Thread: Aftershave or cologne?

Originally Posted by Paulbuck

I don't use colognes but I always equated them with long-lasting scents. Maybe they are just more concentrated and not also formulated to last a long time. I like AS's; the experience of using them is mostly for me anyway. I don't want to smell like them, just smell them as part of the shave experience.

I totally agree

Originally Posted by Paulbuck

I don't use colognes but I always equated them with long-lasting scents. Maybe they are just more concentrated and not also formulated to last a long time. I like AS's; the experience of using them is mostly for me anyway. I don't want to smell like them, just smell them as part of the shave experience.

Like Myrsol Lemon. I love it. But I don’t want to smell like a lemon ALL day.

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

Like Myrsol Lemon. I love it. But I don’t want to smell like a lemon ALL day.

https://youtu.be/LZTNBdKNUek

Originally Posted by earcutter

https://youtu.be/LZTNBdKNUek

Thanks for that. I haven’t heard that one in a long time.

Many of mine can be too strong to use before work, like Floid, Tabac, & Pinaud Clubman, (depending on how much you use, and I use lots). This doesn't usually apply to me though, because I normally shave at night. I use cologne during the day. Sometimes I can still smell the aftershave in the morning!

Originally Posted by DZEC

I don’t use a cologne, but I do like aftershaves.

When I apply an AS, I usually let it sit in my hand for a few seconds to let the alcohol evaporate before putting it on my face. I suspect you would not do that with a cologne.

As a result of this technique, I have not found an AS that was overwhelmingly scented and it has the effect of reducing post shave burn.

I have always thought that the point of an aftershave was the alcohol and to let it evaporated would loose those properties.

I usually shave in the morning and work in a scent free place so I usually don't use a scented product. Or if it disappears quickly good.

My wife one time commented on why I wanted such a big bottle of aftershave. "It should last for years." But then I showed her I splashed it on!