- Joined
- Jun 22, 2016
- Location
- Sydney
By way of a brief introduction, Australian Private Reserve was born out of my desire to have suitably paired aftershaves and balms for many of my favourite soaps when quite simply the market did not provide for me. I searched high and low, trying many types of brands with similarity to the soaps I was trying to pair but most often I found them wanting, or simply non existent.
I detailed my journey researching and learning about how to make an aftershave in this thread here
where you can read a step by step guide of the process, materials and equipment needed to make your own aftershave - a brief warning though, it is a costly process to do properly. The TLDR: Materials are very costly, you have to be meticulous and be prepared to read and research for months but it is doable if you are committed.
While I do not have a background in making or marketing wet-shaving products I do have a background of acquiring and using high quality artisanal wet-shaving products and I have spent many years, and great amounts of money obtaining them from small run, artisanal producers who are committed to quality of product above all else. It's an addiction of sorts, but you also get to converse with the makers who like yourself respect quality over quantity each and every time.
The makers of these products do not have big advertising budgets, they do not make large quantities, and generally their products cost a little more than large run producers due to the scale of their operation and their absolute commitment to their product. It's about the best ingredients to make the best product for the best results and it is why I respect and gladly pay for their products when I can get them.
The prices reflect the very high costs of pure essential oils and absolutes, the aftershaves run to 6% strength and the balm is very concentrated - less is more in both instances. These prices are not negotiable and reflect my breaking even on the production and packaging of the products.
The Aftershaves and Aftershave Balms
All quantities are limited - I will immediately advise when they sell out and when they are restocked. These take time, care and effort to make and make properly and I will never be a mass production operator.
Postage is not included in the price I am sorry to say. I have used quality bottles and tubs in these products so they weigh a little more, they also feel great in the hand and look fantastic in the bathroom, it is the least the contents deserve!
Orders are by PM here and payment is by Paypal - Please include your mailing address when ordering, let me know what you would like and where you live - I will respond after having calculated the shipping and order cost.
I trust all of you P&C'ers and providing you are not a brand new member I will ship the orders immediately paypal tells me you have sent funds as agreed. I do work full time and work long hours however your orders will ship promptly.
Polsilvers - I'm sorry, I do not want to swap my splash and balms for your Polsilvers (you know who you are)
Most of the balms and splashes have been reviewed here by respected, experienced members. If you need more information on the range, that is the place to ask and I am sure people will provide a wealth of information
All balms are 50gm.
All Aftershaves are 100ml.
The Splash Ingredients
Denatured Alcohol, Witch Hazel, De mineralized Water, Poly Sorbate 20, Glycerine, Essential Oils, Fragrance Oils.
The Balm Ingredients
I am using a commercial base containing approved ingredients that is prepared by an accredited facility to Australian Standards pertaining to skin and face care products.
Ingredients: Purified Water, Vegetable Glycerine, Sunflower Oil, Essential Oils/Fragrance Oils, Cetearyl Alcohol, Capric/Caprylic Triglyceride, Jojoba Oil, Almond Sweet Oil, Shea Butter, Macadamia Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Natural Vitamin E, Ceteareth 20, Stearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Soya Bean Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Aloe Vera Leaf Juice Powder, Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen, Ethylhexylglycerine
Un côtelette de porc – Pork Chop
After Shave $35.00
Balm $25.00
A deep, damp Vetiver with warm notes of cedar, bergamot, lavender and a top accent of Sweet orange.
Composition: Vetiver, Oakmoss, Cedar Wood, Bergamot, Lavender, Sweet Orange, French Ginger
les généraux du grand livre – The Generals Ledger
After Shave $35.00
Balm $25.00
A modern Fougère with a very traditional interpretation, green Fern notes from the French Oakmoss supported with a suggestion of vetiver, rounded out by a warm bed of tonka. Middle notes of French lavender, cinnamon and Geranium scaffold a top of bright Italian Bergamot citrus and warm sweet Rose Maroc.
Composition: Oakmoss, Vetiver, Tonka, Lavender, Nutmeg, Cinnamon Bark, Geranium, Bergamot, Rose Maroc.
choix Alfredus - Alfredus Choice
After Shave $40.00
Balm $25.00
A modern woody Fougère in all the best traditions, the product of a choice that relies on an intelligent chemistry of pure essential oils.
Composition: Ambergris, Tonka, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Ginger, Cedarwood, Nutmeg, Lavender, Violet, White Grapefruit, Bergamot, Basil.
santal de coco - Coconut Sandalwood
After Shave $30.00
Balm $20.00
It’s Coconut and Sandalwood, together at last. Brightness from the coconut resting on warm Sandalwood.
Composition: Sandalwood, Rosewood Oil, Fragrance Oil
White Tea & Ginger
After shave $25.00
Balm $20.00
Sweet white tea suffused on the sharp, deep note of fine French ginger. A simple yet effective meeting that is sweet, nuanced and deep.
Composition: Ginger, Tonka, Fragrance Oil.
SA – Suitably Attired Australian
After Shave $30.00
Balm $20.00
Bright citrus rests on a deep and well-dressed base. It’s proud and unabashed, make your presence known and always ensure you are suitably attired.
Composition: Ambergris, Sandalwood, French Violet, Lemon, Rosemary, Sweet Orange, Fragrance Oil.
I detailed my journey researching and learning about how to make an aftershave in this thread here
where you can read a step by step guide of the process, materials and equipment needed to make your own aftershave - a brief warning though, it is a costly process to do properly. The TLDR: Materials are very costly, you have to be meticulous and be prepared to read and research for months but it is doable if you are committed.
While I do not have a background in making or marketing wet-shaving products I do have a background of acquiring and using high quality artisanal wet-shaving products and I have spent many years, and great amounts of money obtaining them from small run, artisanal producers who are committed to quality of product above all else. It's an addiction of sorts, but you also get to converse with the makers who like yourself respect quality over quantity each and every time.
The makers of these products do not have big advertising budgets, they do not make large quantities, and generally their products cost a little more than large run producers due to the scale of their operation and their absolute commitment to their product. It's about the best ingredients to make the best product for the best results and it is why I respect and gladly pay for their products when I can get them.
The prices reflect the very high costs of pure essential oils and absolutes, the aftershaves run to 6% strength and the balm is very concentrated - less is more in both instances. These prices are not negotiable and reflect my breaking even on the production and packaging of the products.
The Aftershaves and Aftershave Balms
All quantities are limited - I will immediately advise when they sell out and when they are restocked. These take time, care and effort to make and make properly and I will never be a mass production operator.
Postage is not included in the price I am sorry to say. I have used quality bottles and tubs in these products so they weigh a little more, they also feel great in the hand and look fantastic in the bathroom, it is the least the contents deserve!
Orders are by PM here and payment is by Paypal - Please include your mailing address when ordering, let me know what you would like and where you live - I will respond after having calculated the shipping and order cost.
I trust all of you P&C'ers and providing you are not a brand new member I will ship the orders immediately paypal tells me you have sent funds as agreed. I do work full time and work long hours however your orders will ship promptly.
Polsilvers - I'm sorry, I do not want to swap my splash and balms for your Polsilvers (you know who you are)
Most of the balms and splashes have been reviewed here by respected, experienced members. If you need more information on the range, that is the place to ask and I am sure people will provide a wealth of information
All balms are 50gm.
All Aftershaves are 100ml.
The Splash Ingredients
Denatured Alcohol, Witch Hazel, De mineralized Water, Poly Sorbate 20, Glycerine, Essential Oils, Fragrance Oils.
The Balm Ingredients
I am using a commercial base containing approved ingredients that is prepared by an accredited facility to Australian Standards pertaining to skin and face care products.
Ingredients: Purified Water, Vegetable Glycerine, Sunflower Oil, Essential Oils/Fragrance Oils, Cetearyl Alcohol, Capric/Caprylic Triglyceride, Jojoba Oil, Almond Sweet Oil, Shea Butter, Macadamia Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Natural Vitamin E, Ceteareth 20, Stearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Soya Bean Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Aloe Vera Leaf Juice Powder, Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen, Ethylhexylglycerine
Un côtelette de porc – Pork Chop
After Shave $35.00
Balm $25.00
A deep, damp Vetiver with warm notes of cedar, bergamot, lavender and a top accent of Sweet orange.
Composition: Vetiver, Oakmoss, Cedar Wood, Bergamot, Lavender, Sweet Orange, French Ginger
les généraux du grand livre – The Generals Ledger
After Shave $35.00
Balm $25.00
A modern Fougère with a very traditional interpretation, green Fern notes from the French Oakmoss supported with a suggestion of vetiver, rounded out by a warm bed of tonka. Middle notes of French lavender, cinnamon and Geranium scaffold a top of bright Italian Bergamot citrus and warm sweet Rose Maroc.
Composition: Oakmoss, Vetiver, Tonka, Lavender, Nutmeg, Cinnamon Bark, Geranium, Bergamot, Rose Maroc.
choix Alfredus - Alfredus Choice
After Shave $40.00
Balm $25.00
A modern woody Fougère in all the best traditions, the product of a choice that relies on an intelligent chemistry of pure essential oils.
Composition: Ambergris, Tonka, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Ginger, Cedarwood, Nutmeg, Lavender, Violet, White Grapefruit, Bergamot, Basil.
santal de coco - Coconut Sandalwood
After Shave $30.00
Balm $20.00
It’s Coconut and Sandalwood, together at last. Brightness from the coconut resting on warm Sandalwood.
Composition: Sandalwood, Rosewood Oil, Fragrance Oil
White Tea & Ginger
After shave $25.00
Balm $20.00
Sweet white tea suffused on the sharp, deep note of fine French ginger. A simple yet effective meeting that is sweet, nuanced and deep.
Composition: Ginger, Tonka, Fragrance Oil.
SA – Suitably Attired Australian
After Shave $30.00
Balm $20.00
Bright citrus rests on a deep and well-dressed base. It’s proud and unabashed, make your presence known and always ensure you are suitably attired.
Composition: Ambergris, Sandalwood, French Violet, Lemon, Rosemary, Sweet Orange, Fragrance Oil.
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