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29 of 29 found the following review helpful:
 Somebody changed the formula...Sep 21, 2010
By John S. Wagner
I see that I'm not the first to notice something's amiss at Royall Lyme. At least I now know that I haven't lost my mind nor sense of smell. I've been wearing Royall Lyme and Royall Spyce for DECADES, but when the last of my annual supply was running out, I quickly ordered one 8oz bottle each of Royall Lyme and Royall Spyce DIRECTLY FROM ROYALL LYME, so I know I wasn't getting a counterfeit. The first thing I noticed when I opened it was, "Made under license in the USA" on the label. The second was a distinct lack of heady, fresh aroma from either bottle. It smelled more like scented rubbing alcohol. Royall Lyme was, without doubt, the finest men's fragrance in the world. Not anymore. Who's at the helm of the company now? An accountant? Whoever it is, they should be sacked, the foreign license agreements cancelled and the original formula, MADE IN BERMUDA, reinstated.
37 of 41 found the following review helpful:
 A little disappointedFeb 21, 2008
By JRT
It is not like me to write a rather negative review, but I was a bit disappointed with my recent purchase of Royall Lyme, a product that I have been using for over 40 years. This time - it takes me awhile to go through the last bottle - when I re-ordered, I noticed that the product is now manufactured under franchise to some company in the 'States, rather than in Bermuda. And there is quality difference. The new USA-made lotion is thinner in scent, watery and less , oh, zesty than the Bermuda-made original.
Did I purchase the wrong product? I mean, its more like the old Old Spice Lime after shave, the star of the local drug store after shaves than the original quality Royall Lyme.
Not bad - I'll continue to use it - but a bit disappointing. So, its only 3 stars from me.
18 of 19 found the following review helpful:
 Royall Lyme RocksMar 07, 2006
By Layabout
I've been using this product as an after shave lotion for more than 40 years and nothing compares to it. A man's fragrance should only be smelled when you're inches away from him, not across the room. Almost all the other after-shave products on the market today are overwhelming--shake hands with a guy and you carry around his fragrance for hours. If you want a subtle cologne, use Royall Lyme or, for a change, Royall Spice.
Amazon.com had the best price on this item, less than half the retail price, with free shipping. A great deal!
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
very disappointingDec 21, 2010
By Guy Welbon
Royall Lyme was one of the very 1st cologne/aftershave products I ever used. The deep and rounded lime scent started strong and lingered gently but distinctively. My dad introduced me to this product; so it has many important associations. What a disappointment to find that today's version is a poor imitation of the original. Initially the scent is only vaguely citrus and quickly fades into an unidentifiable chemical trace. Even the packaging is cheap and unimpressive to anyone who remembers the original. I feel cheated. If you, too, remember the original, save your money and your good humor: buy some other product.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
A wonderful product and a great price when purchased through AmazonJun 11, 2007
By John M. Mcglynn
I've been using Royall Lyme longer than most people have been alive. It is a very refreshing product leaving a hint of Lime after it has dried. In my yesterday years Royall Lyme was appreciated by the girls and today my children and grand children even remark about how they like the smell. I say aroma they say smell, but who cares as long as they like it. I can remember when I was a child my father always had the aroma of Old Spice around him, and today I have the aroma of Royall Lyme. It just a nice clean aroma, not heavy or over powering, just the fresh fragrance of Limes. I guess I could say I appreciate Royall Lyme as I gave it to all the men in our wedding party 37 years ago and I'm still married to the same woman. Maybe it was my charm, or maybe it was the Royall Lyme, but who cares we're still married.
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