Summer aftershaves

[Obelit]

Gentlemen,

With the warm weather setting in, I have switched to mostly lighter, especially citrus-noted aftershaves. Ordinarily I use Spanish Leather by Trumpers and Truefitt & Hill, Tabac, Caswell-Massey No. 6, Taylor of Old Bond Street No. 74 Victoria Lime, Proraso, Pashana Cologne, Florida Water, Pinaud's Clubman and Woods of Windsor.

Today I used Truefitt & Hills Spanish Leather and it felt quite heavy, although I love the stuff.

For the rest of the summer, therefore, or as long as the warm weather lasts, I plan to give the heavier aftershaves a rest. Instead I will go with following:

1. Taylor's No. 74 Victoria Lime: a light and delightful pairing with the hot weather.
2. Caswell-Massey's No. 6: also a light and delightful fragrance with top notes of citrus.
3. Proraso: a cool refresher. Once my half bottle is gone, however, I'll retire the fragrance.
4. Florida Water: the lightest of the group, with a clean and soft fragrance.
5. Pinaud's Clubman: good smell, and soft when used in moderation, especially for the summer.
6. Woods of Windsor: a soft and clean smell that I find delightful all year.
7. Tabac: a clean and soapy fragrance, and it can stay so if applied lightly in the summer.
There are several others that I have not mentioned, all designers I were given as gifts, and I plan to keep those for colder weather — until they run out, if I'm so lucky.

So, gentlemen, that's what I think, for what it's worth. A good shave topped by a clean aftershave for the summer is like dipping a toe in heaven. Enjoy.

Obelit

 

[Evbo]

What, no bay rum!? Summer without bay rum is like, well, summer without bay rum. And that's no summer at all!

For the record, I highly recommend both SCS's Bay Rum w/a Twist & Dominica Bay Rum w/Lime aftershaves. THEN you'll be complete!

 

[Shane]

Osage Rub. The end.

 

[Obelit]

Gentlemen,

For those who like bay rum, yes, it might work for the summer. Of course, here I cannot comment subjectively on this fragrance. Without offending anyone, I am not partial to bay rum, even though it has a good following.

Obelit

 

[Evbo]

Without offending anyone, I am not partial to bay rum

 

[blantyre]

Looks like a good mix. I am switching over now that we are having a bout of 90+ weather. Jean Marie Farina Extra Vielle, Anglia Imperial Lime, Bois de Cedrat and Blenheim Bouquet are some of my summer favorites. I am not a big fan of bay rum either. I am starting to get the menthol habit though.

 

[Rudy Vey]

gentlemen,

for those who like bay rum, yes, it might work for the summer. Of course, here i cannot comment subjectively on this fragrance. Without offending anyone, i am not partial to bay rum, even though it has a good following.

Obelit

+1000

 

[JCee]

I think Aqua Velva is the perfect summer a/s when it's as hot and humid as it's been here the last week or so (hit 99 today...)

 

[rgc]

I'll let you know when I find the right one. Still looking for that summer solution and thinking Lime . . . or . . . maybe orange?

 

[The Nid Hog]

Aqua Velva and Osage Rub certainly feel nice on a hot summer day. Pinaud Citrus Musk and Proraso splash are also very pleasant.

 

[bokaba]

I use bay rum year round. I use Master and just ordered Dominica. I also like Arlington during the summer.

 

[AverageJoe]

Osage Rub. The end.

.......unless you're brave enough to ignore all the trash-talking Lilac Vegatol gets and try it! This stuff seems great for summer.

 

[Evbo]

Proraso splash is also good for summertime. Very cooling. Mama Bear also makes some very fine summer "ice milk" aftershaves. I have her Peppermint to which I had her add extra menthol. Brrrrrrrrr...

 

[Obelit]

Gentlemen,

Yes, Proraso aftershave splash is ideal for the summer, and I still have some left in the bottle.

Everytime I splash it on I visualize myself sitting under a coconut tree with one of those chartreuse drinks with umbrellas and a chorus of lovely mermaids singing love songs.

That's a good enough reason to think of ordering another bottle when this one runs out.

Regards,

Obelit

 

[Austin]

Gents, I tried something different this summer and it seems to work quite well. I have not used AS for about a week. I have found that I don't need it and my skin feels great. I have used Trumper soaps this week. I may not use AS this summer.

 

[Maestro9]

Baxter of California!

Has a citrus smell and hits you with a super cooling menthol blast.

My face has never felt smoother...

 

[pmast]

I too am hopelessly addicted to Osage rub. I have been using AV for the last week while on vacation and its just not the same anymore. Maybe if I follow the Osage with da Velva? Oh, I did get to try Royall Vetevier the other day as well as the Spyce. I think I will be adding the Vetevier to my wish list. Very fresh summer scent.

 

[The Nid Hog]

You can't beat the chill from Osage Rub, but I like the smell of Aqua Velva better. My new chillin' discovery is Lucido from Japan. A nice cool menthol--about the level of AV--but unscented. You get a whiff of menthol but in moments, it's gone.

 

[Gogo]

I don't really buy into the summer/winter AS theory. I think that if you like it, then who cares what time of year it is. Maybe I feel this way because it never really gets cold in middle Tennessee. All the stuff I come back to, Osage, Speick, Musgo, Citrus Musk and Bay Rum work no matter what. For me I choose an AS based on how I feel or what I haven't used in a while.