Long-scented Aftershave Products?

TheBurgh

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I'm coming off of a few months of experimenting with my post-shave technique: witch hazel, wait 10 minutes, then aloe. skin conditioning has worked well, but i miss the days of my youth when the scent of old spice and others lingered into my day.

i might consider a two product alternative (aftershave and cologne), but would prefer a single product solution, an aftershave with prolonged scent life.

Preliminary research reveals only one product line of aftershaves whose distributor claims is long-lasting, 6-8 hours (Wet Shaving Products).

Are there others that you know of or have tried?

Thanks for reading and considering!
 

p.b

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I frequently get faint whiffs of Alt Innsbruck during the day, especially if I’ve touched my face, but that’s the only aftershave I have that lasts more than 10 minutes.
 

UKRob

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I’ve never really understood the attraction of long life aftershaves given that the advice is to avoid applying them directly to the face. For me, it’s much better to use a splash and then use EdeC or something stronger for a lasting fragrance.
 

Geofnay

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I'm an old-school aficianado and all of the following that I have and use were deliberately sourced as vintage so might have been discontinued, or modern versions re-formulated. However, for longevity I rate: Paco Rabanne Pour Homme, Kouros, Givenchy Gentleman and (definitely discontinued) Yardley Black Label. I'll also throw in Drakkar Noir which, to me, is lighter.
Living in the past? Maybe. I returned to aftershaves a bit ago, having not bothered with them for decades. Now - absolutely love them ...
 

cairnish

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I put Seaforth Black Watch aftershave in the Do Not Use tub because I could still smell it next day. Pity because I like the scent overall, just not so loud. Musgo Real was also too loud and long for me.
 

Estariol

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If one wants scent longevity, he should go for an unscented aftershave followed by a concentrated parfume oil such as Al Rehab or the likes. One touch of the ball in the bottle behind each ear. More will be too much.
 

jeepie

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I would go DR Harris Pink (lovely splash) then Mancera Red Tobacco (EdC) to @UKRob point - delicious and lasts for eternity.
 

TheBurgh

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If one wants scent longevity, he should go for an unscented aftershave followed by a concentrated parfume oil such as Al Rehab or the likes. One touch of the ball in the bottle behind each ear. More will be too much.
I think I'll follow this advice. Thanks to @Estariol!

I'm now exploring the world of fragrances on blogs and buying samples. Loving the learning!

Thanks to all of you above posters for generously contributing your insights!
 

Estariol

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Glad if i helped, i hope it works for you as well as for me, and good luck on your journey of finding the right fragrances for you. :cheers:

P. S. Personally i don't use this combination regurarly, because my choice of fragrances tends to be overwhelming, but i treat myself whenever i feel like it, and for both the missuz's and my enjoyment.
 
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Zwilling

Kamisori shaver
Definitely Tabac.

although I have always preferred to see aftershave as a skincare product. If I want to wear a fragrance, I’m happy to do so without the aftershave getting in the way. No one is as good at fragrances as proper perfumers, no need for me to find a single product that does it all in one.
 
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