Yup. I've owned current and vintage AV and SB. They're fine but...ahem...I now prefer the scent of Brut splash. I'll leave now.
Skin bracer is easily my favourite after shave of all time, I used it even before I started wet shaving. I do have Aqua Velva Ice Sport and use it often. I'll have to give AV Musk a shot soon as well.
I kind of prefer AV Sport over Ice, but don't care for the musk much at all...Barbasol Brisk is very similar to Mennen Skin Bracer, but costs less, at least in my area..... Another locally available and inexpensive favorite of mine is Murry and Lanman "Florida Water"... oops I forgot all about original Clubman.....
Today I bought my first bottle of Aqua Velva since my first time around the wet shaving ferris wheel in the late 60's ... Ha Ha...I splashed it on and it really was an instant time machine....It didn't bring memories of my Pop since he didn't really use it. He was a devout Old Spice user as I became; but it definitely reminded me of most every other man I remember from childhood... But the big surprise was the first time I walked past my wife after I used it, she makes a very positive remark about how much she digs my aftershave...I know its a cliche, but come on! Chicks still dig it...ha,ha. I asked her did it remind her of anything, expecting her to say I smelled like her Grand-dad or something. But she said, no it didn't, she thinks its a very refreshing subtle and modern scent.... Whew, I guess this stuff really is timeless....AV Ice Blue Classic gets my vote....
I suppose much depends on what your age group is and your budget. If you're under 40, neither. If you're over 60, either. If you're simply undecided, choose something nicer.
HEY HEY HEY HEY! I'm 32 and get compliments when I throw on A/V Musk, from some mighty fine looking ladies at work too I might add
Something about Skin Bracer just doesn't smell good to me. I just don't get along with it like Aqua Velva Ice Blue.
The blue Skin Bracer has always been a favorite of mine and my wife actually likes it. Hard to find but if you do stock up.