Budget and mid-range priced splash on recommendations

[Rook Champ]

Up until now I've been using balms or nothing at all.

My mother and father used to get me Chaps for Christmas as a stocking stuffer, but Chairs is no more. In high school, I would sometimes get and use Adidas Moves.

Then I hit the Air Forever and while I don't think scented after shave was exactly non-regulation, it certainly wasnt something that was done.

Now that I've started DE shaving, I'm thinking I might like to start using a splash on aftershave as kind of a feedback for the quality of the shave.

I took look the supermarket where I work and the drug store where my mom works and here are the budget aftershaves I've found.

What would you recommend at the budget priice ($10 and under) and the mood range ($10.01 -$35)?

I want to avoid the grandpa in a bottle scent (like Old Spice).

I'm leery of Clubman. I tried some of dad's Clubman Reserve Virgin Island Bay Rum. It smelled alright in three botttle but they was an rather unpleasant pair when it was in my face.

 

[CJB3]

You might want to try Gillette Cool Wave, which as a more modern fragrance.

 

[aldomarino]

The entire Gabel's line is worth trying, for old-school budget splashes. Some of the Master's line is worth a try, as well.

 

[RenoRichard]

Barbasol Brisk- alcohol, plus menthol. If ordered for delivery to local Walgreens is ~$3. Smells like Skin Bracer; for me it's a classic. It may be on the oldish side for you; I'll let some of the younger fellows weigh in.

 

[GearNoir]

Skin Bracer
Nivea Deep 2 in 1
Florida Water
4711
Witch hazel

 

[Atlantic59]

Nivea or Gillette Cool Wave splash sounds like a good fit.

 

[Multum in parvo]

Proraso Green - Menthol, Eukalyptus
Proraso Red - Sandalwood
I do like BRUT but it might be to oldschool for you

 

[CollegeGroomer]

Aqua Velva’s also a good buy, if you don’t mind the menthol.

Here’s a link to an article from the Art of Manliness, discussing some of the most common bargain aftershaves you may find: 6 Forgotten Drugstore Colognes and Aftershaves - https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/6-forgotten-drugstore-colognes-and-aftershaves/

 

[Peterv1]

Basically every soapmaker has an aftershave splash so it comes down to your preference in scent, haven't got to many splashes myself but these are the reasonable priced ones I tried and like

Pinaud clubman
Speick
Fine accoutrements

My absolute favourite splashes are from Saponificio varesino but a bit more expensive

 

[BigJ]

You should check out the Pinaud line-up: some great products at fair prices!

 

[SgtCrppls]

I use Pinaud Clubman and love it.

 

[Avi]

The Stirling ones are like $13 bucks. I got a 10% off ad from them a few days ago. I will say just given the plethora scents they have, I'd recommend snagging a slew of samples (which are 4 for $10) and/or just 1 you'd guess you would like.

For the ones (samples) I've tried I would say the the scents are reasonably consistent across the soap / splash and edt.

 

[Stubblebum]

+1 for Barbasol Brisk and Clubman.

For a "younger" smelling budget scent, you might try Aqua Velva Ice Sport (or Original Sport, if you are in Canada).

In the $10-35 range, the world is your oyster, Sir.

 

[OkieStubble]

If you are looking to avoid the more classic scents ( old man vibe ) and prefer more modern scents, I concur with a few others here who have said, Gillette Cool Wave.

@Stubblebum's suggestion of AV Ice Sport is a nice one also.

 

[Bhugo]

Proraso green for affordable and Tabac for mid priced. The Tabac for special occasions.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Brut Classic
Aqua Velva Ice Sport
Aqua Velva Musk
Pinaud Clubman
Any of the RazoRock Aftershaves (between $10-$15 each)
Proraso Green
Proraso Red

 

[beardlyboy]

Another vote for proraso
Witch hazel is very cheap and works well (I prefer thayers)

 

[ajkel64]

I like the Nivea splashes and lotions. Cheap and work great for me.

 

[borwish]

Aqua velva ice SPORT not the regular, more common ice blue. I do not like pinaud clubman, but I love their whiskey woods and brandy spice. You can order all three online from Wal-Mart with free shipping. Those are my three favorite budget splashes.

 

[Valerius]

I fully agree with the above posts, and I would like to add Speick to the proposed AS's.