New Aftershave ideas?

Okay I have been using Proraso white aftershave and I do love it. But I was thinking on maybe getting an aftershave with a more notable scent for occasions. So far I have been looking at:

Trufitt & Hill 1805
Gilbert Henry Bay Rum
Castle Forbes Cedarwood & Sandlewood

A little about the scents I like, I would have to say anything that smells like Old Spice and English Leather. Also I would prefer a balm as it is more soothing feeling.

I was wondering if anyone had any input on how they might smell and any other suggestions for aftershaves.

Though not a balm, Clubman Original would be my choice for an aftershave to pick up.Smells like old school barbershop's. A shave den without Clubman isn't a shave den.:)

If you like English Leather then you may like..... Spanish Leather :) Both T&H and Trumpers make a version of it.

I would also suggest Tabac.

In my opinion, you certainly can't go wrong with T&H 1805. Such a wonderful scent, very warm and woody. One of my very favorites.

I would personally go for 1805 or the Castle Forbes. The former has a great scent, though maybe not really Old Spice-like. For me this is a fantastic fruity scent and would definitely choose it. The Castle Forbes is a great performer and it smells like a bag of nuts to me. Don't worry about the scent though as I found it didn't linger very much (well, except the Limes maybe - that was surprisingly strong!).

I would say +1 for Tabac Original after shave. It's a great scent and has the vibe that you are after.

I hope this helps!

Floïd Aftershave, both the "classic orange" and "blue". To me, the best aftershave around. Very effective with irritations and also leaving your skin fresh and smooth.
Both the Italian and Spanish versions are good, indeed, excellent. The Spanish version also comes as a "vigoroso" style, containing more alcohol.

I agree with the tabac and floid, I've only tried the blue floid so i can't comment on the orange.

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Originally Posted by sinnfein

I seeing the tabac and floid, I've only tried the blue floid so i can't comment on the orange.

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The Blue and orange are basically the same. They smell a lot different, though. However they are the same product.

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Originally Posted by Pyrateknight

Okay I have been using Proraso white aftershave and I do love it. But I was thinking on maybe getting an aftershave with a more notable scent for occasions. So far I have been looking at:

Trufitt & Hill 1805
Gilbert Henry Bay Rum
Castle Forbes Cedarwood & Sandlewood

A little about the scents I like, I would have to say anything that smells like Old Spice and English Leather. Also I would prefer a balm as it is more soothing feeling.

I was wondering if anyone had any input on how they might smell and any other suggestions for aftershaves.

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WRT Castle Forbes' products: I'm the happy owner of their 1445 Aftershave Balm and EDP (yes, it IS and EDP) -- they're pricey, but well worth it (and the ASB is alcohol-free). I bought mine from Vintage Blades, and you might contact Jim, asking about the availability of samples.

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Originally Posted by rum

I would personally go for 1805 or the Castle Forbes. The former has a great scent, though maybe not really Old Spice-like. For me this is a fantastic fruity scent and would definitely choose it. The Castle Forbes is a great performer and it smells like a bag of nuts to me. Don't worry about the scent though as I found it didn't linger very much (well, except the Limes maybe - that was surprisingly strong!).

I would say +1 for Tabac Original after shave. It's a great scent and has the vibe that you are after.

I hope this helps!

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Replying to myself here. I just wanted to briefly add something about the Castle Forbes after shave. It smells a LOT like Dyptique's Tam Dao fragrance. Very similar - a mix of hazelnut and spiced woods.

I use T&H Trafalgar but haven't tried the 1805. Pretty much anything from them or Castle Forbes is going to be good. It's about what you like, since you're the one who's going to wear it!

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Originally Posted by Theseus

Though not a balm, Clubman Original would be my choice for an aftershave to pick up.Smells like old school barbershop's. A shave den without Clubman isn't a shave den.:)

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My favorite. It reminds of going to the barbershop when I was a kid.

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+1 to clubman
I also tend to go for Jovan Musk, Aubrey North woods and my go to is Pinaud Lilac Vegetal (admittedly its a love it or leave it scent, but I love it)

Ice cold river water if you happen to be stuck in the woods, but I guess your not stuck so Alt-Innsbruck or Clubman special reserve is good.

+1 for Clubman here.

Edwin Jagger has a sandalwood aftershave lotion that is, in my opinion, fantastic.

Have you thought about Truefitt and Hill Trafalgar? It's a great, long lasting, quite strong scent that's really citrussy and fresh, yet at the same time 'gentlemanly' enough for the office. Probably more of a spring and summer scent than a winter scent.

I find (found, I haven't used it for 30 years) Old Spice to be a sweet smell. Dominica Bay Rum is very sweet; but maybe not an 'occasion' scent unless mixed with an Eau de Toilette. 'Whisky' by Evaflor goes really well with Bay Rum, and extends and complicates its scent further in to the afternoon...

However, if you want a balm aftershave for the cooler months, you can't go past Madame Scodioli 'Step Right Up' aftershave. This stuff is so 'balmy' it's like something you'd anoint someone feet with or something. The scent is intoxicating; it's essentially a drug, I'm sure it would be banned in some countries...

Oh, I see someone already said T&H Trafalgar, so plus one for them.

You could get clubman talc has a pleasant old school scent that last awhile and then you could still use you proraso as also.

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I would stay away from the Castle Forbes Cedarwood and Sandalwood, unless you have smelled it before and liked it. Very different from other sandalwood scents, I have braved almost throught a jar of the shaving cream because it is good cream, but I would not want to smell like that for an extended period of time. The other scents from the line would be fine though.

My favorite aftershave right now is the Floid Blue followed by some Clubman talc.

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I would stay away from the Castle Forbes Cedarwood and Sandalwood, unless you have smelled it before and liked it. Very different from other sandalwood scents, I have braved almost throught a jar of the shaving cream because it is good cream, but I would not want to smell like that for an extended period of time. The other scents from the line would be fine though.

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I wouldn't worry too much about any CF balm and it's scent. They barely last!!

I use the Original and the Bay Rum. Herself says she really likes the Original. I am almost out of the Bay Rum and plan to try a different one next time. Also use English Leather in cool weather as well as Old Spice on occasion.
Finally, I have a bottle of one called Wet Gun Dog from Orvis that my brother got me. The wife says it makes her physically ill so I almost never use it unless I'm going to be away for a few days.

+1 on the Clubman talc-although not for shaving. It seems to me Old Spice used to make an after shave talc. Anyone remember it?

Well as an update I thought I would tell everyone I have a bottle of T&H 1805 on the way. I will say I looked into Trafalgar. I may get that in the future.

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Originally Posted by rum

I wouldn't worry too much about any CF balm and it's scent. They barely last!!

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Yea but who wants to spend money on some that smells bad! Any of the other scents in the Castle Forbes line would be a great choice IMO though, and they all have great performance.

I like the 1805 and Trafalgar very much as well, all of the T&H scents are safe bets for me at least.