I shower after I shave, so, I never thought of matching soap and aftershave.
The aftershaves I use most are more nostalgic that anything. They are just the drugstore scents I remember from 50+ years ago. Aqua Velva and Skin Bracer make my face feel better, give me a nice menthol cool, and smell great. If I apply to my chest and arms as well as my face, I still get whiffs several hours later. That may be impacted by how much body hair you have, I don’t know.
If I want an all-day fragrance or have an event, I use EDP or Parfum. I have trimmed my fragrance collection to a half-dozen or so, worn based on seasons. When wearing a true fragrance, I use an unscented aftershave that is just menthol, which fades quickly. My go-to is Fine Snake Bite.
So, my $0.02, I always use an aftershave. The post-shave feel is fantastic, the alcohol improves my skin (I tend to be oily), and, in most cases, the scent makes me happy.
The aftershaves I use most are more nostalgic that anything. They are just the drugstore scents I remember from 50+ years ago. Aqua Velva and Skin Bracer make my face feel better, give me a nice menthol cool, and smell great. If I apply to my chest and arms as well as my face, I still get whiffs several hours later. That may be impacted by how much body hair you have, I don’t know.
If I want an all-day fragrance or have an event, I use EDP or Parfum. I have trimmed my fragrance collection to a half-dozen or so, worn based on seasons. When wearing a true fragrance, I use an unscented aftershave that is just menthol, which fades quickly. My go-to is Fine Snake Bite.
So, my $0.02, I always use an aftershave. The post-shave feel is fantastic, the alcohol improves my skin (I tend to be oily), and, in most cases, the scent makes me happy.