Aftershave

[The DoggFather]

Why bother with aftershave? Serious question
Just thought this was for Italians
Swear on Jesus/Allah/King Gus I wasn’t lying when I said I don’t have a sense of smell so if this question sounds stupid ninjas gotta forgive me.
I’m noseblind/anosmia so don’t get it

I'd want to be "noseblind" if I lived in Bangladesh lol

 

[Nasheed]

I'd want to be "noseblind" if I lived in Bangladesh lol

Ninja no bangladeahi here
Just a roosters lower grader that gets asleep ti go in tour

 

[Wahesh]

Yeah u say that if ppl mess with me I’ll call the Lebs @Wahesh @EXORCIST @dogon @rexest @manteek @Philistine @lovemachine etc they all have my back bro 100% I call up either of these and they they will drop everything and come with weapons to save me no questions asked and it’ll be brutal. It’s what we do for each other.
I so the same for them too but never needed too as I m sure the threat of ‘u cause trouble I’ll call Nasheed to come down’ and ppl back off

I'll come with the weapons Nasheed, no questions asked, but understand this bro... I'll be pointing the weapons at you.

 

[SexBomb]

Why bother with aftershave? Serious question
Just thought this was for Italians
Swear on Jesus/Allah/King Gus I wasn’t lying when I said I don’t have a sense of smell so if this question sounds stupid ninjas gotta forgive me.
I’m noseblind/anosmia so don’t get it

Aftershave is different from cologne.
Aftershave is high in alcohol content to disinfect the face after shaving, hence the name.
Traditionally, males used to die from infections caused by nicks when shaving.
This was mitigated by a disinfectant i.e. aftershave.
Herbal extracts were added for medicinal benefits, yet also added a generally pleasing aroma.
Now you find aftershave balms with similar properties, yet also moisturise and have other components to combat different issues (menthol to numb razor rash with a cooling sensation for example).
Cologne was invented to combat the stink of life where running water was not readily available.
It was part of what was used in those weird undertaker beaks during the plague and the like, to combat the smell.
The percentage of the oil in a cologne determines its name .i.e Eau de Toilette, Eau de Parfume, Parfum Extract, with the stronger the percentage, the less you need to use and the longer it lasts.

If you have no sense of smell, it may be from burning your nasal hairs off from drug use, or another medical issue that you really should visit an Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist about.

 

[Nate DAWG]

I have Creed Aventus and Green Irish Tweed. But after shelling out for Aventus I realised it didn't suit me. So what I've been doing of late is buying Sampler packs by Libertine (who distribute Creed here in Oz and a bunch of other high end ones). You then get about 10 x 2ml samplers to try, this is Parfum grade, not EdT so will last 24hours no problems. You can see what works for you and what doesn't. And then fork out the money, cos they are very expensive. You can't get a feel in stores with a quick spray and rub, so this way you are wearing it for hours and can get a good feel for it.

It is ones I would never have tried that work for me, that I get the most comments about. Like this- Tonka Cola | Shop Mancera Online | Libertine Parfumerie but via the samples I found I really like Creed Millesime Imperial, so I'll grab that next time I'm up for a change.

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Thanks bro - I lucked out that the Aventus goes well with me. It lasts so much longer than other aftershaves I’ve used. You get what you pay for

 

[Kung fu man]

My wife when alive bought mine i've never bought a bottle, OK33 and Beckham respect will last me another 10 years!

 

[Nasheed]

I'll come with the weapons Nasheed, no questions asked, but understand this bro... I'll be pointing the weapons at you.

Such a joker! I know you got my back *fistbumps*

 

[Nasheed]

Aftershave is different from cologne.
Aftershave is high in alcohol content to disinfect the face after shaving, hence the name.
Traditionally, males used to die from infections caused by nicks when shaving.
This was mitigated by a disinfectant i.e. aftershave.
Herbal extracts were added for medicinal benefits, yet also added a generally pleasing aroma.
Now you find aftershave balms with similar properties, yet also moisturise and have other components to combat different issues (menthol to numb razor rash with a cooling sensation for example).
Cologne was invented to combat the stink of life where running water was not readily available.
It was part of what was used in those weird undertaker beaks during the plague and the like, to combat the smell.
The percentage of the oil in a cologne determines its name .i.e Eau de Toilette, Eau de Parfume, Parfum Extract, with the stronger the percentage, the less you need to use and the longer it lasts.

If you have no sense of smell, it may be from burning your nasal hairs off from drug use, or another medical issue that you really should visit an Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist about.

I cut my fave all the time shaving and slap moisturiser on it.
Hence my baby youth face.
You make me think am I at risk of infections. I genuinely never ever considered that.

 

[GoTheDoggies]

Let me get this straight.

The more good oil = better quality

Less oil & more water = cheap, less duration

I’ve only ever used the cheap supermarket or chemist warehouse brands. Some of them smell great but they do not last.

Basically, you have to spend around $500 for anything that will last you an event / night out.

 

[Baseball Furies]

I’m going to a wedding tomorrow and i told my wife that my aftershave had run out and if she could pick some up for me. I’ve been wearing Armani aqua di gio for like 20 years She comes home with some shit I’ve never heard of. Aventus Creed. I thought what the fck is this shit but it smelt nice so I let it slide. I just looked up the price. Oi sole 500 for fkn aftershave! WTF. But putting it on a few of times, I fkn like it.
So now I have to spend 500 on every bottle. Probably not worth a thread but interested in what smells you brothers wear.

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[Nasheed]

Let me get this straight.

The more good oil = better quality

*Essence of Na$heed*

 

[Doogie]

*Essence of Na$heed*

I've heard of that - apparently smells like goat.

Something for everyone I guess.

 

[Legend23]

Hectic antiseptic - the essence of clicking it

 

[The_Chimpster]

*Essence of basement dwelling dole budging so called playa who's never smelled a vagina*

Fixed that for you

 

[SexBomb]

Let me get this straight.

The more good oil = better quality

Less oil & more water = cheap, less duration

I’ve only ever used the cheap supermarket or chemist warehouse brands. Some of them smell great but they do not last.

Basically, you have to spend around $500 for anything that will last you an event / night out.

Most of that is right, there is some decent stuff out there for reasonable prices if you're willing to forego the brand names.
The Eastern European brand Alpa comes to mind, cheap as and decent.

 

[SexBomb]

I cut my fave all the time shaving and slap moisturiser on it.
Hence my baby youth face.
You make me think am I at risk of infections. I genuinely never ever considered that.

Way back yore, a clean-shaven face was a luxury.
You either paid to have it done at a barber, or you paid for your own expensive equipment, like a cut-throat razor, shaving brush, and shaving soap.
That is why the grunts had beards and officers were clean-shaven.

 

[Nasheed]

I've heard of that - apparently smells like goat.

Something for everyone I guess.

That’s the benefit, smelling like the Greatest Of All.

 

[SexBomb]

Truefitt and Hill mate, my fave by far, the “1805”classic fragrance is outstanding!!!

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Take it you're aware of https://thestraywhisker.com.au/ ?
If not, I suspect you will enjoy the visit to Con and Kim's store.

 

[Doogie]

That’s the benefit, smelling like the Greatest Of All.

Lower case goat. Tastes good in curry when dead, pee on their own legs when alive.

Definitely lower case goat.

 

[steve1700]

I just bought a couple of colognes from here will see what they are like. It's not original but is $30

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