Thread: 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.