Thread: Used Pinald Clubman After Shave For The First Time Today!

Any of you fellows tried the Special Reserve? I found some at the local barber supply shop and figured I'd give it a go. A bit pricey compared to the usual 6 bucks. It has a very distinct scent. If you've tried it and can help me describe the scent I'd appreciate it.

i have the special reserve in my rotation.. kinda a smokey leather scent.. reminds me of vintage leather bound library books... it's very nice.. but like the name says.. i have to keep it in my "special reserve".. not really something you can wear everyday... or that often for that matter.

Originally Posted by Pops!

i have the special reserve in my rotation.. kinda a smokey leather scent.. reminds me of vintage leather bound library books... it's very nice.. but like the name says.. i have to keep it in my "special reserve".. not really something you can wear everyday... or that often for that matter.

Definitely a better description than I have for it. I'd have to say that when it starts it smells like a mix of stale deer pee, a smidge of skunky weed, and a lot of old hippie bath water. It then fades in to a nicer scent like you describe, old leather perhaps even mixed with a bit of patchouli or sandalwood. After about 20 minutes it really is quite nice. The initial scent is a knockout.

Vanilla sort of does the same thing. It starts out w/ an undertone of skunk (yes, skunk!), but after about 5 mins, you have a nice, manly, understated vanilla-like smell. One of my favorite A/S, especially for the warmer months! Works especially well after SRD's blood orange soap.

Wow! Unbelievable! This stuff smells like skunk and bong water and Lilac Vegetal takes all the flak!? I don't get it? Speaking of which, I need to pick up some Lilac Veg for summer.

You guys crack me up.

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

Wow! Unbelievable! This stuff smells like skunk and bong water and Lilac Vegetal takes all the flak!? I don't get it? Speaking of which, I need to pick up some Lilac Veg for summer.

That's what I was hoping for but the shop didn't sell any. Maybe I should contribute a bottle of special reserve to the give aways.

That's not very nice is it?

Lilac vegetal smelled like diapers in the bottle but I tried it anyway. Much better on the skin than just whiffing it from the bottle.

The bay rum was my first splash, I love it. The vanilla clubman is great for night shaves, I find the scent is soothing when I'm trying to wind down and rest before a big day.

I'm wearing the classic PC right now- guess I'm a Pinaud fan!