Aqua Velva Musk is awesome!

The other day I kept getting a hint of this wonderful smell and could not place my finger on it. It was wonderful, but came and went erratically. Finally, I realized I was smelling Aqua Velva Musk on my palm. I hadn't rinsed my hand after shaving the night before and man it smelled great!!! I shave at night and generally by morning I have no hint of aftershave, but this stuff really hung on and aged well. I am sure there is some lingering odor from the night before, but nothing that smells this good. This has become my new favorite, though it can be a little strong initially. It is super cheap and I would suggest checking it out at your local store. If you find the initial burst enticing I would bet you will love the mature smell of it.

Thanks for the heads up :) I've been meaning to try the Ice Blue but I may just have to get a bottle of Musk as well !!

The Ice Blue is for sure a cooling aftershave. If you are feeling really wild go Proraso Menthol, cold water rinse, and Ice Blue...the cold water rinse feels like your face is freezing off. I honestly didn't expect Aqua Velva Musk to be such a winner, but I am happy it is.

Definately a fan of the Musk! Actually just slapped some on just a bit ago after testing the edge I just put on my Friodur. It annoys me though that its not available (that Ive seen) in larger than the 3.5oz bottle, and that here in the EU its pretty hard to find and is ca €12/bottle....

I like it too! I still have one of the last glass bottles. I can refill it as needed.........

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Love the Green and the Blue...the Musk made me gag....clung to me like an evil entity for days afterwards!

Different strokes for different folks....:D

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Love the Green and the Blue...the Musk made me gag....clung to me like an evil entity for days afterwards!

Different strokes for different folks....:D

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And I see Phrank's post literally seconds after ordering some on eBay lol

The trouble with A/Ss, EDTs and colognes are that they can react differently to peoples chemistry. In some cases giving off weird funky scents. If you have to trash any of the Aqua Velva A/Ss it is no biggie as they cost little. Being addicted to the Ice Blue I have not gotten around to the others. Guess it is about time I did.

Bob

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And I see Phrank's post literally seconds after ordering some on eBay lol

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LOL - Bob's correct, scents react differently to different people...I put a tiny dab on to try it, and felt the room expand with this powerful, cloying smell.

I think all the smoke detectors went off in the neighbors house as well....

Immediately went and washed what I could off, a dab on my neck, and I swear I could smell the stuff for day's afterwards...but again, it's cheap, if you like it, great, if not, no biggie!

I get the same effect from Tobs sandalwood. I have a whole bottle of the stuff collecting dust.

Happy to report that I bought the Musk today and neither myself or the boss had a gag reflex reaction to it. It is really not bad at all.

Can't recall what it was that I had a reaction to at one time but the boss said I smelled like somebody spewed on me. Talk about unpleasant.

Bob

One scent I feel like everyone has a good reaction to is Bay Rum. I wanna finish my bottle up and grab some Captain's Choice since I hear great things.

Funny you should mention Bay Rum, I just got some. My initial feeling is that I am on the fence as to whether or not I like it.

Bob

I'm the same way. I love the ice blue but can't stand the musk. And I love clubman original, but the special reserve makes me gag,, colognes and after shaves are definitely. YMMV. Tc

I like Clubmans, but it bothers me when all day I hear "Who smells like the barber shop." I have yet to try any of the other Clubman products since they are not easily available. If I order aftershaves usually it is something a little higher in price range. Old spice is another easily found AS that I really enjoy. I would say give Bay Rum time; I had the exact same blah reaction about it and over time I really began to enjoy it.

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Funny you should mention Bay Rum, I just got some. My initial feeling is that I am on the fence as to whether or not I like it.

Bob

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The Bay Rum is another that doesn't suit me, nice, but not for me...my new everyday is definitely the Floid, like both the Blue and the Amber, love the big bottle it comes in, and the smell is terrific...seems to leave the face feeling great as well, not dry.

I have the Captain's Choice Cat O Nine Tails...it's definitely different, my wife likes it...and the it has a nice burn to it! :D

Yes sir, some do take time to grow on you. An instant hit for me was Tabac AS lotion and Tabac EDT. Colour me old.

Bob

Phrank what exactly does the Cat O Nine Tails smell like? I thought it was bay rum except with a crazy burn factor or is it a different scent?

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Yes sir, some do take time to grow on you. An instant hit for me was Tabac AS lotion and Tabac EDT. Colour me old.

Bob

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I have to try the Tabac AS/EDT then...the shaving soap is one of my favorites...love the smell.

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I have the Captain's Choice Cat O Nine Tails...it's definitely different, my wife likes it...and the it has a nice burn to it! :D

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Now I am really confused. Is it the Cat O Nine Tails she likes or the bay rum? :angel:;)

Bob

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Now I am really confused. Is it the Cat O Nine Tails she likes or the bay rum? :angel:;)

Bob

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Sorry for the confusion....Cat o Nine Tails is a Bay Rum...I don't care for it, like you said, I'm "meh" about it....but the wife like's it...:shrug:

Well, I have to admit I like Bay Rum once in a while and the Tabac AS and EdC. My favorite Bay Rum is Krampert's Bay Rum Acadian Spice. Captain's Choice is also good. Both of them also have excellent conditioning.

I also like Clubman, Canoe, and Shulton Old Spice...........officially an "Old Guy" I guess.

Bob

Guys who just now trying the musk; I would love to hear y'all's thoughts.

Canoe and Old Spice rule! They were perennial XMas gifts growing up, nostalgia always wins me over.

The green Sport Aqua Velva is my favorite. In the UK I can get glass bottles of Brut for £3, they do a musk scent. It's nice but not as nice as the Alaska, man that stuff is good! Out of all the scents I have, my wife likes the Brut Alaska best despite being the cheapest out of the lot. I'm inclined to agree with her. Getting back to the Aqua Velva, I love the green but wish the scent lasted longer on me. It's a great one for hot weather.