Musgo v. Proraso

**Dr. Kananga** · 01-31-2011, 03:53 PM

It seems like both of these get consistently good reviews on here. Can anyone give me an idea what the scent of each is like and how strong it is? I am getting an itchy trigger finger for another WCS purchase!

**orchestrion** · 01-31-2011, 04:08 PM

Go with the Musgo. You won't regret it. The reviews of each give pretty good overviews of their respective scents.

**insomniac** · 01-31-2011, 04:40 PM

I only have the splashes.

Musgo smells more like 'cologne' - in fact, I usually don't wear cologne if I use it. I find it better at moisturizing and a good winter AS.

Proraso smells a bit fresher and the scent doesn't linger. Since it has a cooling effect, I like this during summer.

It's hard to go wrong with either, honestly. They're very different.

**Obsessed** · 01-31-2011, 04:49 PM

I'm a balm user, and I've used both. They're both excellent. I'm not crazy about the Musgo scent, so I prefer Proraso.

**Wingnut** · 01-31-2011, 05:23 PM

Agree with Insomniac above: for winter (and without cologne), choose Musgo. Fro summer, it's Proraso. Two of the best you can get -- buy them both!

**DogHair** · 01-31-2011, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by insomniac

I only have the splashes.

Musgo smells more like 'cologne' - in fact, I usually don't wear cologne if I use it. I find it better at moisturizing and a good winter AS.

Proraso smells a bit fresher and the scent doesn't linger. Since it has a cooling effect, I like this during summer.

It's hard to go wrong with either, honestly. They're very different.

Pretty much covers it.

**Hex** · 02-01-2011, 04:24 AM

Originally Posted by orchestrion

Go with the Musgo. You won't regret it. The reviews of each give pretty good overviews of their respective scents.

+1

This would be my one and only if I had to choose.

The Proraso has a menthol/eucalyptus fragrance and I am not keen on that or most any menthol/eucalyptus products.

**rod251** · 02-01-2011, 01:31 PM

Without a doubt, get them both!

**Marco** · 02-01-2011, 01:34 PM

Get both and enjoy!

**oversaturn** · 02-01-2011, 01:38 PM

Musgo in the winter, Proraso in the summer. I have both, and enjoy both!

**Wingnut** · 02-01-2011, 04:18 PM

...Notice any pattern here?...

**reyrascon** · 02-01-2011, 04:30 PM

While I enjoy both, the only one I can say I would get again anytime soon is Musgo. I love the scent of Musgo so much that I will never be without it.

**joshmpdx** · 02-01-2011, 04:57 PM

If forced to chose? Proraso

**joec22** · 02-03-2011, 08:10 AM

Sorry, I don't like Musgo's scent, but I do agree that it works well for your skin after the shave. I may be giving it away if my brother gets into this hobby, because I only tried it twice and the bottle is full.

**Hawkeye5** · 02-03-2011, 08:36 AM

Either will do better than 99% of the AS products sold, and both are in my shave den. I only use two others (Clubman and Bay Rum) now.

**infotech** · 02-03-2011, 10:34 AM

Another difference not mentioned is that Musgo is thick - it almost feels like an oil going on. For that reason I don't like it as much as Proraso.

**Den** · 02-03-2011, 10:39 AM

Never tried Musgo but I can vouch for Proraso. Great stuff!

**Neurotopia** · 02-03-2011, 11:11 AM

Musgo in winter, Proraso in summer. Can't pick beyond that.

**VolpeVerde** · 02-04-2011, 06:36 PM

I have to go with Musgo also. I even use it on days when I don't shave. It really helps me in the winter cold and dryness, seems to protect exposed facial skin when I work outdoors. I started off with Proraso a while back, It's O.K. but never really did that much for me. Once I tried Musgo, I never went back to Proraso. I still have half a bottle of Proraso in the cabinet somewhere.

**Dr. Kananga** · 02-05-2011, 09:45 AM

I decided to go with the Proraso for now, as it seems like the consensus is that the scent is a little lighter...

currently waiting for it to get here from WCS...the FedEx tracking says it will be here today!