Which aftershave do you use?

[anonymous-user]

Funk said:

I really liked TToLG sample I got but I don't think I can justify the price of a bottle.

I wouldn't buy it again on the grounds that, as you say, for the price you would need to be really wowed by it and love it.

Several years ago when it first came out, I was wowed by it, and bought a bottle through gritted teeth.
I am disappointed by my new bottle, and given the price, I feel a little ripped off.

Others may like the slight changes that appear to have been made to the formula/batch, but I'm afraid I don't. Gone is that really fresh barbershop/shaving smell.

(Your own experience/batch/nose may vary)

[Funk]

Yeah, there are several others I could have all for the same money as one 75ml TToLG bottle...

[Berry10000]

Lord Marylebone said:

Funk said:

I really liked TToLG sample I got but I don't think I can justify the price of a bottle.

I wouldn't buy it again on the grounds that, as you say, for the price you would need to be really wowed by it and love it.

Several years ago when it first came out, I was wowed by it, and bought a bottle through gritted teeth.
I am disappointed by my new bottle, and given the price, I feel a little ripped off.

Others may like the slight changes that appear to have been made to the formula/batch, but I'm afraid I don't. Gone is that really fresh barbershop/shaving smell.

(Your own experience/batch/nose may vary)

Only got mine last year, so not got the experience of the previous. Fortunate enough to get them in the snap sale they do. Not sure I’d pay full rrp

[Du1point8]

Lord Marylebone said:

Andy OH said:

Berry10000 said:

Big fan of the Penhaligons scents at the mo. Think it was from reading this thread as well.

Gone with the Lord George and Terrible Teddy for now, whilst the missus has the Heartless Helen.

V nice I have to say, but each to their own as well.

I'm also a big fan of Penhaligons scents. I have Terrible Teddy, The Blazing Mr Sam and Halfeti, although Halfeti is rarely used as it is so strong.

Lord George and Halfeti for me.

My only slight complaint is that Lord George seems to have been changed slightly from when it first came out. It used to have a significant 'shaving cream' note to it, and a recently purchased bottle seemed really lacking in the shaving cream/barber shop notes, and heavier on the smoky kind of tobacco notes.

Currently a sale on:

https://www.penhaligons.com/uk/en/categories/PENHA...

https://www.penhaligons.com/uk/en/categories/PENHA...

Plus you can receive a complimentary Juniper Sling 100ml Unboxed on orders above £130. Use Code: JUNIPERSLING

[anonymous-user]

Parfums Vintage sale on now:

15% off everything - coupon code 15AUG
Orders above $220 get's 20% off everything - coupon code 20AUG
Orders above $295 get's 25% off everything - coupon code 25AUG

[g3org3y]

Lord Marylebone said:

Parfums Vintage sale on now:

15% off everything - coupon code 15AUG
Orders above $220 get's 20% off everything - coupon code 20AUG
Orders above $295 get's 25% off everything - coupon code 25AUG

I think I'll order Rush of Unicorns.

Might blind buy 'X Batch' - seems to get huge amounts of praise online.

Anyone tried the GIT clones - Emerald Isle and Verbina Fields?

[blingybongy]

Lord Marylebone said:

Parfums Vintage sale on now:

15% off everything - coupon code 15AUG
Orders above $220 get's 20% off everything - coupon code 20AUG
Orders above $295 get's 25% off everything - coupon code 25AUG

Not applicable to UK orders as I understand it.
At least I hope so I ordered from them on Thursday

[don'tbesilly]

blingybongy said:

Lord Marylebone said:

Parfums Vintage sale on now:

15% off everything - coupon code 15AUG
Orders above $220 get's 20% off everything - coupon code 20AUG
Orders above $295 get's 25% off everything - coupon code 25AUG

Not applicable to UK orders as I understand it.
At least I hope so I ordered from them on Thursday

Your right, I just spotted it on the email I got:

IMPORTANT - European orders (NOT UK):

[g3org3y]

I think that comment pertains to the information underneath relating to European delivery rather than indicating the discount is not available to UK orders.

[hyphen]

Anyone tried Molton Brown's offerings?

Often wondered how their black pepper bodywash would work as a fragrance on its own.

[alabbasi]

Has anyone tried parfume vantage sandal amber?
What else is recommended?

[kevinon]

hyphen said:

Anyone tried Molton Brown's offerings?

Often wondered how their black pepper bodywash would work as a fragrance on its own.

Your mileage may vary, but I love the body wash, and bought the fragrance, but it just did not compare. I threw it away actually; not something I do lightly.

I'm not 100% where I bought it (but know it wasn't in the MB shop) but I think Amazon, so I'm open to the idea it was fake.

[g3org3y]

Parfums Vintage order done, complete with 15% discount.

Rush of Unicorns
Size: 50ml
Price: $79.00
Qty: 1 $79.00

Summer Bottled
Size: Sample (2.5ml)
Price: $6.00
Qty: 1 $6.00

Alpine Winds
Size: Sample (2.5ml)
Price: $6.00
Qty: 1 $6.00

X Batch
Size: Sample (2.5ml)
Price: $6.00
Qty: 1 $6.00

Evolution De L'Homme Soir
Size: Sample (2.5ml)
Price: $6.00
Qty: 1 $6.00

X Batch Intense
Size: Sample (2.5ml)
Price: $6.00
Qty: 1

[g3org3y]

alabbasi said:

Has anyone tried parfume vantage sandal amber?
What else is recommended?

Depends what you're after. Plenty of 'Best of Parfums Vintage' videos on YouTube. They have a Fragrance Guide on their website so you can cross ref with their 'inspirations'.

[g3org3y]

FYI: 10% off all orders over £50 at Boots with code: MAQM60

[Buzz word]

I was out shopping at the weekend and decided to give the creed counter a whirl to see if t was worth all the hype. I thought Aventus was good but not really all that special and reminded me of Montblanc explorer but that's much cheaper. Liked Himalaya but loved Green Irish tweed and Viking (red one). I found myself sniffing my wrist all day with those two. I think Viking seems more unique and would love to get some but does anyone know a good code or discount outlet? If it was £100 or so I wouldn't be thinking but at £285 its rather a lot!

[BrabusMog]

Viking is a great fragrance, I don’t use mine much in order to keep it feeling “special”

[g3org3y]

Buzz word said:

I was out shopping at the weekend and decided to give the creed counter a whirl to see if t was worth all the hype. I thought Aventus was good but not really all that special and reminded me of Montblanc explorer but that's much cheaper. Liked Himalaya but loved Green Irish tweed and Viking (red one). I found myself sniffing my wrist all day with those two. I think Viking seems more unique and would love to get some but does anyone know a good code or discount outlet? If it was £100 or so I wouldn't be thinking but at £285 its rather a lot!

GIT, the first time I smelt it, I felt it was quite old fashioned. Had another sample recently and actually thought it a lot better. Quite liked it actually. Wife however isn't a fan so didn't bother with either Emerald Isle or Verbena Fields samples from Parfums Vintage.

Been using TF Costa Azzurra more of late, really starting to enjoy it. Despite my initial reservations of it being quite feminine, I think that saltiness grounds it. Decided to use the 10% offer on Boots and bought a 50ml bottle (was already £10 dicount) as well as Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua just because I loved how it reminded me of Cyprus.

Edited by g3org3y on Monday 2nd August 16:16

[anonymous-user]

Buzz word said:

I was out shopping at the weekend and decided to give the creed counter a whirl to see if t was worth all the hype. I thought Aventus was good but not really all that special and reminded me of Montblanc explorer but that's much cheaper. Liked Himalaya but loved Green Irish tweed and Viking (red one). I found myself sniffing my wrist all day with those two. I think Viking seems more unique and would love to get some but does anyone know a good code or discount outlet? If it was £100 or so I wouldn't be thinking but at £285 its rather a lot!

I owned Aventus and Explorer at the same time, and whilst they were very similar, Aventus did smell more complex and a bit nicer to my nose. Explorer seemed more peppery and spicy smelling. Explorer is clearly Mont Blanc trying to go after the Aventus crowd.

Green Irish Tweed is the one Creed fragrance that I cannot get my head around because it smells so much like Cool Water that it isn't even funny. Yes, a slightly more complex and strong Cool Water, but to my noise, so much like Cool Water. (I'll be honest and say I actually prefer the very slightly more mellow smell of Cool Water...)

[zetec]

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