Recommend a good aftershave.
Havelock Vetinari
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I never used to wear aftershave after shaving. I have recently started shaving with a double-edged razor. I have bought a M&S aftershave that is supposed to be quite nice, and it's not too bad. It's light I think.
I used to have one years ago called Addiction Fire, so anything along those lines would be welcome.
I would like a decent aftershave, but not expensive. I'd rather not go over £15 or so.
I also don't really want one that has like 50ml in it, and no funky bottles as they're just marketing gimmicks.
Any ideas?
I used to have one years ago called Addiction Fire, so anything along those lines would be welcome.
I would like a decent aftershave, but not expensive. I'd rather not go over £15 or so.
I also don't really want one that has like 50ml in it, and no funky bottles as they're just marketing gimmicks.
Any ideas?
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Save up a bit and get Terre D'Hermes.
Try Chanel Bleu; it turns the average man into something far more superior!
The man's on a budget and you're recommending aftershave at £31 for 50ml.
However, back in the real world, whilst I agree the really cheap stuff like Brut should be avoided there's still decent enough smelling stuff to be found. I thought of another one I love from The Body Shop that an ex of mine used, Arber. £15 for 100ml.
As it happens my other half strongly dislikes "cheap" smelling stuff and his favourite perfume that I wear is also from The Body Shop. White Musk Libertine.
PJ
I have heard of Arber and another person recommended that on another forum I belong to.
Thanks.
Yes, go without for three months and save a tenner a month. Because it is quality, it will last far longer than the cheaper stuff and you don't need to use as much. I agree about Chanel blu as well, a stunning aftershave and a real head turner.
I'll second all of that.
Cheap aftershave is about as flattering on a man as a cheap, shiny suit.
Terre d'Hermes makes me go weak at the knees, even the it's on a man uglier than Bernie Ecclestone.
I actually can't stand the smell of it now though....far too spicy and full-on.
As a general rule of thumb, I tend to stay clear now of any woody and spicy fragrances as they can be really overpowering and offensive.
Fresh, clean fragrances all the way for me, so I'd recommend Lacoste (in the white bottle) as it smells gorgeous and reminds me of freshly laundered clothes (who doesn't like that smell?!).
Lacoste Essential Sport is lush too as it is the closest I've come to discovering an actual male perfume that is "high-pitched" like a female one.....lots of citrus top notes which give it a real "summer nights" feel.
Me. Sorry. I know it's "clean" and everything but it's not what an aftershave should smell like and if someone goes overboard on the "Comfort" fabric conditioner the smell is truly awful and will overpower a room. Not that I think that's what you mean. Anyway, I suppose it's all about personal preference. Checking out Zara is a very good tip, I never realised they did fragrance. I must check it out.
In terms of scents I quite like M&S Autograph Sport, but I find it fades quite quickly on me. Diesel Only the Brave, Davidoff Hot Water and Invictus are my current favourites....... As it's just after Father's Day you might manage to snag a bargain (albeit slightly above your budget but not massively so)