Suggestions for scent?

[MPruett]

So my bottle of Proraso splash is almost empty...

I need a replacement, but I'm having a hard time finding one that's ok with my wife.

She:

• Has grown to like Dominica Bay Rum
• Likes the Proraso ok
• Thinks Penhaligon's English Fern smelled rank
• Thought Spanish Leather smelled "soapy and like an old man" (not good)
• Likes Musgo Real ASB
• Likes Nivea Extreme Comfort ASB smell
• Does not like TOBS Sandalwood (powdery & old-manly)
• Likes Polo, L'Occitane Vetiver and Dunhill x-centric colognes.

What's an example of something I should try a sample of that might satisfy her? I'm not a huge cologne wearer, so it's more of a aftershave splash or balm that I'm looking for.

 

[warlandsboy]

If she likes the Proraso, Musgo Real, and Nivea then why not get one of those? Otherwise, Art of Shaving's sandalwood line smells fantastic (not powdery or old-manly) but rather creamy IMO.

Funny you mention X-Centric, that was actually the first cologne I ever purchased back in high-school. I would avoid something like that as it's too common, and cologne-y. Perhaps you could try something different like L'Occitane Eau des Baux? It has a great woody-incense vibe to it.

I use a Nivea ASB myself, but not for the scent aspect as most ASB's are not meant to be long lasting. If you are looking for a "smell" you really should be considering colognes.

My best advice is to try something different, you never know where you may find something you really enjoy.

 

[Townyj]

Some Floid Suave splash imo! The stuff smells like you could eat it.. Im sure she wont mind you smelling tasty!

 

[RILEY]

Try La Toja.
Superlather carries a decant to sample.

 

[LinuxMintyFresh]

Another vote for La Toja

Speick- smells very manly. It is a mature scent, but not too "old."

I don't know what Spanish Leather or TOBS sandalwood smell like so I'm not sure what she is calling "old man," but I really do like the smell of Barbasol Brisk. It smells similar to, but I think better than Skin Bracer, and for less than $2 it's hard to not at least try it.

 

[xgunterx]

I'm hoarding lots of the cheaper but proven brands. (both Italian Floïds, Proraso, Hattric Classic, Pitralon Classic, Speick, Old Spice, Aqua Velva, Tabac, Alt Innsbruck is on arrival)
I don't wear them for the scent but primarily for the treatment of my face after a shave.

The more expensive brands will probably do an equal job but I can't bring myself to slap on the expensive stuff like I do with Proraso or Aqua Velva for example.
For scents I go to the higher end colognes and I'm making sure that the AS doesn't clash with it.

 

[Townyj]

I'm hoarding lots of the cheaper but proven brands. (both Italian Floïds, Proraso, Hattric Classic, Pitralon Classic, Speick, Old Spice, Aqua Velva, Tabac, Alt Innsbruck is on arrival)
I don't wear them for the scent but primarily for the treatment of my face after a shave.

The more expensive brands will probably do an equal job but I can't bring myself to slap on the expensive stuff like I do with Proraso or Aqua Velva for example.
For scents I go to the higher end colognes and I'm making sure that the AS doesn't clash with it.

Im definitely in the same boat as you with picking up semi cheaper well known A/S splashes! I think the next couple i try will have to be, Pitralon Classic and most likely Tabac.

 

[tsmba]

If your main purchase decision factor is what your wife thinks, why not let her pick it out? I'd get some decants from superlather and/or Badgerdecants, find a couple you both like, and go for it?

 

[MPruett]

That's what I'm doing, although so far, it's been all strikes with the decants.

So I figured I'd ask and see if I could get some guidance in the right direction with the decants.

As for the cologne vs. aftershave thing; well, she's not too wild about too much cologne, but aftershaves seem to be about right for her, in terms of intensity on me.

 

[LinuxMintyFresh]

Sounds like a big PITA. I just wear whatever, and it usually works out. Good luck finding something.