Pinaud Clubman Special Reserve and Vanilla performance?
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Haven’t used either, but they sound intriguing. I’d love to hear your thoughts once you try them.
Although I'm not usually a fan of tobacco scents, I've heard that used to describe the Special Reserve.
It's one of my favorites and unique in my scent selection.
I also like the vanilla but not as much as all the other Clubman varieties.
To answer your question, however, they all provide, for me, a consistently fine level of performance.
It's one of my favorites and unique in my scent selection.
I also like the vanilla but not as much as all the other Clubman varieties.
To answer your question, however, they all provide, for me, a consistently fine level of performance.
Special Reserve is like Original. Strong and a lot of hang time, lasting for hours.
Vanilla comes on very strong but settles into a very subtle scent after an hour.
Vanilla comes on very strong but settles into a very subtle scent after an hour.
They do, no worries!
They work just like Clubman. 
If you read the bottle, SR says its an aftershave cologne.
I use it a lot and it lasts longer than Clubman, but it's still an aftershave.
I use it a lot and it lasts longer than Clubman, but it's still an aftershave.
All of the Pinaud scents are worth a try IMO (even the Veg and I am NOT among the chosen). That said, my favorite is Clubman, followed by SR (which lasts longer for me).
Clubman Original A/S gives me 3 hours.
Compared to that, SR is longer on me, Vanilla is shorter, their Musk is about the same.
Of the four SR is my fav. Love the burnt, smokey note. Very dark.
Compared to that, SR is longer on me, Vanilla is shorter, their Musk is about the same.
Of the four SR is my fav. Love the burnt, smokey note. Very dark.
Yeah, I still smelled yesterday's SR on me, this morning when I stepped into the shower. Awesome stuff!
Both are long lasting and treat your face the same. All in all, very safe choices as long as you dig the scent. SR isn't for everyone, but I really enjoy it as well. Pairs very nicely with Aramis original, but apply sparingly. They're both quite powerful.
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So I tried the Special Reserve for the first time last night. Performance was on par with Original Clubman. So that's great. That smell, though. Not quite sure what to make of it. I like it, but it is strong. It is manly as hell that's for sure.
Definitely get the leather, tobacco thing. Ill have to use it a few more times to really appreciate it I think.
Definitely get the leather, tobacco thing. Ill have to use it a few more times to really appreciate it I think.
The scents I use the most are The Veg, SR, Vanilla and Clubman. All are great and provide a long lasting scent (longer than most aftershaves).
Someone said “burnt” smell for the SR?
Is the smell like smoked cigars or like unlit leaf? I’d hate to go around smelling like a smoker (no offense to anyone who does).
Is the smell like smoked cigars or like unlit leaf? I’d hate to go around smelling like a smoker (no offense to anyone who does).
IMO, the best way to appreciate SR is to mix up a batch of Bootleggers' El Dorado. Smooth and masculine as anything you'll smack on a freshly shaved face.
Those are the exact same four Clubman scents I have! I still need to try the Musk...
My opinion - I think it's more of the sweet smelling tobacco flower smell. To me, it doesn't smell like cigars or cigarettes at all.
To my nose it reminds me of burnt tobacco ash. It's not offensive - just really dark and mysterious.
For a fresh tobacco leaf smell try vintage Avon Oland.
+1 No better way to get the best from both Pinaud's Special Reserve and the Classic Vanilla at the same time.
Love and use all the Pinauds (minus the Veg, of course) and add a little glycerin to each bottle.
You just pull out the little diffuser with a needle nose.
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You just pull out the little diffuser with a needle nose.
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Can’t go wrong with any in my opinion.
