I've read prep men don't use fragrances, and I have known a few fellows, who say they wear nothing, hmmm, I find that a little unusual, from a hygienic stand point . I have never gone a day without shaving, that said I hate shaving. lets face it shaving is rough on the skin. I like aftershave , razor blades are known to have bacteria , aftershave has alcohol which kills the germs and tones the skin.
THIS NEED NOT BE A OVERPOWERING AFFAIR. I.E. ARAMUS, one of the stinkiest ever!
and a whole host of scents from, every singer, actor and anyone else who has had 5 minutes of fame over the last 20 years.
Here's my suggestions, These elixir's can be expensive and if you buy one and hate it your stuck with expensive stinky bottles of stuff you'll never use'
sounds funny but I love the barber shop classics from Clubman, they are reasonably priced , have neat vintage labels and bottle shapes and most important , smell great in the classic sense , I like 3 tried and tru favorites Bay rum, it's clean slightly spicy sent is refreshing in the summer, clove and bay leaf remind one of the Spice Islands. I also like in the warmer months , Lime sec, it is a very nice citrus scent , its not long lasting , but works perfect as a aftershave and is a very cool clean and sporty .
for winter months I like the Clubman Special Reserve, a warm leather, woods with a spicy finish best for cooler times of the year( Think your favorite baseball glove as a kid) I have read reviews claiming it's a amazing scent rivaling famous scents that cost upwards of $100.00 special reserve is $10.00!
These are very nice classic scents and have been around since the 1950's , Clubman as a brand since the 1800's , they will cost you no more than $12.00 for the large bottles If your like me and need a aftershave after shaving , Clubman is a great traditional choice!
Been reviewing my thoughts on fragrance , and my convictions on Bay Rum , really it is the perfect classic scent , I wanted to add a few more that I have in my collection, even though they all are bay rum each company is just slightly different.
Superior 70, a fantastic Bay rum, light , crisp and of course made from the natural Bay leaf oils, this little Gem , will run you a whopping $3.00!! Ha , amazing , from Puerto Rico and made by a Rum Distiller of quality drinking rums , hey how can this be wrong!:) The bottle is not fancy and half of the Label is in Spanish , it can be hard to find , but it is worth the effort add it too your collection , I promise you will be rewarded. I will be stocking this and selling thru the website !
Grenada Arawak Island Bay Rum I don't think it can be any more genuine than this! created in the "spice Island" this gem, has a hint of menthol , so it's as refreshing as a West Indies Breeze! really after a set of tennis, round of Golf , a day of sailing , on a warm day , this is the ultimate Bay rum, the usual bay rum charm with a blast of cool, exhilarating to say the least. I have been to Grenada several times , it is a captivating place , the scent of clove , nutmeg, cinnamon, bay leaves, fill the warm breezes, tropical blooms abound, crystal waters and a sailors Paradise, splash on this bay rum and your almost there! I am really happy to be offering this product here in the states , it will be available thru our website, it is truly the most unique Bay rum, I have encountered all for $10.00!
In conclusion, above are three Bay Runs all under $15.00 they do the same thing as the others , costing $30-$50 , Royall Lyme, and St. Johns etc. they have lovely bottles and my family was one of the firsts to sell these two fine brands, years back , they are great fragrances. I just think Clubman , Arawak, and superior 70 are the best for the price , they smell great tone the skin and evoke the true essence of Bay rum , the islands , warm breezes and casual elegence and being a gentleman. Besides what you can save in buying these you can put toward tennis lessons withe the club pro!
