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Aftershave : That nostalgic true masculine smell!

univibe88

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Nathan Dodge said:
Does anyone else associate this brand of Clubman with the barber shop? I also use this version of their talcum powder.


Yes, it smells exactly like a barber shop! I picked some up today, along with some classic Old Spice after shave. I'm going to give them both a spin (not at the same time obviously.)

The Clubman has a little security wrapper on the top that says "It is illegal to refill this bottle or tamper with the stopper. Violators will be prosecuted." I thought that was a bit odd.
 
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univibe88 said:
The Clubman has a little security wrapper on the top that says "It is illegal to refill this bottle or tamper with the stopper. Violators will be prosecuted." I thought that was a bit odd.

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It is to preclude a barbershop or other commercial use like the restroom attendant from refilling the bottle with a lesser brand.
 

BinkieBaumont

Rude Once Too Often
"I love "Vol De Nuit" (Night Flight) by Guerlaine, although, Im not sure if i am prejudice because of the "Flacon" it comes in which has a symbol of an Aeroplanes propeller in relief on the front" I dont wear it very often, but sometimes I just like to take a "Wiff" of it before I leave for the Office"

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Launched in 1933 & Named after a famous French novel
 

Ethan Bentley

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BinkieBaumont said:
"What was Monsieur's selection, prey tell?"

I went for Old Spice and I must say I have had many a pleasant reaction but as long as my wife likes it I'm fine. :)

Another consideration was that it had been around for so long, hopefully it won't be discontinued any time soon.

That is a fine bottle for the Vol de Nuit is that a sort of grey/charcoal glass?
 
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rmrdaddy

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You have quite a selection to choose from sir.
I myself have used versions from Pinauds, C.O. Bigelow, Dominica, and Ogalalla with favorable results. I've also concocted a homebrew version which I use as a splash immediately after shaving. Differing brands of bay rum tend to focus on differnt elements of the brew. Some are spicier, some have a more vanilla quality, some burn like the dickens...
My process has been to try as many as I can get my hands on!
 

redavis001

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Beautiful Norman Oklahoma
Used Pinauds, for years. Love it.
Can't find the C.O. Bigelow to purchase. What to try it.
Used Royall as well my favourite.

Tried making my own, a disaster. Just smell like an alcoholic.

Thanks for the other recommendations. Will try to find Ogalalla.
 

Alex Oviatt

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My favorite is (was) by Floris, but they don't seem to make it anymore, so I now use Bay Rum from D.R. Harris. ST. John's and Royall are both great--Have used them both.
 

Edward

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Can't help you, I'm afraid - I stopped wearing aftershave when I was finally old enough to need to shave regularly. [huh]

Are there any benefits (other than the perceived benefit of the smell) to aftershave nowadays, or has it evolved into a men's parfum? I use an alum block following shaving, but if there was any benefit in also using some sort of post-shave lotion on top of that I might experiment, providing I could find an unscented one.
 

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