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I bought some Aqua Velvet aftershave recently at the local drug store but I'm not sure I like it the smell is a little potent and stays with me for half the day. I'm not a big fan of large smells, the soaps I have for shaving actually have enough for me, but I do like the feeling the aftershave is giving me. What's the best aftershave you all have tried out and what's the worst?
This is really such a personal preference..! :)
The ones I really like are Spanish Leather by Trumpers, Gucci by Gucci and Armani He and Aqua di Gio, which is one of my favourites. I also like Chanel Allure Homme, which is a good winter scent.
The only one I've tried that I really didnt like was Trumpers Bay Rum. Far too overpowering for me..!
I'd like to find a few more old-timey barber shop scents, I must admit. I'll have to make a trip up to Piccadilly this weekend and find a few..!
There is not a definitive answer to that question, its like asking "What is the best car?"
I think we all went through some experimentation until we found a range of aftershaves each individual likes for themselves.
That's what I've found is that the current one I have is over powering I like to have a light scent I'm not big on colognes either. While I don't mind the scent of the Aqua Velva I don't particulary like how strong it is.
Hello, thlipsis:
Such an aftershave does not exist, since fragrance is reliant on personal taste. The best aftershave, therefore, is that which the person wearing it chooses for himself.
My favorites are Spanish Leather, both by Truefitt & Hill and Trumper's, Woods of Windsor, Pashana original, Taylor of Old Bond Street's No. 74 Victoria Lime, Caswell-Massy's No. 6 (apparently created for President George Washington) and the traditional Pinaud Clubman.
These are the best — for me.
Regards,
Obie
I do not wear cologne. I'm in sales, and what some may consider to be a pleasant smell may be offensive to others. Can smelling offensively to others break a sale? Of course.
I think I'm hyper sensitive to smells as strong colognes or perfumes on others are scents that I can not only smell, but also taste. Yuck.
For AS, I take the smallest bit of Pinaud Clubman on the tip of my finger and dab that fingertip on each side of my neck. That's enough for me to smell it lightly all day. Applying any larger quantity to my face is much too overpowering. I like opening my medicine cabinet and catching a whiff of the Pinaud Clubman too.
Chris L
ive been using a "witch hazel" astringent. smells like moonshine for a minute or 2 until dries then no odor
I have been using Clubman original, Clubman Special Reserve, Stephans Bay Rum and lately I have found Alt Innsbruck.
Hello, exarcher:Quote:
Originally Posted by exarcher
I am curious to know what brand of witch hazel astringent you use that smells like moonshine. I use Thayers Super Medicated witch hazel with Aloe Vera and detect no scent. Some witch hazels do smell like moonshine, you're right, but not this one.
Regards,
Obie
I use Ogallala Bay Rum almost exclusively. I had an old bottle of Aqua Velva that I hadn't used in years. If you want to smell moonshine, thry this stuff after five or six years on the shelf.
I like strong aftershaves, for me AV smells great...I also like Proraso Splash, Dominica Bay Rum and of course Old Spice. If for some reason my face is irritated, I use a balm like Pre de Provence shea butter after the AS. HOG
Moonshine??? The witch hazel I got came from Dollar General and I think it has a woody earthy smell, when I put it on. I love it. The smell goes away quick.
I do enjoy Aqua Velva Ice blue after shave. Have yet to try anything else except for Old Spice.
I use Thayers Super Medicated too immediately after my shaves, before whatever aftershave I pick that day. It really is an excellent product - good for the skin, with a hint of peppermint to boot!Quote:
Originally Posted by Obie
I group my best afershaves under two broad categories--winter and summer. During the winter months I prefer Pashana and Pino Silvestre. During the summer, I like Folid products and Proraso because of the cooling menthol in them.
I am hyper sensitive to fragrances and prefer none the witch hazel works for me.
Don't know what's the best, but my favorites are Royal Lyme, and Royal Bay Rhum. I use whichever smells best with the shaving cream I'm using that day. (Taylor of Old Bond Street, in various scents.)
It hasn't been pointed out, but there is much more to a good aftershave than the scent. The trick is finding something that is soothing and moisturizing for your skin type, in a scent (or none, if you prefer) that you like.Quote:
Originally Posted by thlipsis
For me, I like alcohol containing splashes like Taylor's No 74, especially after GFT Coconut oil soap or cream, Proraso splash, and Alt Innsbruck particularly after Tabac soap. I just got some Harris Arlington, and I am liking it so far, especially in this warm weather. Harris Pink is another favorite, since I like Rose creams and soap, but it has no alcohol.
As far as Aqua Velva goes, I much prefer the green colored Lime version which, for some reason, is only available in Canada.