Best aftershave on Reddit
183 reviews from r/wicked_edge, r/AskUK, r/CasualIreland and 8 more subreddits
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#1
Nivea
4.5
(13)
"Nivea makes a really good after shave balm"
"Nivea and Proraso both have great sensitive skin after shave balms!"
"I argue that all I ever *need* is Nivea Sensitive Post Shave balm."
"Nothing calms my face down more than this."
"Nivea sensitive and Proraso's crema liquida dopabarba are good, relatively inexpensive places to start."
"It's very efficient for the razor burn and it is easy to find it."
"Nivea aftershave balm the non cooling one is better."
"For a balm, Nivea post shave balm is very popular."
"Nivea after shave balm line has a few different versions."
"Nivea(Sensitive) post shave balm, doesn't break the bank and works great."
#2
Dior
4.6
(9)
"Can't go wrong with Sauvage."
"Sauvage."
"Fahrenheit by dior"
"I quite like Sauvage and I’m just a shade younger than you."
"Sauvage"
"I quite like Dior homme intense too."
"Dior Sauvage."
"Fahrenheit for a bit of old school."
"Slightly better price range is Dior homme intense."
#3
Proraso
4.4
(9)
"Nivea and Proraso are your friends"
"Proraso Green"
"Proraso green or Spieck original which are my after shave recommendations"
"Proraso."
"I love the Prorasso green because it smells like a pleasant cup of minty english tea."
"Proraso"
"Proraso has some very nice ones (that lubricate much better than regular soap would)..."
"Proraso green is a very neutral and pleasant smell."
"I would think they don't do the testing that a bigger brand like Proraso does."
#4
Old Spice
4.2
(9)
"Old spice."
"Old Spice"
"OLD SPICE!!!"
"The mass market Old Spice is also seriously good for it."
"I wear Old Spice day to day, I love it and it's cheap."
"Old spice or Brut"
"Old Spice of course!"
"Old Spice classic or original depending on location."
"Old Spice 🤣"
#5
Chanel
4.4
(8)
"I like Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum at the moment."
"Bleu de Chanel."
"Chanel Bleu"
"Bleu, by Chanel....It's pricey but elegant."
"Chanel allure."
"Chanel Bleu."
"I think Chanel blu is great but pricey."
"Chanel Allure"
#6
Witch Hazel
3.9
(7)
"I use Witch Hazel after I shave, it reduces redness and prevents bumps."
"Alum, Witch Hazel or Tend Skin. Alcohol based aftershave works too."
"Alum block and/or witchhazel splash."
"I use just old school witch hazel. It works well enough."
"Witch hazel to which you can add aloe, glycerine, and tea tree oil."
"Witch Hazel w/ aloe."
"You might be better off with an unscented balm or witchhazel."
#7
Clubman
4.2
(6)
"Clubman has been mine and my clients preferred aftershave over the years."
"Clubman products."
"Clubman."
"I just use classic Clubman diluted about 50/50 with witch hazel."
"Clubman definitely has that classic barbershop scent."
"Clubman splashes burn the most for me"
#8
Stirling
4.2
(6)
"I'd recommend aftershave or edt samples from Stirlingsoap.com."
"I get good results from Stirling soaps, aftershaves and balms."
"Their aftershaves and balms also come unscented and have witch hazel."
"Stirling unscented."
"Stirling spice soap and AS, Nivea balm and my WCS tortoiseshell synthetic."
"Stirling has witch hazel and aloe in many scents."
#9
Thayers
4.0
(6)
"Thayers witch hazel is alcohol free and has been great for me."
"Thayers alcohol free Witch Hazel?"
"Thayers Witch hazel. Unscented version with no alcohol."
"Aftershaves that contain alcohol can be very drying. Thayer’s Witch Hazel Toner is a popular alternative."
"If you want to feel clean after shaving use a witch hazel and aloe toner all over your face. I recommend Thayers as they have one that comes in a spray bottle."
"Thayers has a bunch of scents including unscented."
#10
Tom Ford
5.0
(4)
"Tom Ford or Creed are my go-tos."
"Anything by Tom Ford (Noir, Noir Extreme, Ombré Leather), Le Labo Noir 29."
"Tom ford is great for an actual mature but not old smell."
"Tom Ford. Pricey but nice."
#11
Penhaligon's
4.8
(4)
"Penhaligon's stuff is wonderful and sophisticated."
"Penhaligons - anything in their range really."
"Terrible Teddy, Cairo and Constantinople by Penhaligons and they all smell incredible."
"Penhaligons."
#12
Pinaud
4.5
(4)
"Pinaud Clubman"
"Pinaud clubman. classic man scent."
"Pinaud clubman will last for the day."
"Pinaud clubman. It's an old, but good one."
#13
Aqua Velva
4.0
(4)
"If you are from US Aqua Velva and Skin Bracer are great and cheap for starters."
"I love the AV Ice Sport, but then I'm an old guy."
"If you like Aqua Velva, I'd just wear that."
"I liked Aqua Velva around that age too, smells great!"
#14
Lucky Tiger
3.3
(4)
"Lucky Tiger has a light citrus scent that disappears completely."
"Try lucky tiger may help"
"Lucky Tiger but the scent only lasts for like a minute tops."
"Lucky Tiger but the scent only lasts for like a minute tops."
#15
Southern Witchcrafts
4.3
(3)
"You should definitely try some samples!"
"Necromantic and Fougere Nemeta are both nice imo (I'm a guy and can see these working for anyone)."
"Https://southernwitchcrafts.com/product/incorporeal-aftershave-splash-unscented/"
#16
Issey Miyake
4.0
(3)
"Issy miyake. Greatest smell in the universe."
"Issey miyake."
"Issey Miyake (although thats more citrusy as i get older)"
#17
Hugo Boss
5.0
(2)
"Hugo Boss The Scent. Can’t go wrong with Hugo Boss."
"Boss - The Scent. Hubs wears it and it smells great."
#18
Creed
5.0
(2)
"Creed. There will be one that suits you."
"Creed or as someone else said Terre d’Hermes."
#19
Penhaligons
5.0
(2)
"Penhaligons do some nice scents."
"Anything from Penhaligons that takes your fancy."
#20
Skin Bracer
5.0
(2)
"Skin Bracer is great"
"Skin Bracer! Hands down my favorite aftershave scent."
#21
Eden Perfumes
5.0
(2)
"Love Eden Perfumes!"
"I've been buying from a place called Eden Perfumes for a while now. They're vegan, and most of their fragrances are clones of expensive brands."
#22
Xerjoff
5.0
(2)
"Xerjoff Naxos /thread."
"Also love xerjoff-Naxos which is also fairly expensive."
#23
Joop
4.5
(2)
"Mate, Slather on some Joop!!"
"Hugo boss night or Joop are two faves for me."
#24
Stetson
4.5
(2)
"For a woody, earthy scent, I'd go with Stetson."
"Stetson or Brut. The smells remind me of my dad."
#25
Thayer's Witch Hazel
4.5
(2)
"Thayer's Witch Hazel immediately comes to my mind."
"For a liquid try witch hazel but check ingredients as many will have alcohol at a low level of content."
#26
Next
4.0
(2)
"You could look in Next - they very often have their own sets."
"Next do very good dupes and they're reasonably priced."
#27
Pinaud Clubman
4.0
(2)
"Pinaud Clubman is great stuff but not that long."
"Pinaud clubman couldn't be a more perfect match."
#28
Cool Water
4.0
(2)
"I really like Cool Water - old school but good."
"Classic cool water."
#29
Nivea Post Shave Balm
4.0
(2)
"Alcohol splashes followed by an aftershave balm help me with some razor burn."
"See Nivea Post Shave Balm."
#30
Odeon
4.0
(2)
"Sex Panther. It's made with bits of real panther."
"Sex Panther by Odeon. Illegal in 9 countries."
#31
Paco Rabanne
4.0
(2)
"Paco raban or joop"
"Paco Rabanne. Will take them back to the 80s."
#32
Drakkar Noir
4.0
(2)
"Drakkar Noir."
"Drakkar Noir"
#33
Elysian
5.0
(1)
"Elysian makes some extremely soothing aftershave."
#34
Bartts
5.0
(1)
"Bartts balm! Scotland."
#35
Fine Accoutrements
5.0
(1)
"I'm not trying to shill for Fine Accoutrements, but their aftershave splashes are as pure as it gets; alcohol, water, menthol, and scent."
#36
Speick
5.0
(1)
"The solution: speick active cream, the cube preshave, Neutrogena hyaluronic cream for extra dry skin."
#37
Agua Brava
5.0
(1)
"As a woman, Agua brava is the best smelling one I ever smelled on a man."
#38
Boss
5.0
(1)
"I do recommend Boss :)"
#39
Jean Paul Gaultier
5.0
(1)
"Jean Paul gaultier"
#40
Dior Fahrenheit
5.0
(1)
"Dior Fahrenheit. CK One. Boss by Hugo Boss. Cool Water."
#41
Soap Commander Integrity
5.0
(1)
"Soap Commander makes Integrity--an unscented balm that's tip top--mentholated and plain."
#42
Tallow Steel Aftershave
5.0
(1)
"Best is tallow steel aftershave by far."
#43
Captain's Choice
5.0
(1)
"Captain's Choice Bay Rum is my top pick (and my wife's too ;)."
#44
Jo Malone
5.0
(1)
"Jo Malone stuff is amazing if s bit pricy."
#45
Cremo
4.0
(1)
"Cremo makes very slick creams, they don’t lather, but they are slick."
#46
Connaught Shaving
4.0
(1)
"Connaught shaving/Shaving time/English shaving company/slickboys have tons of options."
#47
L'Occitane
4.0
(1)
"I use L'Occitane aftershave balm and love it."
#48
STR8
4.0
(1)
"If you want great, simple and woody scent from supermarket try with STR8 Ahead."
#49
La Rive
4.0
(1)
"Try the Brutal - like Bi Es, they also make dupes."
#50
Shark
4.0
(1)
"I settled eventually on Shark Super Chromes and Nacets."
#51
Aldi
4.0
(1)
"Aldi’s own, comes from the same factory as other brands."
#52
Cella
4.0
(1)
"Turkish Kolonya or Cella's organic line."
#53
Noble Otter
4.0
(1)
"Noble Otter or Barrister and Mann Reserve."
#54
Lynx
4.0
(1)
"Lynx Africa."
#55
Connaught
4.0
(1)
"I used to use Connaught for a lot of stuff years back. They should be reliable still."
#56
Executive Shaving
4.0
(1)
"Try these UK vendors Executive Shaving, Slickboys, Agent Shave, Shaving Station, Signature Soaps."
#57
Hugo Boss Hugo Boss Night
4.0
(1)
"Hugo boss night or Joop are two faves for me."
#58
Solea Fresh Water
4.0
(1)
"Solea Fresh Water (if available in your country)."
#59
Artisan Post Shave Balm
4.0
(1)
"I got into the habit of using a post shave balm (any of the artisan ones will do) then applying a generic face lotion."
#60
Stirling Executive Man
4.0
(1)
"Executive Man and Piacenza from Stirling."
#61
Stirling Scots Pine Sheep
4.0
(1)
"If I were to use the same soap every day, I would want it to be Stirling Scots Pine Sheep."
#62
Ann Herb
4.0
(1)
"I’ve found Ann Herb after."
#63
Simpsons
4.0
(1)
"Im also looking at eventually upgrading my brush to a Simpons synthetic, as i've heard its a bit nicer on the skin."
#64
Bay Rum
4.0
(1)
"Bay rum."
#65
Ferrari Red Ferrari
4.0
(1)
"I like Fahrenheit, there's a red ferrari one too I really like."
#66
Sandalwood
4.0
(1)
"I like sandalwood, it’s a common smell used in men’s products."
#67
Davidoff Cool Water
4.0
(1)
"Davidoff cool water, the normal blue one or the red one."
#68
Diesel Bad
4.0
(1)
"I use Diesel Bad, mainly because it has a normal bottle that fits nicely in your bag for travel."
#69
Turkish Kolonya
4.0
(1)
"Turkish Kolonya with 80°vol including Arko AS (they're dupes of "designer" frags scent-wise)."
#70
Nacets
4.0
(1)
"I settled eventually on Shark Super Chromes and Nacets."
#71
Clubman Bay Rum
4.0
(1)
"Clubman Bay Rum."
#72
Blades Grim
4.0
(1)
"The only one I have that I can remember is the Blades Grim aftershaves which smell nice and shouldn't sting afterwards either."
#73
Apollo
4.0
(1)
"Aftershave - Apollo"
#74
Baxter's
4.0
(1)
"I like Baxter's; it's menthol and fresh and not overpowering."
#75
Park Avenue
4.0
(1)
"Aftershave - Park Avenue"
#76
Anherb
4.0
(1)
"Aftershave - Anherb"
#77
Thayers Witch Hazel
4.0
(1)
"Barber no2 marmara or thayers witch hazel is even more subtle"
#78
Alum
4.0
(1)
"Alum, Witch Hazel or Tend Skin. Alcohol based aftershave works too."
#79
Tend Skin
4.0
(1)
"Alum, Witch Hazel or Tend Skin. Alcohol based aftershave works too."
#80
Brut
4.0
(1)
"You can pick up Brut and Old Spice in your local superdrug."
#81
Biotique
4.0
(1)
"Aftershave - Biotique gel"
#82
Aqua Velva Blue
4.0
(1)
"Personally I really enjoy the classic Aqua Velva Blue."
#83
Mennen Skin Bracer
4.0
(1)
"I’m a simple kind of man. Mennen skin bracer for me."
#84
Iridium
3.0
(1)
"Iridium-coated ones (Polsilvers, Wizamets) and many Platinum-coated brands just don't agree with my skin."
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