Aftershaves - any favourites?

[Michael 38]

Afternoon All
Recently brought Creed Aventus and I found you don't smell it on yourself , but everyone else can you really do only need 5/6 squirts, I do have the Zara Vibrant Leather which is very close to Aventus as is Al Haramain L Adventure, which is very close and around £30 for 100ml

At the moment Er indoors is Fizzing at the Bung Hole over Tom Ford Ombre Leather which has to be smelt to be believed...


Cheers

I've got the ombre leather I think it's one of the best leather scents good value relatively I love the raspberry note in it

[RJM25R]

Good heads up - I got the vibrant leather on your recommendation IIRC - and I like it very much

Will give true leather a bash

It’s a very different scent but you’d definitely think it’s a much more expensive fragrance.

[RJM25R]

I almost forgot about this one.....



Zara have also introduced a Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille alternative.

Called Warm Black, it doesn’t have the silage or longevity as The TF monster however if you like the fragrance and would like something similar that won’t break the bank, I thoroughly recommend it.

Like most Zara (Vibrant leather notwithstanding) it won’t be a round forever and at £10.99 for 100ml it is an absolute bargain.



https://m.zara.com/uk/en/warm-black-...117&v2=1546784

[GOAT]

I got a recommendation here for the excellent extro cosmesi products
Now bought the Arzachena,17 stormo and Cipresso (nicest imo)
Very pleased with all of them, great value too
Executive shaving are the suppliers and really good service too

[RJM25R]

This is getting sprayed on in preference to the others at the moment...


z

Just chose this after sampling it in Selfridges yesterday following on from your recommendation

Very holiday-ish and with my first Xmas on UK soil in 8 years looming due to Covid, I need something to get me through it!

I can pretend at least......

[T1ckT0ck]

I always take the rise out of the Depp Sauvage advert... it’s bloody awful

As a result the missus bought me some as a bit of fun to wind me up but it’s pretty decent scent tbf.


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[MrSmith]

A friend lent me a load of decants to try, really liked Haeckels Pegwell bay but by far my favourite was Hudson’s 002. They are a barbershop in Ware Hertfordshire but the scents could come from the likes of Byredo or Diptyque had a tiny bit of Oud in it but not overpowering (not an oud fan)
They are good value and a lot cheaper than scents of similar quality, worth a punt on their testers.

[Stonewood]

I always take the rise out of the Depp Sauvage advert... it’s bloody awful

As a result the missus bought me some as a bit of fun to wind me up but it’s pretty decent scent tbf.


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Agreed. It’s a good value scent and lasts a long time on my skin


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[davidj54]

Bleu de Chanel and Chanel Allure Homme Sport are my two favourites. Lacoste Blanc is a really good inexpensive one for knocking around in.

I’ve never smelt Acqua di Parma, is it a fresh kind of scent? Need to check it out.

[hogthrob]

I always take the rise out of the Depp Sauvage advert... it’s bloody awful

As a result the missus bought me some as a bit of fun to wind me up but it’s pretty decent scent tbf.

I can't imagine that you haven't seen this, but just in case

[hogthrob]

Women seem to like Jimmy Choo Man, and it doesn't smell too bad either.

[Tony]

Acqua Di Parma seem to have fans here. This looks to be a very good deal.

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/acq...y-base-3619707

[T1ckT0ck]

I can't imagine that you haven't seen this, but just in case

Hahahaha... luckily it doesn’t smell like it as theirs lots of Doggies residing near me!


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[Stonewood]

Acqua Di Parma seem to have fans here. This looks to be a very good deal.

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/acq...y-base-3619707

Great deal!!! Just ordered a set! £55 delivered! Code is HUKD60.

Thanks Tony!!


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[SimonK]

I'm rather fond of Proraso shaving cream, they also have a range of inexpensive (around 15 quid) classic aftershaves and balms - Lime, Sandalwood, Wood & Spice, Cypress & Vetiver, etc.. Anybody tried one? Any good?

[Wolfie]

Acqua Di Parma seem to have fans here. This looks to be a very good deal.

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/acq...y-base-3619707

That’s good…. Gave it a whirl…. Pretty good deal at that price

[Stonewood]

That’s good…. Gave it a whirl…. Pretty good deal at that price

It’s a really nice long lasting fragrance. I have had it before but it’s too expensive to buy regularly


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[shoppy]

Channel Allure aftershave; my favourite scent.

[RJM25R]

Acqua Di Parma seem to have fans here. This looks to be a very good deal.

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/acq...y-base-3619707

That’s half price, great offer.

Edit

Half the office just ordered :-)

[Brian]

I'm rather fond of Proraso shaving cream, they also have a range of inexpensive (around 15 quid) classic aftershaves and balms - Lime, Sandalwood, Wood & Spice, Cypress & Vetiver, etc.. Anybody tried one? Any good?

I find that they are a bit "stciky" on the skin.

[Devonian]

Acqua Di Parma seem to have fans here. This looks to be a very good deal.

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/acq...y-base-3619707

I’ve got an 80% full one of these already or I’d have ordered that. Very nice scent :-)

[Kirk280]

Acqua Di Parma seem to have fans here. This looks to be a very good deal.

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/acq...y-base-3619707

I suspect everyone will smell the same at the next in person TZ GTG!

Thanks for the heads up.

[arthurDALEY]

Not that i am 100% sure , but isn't the Cologne version not a spray bottle but an old school splash
Just a thought if you prefer spraying than splashing 😄

Cheers

[gerrudd]

Anyone tried any of the colognes from Murdock London?

[Stonewood]

Acqua Di Parma seem to have fans here. This looks to be a very good deal.

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/acq...y-base-3619707

Mine arrived today! Love it. Great price. Thanks again for the heads up!


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[davidj54]

Finally got round to testing Acqua di Parma today when picking up an Xmas present for the missus from John Lewis. Have to say it’s not for me, quite old fashioned - reminds me of the stuff my mum used to get for my dad off the Avon! I felt the same about Floris 89 when I tried that. Will stick with my Bleu de Chanel and Allure Homme Sport. Good to try these things though.

[optix]

Anyone tried any of the colognes from Murdock London?

Give them a miss


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[gerrudd]

Give them a miss


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Good to know, any particular reason?

[neppip]

Hugo Boss.

Can’t go wrong. (The normal one!)

[pugster]

I can't imagine that you haven't seen this, but just in case

ive seen another one floating about on the net with the same pic, instead of 'sausage' it says 'savage' and has a pic of amber heard with a black eye.

[jonasy]

Ordered a sample of Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille and the lovely vanilla smell with a hint of tobacco and spices makes it perhaps the perfect Christmas and winter fragrance. Very good performance, smells a lot and lasts the entire day. Almost worth the stupid price - I’ll buy a decant.

[RJM25R]

Ordered a sample of Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille and the lovely vanilla smell with a hint of tobacco and spices makes it perhaps the perfect Christmas and winter fragrance. Very good performance, smells a lot and lasts the entire day. Almost worth the stupid price - I’ll buy a decant.

I’ve got the Tom Ford TVanille, and this is vsimilar......

I almost forgot about this one.....



Zara have also introduced a Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille alternative.

Called Warm Black, it doesn’t have the silage or longevity as The TF monster however if you like the fragrance and would like something similar that won’t break the bank, I thoroughly recommend it.

Like most Zara (Vibrant leather notwithstanding) it won’t be a round forever and at £10.99 for 100ml it is an absolute bargain.



https://m.zara.com/uk/en/warm-black-...117&v2=1546784

[tiny73]

Ordered a sample of Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille and the lovely vanilla smell with a hint of tobacco and spices makes it perhaps the perfect Christmas and winter fragrance. Very good performance, smells a lot and lasts the entire day. Almost worth the stupid price - I’ll buy a decant.

Huge Tom Ford fan here (oud wood, noir, grey vetiver, nerolino portofino) but I had sample of this and found it a bit binary. It was tobacco. And vanilla. With no other notes of, errr, note. One million by Paco Rabanne is a more wearable variation I would say having bothered the tobacco and vanilla notes but with some citrus and spicy notes in there. (Saying that, I can’t wear that any more as my trainer squirts a bit on before every session and I can’t I smell it being the training scent ).

[Incursore]

Penhaligons Sartorial and YSL Rive Gauche (Vintage édition) are my daily wears.

[RJM25R]

Huge Tom Ford fan here (oud wood, noir, grey vetiver, nerolino portofino) but I had sample of this and found it a bit binary. It was tobacco. And vanilla. With no other notes of, errr, note. One million by Paco Rabanne is a more wearable variation I would say having bothered the tobacco and vanilla notes but with some citrus and spicy notes in there. (Saying that, I can’t wear that any more as my trainer squirts a bit on before every session and I can’t I smell it being the training scent ).

I think TV is much heavier and blunter than some other TF. I like it, and PR Millions just reminds me of JDSPORTS, as everyone who works there seems to wear it!!!

I’ve got those you mention except Grey Vetiver, was gonna try a decant in the new year, what’s it like?

[tiny73]

I think TV is much heavier and blunter than some other TF. I like it, and PR Millions just reminds me of JDSPORTS, as everyone who works there seems to wear it!!!

I’ve got those you mention except Grey Vetiver, was gonna try a decant in the new year, what’s it like?

Yeah I’ve relegated one million to a bathroom spray now (doesn’t help the association either 😂😂)

I love the grey vetiver, I don’t know if you know the guerlain classic “vetiver” but GV is similar with a modern fresh Issey Miyake slant to it. It’s unusual and not overly common but amazing.

[Rodder]

Where do you guys normally buy your decanted from?

[RJM25R]

Where do you guys normally buy your decanted from?

Members on Basenotes forum generally, Palmolive supplies most fragrances I like.

https://www.basenotes.net/contributors/91-palmolive

Tom Ford

https://tomscreeddecants.bigcartel.com/







There’s a few trustworthy guys on EBay as well for small tester’s/10ml etc



A few Tom Ford’ are available in a 10ml travel spray for £30-40 as well.


My sons friend works at Selfridges and she looks after me but you can book a session with the Tom Ford Specialist (in Manchester or Trafford centre) where they go through all the frags and when I bought my Wife her Soleil Blanc they gave me a few little vials of fragrances. Was really great, they give you coffee beans to smell between fragrance ranges to clear your nose and explain about Silage, base notes, note pyramid, dry down, batches etc.....

I tend to buy decant of Creed because it’s just too expensive to justify, and Tom Ford stuff that I don’t want to blind-buy


I did spend nearly £200 on a special bottle for her but it was worth it.

[verv]

Im developing quite the scent collection. I dont wear womens perfume as it all dries to eau de cat p*ss on me.

Current favourites are

Creed - Aventus, Santal, Virgin Island Water (summer in a bottle)
Tom Ford - Fxxking fabulous
Acqua di Parma - Colognia
Penhaligons - Sartorial, Endymion concentre, Quercius
Ralph Lauren - Safari.

Next ones on list are Creed Vetiver and Mayfair as I prefer their scents overall.

[davida]

Where do you guys normally buy your decanted from?

Palmolive now sells from here. Highly recommended.
https://decants.wordpress.com

[Mj2k]

Another fan of Palm here, had many splits from him. Trust him, all legit and great value.


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[Marios]

Im developing quite the scent collection. I dont wear womens perfume as it all dries to eau de cat p*ss on me.

Current favourites are

Creed - Aventus, Santal, Virgin Island Water (summer in a bottle)
Tom Ford - Fxxking fabulous
Acqua di Parma - Colognia
Penhaligons - Sartorial, Endymion concentre, Quercius
Ralph Lauren - Safari.

Next ones on list are Creed Vetiver and Mayfair as I prefer their scents overall.

Excellent collection! How does the Fuc**** Fabulous smell, what would you say it “resembles”?

[Rod]

For a nice inexpensive after shave, I quite like Speick, about £12. Stays on all day for me and Mrs Rod likes it 😁

[Rory]

My favourites are L’Homme Ideal by Guerlain and At the Barber’s by Maison Margeila.

Apart from smelling great they have each have great details on the packaging - the knurled cap on the Guerlain feels like it’s been removed from a Bentley and the label of the Maison Margeila has a cloth like feel.

They are not too expensive either which is a bonus!

Cheers
Rory


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[Wolfie]

Im developing quite the scent collection. I dont wear womens perfume as it all dries to eau de cat p*ss on me.

Current favourites are

Creed - Aventus, Santal, Virgin Island Water (summer in a bottle)
Tom Ford - Fxxking fabulous
Acqua di Parma - Colognia
Penhaligons - Sartorial, Endymion concentre, Quercius
Ralph Lauren - Safari.

Next ones on list are Creed Vetiver and Mayfair as I prefer their scents overall.

Creed Santal …. I’ve got a big bottle of it and I’m surprised it isn’t one of their more popular scents…. It’s like a masculine sherbet if that makes sense ???

[jkb89]

Does anyone have any recommendations on where to get TF or Creed samples? I've managed to get some Penhaligons samples from their website ("FOC" if you pay for the OTT postage!), but Creed and Aventus seems so expensive for samples!

[Stonewood]

Palmolive now sells from here. Highly recommended.
https://decants.wordpress.com

Thanks for the link. I have just signed up on your link. How do I order from him and get my name on the list? Thank you.


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[davida]

Thanks for the link. I have just signed up on your link. How do I order from him and get my name on the list? Thank you.


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I'm on his WhatsApp group. I can only presume you will get an invite.

[pete-r]

Wafts from the Loft and Haeckels Pegwell Bay currently being enjoyed. Gravitas is a nice change though.

Any London Gentleman or Sex Panther in there!?!?

[GOAT]

I'm rather fond of Proraso shaving cream, they also have a range of inexpensive (around 15 quid) classic aftershaves and balms - Lime, Sandalwood, Wood & Spice, Cypress & Vetiver, etc.. Anybody tried one? Any good?

The wood and spice is very nice indeed!