What is it about Pinaud Special Reserve?

Discussion in 'Preshave and Aftershave' started by McGrande, Mar 3, 2017.

  1. McGrande

    McGrande Well-Known Member

    I've tried using this a few times now and I can't figure out what it is I'm smelling. I love Clubman and VIBR but can't get my nose around SR. I wouldn't be able to do a review on it as I can't describe what I'm smelling. It's kind to my skin although not much of a burn....and I do like a burn.

    Those of you with olfactory skills that can detect subtle notes of scent, help me out here. To my nose it smells like a wet basement sometimes or something mechanical if that makes any sense. It does change after contact with the skin somewhat but still not pleasing to me. I'll try it again tomorrow but my expectations are low.
     
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  2. RyX

    RyX DoH!

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  3. McGrande

    McGrande Well-Known Member

    Thank you. I'll go exploring.

    BTW, great site. Looks like I have some reading to do. :signs001:
     
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  4. stingraysrock

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    Smells like leather to me.
     
  5. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    I do not know exactly what the scents in the blend are....... but taken all together it is a big ole bottle of awesome sauce to me.
     
  6. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    I've been very happy with it so far. It's like "Ed Pinaud Meets The Wild West".
     
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  7. McGrande

    McGrande Well-Known Member

    Well, I tried it again this morning and I'm not getting the same scent sensation that I did when last used in early February of this year. I kind of like it today. Not bad at all. Seems to be long lasting as I'm still smeling it. Maybe it's because I checked out the website RyX suggested and have a better idea of what I'm smelling. Maybe I had a sinus congestion in February. In any case, I'm glad I gave it another go. Thanks for the feedback fellas!
     
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  8. MR41

    MR41 Well-Known Member

    This will be no help sorting out the scent, but it reminds me of the Aramis my grandfather used to wear.
     
  9. SharptoothC

    SharptoothC I bite..........

    It smells like Indiana Jones using shoe polish on his old leather boots.

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  10. Primotenore

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    It grows on you...
     
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  11. Redrock

    Redrock Well-Known Member

    One of my favorites. Manly, woodsy, outdoors scent to me. Reminds me of hikes in Acadia National Park.
     
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  12. David W650

    David W650 Active Member

    To me it reminded me of leather & tobacco and it lasted all day long. An a little goes a long way.

    Unfortunately, it just didn't seem to work for me.

    BTW, bassnotes is a great resource!
     
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  13. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Too strong for me. I tried it once, and might try it again, when the wife isn't around. It reminds me a little of the Vegital.
     
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  15. Paul Turner

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    Id say more manly than the Veg(granted, I have not tried the Veg, but it doesn't strike me as being "manly".)
     
  16. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    I'm definitely not one of the Veg Chosen, and the Special Reserve reminds me of The Veg. I'll try to sneak a dose of Researve past the wife, this weekend, and see what the reaction will be.
     
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  17. mrchick

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    I have visions of this[​IMG]
     
  18. Paul Turner

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    Would you say Special Reserve is more like the Veg to you than, say, Clubman Original Scent?
     
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  19. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    It's strong stuff. Try a drop on an easy to wash skin surface. If it passes inspection next time you can up the dose to begin building her tolerance.

    Pinaud doesn't skimp on power. While Special Reserve is deep smokey leather, and Clubman is Barbershop with a big B, The Veg is a scent all it's own. Lilac, yes. It's the musk that the Unchosen can't deal with.
     
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  20. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    It smells similar to The Veg, just a little more rugged. Very strong stuff.
    No similarities to Clubman Original.
     
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