I've been looking for a "hay" cologne for 25 years, since Floris stopped making New Mown Hay. At some point I'm going to try Fieno. In what way is the Tabacco Toscano after shave better than the colonia? Are they the same scent? I've used the Razorock knock off for years and again, at some point I want to try the real thing.I like Fieno. Tabacco Toscano is also very good in the aftershave, more than the cologne.
The Tabacco Toscano after shave has more tobacco in the scent. It’s a bit darker, a bit smoky, and I think it has more guts than the colonia version because of that. It’s nice to have them both but I would choose the after shave over the cologne. I don’t know why SMN does this but they are definitely different variations of the Tabacco Toscano scent, just as the shaving cream is different too with the menthol and eucalyptus added.I've been looking for a "hay" cologne for 25 years, since Floris stopped making New Mown Hay. At some point I'm going to try Fieno. In what way is the Tabacco Toscano after shave better than the colonia? Are they the same scent? I've used the Razorock knock off for years and again, at some point I want to try the real thing.
How generous! I will take you up on that offer. You've made my evening!@Owen Bawn I will get you a sample tomorrow. I can mail it. I am going to the shop in NYC tomorrow.
+1 on the Peau d'Espagne, but as you say, it is pungent and not a crowdpleaser. I also have Acqua di Cuba, Mellegrano, and Tobacco Toscana. If I had to put a single adjective to SMN fragrances, I would venture 'bold'.A great scent house. My favorite is probably Peau d'Espagne, but one needs to have a taste for strong leather/birch tar scents.