Italian Barber's "The Freedburg" splash is based on Aventus, I believe. I also believe it is still available.
Italian Barber's "Tight Buns" splash is based on GIT. I had that one and it was very nice. Currently not in production but still some in circulation now and again for trades.
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Yep, both are dead ringers. I also think that Fine "Platinum" is a dead ringer for Aventus as well. Stirling's "Executive Man" is close to Aventus, but not as close as Fine or RR (IMHO).
..... I do wish there was a good GIT splash out there that I could find.
I really wish Fine did a GIT. I find Aventus to be okay, but really not up my alley. I REALLY like GIT. I asked "Mr. Fine" if he would consider a GIT in the future and he said he had no plans to do one. Too bad... I do wish there was a good GIT splash out there that I could find.
Creed does indeed have a GIT aftershave balm, which I've tried. Seems totally accurate to GIT cologne but, for me, was tepid and underwhelming. After one use, I was not happy and returned to the retailer. Now, for an aftershave with a GIT shave, I'll just use a cool washcloth rinse or a smear of Shea cream, followed by regular GIT cologne.
I wear Aventus and purchased Fine Platinum to compliment it. It had almost zero scent, and I mean, so faint that I couldn't be certain it was even there. Surely, this was a "bad batch". American Blend has a robust, lasting scent and is my favorite aftershave, but I would hesitate to purchase Platinum again, unfortunately.