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Pinaud Clubman...

Just this past weekend I picked up a bottle of the Clubman from CVS and overall I'm very pleased with the scent and the staying power. However there is one odd thing about the scent that I noticed. Right after I apply it and while it's still settling in there is a time period where it smells overwhelmingly like WD-40. Now this isn't exactly a con for me because I do like the way WD-40 smells but I was more than a bit relieved when it mellowed a bit more and the WD-40 smell went away. I'm curious if anyone else has had the same experience or if my nose is just off.
 
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sense of smell or to better put it, the way we percieve odors varies greatly from person to person. clubman to me smells more like a cologne than anything, but nevertheless.... im addicted to the stuff, partially because it reminds me of the smell of my grandfather. I was to young to know about aftershave, but I know without a doubt it is what he used, just by the smell.
 
I didn't get any WD40 from it. But I admit the first time I tried it -- seconds after leaving the Walgreens and in my fairly small car -- I wondered whether the scent would ever fade. That first hit was STRONG!

It did settle down and it's great. I think I use it at least 2 or 3 times a week. My other after shaves are getting jealous ...
 
I think that it is great stuff and probably my favorite aftershave.

It has more staying power than most of the others as well. I also keep a large spare bottle in case of the shaveocalypse.

You can't be too careful these days.
 
Don't get me wrong I am in love with this as an AS and for the price I don't feel guilty about indulging in it quite a bit. The WD-40 phase (I guess that's what you'd call it) only last for a few seconds after application. As was mentioned before perception is everything. I'm a fan of Harris Marlborough cream because I love the cedary woodsy scent of it yet some people think it smells like dirty ash trays.
 
I just cracked open my bottle of Clubman and took a whiff to check out this idea. No, it doesn't smell to me like WD-40. However, your olfactory senses are picking up something that the rest of us don't. As long as it settles down, and you can enjoy it, what the hey!
 
I usually wet my hand and add a little Clubman to it. This way I "cut" it about 50-50 with the water. It still smells great, lasts, and is not overwhelming.
 
Part of what you're smelling might be the alcohol drying off - WD40 has a pretty heavy alcohol hit to it. And it's a note that jumps right up in your face immediately following application (of Clubman, not WD40).
 

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I love :001_wub: how Clubman smells...so crisp and fresh. The scent always takes me back when I was a little boy (back in the days of 'ol'e time' Barber Shops w/ leather strops attached to the of the Chairs...for the Straight Razor customers)...after getting a fresh haircut ('high & tight'), and getting a 'splash' of Clubman and a scalp massage. Simply Bliss :lol:

Also, I fondly remember my beloved and dearly departed Father :001_rolle splashing' Clubman on his face after a DE shave at home.

Now that I'm a 'Big Boy' & 'all grown-up'....my scent of choice after a close DE shave is Clubman Special Reserve :thumbup1:

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Thanx :thumbup:

Christopher :badger:
 
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I love the smell, and even though it's low priced I only use it once a week because I think it smells like a special aftershave. By the way, if anyone is interested drugstore.com is having a sale on Clubman products. A few are on sale and if you buy two you get $1 off. I can only find regular Pinaud around here in stores so I have to buy Bay Rum and others online.

Here's the link....Clubman
 
I loved the Reviews Section there, seems like a few Members comments showed up on the Lilac Vegetal. Thanks for the link, Tabac is on Sale too.
 
Someone mentioned that it repels bugs. I wore it today, and it seems to have worked as advertised.

The wife dislikes, but some days that's fine too. :thumbup1:
 
When I wear it i've had people tell me I smell like limes.
I don't get that out of it, but I guess it hits everyones nose differently.
No WD40 for me, but no lime either.

It's a mystery.
 
Fragrances wear differently on everyone due to how it reacts with the chemical composition of your skin (PH, oil, sweat, etc). Perhaps PC on you smells like WD40! On me it just smells like powder. I don't wear it often.
 
Love the Clubman.

I keep a bottle at work and splash on a little for an afternoon pick me up. Transports me back to a time when my father took me to the barber shop for my haircut.

I have never noticed WD40 or limes, though.
 
I dont pick up the WD-40 either...

I have been using it every day for the past couple of weeks, I like the smell and feel. What will be my next flavor??? hmmm
 
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