Thread: Aftershave or cologne?

Yes, I have had similar experiences too. There seems to be no rhyme or reason why that happens either.

Bob

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 did something that worked fairly well. In my palm, I cut the overly strong TOB with an equal amount of witch hazel. It allowed the little that I used to get kind of washed out some. Plus witch hazel is always a good choice. This will at least give me a shot at using it up. We'll see if I buy again.

This is an interesting topic because i've found the same thing going from aftershave and aftershave and cologne to cologne. In fact, there have been times when i have been complimented on my aftershave even when i was wearing cologne (i could tell they meant the aftershave because of their description of the scent)
The lines, i think, have blurred a bit these days. You can buy an aftershave like from PAA that will smell alllllll day. And you can walk out of any pharmacy or store with a cologne that might last less than 4 hours. I wonder if at some point we'll all just decide to wear one or the other.

Originally Posted by Butzy

This is an interesting topic because i've found the same thing going from aftershave and aftershave and cologne to cologne. In fact, there have been times when i have been complimented on my aftershave even when i was wearing cologne (i could tell they meant the aftershave because of their description of the scent)
The lines, i think, have blurred a bit these days. You can buy an aftershave like from PAA that will smell alllllll day. And you can walk out of any pharmacy or store with a cologne that might last less than 4 hours. I wonder if at some point we'll all just decide to wear one or the other.

For me, its not so much the longevity of scent but the POWER. I think of cologne as a more concentrated scent, a little going a long way. A/S I think of as less powerful because you will use it in greater quantities. And, its going on your face. If its really strong, it'll choke you to death. So when I get an A/S that is really powerful, its actually a let down because its hard to use.

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.

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.

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!