I can't smell my AS after 1 hour. Can other people?

[VonMises1881]

Since I've gotten into wet shaving I've been using good solid aftershaves, (Clubman, AV, Masters Bay Rum) but after about an hour I can't smell them on myself anymore. Now with the Bay Rum it's understandable because it has about a 20 minute half-life but with the others also I find myself splashing some on every two hours to keep the scent going. The question is, does your own nose become immune to the scent while others can still smell it? Now I'm not out to drown others with my AS scent but I wouldn't mind them catching some of it, especially the ladies, but nor do I want to keep applying throughout the day unaware that others think I'm trying to smell like the proverbial two dollar gigolo. (My apologies in advance to any gigolos who frequent B & B)

 

[GoldenMonkey]

If you can't smell Clubman an hour later, something's wrong with your olfactory glands...seek immediate medical attention.

Lol...I kid.

 

[VonMises1881]

If you can't smell Clubman an hour later, something's wrong with your olfactory glands...seek immediate medical attention.

Lol...I kid.

You know, about a minute after I posted this thread I thought, "I should have put an asterisk next to Clubman because it's definitely not a one hour chump." You got me. But the question still stands.

 

[tgarza]

clubman sticks to me like flies on sh..you know.

 

[GoldenMonkey]

You know, about a minute after I posted this thread I thought, "I should have put an asterisk next to Clubman because it's definitely not a one hour chump." You got me. But the question still stands.

I think MOST AS's are pretty short lived. Even stuff like Musgo Real, which smells strong just out of the bottle only lasts around an hour. You can extend the life a LITTLE bit by adding a drop or two of glycerine. Really, there's nothing wrong with continued application though...go for it! I'm Velvaing myself all the time, just for the heck of it. Feels great, smells great, what's not to love?

 

[gone down south]

Aftershaves aren't meant to be smelled for more than an hour or so. For an all-day scent you need to look at colognes and eau-de-toilettes.

 

[theturducken]

Also keep in mind (although i have no peer-reviewed medical journals to prove this) that smell is the fastest adapting scent you have. The AS might be lasting, but since it is right under your nose your body gets used to it and you no longer smell it. This seems to be why there are also those "guy who smells like cologne five offices down" types....although I feel that myself and the other members of this board are THOSE guys!

 

[jleeg]

Some aftershaves, even those that start strong, will dissapate quite quickly. I love these...perhaps because it gives me more "play" time (meaning I have more steps I can add to my process without conflicting scents).

This may sound over the top, but it really works for me: Hot water rinse to rid remaining soap/cream; alum block rub; cold water rinse; liberal splash of Thayer's witch hazel (they sell alcohol free, and lightly boozed versions); liberal splash of aftershave - these days its frequently Osage Rub, which is quite mentholated, strong scented, and has alcohol and stings; Nivea Sensitive Balm, cut to very thin with some witch hazel. The strong scent of the Osage dissapates to nothing in less than ten minutes. So, I can add some eau d' cologne before I head out the door.

If I use an aftershave with staying power, like Clubman, I forget the cologne. I still might use the Nivea/witch hazel after because it has virtually no scent.

As I say, this really works for me. Great feel and smell, if I do say so!!

 

[Subcutaneous]

I made a simlar mistake when i bought my first A/S i thought it would last ut after having a colonge for a few weeks the difference is immence.

 

[VonMises1881]

Also keep in mind (although i have no peer-reviewed medical journals to prove this) that smell is the fastest adapting scent you have. The AS might be lasting, but since it is right under your nose your body gets used to it and you no longer smell it. This seems to be why there are also those "guy who smells like cologne five offices down" types....although I feel that myself and the other members of this board are THOSE guys!

Yes. This is what I'm wondering. What is the science aspect of it? I'm guessing the AS is still there and somewhat strong but your nose gets innundated by it and then something happens chemically where you can't smell it any more but others can. Not a very scientific point but then again I'm not a scientist.

 

[OldSaw]

If you can't smell Clubman an hour later, something's wrong with your olfactory glands...seek immediate medical attention.

Lol...I kid.

You know, about a minute after I posted this thread I thought, "I should have put an asterisk next to Clubman because it's definitely not a one hour chump." You got me. But the question still stands.

Asterisk noted.

 

[Luc]

Quantity and Which AS are the answer. For some reason, Bay Rum seems to have a good presence.

I noticed that a few of them disappear after a few hours but my other half can still smell them. Others, I can smell at the end of the day and finally, some, I can't and SWMBO can't.

If it's a balm... It won't stick around for long. A splash will be there longer. I usually put some on the collar of my shirt so it stays longer as the skin absorbs it. It works as long as I keep my shirt on

 

[mdunn]

it also could be you. Peoples skin react differently to scents and make them smell different

 

[FLTiger]

it also could be you. Peoples skin react differently to scents and make them smell different

+1

Musgo Real sticks with me for hours. Italian Floïd also lasts quite a while on me, as does the Spanish (though the Italian outlasts the Spanish on me). Hâttric Classic also lasts a while on me, though my wife notices it more than I do hours later. Tabac also has staying power on me, but Speick vanishes soon after application (unfortunately).

 

[masonjarjar]

my AV Ice Blue outlasted my cologne today (Ogallala bay rum).

weird.

whenever I put anything on my face it's there all day.

 

[ru06]

I have found that AOS Sandalwood ASB lasts a VERY long time. Also the L'Occitane CADE ASB's last at least a few hours and smell absolutely amazing.

 

[kzoo1]

The best way to tell for you, would be to ask a significant other, or someone whom you won't be embarrassed to ask to sniff your chops after 6 or so hours. My wife can barely detect my AS at the end of the day, it's still there, she just has to get extra close to notice it!

I don't use cologne, if I think I need a freshen up, I'll reapply a little bit of the same AS I used in the morning.

 

[jwhite]

IMHO sent should be subtle. A hint at handshaking distance a bit more at a hug. While sent wears off the skin quicker than clothes; a good test is to put a little on your jacket, or if you don't ware one a handkerchief. after you feel you cant smell it any more take it off and come back to it later. If you can still smell it when you come back it is lingering. If it seems too faded give your face a wash after lunch and reapply that should get your through the day and I find it refreshing.

 

[Boba Fett]

Aftershaves aren't meant to be smelled for more than an hour or so. For an all-day scent you need to look at colognes and eau-de-toilettes.

I would have to concur with this. They are aftershaves, meant to be invigorating soothers applied, well after you shave. Colognes are meant to last longer, though IMO they have a much subtler scent, whereas aftershaves (especially the splashes) have a stronger scent at the sacrifice of duration.*

*Of course, Clubman is an exception--I can smell that myself for a few hours, and other people can still smell it near the end of the day.

 

[MikeLip]

My barber uses Clubman after shaving my neck and sideburns, and I can smell it strongly after an hour. I don't like it. But oh well, he's a good barber. besides, I never upset a man with a straight razor near my throat.

Some I can smell, some I can't. Speick, no. Pussers lime, yes. Trumpers lime, sadly, no . Proraso, no. SCS Mediterranean Citrus, yes. So it very much depends on the aftershave.