After Shaves...Signature scent or huge variety?

I tend to be seasonal: florals and citrus in the warmer months( which is 6 months a year) and heavier and spicier in the cooler months. And heavy on the menthol almost every time.

 

I have ten AS/ASBs. I have a couple that I really enjoy and a few that won't be replaced once they are gone. My two favourites are Pre de Provence ASB and Proraso green ASB...and Proraso white ASB.

 

Clubman bad? Inconceivable!

 

Welcome to TSD @Ijustmissedthe50s
I would love to give you my favorites, but I fell down the rabbit hole a LONG time ago.

 

Like many Gents here I have far too many aftershaves that I could call signature.
I'm inappropriate when it comes to the seasons and the scents, it's always Spring/Summer in California.
With that said... My go2 or favorite aftershave/cologne would be AdP.
Good Stink!!

 

It appears so, my brother!

 

It gives me a nasty headache....

 

Sorry to hear that.

 

Thanks, gentleman...I got so wrapped up reading and learning about AS yesterday that I started slipping into my very own rabbity hole lol. I have my four favorites for the time being, but I got so hyped up I went today and got ingrediants for two homemade recipes. I don't expect perfection, but I've got to start somewhere. I'll update on my "No Man Is An Island" Bay Rum and "BayO'Wolf" Spice.

 

I will give you a short list to seek out.

Pinaud clubman, chatillon lux unconditional surrender, floid black, lucky tiger.

If I were you, I would go to maggardrazors.com and get some Aftershave samples.

 

Just for the record, both of the homemade in making are very simple, basic recipes. They sound like fun though, and I figure if I start with some very simple I can keep learning.

 

Hey, thanks!

 

Check out the Lustray products Pinaud makes. 15 oz bottles for $6 or $7 bucks. Jerris and Master make similar ones. They are short lived scents, lots of alcohol. I add menthol crystals or M-Bomb to them. Its a cheap way to try stuff out for some of the classic ones. I'm up to around 20 aftershaves now.

 

Cool. I've seen lustray products online but didn't know pinaud made them.

 

A lot of the barber supply houses make them. They were designed to be a quick splash of smell good that didn't last to long, and didn't cost much for barbers to use on clients. The one Master one I have has a pretty long lasting scent though. P.S. If you try the Osage Rub, wash your hands thoroughly before touching any other parts of your body. Trust me on this.

 

Thanks for what I'm sure is a helpful tip!

 

I'm up to almost 40 counting splashes, balms and Avon. I can't say which one of them would be a "signature" as it changes over time. For a while I was wearing Gillette Cool Wave several times a week. I haven't replaced it when it ran out, though I should, it's a great performer. I also loved Skin Bracer Cooling Blue, wore it very often, but now it's gone and discontinued.

Of my current stock of splashes, I would say Avon Windjammer and Master Champagne are used most frequently. I pair them with colognes so I can't really say either is a signature scent, however.

 

@Ijustmissedthe50s
How are the Aftershaves going? Have you bought or made any more?

 

Rule regarding AS use in my home:

1. I have to enjoy the scent. I tend to favor more spice/leather/tobacco scents versus floral, powdery or fruity. There are always exceptions.
2. More importantly, my wife has to enjoy the scent on me. She is not a fan of the 'old timey' barbershop scents nor many of the drug store brands (i.e. Aqua Velva, English leather, Skin Bracer)— no biggie as I'm not a real fan of those fragrances either.

 

Osage is great as tonic or AS