The Pinaud Bay Rum is the scent I am almost certain was used at the barber shop on base growing up.
That's what I was going to suggest, although it might be missing a bit of that powdery note that's so prominent in Clubman.If you're a big fan of Pinaud Clubman, you may want to check out PAA Club Guy...their knock-off of Pinaud Clubman. Word of caution... it's mentholated.
That's what I was going to suggest, although it might be missing a bit of that powdery note that's so prominent in Clubman.
I really like Humphreys Lilac witch hazel and Mystic Water Lilac soap, but I was NOT chosen.I find the powdery fougeres like Clubman very barbershop, but also subscribe to the notion that lilac scented aftershaves are pure American barbershop. Been particularly fond of Pinaud Lilac Vegetal and lately delving into Master Lilac Vegetal, both of which are excellent classic barbershop scents.
That Tres Flores is a very distinct scent. Makes me think of my boxing coach.Having a parent that ran a barbershop for 45 years, here are the ones I remember seeing on the backbar. Clubman, Tres Flores, the many types of Gables, and Stephan Bay Rum. Oh, and lets not forget the Sea Breeze.
Out of curiosity xir, how did you happen upon your definition of “barbershop”? What reminds you of a barbershop in your village may be quite different than someone from Japan, England, America, Europe, or India may have in mind with regards to a “barbershop” scent.i don't want to hear anything about seville being a 'barbershop' scent. it is not...seville is a fruity powdery citrus.
i also don't want to hear anything about PAA CAD being barbershop....its a barbasol clone and barbasol is not a true barbershop scent to me.
i'm looking for scents with that 'clubman' style note which in my opinion is the definitive barbershop aroma. i have pinaud clubman original, but its a bit too overpowering....looking for something that tones it down just a little and is a bit more well rounded (complimented with notes like tobacco , leather, talc, musk).
Having grown up in a family that owned and ran a barbershop for 50 years, I can tell you that what one ran into inside was the smell of hair tonic (vitalis), pomades such as Brylcreem, bay rum, clubman in its various scents, lime, and the smell of shaving soap. Usually that smell was very close to Williams.
Good lord, I was not trying to start a debate. I was simply giving an example of a U.S. barbershop from the 20th into the 21st century. Sorry if I hurt your feelings. And thank you for point things out. I would have never known there were barbershops all over the world and other products emit their own aroma. You intellect knows no bounds and I am humbled.You are talking about a single barbershop in your home town. There are millions of barbershops around the world and each of them will use their own collection of products and emit their own aroma. Thus, what is a barbershop scent to you might not be the same to someone who lives 10,000 miles away.
Good lord, I was not trying to start a debate. I was simply giving an example of a U.S. barbershop from the 20th into the 21st century. Sorry if I hurt your feelings. And thank you for point things out. I would have never known there were barbershops all over the world and other products emit their own aroma. You intellect knows no bounds and I am humbled.