The Old Vegetal Aftershave

[Luc]

As promised in my last mix (The Brut Witch Rub), I tried something with Lilac Vegetal.

I like to keep things simple, so I only mixed 2 products. Now, I know some like Lilac Vegetal and some don't. I mainly did this mix to see if I could use the Lilac Vegetal without having that very strong LV scent.

So, I decided to mix it with another aftershave that, I find, has a strong scent. I picked Old Spice (Made in India). The Old Spice here is what I had, it's very similar to the OS Original made in Canada (if it's still made in Canada, I don't go out often unless it's to find some Mennen Skin Bracer).


I did a 1:1 mix. I still need to wait for the mix to fully incorporate but right now, Old Spice is taking over Lilac Vegetal. I know, some will say, you don't want to Lilac Vegetal scent, then do a 4:1 ratio or something. I need to start somewhere and 1:1 is surprising if you ask me.

The result looks like this:


I will check back in 1 week.

 

[emwolf]

I followed your Brut Witch Rub and will follow this as well, although I don't know why anyone would want to alter the Veg. The only thing I've done is add about 6 drops of glycerin to a decanted bottle (one drop per ounce), shake well and wait one week.

 

[Luc]

I followed your Brut Witch Rub and will follow this as well, although I don't know why anyone would want to alter the Veg. The only thing I've done is add about 6 drops of glycerin to a decanted bottle (one drop per ounce), shake well and wait one week.

That one is easy, those who would alter Lilac Vegetal do not like Lilac Vegetal as it is. If that person does not trade the bottle or is not going to trash it, this would be the alternative.

 

[Quaznoid]

50% Veg, 45% Aqua Velva Blue, 5% Pinaud Bay Rum = LVBRAV, a tolerable aftershave.

 

[Luc]

A little more than a week later, the Lilac Vegetal is coming back (over Old Spice). It's not bad but it's more Lilac than I would want. I might wait to get a bit lower and add more Old Spice to have an Old Spice:Lilac Vegetal 2:1 ratio.