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Mostly thanks to this fourm, I'm beginning to really get the hang of straight razor shaving.
One of the things I enjoy about wet shaving is the smell. Lather and aftershave both smell great, but it seems that aftershave quickly loses its scent.
Is there some certain aftershave I should get if I am looking to get something that retains its scent throughout the day, or do all aftershaves fade to nothing almost momentarily?
Fine.
Good stuff
Is there really any better? :shrug: No,,,,,,,,,,,
Get a cologne that matches your after shave for something that lasts longer. Applying more after shave is not the answer and will only make people avoid you until it wears down :<0) I skip the scented after shave and use witch hazel in preference of cologne for lasting scent.
For me Tabac , Old Spice, Royal Vetiver and Royal Musk are very long lasting.
Musgo Real is average along with English Leather.
Proraso and Floyd blue are the shortest lasting for me.
I think like with fragrances, the sweeter ones last longer. The fresher ones last shorter.
Here's a couple of aftershave/cologne that I have used that seem to last - Alt Innsbruck, Pinaud Bay Rum, And I just picked up some Phoenix Artisan ACcoutrements "N" Enye that last all day and smells great
Tabac shave soap on it's own last all day LOL no stinky aftershave needed
I confess I have not tried many different aftershaves, but aftershaves in general are not meant to be long lasting. +1 to 10Pups response. An Eau de Parfum or Eau de Toilette might do it for you.
There is a better article somewhere, but I couldn't find it. This should help though.
Eau de Parfum vs. Eau de Toilette Fragrances | Gilded Life
Thanks for all the answers.
I've googled the Pinaud Clubman and it seems to be one to try, but it sadly doesn't look like I can get it here in Denmark.
I will have to be on the lookout for ones you have mentioned. I don't see myself getting cologne or perfume or anything like that.
Hello Peterlh,
In Europe try some of the Alpa offerings. Alpa fougere is very masculine, crisp, and last a fair bit. I have also read good things of Alpa Windsor.
Some varieties of bayrum tend to be long lasting. Consider making your own: Homebrew Bayrum Recipes, Bay Rum Parade "AtC".
Good luck!
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The thing I like best about aftershave is that it doesn't overwhelm and last long. IMO it is meant to be a product that soothe and disinfects your face after shaving first and foremost and the scent is a nice extra. Just like a lather. It is first and foremost to protect and add glide to your face while shaving and the scent is a nice extra.
A cologne is meant first and foremost to provide a scent and the women is a nice extra.
Again, just my opinion.
Colognes can last for days if you overdo some of them.
Cat o Nine Tails aftershave is quite nice if you like oil of clove scent (I do); it hangs around way longer than most aftershaves.
http://www.amazon.com/Captains-Choic.../dp/B00A0J4RS2
I forgot to mention that Aqua velva Musk is another aftershave/cologne that tends to hang on longer than traditional aftershaves. You can buy it at Walmart and super one in my area.
I can name two. Both of which I love but most find to harsh. Ralph Lauren Polo & Geoffrey Benne Grey Flannel
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By definition an aftershave is made to soothe your skin and provide a subtle fragrance that does or should not interfere with your cologne. I use an aftershave daily, but I follow it with a EdT so it lasts the whole day.
The only big store I find with Clubman in the U.S. is Walgreens.
Sally's Beauty Supply also sells it & cheaper,,,,,,,,,,,
I love Pinaud Clubman AS, but don't we all:)?
Their Citrus musk EDT lasts longer, as others indicate colognes do..
It also compliments Clubman without changing, or overpowering the base notes IMO.
Tabac, as others have mentioned is a nice spicy fragrance with good face tingle, and a longer lasting aroma.
Anything Penhaligons is designed to last odorifically speaking, I particularly enjoy Blenheim Bouquet and Sartorial based on the samples I ordered last year. Pricey stuff, but very one of a kind.
Cheers.
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Sorry John. Did not see your post
Grey Flannel is one of my favorites.
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Gilbert Henry Bay Rum aftershave.
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The longest lasting AS I've tried has been PASHANA ORIGINAL AS - strong smelling, and lasts all day.
It was cheap to buy but not sure of availability now.
If you want long lasting AS, the Barbaria Bolognini offerings (Fresco and Vigoroso) are both long lasting. Sadly the the scents and I didn't agree, but they were definitely long lasting and were good performing splashes.
I don't know if the Vigoroso is a Floid smell alike.
