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A small bottle (150ml) of the new Floïd Genuine (purported to be a copy of the 1930's original), a huge 400ml bottle of Vitos After Shaving splash. Theoretically, the one to get is the one that says "After Shaving". Finally, the Spanish Epsilon Scottish Spirit AS.
First, let me state that the Epsilon Scottish Spirit is for all intents & purposes merely a clone of Pinaud Clubman Reserve Whiskey Woods. Of course I am assuming the latter was first. They are damn near impossible to differentiate. Regardless, it is a fantastic scent.
The new Floïd Genuine to my nose smells just the plain Jane Floïd. Old timey, powdery and not bold. A true (and dated) barbershop style that will alienate all women within 50 yds. and attract geriatric males pestering you to play checkers or gin rummy.
Now onto the pièce de résistance: Vitos After Shaving splash. This one:
www.giftsandcare.com
This one is good enough to bridge the gap between young & old easily. I am having trouble describing it, but I think almost every man jack here would like it. It's resinous/powdery, but not overpowering nor cloying and an underlying sweetness that just nestles up to you. They say there is citrus, but if so it's buried deep or it's some different approach. Regardless, it gets there and I like it better than Floïd Genuine. That's not to say the latter is bad. Far from it. I just like where the Vitos takes me more.
Since scents are so damned subjective take all this with a grain of salt. However, know that as an American I am only trying to bring culture to you knuckle draggin' simians here on the forum.
First, let me state that the Epsilon Scottish Spirit is for all intents & purposes merely a clone of Pinaud Clubman Reserve Whiskey Woods. Of course I am assuming the latter was first. They are damn near impossible to differentiate. Regardless, it is a fantastic scent.
The new Floïd Genuine to my nose smells just the plain Jane Floïd. Old timey, powdery and not bold. A true (and dated) barbershop style that will alienate all women within 50 yds. and attract geriatric males pestering you to play checkers or gin rummy.
Now onto the pièce de résistance: Vitos After Shaving splash. This one:
Vitos Citric Aftershave Professional Format 400ml
www.giftsandcare.com
This one is good enough to bridge the gap between young & old easily. I am having trouble describing it, but I think almost every man jack here would like it. It's resinous/powdery, but not overpowering nor cloying and an underlying sweetness that just nestles up to you. They say there is citrus, but if so it's buried deep or it's some different approach. Regardless, it gets there and I like it better than Floïd Genuine. That's not to say the latter is bad. Far from it. I just like where the Vitos takes me more.
Since scents are so damned subjective take all this with a grain of salt. However, know that as an American I am only trying to bring culture to you knuckle draggin' simians here on the forum.
