what's a scent regardless of brand that is a staple in your rotation?

[sdimartino]

Try to always have a Bay Rum and a sandalwood on hand.

 

[mrlandpirate]

clubman / sandalwood / bay rum / musk

 

[Boogley12]

I have no idea how to describe scents. But anything that smells similar to Epsilon Mediterranean blue snags my attention.

I’ve never smelled Floyd Blue but if ever I got the chance .....

 

[OkieStubble]

I like many different scents. Probably why I have over 200 vintage and modern aftershaves.


Spice

Musk

Earthy

Woody

Tobacco

Leather

Citrus

Aquatic

Menthol

Powder

Soapy

Resins

Fougere

Chypre

Champa

 

[EspressoAndAftershave]

I've always been a huge fan of tobacco scents, but recently I've been losing my mind over floral scents, of all things. Rose, jasmine... can't get enough of it.

 

[Ravenonrock]

Fougere
Musk
Spice

 

[emkeane]

Fougere, Tobacco, Chypre, Oakmoss, Geranium, Bergamont, Sandalwood, and the list goes on.

 

[mio_cuggino]

In no particular order...Lavender, sandalwood, and bay rum.

 

[P-51G t]

Brut and citrus (lime or bergamot)

 

[Ad Astra]

Interesting.

Fougere, first. Clubman, Canoe etc.

Lavender.

Bay rum.

Avon. I know OP said no brand, but there's a common "ash note" across a lot of Avons that unites them.


AA

 

[never-stop-learning]

I like many different scents. Probably why I have over 200 vintage and modern aftershaves.


Spice

Musk

Earthy

Woody

Tobacco

Leather

Citrus

Aquatic

Menthol

Powder

Soapy

Resins

Fougere

Chypre

Champa

+1 to what @OkieStubble said.

 

[ksblazer]

Mediterranean blue barbershop
Fougere
Lavender

Are my top 3

 

[Sabre]

I love the smell of the Brut Tree and the Old Spice bush....

 

[HiPowerRon]

Bay Rums, I have several (many) in my rotation

 

[Boghopper]

Any variation of Rive Gauche YSL. I’ve never smelled the original, but love Fine American Blend.

 

[mr_houston]

I always enjoy a typical aqua di parma colone scent such as stirling piacenza, Razorock XXX, Barrister & mann seville ...

Agree with AdP scents.

I think the closest to original is Oleo’s Shiloh. SV Colonia sold under the Asylum is very good too.

 

[razorhead63]

Pinaud Clubman
And Skin Bracer

 

[dmshaver]

Clubman
Bourbon & Vanilla

 

[Peterv1]

Agree with AdP scents.

I think the closest to original is Oleo’s Shiloh. SV Colonia sold under the Asylum is very good too.

Great! is it this one you are referring? Asylum Shave Works Colonia Shaving Soap by Saponificio Varesino (150g) - https://bullgooseshaving.com/collections/asylum-shave-soaps/products/asylum-shave-works-colonia-shaving-soap-by-saponificio-varesino-150g

 

[StuMcB]

Depends on the weather for me. But generally it's Brut