Updated "Old Man" After Shave Scents?

**the monkey** · 02-16-2009, 05:31 PM

I tend to prefer the old school barber shop type scents, but I know that some (including my wife) consider them "old man" scents. Are there any after shaves that have that sort of fresh shave/barber shop style scent, but maybe with a slight twist to make the "old man" scent, um, younger?

Thanks!

**desmoface** · 02-16-2009, 06:14 PM

Hiya Monkey, I guess it all depends on what your used to. I have Tabac's Eau de Cologne and it's very nice, sort of a very clean scent that really is reminiscent of barber shops of old. I've yet to try their after shave, but I assume its similar in flavor.

Pinaud's Clubman aftershave is also a nice barber shopy type of fragrance, but it's very strong so you don't want to use a lot.

The best thing is that these are both very inexpensive so you don't have to invest much to try them. Good luck.

Steve

**petr** · 02-16-2009, 06:18 PM

Floris seems to fill this niche for me. Old classic vs. nice. Ask Floris for samples.

Penhalihons....and many other British firms also. Many fine choices.

**masonjarjar** · 02-16-2009, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by the monkey

I tend to prefer the old school barber shop type scents, but I know that some (including my wife) consider them "old man" scents. Are there any after shaves that have that sort of fresh shave/barber shop style scent, but maybe with a slight twist to make the "old man" scent, um, younger?

Thanks!

The first thing I thought of is Grafton by T&H..

**the monkey** · 02-17-2009, 01:16 PM

Is the Speick scent anything like what I have described?

**Leon** · 02-17-2009, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by the monkey

the old school barber shop type scents

Floid!

**Ru4scuba?** · 02-17-2009, 04:21 PM

I would say Musgo...but I think thats te epitome of old man scents!

**the monkey** · 05-13-2009, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by desmoface

Pinaud's Clubman aftershave is also a nice barber shopy type of fragrance, but it's very strong so you don't want to use a lot.

Bingo! Right on the money. I like it, but you're right; just a bit strong.

Originally Posted by masonjarjar

The first thing I thought of is Grafton by T&H..

Absolutely! I received a sample and loved it.

I'm beginning to get to know what I like. The two above are very close, and now I'm looking for something that is just ever so slightly "fresher" smelling, less cologne-y. Addionaly suggestions welcomed and appreciated.

**TedGamble** · 05-13-2009, 11:47 AM

floid!

+10

**Sam Harmon** · 05-13-2009, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by masonjarjar

The first thing I thought of is Grafton by T&H..

I think Grafton definitely fits the bill, but Trafalgar even more so. I have, and love, both but find that Trafalgar seems a bit "younger" than Grafton.

**erictski** · 05-13-2009, 12:43 PM

Old Spice, English Leather, Brut all remind me of being a kid when my dad would use it...

**ClubmanRob** · 05-13-2009, 02:08 PM

Givenchy has a nice balance of classic vs. modern for me. Something a young gal will sniff and enjoy, while her mother does the same.

**strat1117** · 05-13-2009, 02:27 PM

Tabac ASL.

**thebikingengineer** · 05-13-2009, 02:47 PM

I've heard TOBS Mr. Taylor been described as an older scent but I, a relatively young 21 years of age, am quite fond of it. I guess I'm just mature for my age

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**RILEY** · 05-13-2009, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by Sam Harmon

I think Grafton definitely fits the bill, but Trafalgar even more so. I have, and love, both but find that Trafalgar seems a bit "younger" than Grafton.

Thats what comes to mind for me too, Yes Trafalgar

**1OldGI** · 05-14-2009, 08:24 AM

I've said it before, I'll say it again, "If you don't smell like moth balls, Swisher Sweets, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Ben Gay and/or a beer fart, you don't smell like an old man." That said, there are those classic scents that remind us of our fathers or grandfathers. The fact that these products have survived on the market for that long should be proof enough of their quality (regardless the age of the wearer). My stable of stink be gone was, is and shall remain, dominated by "old man" AS (Clubman, Brut, English Leather, AV, OS, etc.) Across the board, they deliver a clean manly scent unlike the 21st century androgenous girly smelling, metrosexual junk, that sells for much, much more money.

**JDC** · 05-14-2009, 10:53 AM

Get the Spice and Classic scent from Family Dollar. $3 for Brut and Old Spice and you smell like a man.

**Crazy Dave** · 05-14-2009, 10:57 AM

I like Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel! You get the sent of violet but you get a complexity with it. It is easy to find an cologne but some have found it as an aftershave. Just use Aqua Velva as an aftershave, which disapates quickly and the spray with Grey Flanel. It is long lasting but subtile.

Dave

**crocto** · 05-14-2009, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by Crazy Dave

I like Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel! You get the sent of violet but you get a complexity with it. It is easy to find an cologne but some have found it as an aftershave. Just use Aqua Velva as an aftershave, which disapates quickly and the spray with Grey Flanel. It is long lasting but subtile.

Dave

i agree grey flannel is a good choice. you might also want to try some polo ralph laruen in the green bottle. not barber shopy really but its a good classic scent.

**FLTiger** · 05-14-2009, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

I've said it before, I'll say it again, "If you don't smell like moth balls, Swisher Sweets, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Ben Gay and/or a beer fart, you don't smell like an old man."