Aftershave Recommendations

[jmarlow]

Apologies if this is posted somewhere already. Looking for aftershave recommendations that hits the following:
1) Manly smelling
2) wife approved
3) is preferably cheap

I personally enjoy Aqua Velva, Brut, Old Spice, etc. due to price and scent. I do have a bottle of Captain's Choice which I enjoy, but I conserve it as much as I can.

So, I'm looking for a daily driver that comes close to checking all three boxes as possible.

What is your budget AS that your wife likes?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Whiterook]

Pinaud Clubman is a classic and is inexpensive. My wife likes their Lilac Vegetal, but you must be one of the chosen.

 

[jmarlow]

@Whiterook thank you for the suggestion. After she didn't like any of the other classics I've tried, was hesitant to give Pinaud a try.

 

[jason2]

Stetson or English leather?

 

[Multum in parvo]

Varon Dandy - a Spanish Classic that now belongs to Coty, comes in 1,000ml for small money.

 

[Dogrescuer]

Pinaud Clubman

That one, also:
Clubman Bay Rum
Skin Bracer
All recommended by some fine gentlemen on B&B.

 

[mio_cuggino]

Bay Rum.
Try the variety pack by Ogallala. And don't forget to shake well.

 

[timetofly]

I would agree with Whiterook. The Pinaud products are a top choice (for the most part)
Lilac Vegetal is a polarizing scent.

 

[JCarr]

You have a bottle of Captain's Choice that you like... Captain's Choice what? Bay Rum? Venture? Sandalwood?

Aftershaves that are winners for me and are wife approved would include:

Lustray Blue Spice
Gabels Original
Gabels Bay Rum
Colonel Conk Bay Rum (although this isn't inexpensive)

 

[jmarlow]

Thanks for all of the recommendations gents. Knew the replies would be great.

You have a bottle of Captain's Choice that you like... Captain's Choice what? Bay Rum? Venture? Sandalwood?

I've got some Nor Easter

 

[NorthernSoul]

Gabel's has a nice Bay Rum that was mentioned. They also have some others, like Sta-Cool that are worth checking out.

Stephan is an old barbershop brand. I like their Bay Rum and the 320 aftershave/astringent.

Try mixing Mennen Skin Bracer with a bit of Osage Rub for a hot weather splash.

 

[P-51G t]

All of mine hit #3 easily, one citrus a.s. I have might/ might not hit #1.
For hitting all 3, the stand out, without a doubt is Whiskey Woods.

 

[Dogrescuer]

Lilac Vegetal is a polarizing scent.

Not risking it, just me.

 

[CANES]

Stetson or English leather?

I'd agree with Stetson. That's probably the only one I've got that my wife doesn't hate. She doesn't like anything but Stetson appears to be more neutral than the others.

I wear Lilac Vegetal 99% of the time, though. We're not around each other long enough in the day for me to worry about it. It's basically gone by the time I come home from work and wash my face and beard, etc. before bedtime.

 

[Eric_75]

Stephan is an old barbershop brand. I like their Bay Rum and the 320 aftershave/astringent.

What does the Stephan 320 smell like, sir?

 

[NorthernSoul]

What does the Stephan 320 smell like, sir?

I'm not sure if I can describe it accurately, but I'll try.

It's like you just came back fresh and clean from the barbershop. I get a mildly sweet tonka bean, with some hints of citrus and mint. There is something like clover or sweet grass in there, too. It's not real strong, but persists for an hour or so.

 

[Eric_75]

I'm not sure if I can describe it accurately, but I'll try.

It's like you just came back fresh and clean from the barbershop. I get a mildly sweet tonka bean, with some hints of citrus and mint. There is something like clover or sweet grass in there, too. It's not real strong, but persists for an hour or so.

Thank you, sir.

 

[Jayson74]

Apologies if this is posted somewhere already. Looking for aftershave recommendations that hits the following:
1) Manly smelling
2) wife approved
3) is preferably cheap

I personally enjoy Aqua Velva, Brut, Old Spice, etc. due to price and scent. I do have a bottle of Captain's Choice which I enjoy, but I conserve it as much as I can.

So, I'm looking for a daily driver that comes close to checking all three boxes as possible.

What is your budget AS that your wife likes?

Thanks in advance.

Have you looked at the Razorock line of splashes? My missus likes XXX, Emperor, and is ok with Mudder Focker.
Pinaud Clubman is also ok with her.

All that said she would prefer I didnt wear aftershave or cologne. And didnt shave more then once or twice a week.
Be well
Jay

 

[Juanmosey]

Okiestubble said it perfectly:

Avon Wild Country is one of the classic greats. It’s the last of a kind that’s still in production.

When John Wayne passed, someone said, “men like that aren’t around anymore.”

When you see a 57’ Chevy roll down the street, you most likely will hear, “they don’t make cars like that anymore.”

That phrase or reference can be heard whenever something of quality left, stopped being produced or just can’t be found anymore.

Wild Country is the last in the line of Avon aftershaves that were made for men that is still being produced.

Many buy the vintage versions of Wild Country and other flavors of Avon’s past from antique shops and eBay.

I’m sure the modern sales of modern Wild Country are probably just holding on and it too, will be a thing of the past soon enough.

And when that happens we will inevitably hear, “they sure don’t make great, simple aftershaves like that anymore.”

 

[jason2]

Wild country is great and nice to see it's still sold.

Vintage Straight 8 Wild country