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The second of three AS's ordered from this site is actually an EDC. I own most of the Pinaud line of aftershaves and let me say Citrus Musk is wholly different from their other stock. The signature Pinaud scent is typically pungent, spicy, bold and somewhat powdery after a time. These are not adjectives you would use in describing C.M.
In the bottle it has a strong medical grade alcohol mixed with lime odor. When first applied a strong alcohol burn and scent was noted. That quickly dissipated into a heavy lemon/lime odor which is pleasing if a bit heavy. Gradually at about the three minute mark it shifts to a lighter fresh lime scent. As even more time passes, perhaps 15 minutes or so, a truly lovely fragrance settles in.
I have read many threads from guys requesting suggestions for a natural citrus scent vs. the man-made, candy like aroma common to many fruit style AS's. Gentlemen, in my opinion this fits the bill. There are several things happening at once in my nasal passages. It has a light, airy, fresh odor like a damp meadow or perhaps freshly laundered clothing. There is a pleasing hint of soap detected within the mixture. All of which is underscored by a wonderful citrus rind aroma. Imagine holding a ripe unpeeled orange immediately followed by an equally ripe unpeeled lime up to your nose and inhaling deeply each fragrance. All these scents are competing yet complimenting one another, wafting around me in ever changing waves of smells. I cannot characterize it as strictly lemon/lime or strictly orange; it is truly an eclectic citrus splash. I am really blown away by this product.
As best I could tell reading the ingredients there is no glycerin or aloe added, but one of it's properties must be used to moisturize because my skin feels soft and supple after use. Perhaps one or the other is included but not listed as a main ingredient. I posed a question several weeks ago whether or not EDC's and EDT's can be used as aftershaves. The general consensus was yes you can. I have no trouble recommending this be used in lieu of a product labeled as a true AS. All the properties we love in an AS seem to be present and accounted for here. I highly recommend giving this a try even if you are not a fan of Pinaud's other products. As mentioned before this is a whole different animal. It is going to be one of my go to splashes from here on.
The second of three AS's ordered from this site is actually an EDC. I own most of the Pinaud line of aftershaves and let me say Citrus Musk is wholly different from their other stock. The signature Pinaud scent is typically pungent, spicy, bold and somewhat powdery after a time. These are not adjectives you would use in describing C.M.
In the bottle it has a strong medical grade alcohol mixed with lime odor. When first applied a strong alcohol burn and scent was noted. That quickly dissipated into a heavy lemon/lime odor which is pleasing if a bit heavy. Gradually at about the three minute mark it shifts to a lighter fresh lime scent. As even more time passes, perhaps 15 minutes or so, a truly lovely fragrance settles in.
I have read many threads from guys requesting suggestions for a natural citrus scent vs. the man-made, candy like aroma common to many fruit style AS's. Gentlemen, in my opinion this fits the bill. There are several things happening at once in my nasal passages. It has a light, airy, fresh odor like a damp meadow or perhaps freshly laundered clothing. There is a pleasing hint of soap detected within the mixture. All of which is underscored by a wonderful citrus rind aroma. Imagine holding a ripe unpeeled orange immediately followed by an equally ripe unpeeled lime up to your nose and inhaling deeply each fragrance. All these scents are competing yet complimenting one another, wafting around me in ever changing waves of smells. I cannot characterize it as strictly lemon/lime or strictly orange; it is truly an eclectic citrus splash. I am really blown away by this product.
As best I could tell reading the ingredients there is no glycerin or aloe added, but one of it's properties must be used to moisturize because my skin feels soft and supple after use. Perhaps one or the other is included but not listed as a main ingredient. I posed a question several weeks ago whether or not EDC's and EDT's can be used as aftershaves. The general consensus was yes you can. I have no trouble recommending this be used in lieu of a product labeled as a true AS. All the properties we love in an AS seem to be present and accounted for here. I highly recommend giving this a try even if you are not a fan of Pinaud's other products. As mentioned before this is a whole different animal. It is going to be one of my go to splashes from here on.
