Amazon has 2 different kinds of Arko! aftershave cream.
Arko! A serious question?
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It’s only alcohol (80%), water and fragrance. I can stand it fine but if you have sensitive skin you might want to tone it a bit down or add some skin goodies like glycerin.
Thank you! I had checked the ingredients and all good for me. I use plenty of alcohol free products, but like that refreshing "slap in the face" at times too!
It’s just a bit higher than in regular AS so the slap/sting is definitely there otoh no menthol but you can add some crystals for summer.
I liked it specifically for no menthol. I believe I'm allergic to it, and I know for sure I'm allergic to tobacco. Anything with those two ingredients are like putting a blowtorch to my face unfortunately...
Definitely looking forward to trying it though. I've been searching for something to pair with my Arko! tub....
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So true most of the Turkish barbers in Belfast give you a few spritz all over the smell to me is clean and fresh. But like it's short lived, half way down the street and it's gone. Most of them use this stuff.
My go to aftershave with ARKO is either Myrsol Agua di Limon or 4711. Both great Citrus scents and pair well with ARKO stick.
Mike M
...but this one IS cracked.
I had a Kolonya, TBF it was more "lemony" than "urinal puck"
Arko cream = arko krem
Arko soap = arko saban
Arko soap smell = arko saban koku
B & B will have a smell-athon & all proceeds will go a flight ( donus bileti ) to Turkey for a " arko saban koku tiras losyonu avlak"!
Find: one way, aftershave lotion & hunt...
BFX
ARKO ?
Arko soap = arko saban
Arko soap smell = arko saban koku
B & B will have a smell-athon & all proceeds will go a flight ( donus bileti ) to Turkey for a " arko saban koku tiras losyonu avlak"!
Find: one way, aftershave lotion & hunt...
BFX
ARKO ?
BFX
If you go to a traditional Turkish barber shop, they usually follow the shave with an oily cream. This is massaged into the skin. They may have Turkish Kolonya, but it's not usually put on right after shaving.
Good question, as I have often wondered this, myself. I like the pleasant scent of Arko. I think a pretty close match is Clubman Citrus Musk. Even though that's technically a cologne, according to its label, it works fine as an aftershave, too.
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Thanks gents for your suggestions I much appreciate them. I've to go into the town centre this week as I'm on a trial period to see if I'm fit for work.
Most of the Turkish barbers sell the products they use so I should be able to pick some your suggestions if given the chance.
Most of the Turkish barbers sell the products they use so I should be able to pick some your suggestions if given the chance.
Just wanted to update this. My bottle of Duru Limon Kolonya arrived and I splashed some on after my shave this morning. Very light and refreshing change of pace. Thanks to those who recommended the pairing.
Stirling Glacial Lemon Chill aftershave. Not exact, much better in fact, but matches.
Yikes ....80% alcohol....you can also use that as a hand sanitizer....But I bet it smells great!
Good Luck
BFX
Good Luck
BFX
You’re in luck, there exists an AS that complements the stink perfectly:
Yours truly,
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Yours truly,
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You’re in luck too. There is somebody out there who cares about your negative commentary.
Yours truly
Definitely not me.
