Results 1 to 8 of 8
  1. #1
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Midlothian, Scotland
    Posts
    21
    Thanked: 0

    Question What's the deal........

    .........with scent? Does one wear cologne? Aftershave? Or do you/can you wear both?

    Also, how long should a good cologne last? I realise this will vary greatly but is there a "ball park" time?

  2. #2
    Torchwood 4 Ockham's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Sion (Switzerland)
    Posts
    586
    Thanked: 51

    Default

    I usually use a scented shaving cream - aftershave with his matching cologne (like T&H 1805 line), or a scented cream - aftershave with a cologne in the same area of perfume (like Vulfix Sicilian lime - Trumper lime skin food and a cologne with fundamental notes of citrus) or an unscented cream - aftershave with a different cologne (like The art of shaving unscented line with Bureberry classic).

    For me, a good cologne can last something like 6 hours.

  3. #3
    Retired Developer
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Berlin
    Posts
    3,490
    Thanked: 1903

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Sleekit View Post
    .........with scent? Does one wear cologne? Aftershave? Or do you/can you wear both?

    Also, how long should a good cologne last? I realise this will vary greatly but is there a "ball park" time?
    An aftershave will not last long. Neither will an Eau de Cologne. Reason for this is the concentration of the aromatic compounds contained in each. Wikipedia has the explanation:

    • Perfume extract (Extrait): 15-30% (IFRA: typical 20%) aromatic compounds
    • Eau de Parfum (EdP): 10-15% (typical ~15%) aromatic compounds. Sometimes listed as "eau de perfume".
    • Eau de Toilette (EdT): 5-20% (typical ~10%) aromatic compounds
    • Eau de Cologne (EdC): 2-5% aromatic compounds
    • Splash and aftershaves: 0.5-2% aromatic compounds

    Personally, I use Castle Forbes's Aftershave Balm with an Eau de Parfum. The CF lime won't last for more than 30 minutes. The EdP, however...

    Hope this helps.

  4. #4
    Senior Member blabbermouth jnich67's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Westchester NY
    Posts
    2,485
    Thanked: 184

    Default

    Obviously you can do whatever works for you. I use an aftershave splash and then I apply a cologne - usually something that compliments the scent of my aftershave. Some aftershaves do have a robust scent and can serve as cologne as well - Tabac, Pinaud Clubman, Old Spice, etc. Most are very fleeting though.

    I think the length of time a cologne will last varies greatly from person to person. I've seen some gents say a cologne will last them all day, but when I try it, its gone in two hours. I have noticed that citrus scents (or the citrus component of a scent) are particularly prone to being short lived.

    Jordan

  5. #5
    Retired Developer
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Berlin
    Posts
    3,490
    Thanked: 1903

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by jnich67 View Post
    I've seen some gents say a cologne will last them all day, but when I try it, its gone in two hours.
    Would that be the infamous "Beaver on Heat" scent? Then the simple explanation would be that you shower whereas the other gents... well, let's not go there.

  6. #6
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Midlothian, Scotland
    Posts
    21
    Thanked: 0

    Default

    Following on from the above then, is there any way of avoiding/lessening the "burn" of aftershave application?

  7. #7
    Senior Member blabbermouth jnich67's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Westchester NY
    Posts
    2,485
    Thanked: 184

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Sleekit View Post
    Following on from the above then, is there any way of avoiding/lessening the "burn" of aftershave application?
    Hehe, the better your shaving technique, the less burn there will be. If I do a really good job with my angle with a good sharp blade, there is almost no burning. A little cold water left on the face before the a/s can help a little.

    That said, I enjoy the burn somewhat. Its...bracing

    Jordan

  8. #8
    JAS eTea, LLC netsurfr's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Burke, VA USA
    Posts
    1,301
    Thanked: 110

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Sleekit View Post
    Following on from the above then, is there any way of avoiding/lessening the "burn" of aftershave application?
    The way that I avoid it is not to use an aftershave. I use witchhazel without alcohol followed by a balm without alcohol.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •