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    Default Care to opine?? What AS would you recommend?

    I'm in the market for a new aftershave. I love the smell of the Clubman but it doesn't stay very long anymore.

    I'd appreciate hearing:

    1. what brand do you like
    2. why do you like it (long lasting, toning qualities, etc)
    3. a description of the scent

    Thanks in advance

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    For alcohol-based a/s, I'd have to go with Tabac, Old Spice, and Dominica Bay Rum. Dominica does not last long, but I really dig the scent. Tabac and OS last a long time and remind me of my childhood - my father wore them then. All three are classic scents, but I'd have a really hard time describing them (well, the Bay Rum is Bay Rum). Maybe others could help me out here.

    On the higher end, I also like Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet and English Fern. I have the EDTs, but want to see if they make them in a/s strength as well. Again, my knowledge of scents is not up to describing these. The EDts last all day on me, which is saying something as most don't.

    Aftershave and colognes are one of the most personal areas of shaving so its best to try things out and see how you like them (isn't that the case with everything we do though?) .

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    Hi Jordan,

    thanks for the post. I agree everything is personal in the grooming marketplace but since I don't know alot of other brands, this is a good place to start.

    Can you clear up a terminology question? Wat is EDT?

    I've been reading that many people here like Tabac. I don't know where to find it locally though.

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    Steve,
    Using words like opine and quoting Romans. Sure sounds like you should be a good old suthun boy. You sure you are from the cold cold north.

    Phillip

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    Well, I love a good opine...

    I use Giorgio Armani Mania aftershave balm. It's a bit pricey, but is very soothing and does seem to tone the skin. Pretty sure it's non-alcohol.

    The reason I use it is mainly the scent. Hard to describe - if you smell it straight out of the bottle it's a bit overpowering, but on my skin it is a mellow, masculine scent (my wife's words) with hints of citrus. Lasts a working day for me as well.

    I also use the Mania cologne, so the scents blend (the cologne and the aftershave don't quite have the same scent, suprisingly).

    Besides all that, the chicks dig it, baby!

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    Philip:

    Shore 'nuff. I'm northern born and raised however I do claim 1/2 Missouri blood since my father is from MO. As to Romans - believers are everywhere. And speaking of cold, it's as cold today as I ever would care for...and it's only October, brrrrr.

    James - thanks for opining

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    I really like the Musgo Real A/S.

    It's an alcohol-based A/S, but includes glycerin & allantoin in the formula too. It doesn't take much to be effective either. I've punched a hole into the plastic stopper to make a shaker top. 3-4 shakes into my palm will cover my entire face. It finishes well too; it doesn't leave my skin feeling dry, oily, or tacky/sticky.

    The scent is a blend including vetiver and patchouli, "offering a subtle interfusion of woody and spicy scents to create a sophisticated and masculine aroma." The scent is strong enough and lasting enough on its own.

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    I use (and swear by) the Royall Lyme aftershave. It's got a nice clean fresh citrus scent, isn't heavy but lasts a good long time.

    -- Gary F.

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    Where do you get Royall Lyme?

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    Quote Originally Posted by steve
    Where do you get Royall Lyme?
    I've seen it at Brooks Brothers. The outlet, even.

    I like the T&H balms, which are nice and soothing, though the scent seems short-lived, so you might have to layer with a cologne. I also like coral skin food. I have Prorasso, which seems to keep its scent longer, and is alcohol free.

    Actually, I have too many damn aftershaves.

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