Want to class it up a little. Suggestions?

[Big_Tex]

Ok guys, I currently have several of the standard, old faithful aftershaves: Old Spice, Clubman, Pinaud Bay Rum, and Aqua Velva. I wanted to spend a little more than $10 on something and bring a little class to my collection. What do you all recommend?

*I am a big fan of woodsy scents, traditional barber shop scents, and also clean aquatic scents

 

[ZackP]

Instantly Tabac came into my brain. It's slightly floral, but dries down to a very woody fragrance (in my opinion).

 

[The Kiwi]

British Sterling

 

[PomfretSteve]

Alt Innsbruck- its got menthol for cooling but the base note is tobacco.

 

[a Rose's thorn]

D. R. Harris Arlington, Speick, Musgo Real - you can't go wrong with any of these.

 

[smalltank]

British Sterling

+1..I have this..all day staying power

 

[a Rose's thorn]

I forgot to add Halston Catalyst. A little hard to find, but unbelievable stuff with lots of protective goodies. B & B member Doghair did a write up on it about a year ago.

 

[rushchairman]

aubrey organics' north woods

 

[dcobranchi]

I like British Sterling or English Leather. Both are available at Walmart for around $15.

 

[leonidas]

............Atkinson's English Lavender........... you won't regret it.............

 

[raccoonandbrush]

Proraso and Floid Blue. Two Italian barbershop classics, and very classy.

 

[Niles]

+1 for Alt Innsbruck and Arlington.

 

[mistercitizen]

TOBS Mr. Taylor or Eton College. D.R. Harris Marlborough for smokey/woodsy.

Ben

 

[El Mysterioso]

Musgo Real is as manly as it is heavenly; your wife will like it too.

 

[Joejitsu]

Acqua Classica by Borsari Di Parma. A citrus based fragrance a refreshing and clean scent.

 

[Captain Pre-Capsize]

Go to some of our great vendors here - sometimes a site will let you search by dollar amount.

There are also some sample shops you can order up a number of samples from. Then if you like it you can buy the whole bottle. Have FUN with it!

 

[mftoms59]

I forgot to add Halston Catalyst. A little hard to find, but unbelievable stuff with lots of protective goodies. B & B member Doghair did a write up on it about a year ago.

A great suggestion, though it's predominately Lavender and one I use in the Summer, it does have it's Spicy notes and moisturizes well, besides it looks really cool in the Bottle; http://www.amazon.com/Catalyst-Hals...=UTF8&qid=1348890602&sr=1-2&keywords=catalyst

Catalyst Thread; http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/264066-Featured-Aftershave-Catalyst

Tabac is also another good Fall/Winter scent, though not as moisturizing as Catalyst.

 

[winstonage]

My 3 favorite "upscale" splashes. Tabac Alt Innsbruk and TOBS Eaton College.

 

[Go West Young Man]

For aftershaves, ask yourself what specifically you want it to do for your skin and buy accordingly.
Then get a cologne for the scent.

 

[Predict]

Hbg sandalwood. It is sooooooo good. Also Alt Innsbruck is very nice