Featured Aftershave - Catalyst

**a Rose's thorn** · 04-11-2012, 01:22 PM

Kinda like a burger at McDonalds!!??!?!!

**mftoms59** · 04-14-2012, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by pipskicks

Also are these the same but look different?
http://www.amazon.com/Catalyst-Halst...4159279&sr=8-3
http://www.amazon.com/CATALYST-Halst...4159279&sr=8-6
http://www.amazon.com/Catalyst-Halst...159279&sr=8-10

They all say the same thing but look so different, usually they call it a different name or something?

The first link is for the EDT, the second shows the EDT but the title is for the Aftershave, the third is for the AS & EDT which is over-priced IMO. Here's a better price on the Gift Set; http://www.amazon.com/Catalyst-Halst...472710&sr=1-23

**Solace** · 04-30-2012, 11:39 PM

I purchased this aftershave based on the recommendations in this thread. I was not disappointed. I enjoy using this product almost daily (still looking for other aftershaves to add to the rotation), and my wife likes the smell as well.

**timvee** · 05-01-2012, 12:19 PM

Ok, so this stuff seems like it's wife-approved, but will it be girlfriend approved? I mean I'm 25; does it smell young enough for me to wear?

**DogHair** · 05-01-2012, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by timvee

Ok, so this stuff seems like it's wife-approved, but will it be girlfriend approved? I mean I'm 25; does it smell young enough for me to wear?

I think so. It's a fresh scent. Nothing classic or barbershop about it. Price is reasonable. I'd give it a try.

**Solace** · 05-01-2012, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by timvee

Ok, so this stuff seems like it's wife-approved, but will it be girlfriend approved? I mean I'm 25; does it smell young enough for me to wear?

I'm 25, and my wife approved. Old Spice, however, didn't make her cut. =x

**timvee** · 05-02-2012, 07:38 AM

Originally Posted by Solace

I'm 25, and my wife approved. Old Spice, however, didn't make her cut. =x

I think I'll give it a try. I'm from Montreal and women are very modern - too modern sometimes if you ask me; they pretty much despise anything that could give a hint of old school...

**FLTiger** · 05-06-2012, 06:53 AM

I still have a bottle of the EdT from the 90's, so I went ahead and pulled the trigger on this, given the price (and "free" shipping because I am an Amazon Prime subscriber). I have to be careful applying it; it feels great on the skin, but on me the scent is strong and long-lasting. On me, it smells of cloves, cloves, and cloves. Oh--and cloves. Did I mention cloves?

**backinit** · 05-07-2012, 02:40 PM

I have used Catalyst for approximately 6 years. Definitely not a barbershop scent, but pretty masculine and non drying. The 2 color thing is kind of cool...just give it a shake and it's mixed long enough to get some out. My first 2 were the test tube variety and the last one is the later style. The cologne is very nice as well.

**jpipes3** · 07-27-2012, 07:39 AM

I've been on a big aftershave/cologne kick lately, so I got some Catalyst AS off Amazon the other day ($11.25 shipped w/ Prime). I have used it twice now, and I'm a BIG fan. I use a moisturizer or balm every day, but that is definitely not needed when using Catalyst. The first time I splashed some on, I thought it was super oily and figured I was going to have to wash it off. But I waited, and thought I would just see what happens. Lo and behold, it soaked in and left a great finish on my face. Moisturized, but not greasy and shiny. Whatever oils or magic are mixed in there do a damn fine job. I'm very interested to see how this stuff works in winter.

As for the scent, I definitely get a lot of cinnamon/cloves in the beginning. It reminds me of Pinaud VIBR at first. Once that fades (30 mins or so?), I am left with a scent that reminds me a lot of T&H Trafalgar. That's pretty high praise in my opinion.

Overall, I'm loving this stuff. And for $11.25 shipped? Duh.

**mftoms59** · 07-30-2012, 04:25 AM

jpipes3, I've been a fan since April 2011, I've been using it with the Ach Brito Lavanda EDC this Summer and they pair up well. I think it could be used year-round due to the Spice aspect of the Fragrance and I love the moisturizing it provides. I just ordered the Catalyst EDC to give it a try this Fall.

**shavemaster77** · 12-03-2012, 09:30 AM

Looks really cool but should be higher quality and more expensive. Just can't tell if this is actually a good aftershave or only looks cool.

**stapletron** · 02-28-2013, 07:27 PM

Giving this one a shot, my skin tends to be a little dry and sensitive, but the alcohol free balms I've been using don't seem to help any with redness. Even when my shaves feel good, still get redness. I do use dickinson's witch hazel without issue, and it has some alcohol content. Ordered from 99perfume.com for ~$18 shipped, which seems to be the best in stock price as of today.