Thread: Aftershave with lasting scent

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?

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Good stuff

Is there really any better? 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!

Originally Posted by Hirlau

Is there really any better? No,,,,,,,,,,,

Better than your Avons John