nd! I have used it since the 60s- always uniform. What ever it is that they do, they're doing it right. Http://stjohnsbayrum.com/
P.S. No..., H/S DOES still smell great. I expect that the ingredients were too costly to continue making. My bottle says that it was made by Hawaiian Surf in Hawaii. I never have found any other info on it. Cheers! |
| posted 12/20/08 by DJ |
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| I also used this cologne in the late 60s and early 70s. I still have two empty bottles with the cork, and the aroma can still be detected. |
| posted 12/20/08 by Dav |
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| I was a surfer and lifeguard in the 60s in Hollywood, Florida and always used this cologne. It came in a cork lined bottle. Does anyone know who the mfg was and how we can obtain it again? I found one bottle in Raleigh,nc back in the 80s and was about 15 years old...but it was GOLD !!! |
| posted 11/29/08 by Clayton |
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I am in the same boat I have been looking for this colone for years. I really liked back in the late 60s
If anyone one has found a source hit me up.
The irony would be to find some only then to find out your taste has changed...
Hi-Karate anyone :-P |
| posted 12/11/08 by Bill |
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| I've tried the St. Johns Bay Rum product and it is a good substitute for Hawaiian Surf. Wouldn't it be great if someone would formulate and market the original formular now! |
| posted 02/04/09 by Jess Helms |
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Hello!
My husband is also looking for this same cologne. Have you had any luck locating it? I would love to surpirse him with it for our 16th Wedding Anniversary. |
| posted 01/30/09 by NGP |
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| Man... I've been searching for Hawaiian Surf Cologne, (the original in the cork bottle) since 1972. Was using it before then but couldn't find it after that. Does anyone know what company originally bottled it? If anyone can find it I'll be eternally grateful. |
| posted 06/19/09 by DGA |
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| I see their is alot of guy's looking for this, but no finders. Like everyone else, if someone find's it please pass it along, (starting with me) |
| posted 07/22/09 by Bob |
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| While it's comforting reading that I'm not the only one obsessed with HS, I'm not sure if there is any left. I have contacted the original designer's son and he doesn't have any answers. I have a 1/2 bottle left and if anyone has a suggestion how to find someone (company) to duplicate I would be more than happy to share. |
| posted 08/22/09 by Doug |
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| ....by the way...St. John's fragrance is..."West Indian Lime" |
| posted 11/19/09 by Looter |
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| OMG,do i ever wish i could find some of this cologne. If anybody has any luck scoring some ,please let me know!! |
| posted 11/08/09 by Neil |
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I too have been looking for HS...cologne !!!! If anyone finds it, please....let me know where...
Fact is....not 5 minutes ago, I just mentioned this to my wife !!! Just thought I would try to find it on the net.... |
| posted 11/14/09 by Looter |
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| Is the Hawaiian Surf smell-a-like cologne the "Bay Rum with Lime" or the "West Indian Lime"?? |
| posted 12/22/09 by el Surfeador |
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| I believe it's the West Indian Lime. I ordered the $5 samples from St. Johns for my dad (who has been looking for this for years). He said it's the closest to HS that he's found based off memory. |
| posted 12/30/09 by pianogrrrl |
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| Does anyone know if the current cologne Demeter's Hawaiian Surf is the one from the 70's? |
| posted 01/25/10 by mmc |
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| If anyone ever comes up with good info on this...please post it on here !!!! |
| posted 01/26/10 by Denny |
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| Demeters Hawaiian Surf is nice but it's not like the old Hawaiian Surf. You can get off ebay for a reasonable price. |
| posted 01/30/10 by el surfeador |
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| Also, the West Indian Lime cologne is also available on ebay, $36 with $8 shipping. Save about $5, not a huge savings but it's something ($42 + $7 shipping from company web site). |
| posted 01/31/10 by el Surfeador |
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| FYI- The West Indian Lime cologne is very limey (I have tried it), but it's still not like HS. |
| posted 01/31/10 by Jerry |
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| Still have the bottle which is actually in a cork covering of the bottle. Nothing left in the bottle but the smell is still there, and I open it on rare occasions, afraid the smell will disappear. Would like to find it, and would probably pay moderately for it if it was the real stuff |
| posted 05/20/10 by Mickey |
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| I too Micky, would pay very dearly for it.... |
| posted 05/20/10 by Denny |
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| I have a 4oz bottle. I guess I could mail some on a cotton ball so you could smell to verify. Can divide it up into smaller bottles. Its in the original cork bottle now. Could send picture from my cell to another cell. |
| posted 07/19/10 by Kim |
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| What would be a going price if someone has a 95% full bottle of the original authentic cologne? |
| posted 07/19/10 by pianogrrrl |
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| Not sure if my other message went through. If there was a legitimate 95% full bottle of the authentic cologne, what would be a going rate? And to get an idea of pricing, what was it sold at back in "the day"? Was it like a designer fragrance like Ralph Lauren? Where all could you get it? |
| posted 07/19/10 by pianogrrrl |
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| Have 4oz in original cork bottle. Will divide. Can send pics over the cell phone and/or mail sample for smell idenifying. |
| posted 07/19/10 by Kim |
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| Does Hawaiian Surf smell like Old Spice Fresh Lime cologne/aftershave? I think these smell wonderful,but H.S. Was a little before my time,so I never got to smell what it was like. There was one called "Dry Lime" by Max Factor for men ,in the Royal Regiment line, also Frost Lime , by Aqua Velva, also Surf Rider(made in Hawaii about the same time period as H.S. These are some vintage colognes I have found on Ebay, but I never won any of the H.S. Yet. |
| posted 07/18/10 by gary |
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| Question: Is it just an empty bottle or is it partially full of cologne ? |
| posted 07/17/10 by Jerry |
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| Does anyone know how to identify what year a bottle was made? Was any year better than another? I have a bottle. It looks pretty old. It does smell good though. |
| posted 07/17/10 by Kim |
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| Well don't know if it ages like a fine wine, but have to say if it was available I would put it in that category to purchase it, without much hesitation. |
| posted 07/17/10 by Mickey |
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| I too would purchase without hesitation.... |
| posted 07/17/10 by Denny |
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| If it's an original HS, I'd definitely purchase it. All I can do now is continue to whiff the sweet scent from my old empty original cork-covered bottles. |
| posted 07/17/10 by DavLou |
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| Who would ever think...after all these years, that one would even think of this stuff, again. When I was younger...I just wasted HS....Now I would be willing to pay high dollars, for a bottle...and I am not even, an everyday cologn user... |
| posted 07/17/10 by Denny |
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| Well, does anyone want to make me an offer? My auto repair shop burnt down recently and took the napa store and fire station with it. I could use a few bucks. |
| posted 07/17/10 by Kim |
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| Well, does anyone want to make me an offer? My auto repair shop burnt down recently and took the napa store and fire station with it. I could use a few bucks. |
| posted 07/17/10 by Kim |
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| I won't be too greedy, but for a verifiable 1/2 oz. I would think $200-300 would be reasonable. Of course I know some of you may think that's not enough, (you may be right) but while I am sorry for the loss of your facility... Well actually don't know where I'm going with this. Anyway, if it's the real thing I could go higher, maybe $500. In the back of my head I'm thinking I must be crazy, but my friend Dick Vincent says money is just something you use to get stuff. He has a lot more than I do (money and stuff). |
| posted 07/19/10 by Mickey |
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| "Royal Lyme" out of Bermuda is a good substitute for Hawaiian Surf. It's readily available & somewhat expensive. |
| posted 07/23/10 by George W. |
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Demeter frarance library
Kahala hawaiian surf |
| posted 08/27/10 by g.d |
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| I found an original unopened cork bottle, wrapped in plastic, of Hawaiian Surf two years ago. I was tempted to leave it that way, but I had to put some on and go back to 1968 when my wife and I dated. It has only a few drops out of the bottle, as I just love to go back in time with just by taking off the cap. As to who made it? The small print only says "Hawaiian Surf Industries Hawaii - New York 4 fl oz" I have another half-full bottle, but the contents are darker and the smell is skunked. The new bottle is the real deal. I'll sell both for $450. |
| posted 11/14/10 by Mark Lindemer Sr |
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| $450 hmmm sounds reasonable esp is the one is the real deal. Looked at mine and the small print is as you say. Now if we can figure out how to trasact this silly deal we'll all be happy |
| posted 11/15/10 by mickey |
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Yes, both bottles are the real deal. But like I said, one is half-full with the HS in it much darker and not smelling the same as fresh. It has a retail sticker of the bottom - $2.50! It's been a long time since '68. The other was opened by me and is as fresh as new. I'd say 3.95 oz. Is in it. The scent will take you back in time.
I will be happy to e-mail photos, if anyone likes. Just send me your address. If you want to know more about me, go to eBay. I am under the name "harmonygroup."
Best offer $450 or above gets both. I can bill you through PayPal. If no takers, I will put on eBay with a $450 reserve. I will pack both like a brick house and pay the shipping anywhere in the continental U.S.
Thanks for your interest!! |
| posted 11/15/10 by Mark Lindemer Sr |
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| I know who you speak of as well, and I can confirm that he is wanting to put it back on the market. =-) |
| posted 02/23/11 by Shannon |
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I have recently been in touch with the original creator and principal of the 1960's cologne "Hawaiian Surf"! I grew up on the East Coast of Florida in the 1960's and was obsessed with HS. Purchased my last bottle in 1970 and have been searching for a supply ever since! The very good news is that this Gentleman (I'll keep his identity private) is seriously considering putting the original formula HAWAIIAN SURF back on the market!!!!!! If you believe (like me) that this 1960's classic scent deserves a second chance then please voice your opinion. Just maybe our collective voices will provide the encouragement needed to experience our "fountain of youth", VINTAGE HAWAIIAN SURF, once again!
Thanks for your time, Michael. |
| posted 02/23/11 by Michael |
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| I'm certainly interested, and am excited to hear you've been in contact with the creator. Thanks for letting us know. This is similar to my being in contact with lots of our 1960s rock and roll idols via email after 40+ years. I'm ready to purchase some of the new HS made from the original formula. In the meantime, I'll continue to occasionally sniff from my old empties. |
| posted 02/23/11 by DaveLou |
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| Could you please let me know where i can get hawaiian surf cologne in the cork bottle. |
| posted 03/12/11 by steve campanella |
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| I have a bottle of "Surf Rider" Shaving Lotion (Cologne)...the real deal from the 1950's. I'm selling it for a client whose parents lived their during the late 40s and 50s. His mother kept EVERYTHING! This bottle was still wrapped in the original wrapping paper it was purchased in. I have pictures...it's perfect! Getting ready to list it on Ebay but thought I would post it here first since you guys are looking for vintage Hawaiian fragrances. |
| posted 05/02/11 by Mary Beth |
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| Yes if Mike ---I would be very interested in buying it again... As everyone else I have been searching for 30 odd years. PLease email me when you get the information. Thanks |
| posted 05/17/11 by Paul |
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| The BEST cologne EVER made ! If the original formula comes back to market, I will definitely purchase on a regular basis. Please notify me by email if anyone knows it is being made again. Thanks ! |
| posted 05/27/11 by Bill |
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| Demeter makes it! just type demeter fragrances |
| posted 05/27/11 by gary |
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| Demeter does NOT make the original. It's a cheap crappy version. |
| posted 05/27/11 by shannon |
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| Thats the closest ive been able find and ive looked a long time. |
| posted 05/27/11 by gary |
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| I do know the original creator told me (on the phone, I have this person's number), that they were wanting to start selling it again. I'll make a call soon to see how close they might be to restarting! :) |
| posted 05/27/11 by shannon |
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| Looking to contact the creator, any help? |
| posted 06/09/11 by Greg |
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| Hello, i have a full 4 oz bottle of hawaiian surf native rum after shave lotion cologne listed on ebay. FYI...it was made by hawaiian surf industries inc. In hawaii and new york |
| posted 07/14/11 by connie |
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| Used the cologne back in the mid to last 60's. Any news on the rebirth of "Hawaiian Surf"? |
| posted 09/05/11 by Gary |
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| I had a bottle of this in the late '60s and it smelled like summertime in exotic places to me (in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, we were hard pressed for exotic). I'd be super pleased to see it revived and would pay boutique price if I could ever find an original on a dusty back shelf someplace. |
| posted 08/20/11 by Jeff |
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| I too am looking for the original Hawaiian Surf cologne. The Demeter stuff is not it. If anyone knows where I can get some that would be great also, if whoever is in contact with originators, beg them to release original formula again! Thanks. |
| posted 09/29/11 by Eli |
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| Any word or developments on the family of the original inventor putting the original formula back on the market? The original trademark expired. Demeter has current trademark. |
| posted 10/12/11 by jts |
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| MAN! MISS MY HAWAIIAN SURF BIG TIME. BACK LATE 60'S I BOUGHT BOTH REGULAR AND RUM. LOVE THEM BOTH. I BOUGHT A SEALED BOTTLE ON EBAY FOR 55.00 AND WORE A SMIDGION AND THE SCENT WASN'T THERE LIKE I KNOW IT. SO RE-LISTED IT ON EBAY STARTING BID AT .99 AND GAVE BEST DESCRIPTION. IT SOLD FOR 235.00 AS IS. I WANT SOME FRESH HAWIIAN SURF COLOGNE. |
| posted 10/19/11 by ALLEN |
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SHANNON:
ANY UPDATES? |
| posted 11/22/11 by Jerry |
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| I HAVE JUST ACQUIRED A BRAND NEW, SEALED IN ORIGINAL SHRINK WRAP HAWAIIAN SURF SHOWER AND SHAVE TALC. I ACQUIRED IT ALONG WITH A NEW BOTTLE OF THE COLOGNE BUT SORRY, I AM KEEPING THAT. THE LABEL COLORS ARE NEW AND VIVID UNLIKE THE FADED LABELS I HAVE SEEN ON BOTTLES LISTED ON EBAY. I HAVE LISTED THE TALC ON EBAY AND THE LISTING IS LIVE RIGHT NOW FOR ANY OF YOU WHO WANT THE TALC. THE POWDER COLOR IS PURE WHITE TOO ALL OF WHICH SHOWS THESE WERE STORED OUT OF THE LIGHT AND THE COLOGNE SCENT IS IN TACT PERFECTLY! I SAW A BOTTLE OF THE COLOGNE THE OTHER DAY ON EBAY, FADED LABEL AND THE LIQUID HAD DISCOLORED TO BROWN AND IT SOLD FOR OVER $300.00. THIS BOTTLE OF TALC IS PERFECT AND PURE. |
| posted 12/16/11 by Eli |
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| Here's what I heard back at the end of November: More info to come.....will email more on Tuesday or Wednesday as a I am rushing around now and haven't been on personal email for days until now. |
| posted 12/16/11 by Shannon |
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| I, too, would buy some of the original formula. My parents have fond memories of the scent. I'm enjoying reading the posts :) |
| posted 12/16/11 by keithcarla |
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| All I know is the girls like the smell of it when I wore it. Wish it was available today. |
| posted 12/25/11 by Steve |
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I own a very small amount(1/4 oz) in a 3oz spray bottle...
I check the web almost every day,hoping against hope that this beautiful scent from 1967 would be reinstated...I am totally obsessed with Hawaiian surf cologne as well... |
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| Bob did you see the bottle of HS on eBay last week? |
| posted 01/31/12 by DaveLou |
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Yes,I did...I believe it ultimately sold for $405.00?..Anyhow,I had bid only $150.00 or so...There is another 4 oz splash listed currently(one inch of cologne left in bottle)...I am considering bidding..starting bid is $40.00....
Ps...I also have a mini-sample bottle of H.S. But the very top cork section is missing....Hey,this is great!!...We need to keep one another posted,on any new findings...
I wonder if there's even a chance that it will be reinstated one day?...Heck,I'll keep 'em in business,just through my own personal purchases!!!...lol...Seriously,I love this scent and have considered sending a very small amount to some company i saw on the web,that supposedly can match just about anything....hmmm...doubt that's true though... |
| posted 01/31/12 by Bob Marken |
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| Good idea Bob, send some in and let them duplicate it, we have to take what we can get. Keep us posted. |
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