I'm in the West Midlands. We have only ever had one department store where I live, and that was Debenhams. Unfortunately, we lost that a few years ago. They used to have a fairly decent fragrances department, but they sold mostly cologne and EDTs. They sold very few (if any) aftershave splashes.It depends where you live. If in London, there are several expensive shops. If not, and if you have a good department store nearby, that may have what you're after
Thank you for that. I already have CK Obsession AS, which I did buy from Superdrug. I have only seen the EDT in other shops.CK Obsession ASL is available in shops like Superdrug £18
Blue Stratos can be found in Poundstretcher etc £4
Old Spice is everywhere (supermarkets & discount retailers)
Tabac is on sale at Boyes £7 (mostly Midlands area), and I'm sure some other retailers/independent chemist shops
Quorum is in Home Bargains for about £8
For expensive, look no further than Trumper & TOBS
Dunhill do some good splashes
Another one to look at is Extro Comesi
For me, EdT is for scent, not as an Aftershave.
Thank you for that. It does seem as though a lot of people regard aftershave as a "relic of the past" and something "strictly for old men", so you make a good point there. As I previously mentioned, I prefer colognes and EDTs most of the time, but there will always be a part of me that still loves "old-fashioned" aftershave splashes. That is all we had when I was younger. There were very few EDTs back then. I guess I grew up with aftershave splashes, which could be why I am so fond of them.I think there's a general trend towards balms and oils, while aftershaves are seen as something from a former era. For that reason, we're finding more and more that it's the bargain shops that are carrying aftershaves, but the ones they are carrying (comprehensive list above) are the classics, which should never be overlooked and should be in the collection of every shaving enthusiast.
I abhor balms and like to feel dry and powdery after shaving, so aftershave splashes are still my preference and I enjoy the light scent that will compliment my soap choice and attar of the day.
Excluding online purchases means you're unlikely to enjoy (the proper) Clubman aftershaves. Yes, Clubman brand is available at Superdrug but that's the rebrand rather than the legacy branding. That said, you're in the West Midlands so you might pop into an Afro-Caribbean hair and beauty independent and find a bottle of Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum (VIBR). Some branches of Sally's carry it. Alas, Pashana (what an absolute classic) which was also available in such places has been discontinued, but you can still get the hair tonic if you want to enjoy the scent - like Givenchy Gentleman sprayed onto a stray cat!
Otherwise, if you're looking for aftershave to compliment your favourite EDTs ... well, erm, Boots? They'll carry to the EDTs and aftershave splashes in the popular brands. Look in the perfume section, rather than the shaving section. But while in the shaving section, grab a bottle of Brut Splash-On. Department stores, otherwise. I don't get your aversion to buying online. Bricks and mortar shops are dying off and even while they're in their death-throws, they're not carrying extensive ranges. Buy from reputable retailers who come recommended and have good reviews on independent sites. Many of our favourite traditional shaving suppliers are online primarily and most carry a good range of aftershaves.
... and don't believe folks who leave bad reviews on places like All Beauty, claiming they've been sold knock-off weak scents that only last a few minutes when actually, they're reviewing the aftershave (duh!) rather than the EDT they thought that they had bought.
British Stirling is an option and a classic though chances are you either have it already as it is generally considered to be one of those el-cheapo colognes. I don't wear mine very often but sometimes after a shower just because.Hi Everyone!
For some time now, I have noticed that "traditional" aftershave splashes seem to be getting harder and harder to find in shops. True, there are a few still available, but these tend to be the much cheaper ones, such as Brut, Lynx Africa, and the ones found in M & S stores. It is getting increasingly difficult to find "decent" aftershave splashes, rather than colognes or EDTs, in shops such as Superdrug or Boots. Some specialist stores, such as The Perfume Shop or The Fragrance Shop, don't seem to sell aftershave splashes at all anymore. Could it be that peoples' preferences these days are more for EDTs or colognes? I don't mind EDTs, and in a lot of ways I prefer them, but there is still a special place in my heart for "old fashioned" aftershave splashes. I guess it could be a sign of the times, but I am not really sure.
So...I wondered whether most of you guys prefer EDTs or aftershave splashes, or if you have no real preference? I also wondered if any of you could recommend some "decent" aftershave splashes and if you could tell me which shops they are available in? I don't really want to buy them online, so no websites please. I would also prefer recommendations that are more on the expensive side, as opposed to the cheaper ones that are readily available. I have tried plenty of the cheapo ones. Now, I just fancy a change...
Thank you for your time.
Regards,
FJY
It was exactly the same when I was younger. I wouldn't say that I grew up in a rough place, but it probably wouldn't have been a good idea to be too "highly perfumed" if you were a man. I think that most other kids at my high school would rather have stunk of BO than wore aftershave. Fortunately, I was the exception to that particular rule.Likewise, I grew up in an era when aftershave was a think young fellas splashed on before going out on the pull. As they aged into their Dads, they lost interest but probably did still splash something on every now and again. Overly perfumed chaps were looked upon with considerable suspicion here in parochial West Yorkshire, but on a young fella full of Friday night desire it was okay.
Well, there's still plenty of bricks and mortar shops to buy from ... also, when you go travelling around the country check out whether any of our online shaving specialist retailers also have a walk-in shop.
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