Thread: I want to buy a good aftershave

Tony

A friend just ordered Ogalla and I ordered Bay Rum with a twist from the St Charles store, So I will finally get to try Ogalla next week.

Mike
Did you know that you can buy a sample pack (bay rum bonanza from Ogallala.
It great way to find out what bay rum is your favourite.
I like the sandalwood comibination the most as it's little softer scent than plain bay rum. Lime and peppercorn is nice too.

Genuine Ogallala Bay Rum Bonanza! (ALL 5 OF EM!)

2 oz bottles so you can try many times!

oh Im gonna check that out Tony, thanks

You probably want to pick up the trumper's sample pack if they do that - you get to sample their skin foods.
My ideal aftershave has no scent so that I can just use fragrance as I see fit, but I don't think I've found that one yet. The stuff that I usually use is, it's not in-your-face but stays for a bit
coral skin food - an ok rose, which stays for about 1/2-1 hour on me
pre de provence - it's a balm that is quite herbaceous but i like it and don't mind the scent staying for few hours
penhaligon's lords asb - also stays for few hours, but i don't mind
alt innsbruck the lotion version - pure tobacco scent same thing few hours
yardley original - a bit dated for my taste, but it's good and stays all day, you have to find it on ebay

i also use czech&speake 88 aftershave and it's really really strong which for me isn't very desirable. i pretty much use it as I would a strong cologne.

as far as fragrance samples there is a guy rorschuck on b&b who provides decanting service at really attractive prices. there are of course few places on the internet that do this. it's really more for fragrances and not aftershaves though. I think a lot of vendors would add samples to your order too. sometimes I've mailed people samples, but I don't have the time or interest to make anything formal out of it, plus I'm trying to limit my stuff, not expand it
The best way I can see something like this happen is to have one person who is interested in providing decants. I've seen few cases when people start a travelling box where at each stop you can check out the content, replace few things and send it on, but they always seem to end up badly.

Thanks Gugi , I appreciate the info

I would stick with the Pinaud and wash it off after 5 mins after it does it's work, then put on your cologne.

Mike- I know I don't have a ton of credibility on this site yet, but in my opinion, two of the absolute best splashes are:

Speick- a wonderful spicy scent with a lot of things your skin will love. My only negative comment is that the scent doesn't linger long enough. The EDC complements the aftershave nicely.

Provence Sante Green Tea- An amazing warm and comfortable scent that reminds you of happy days. This splash also contains some wonderful goodies for your skin including shea butter. Again, the matching EDC is very nice.

Both have a way of turning an average or lousy shave into a decent experience.

-Mike

Originally Posted by Mike257

Tony

A friend just ordered Ogalla and I ordered Bay Rum with a twist from the St Charles store, So I will finally get to try Ogalla next week.

Hey Mike
Have you tried any of the St Charles products. I just check out their site after you mentioned them and I'm curious about their products.
Dannyr

Originally Posted by dannyr

Hey Mike
Have you tried any of the St Charles products. I just check out their site after you mentioned them and I'm curious about their products.
Dannyr

Danny, I just ordered the St Charles Bay Rum with a twist , Im expecting to see it sometime this week. I'll send you a sample when I get it if you want.