The 'Just Three' Challenge

Discussion in 'Preshave and Aftershave' started by timabababaluka, Jan 20, 2020.

  1. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Crud! That I have seen in stores, but I never even bothered to see what it smelled like simply because it was Gillette (the maker of those multi-blade cartridges that destroyed my face for decades). I kind of forget, sometimes, that Gillette has a century's worth of experience in the shave world, and that they might actually know a thing or two about shaving. Kicking myself for that. Will rectify immediately.

    Thanks, Leo! :D
     
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  2. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Darned straight. I really enjoy my AV :D
     
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  3. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    Just listen to the lyrics of George Harrison in his Beatles song:

    "And you've got time
    To rec-ti-fy
    All the things that you should"

    (from the Rubber Soul album-THINK FOR YOURSELF)
     
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  4. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    I love both Clubman and Sandpiper. Agadir I am unfamiliar with, but a quick search tells me it is a Oud scent, no? I'll definitely keep an eye out for that one--it's at a price point that I can easily get behind. Just have to figure out what Oud smells like :happy102:
     
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  5. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    Agardir is Oud, yes. Oud is a lovely wood scent. (AgadirInt. com-scroll to AgadirMen)
     
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  6. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    I love Gentleman, but my wife is not a fan (and I'll be honest, she's the one I'm trying to impress). I have yet to try Barbershop, because something else always seems to pop up every time I'm about to place a order.

    Old Spice I have childishly rebelled against without really giving it a shot. I grew up thinking it was one of those "old man," scents, but now look at me--I'm wearing Clubman. Will swallow pride and check it out. Thank you for opening my eyes, sir :)
     
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  7. MrEE

    MrEE Half Naked Shave Stalker

    I've never tried it, but apparently Proraso is rebranded as Bigelow and sold at Bath and Body Works. You might give that a try. I can't find an aftershave online though.
     
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  8. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    Pinaud Special Reserve
    Proraso
    Pinaud Clubman
     
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  9. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    I didn't know that. That definitely gives me I chance to check it out before buying. Awesome, Evan! Thanks for the info :D
     
  10. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    I completely forgot that Pinaud makes all kinds of scents. More info to research--I actually really enjoy researching, so thanks, Enrico :)
     
  11. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    Y'know, now that I think of it, it should work real well with Gillette Foamy Menthol . A cold cream or soap should set it up fine.
     
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  12. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    I have Whiskey Woods now, and still some Gents Gin remaining(for summer use). Love Special Reserve. And my den is never without the Original.
     
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  13. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Yeah, I'm definitely going to check that out some time tonight or tomorrow--it's time :)
     
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  14. MrEE

    MrEE Half Naked Shave Stalker

    Also Proraso is 3x the price of Clubman, Old Spice, Aqua Velva. I think Proraso is less about scent and more about treating the skin post shave. I like the scent of Proraso Green, but it's simply eucalyptus and menthol, nothing complex at all.
     
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  15. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    That's two mentions of SR, so most definitely on the radar as well. Thanks, again, Paul :D
     
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  16. Paul Turner

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    You'd be brave to use it in the cold weather. But that's just my opinion. Having said that, I think you'll find it isn't as cold as Aqua Velva, but it passes for comfort.
     
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  17. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    I forgot about Florida Water

    :eatdrink013:
     
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  18. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    Clubman.com covers it all. Course you can try Amazon, too. And you're welcome. I pair Special Reserve with the "Boomtown Bay Rum from P.A.A.
     
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  19. myles wilson

    myles wilson Moth Ball Mouth

    reminds me of cool water davidoff
     
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  20. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    British Sterling (woody/spicy)
    Brut (foguere/herbal)
    Bay Rum by Stephans (mild bay rum that won't offend anyone)

    Not saying these would necessarily be my first choices for the three, but they covers a fairly wide spread of scents for under $10 each.
     
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