Aftershave reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 271 Reddit reviews across 18 subreddits and 56 posts to rank the best Aftershave brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/wicked_edge, r/AskUK, r/CasualIreland, r/CasualUK, r/hygiene. Top-rated brands include Nivea (4.3/5), Dior (4.7/5), Proraso (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews271
Subreddits18
Posts56
Brands69
Products57
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#1
Nivea
4.3
(27)
"Try out Unscented Thayers witch hazel and Nivea Sensitive aftershave balm"
"Nivea makes a really good after shave balm"
"Nivea and Proraso both have great sensitive skin after shave balms!"
"+1 for nivea sensitive/sensitive cooling balm"
"The nivea sensitive & sensitive cooling both have witch hazel."
"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."
"Alum, Thayer’s and Nivea are economical and work well."
#2
Dior
4.7
(13)
"I love Dior - Faranheit for the men"
"I also like Sauvage (Johnny Depp ad) aftershave for men"
"For men: Dior Sauvage"
"For the best aftershaves, I’d totally recommend looking into Dior Sauvage—it’s super popular and smells amazing!"
"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."
#3
Proraso
4.3
(13)
"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"
"Budget: Proraso Green."
"If you want a cheap cologne for under neck and back of neck try proraso wood and spice or tabac."
"Proraso is great."
"Proraso"
#4
Chanel
4.5
(12)
"On the expensive side, I love Chanel Bleu."
"For men bleu de Chanel"
"For lads, Blue de Chanel EDP is one of the best scents you can buy."
"I like Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum at the moment."
"Bleu de Chanel."
"Chanel Bleu"
"My favourite is bleu de chanel, its expensive but its nice"
"Bleu, by Chanel....It's pricey but elegant."
"Chanel allure."
"Chanel Bleu."
#5
Old Spice
4.1
(11)
"Old spice."
"Old Spice"
"OLD SPICE!!!"
"Old spice is the way forward."
"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"
#6
Witch Hazel
4.0
(9)
"- 50 ml. Witch Hazel - 50 ml. 90-proof ethanol - 2 tea spoons glycerine."
"Witch hazel based aftershaves are great."
"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
4.3
(8)
"As for traditional old-school aftershaves, you can't beat Clubman."
"Clubman has been mine and my clients preferred aftershave over the years."
"Clubman products."
"Clubman."
"For the type of scent you’ve suggested then yes, Clubman at the less costly end and Floris at the higher dollar end."
"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
4.3
(8)
"Man is that stuff worth it! I cant describe how 'rich' your skin will feel after you use it."
"I'd recommend aftershave or edt samples from Stirlingsoap.com."
"Stirling post shave balm. They make liquid aftershave as well but I find the balm better because it moisturizes as well"
"Get the stirling. I’ve had the reg menthol unscented and enjoyed that. Great value."
"I get good results from Stirling soaps, aftershaves and balms."
"Their aftershaves and balms also come unscented and have witch hazel."
"Stirling unscented."
"Stirling has witch hazel and aloe in many scents."
#9
Calvin Klein
4.3
(8)
"Calvin kelin obsession 100% - pretty reasonable at £27"
"I recently got back into Calvin Klein Obsession after it being a firm favourite in the 90s."
"Went down to TK Maxx and got DKNY for one of them CKin2u for the younger one."
"CK One"
"CKN2U for £20 is also really nice and a bit fresher"
"CKIN2U is also very nice, you can get 200ml bottles really cheap."
"CK One for me"
"If you're looking on the cheaper end of things, my other half really likes when I wear CK shock or Davidoff Cool Water."
#10
Pinaud
4.4
(7)
"Brut! Pinaud Clubman. Or Lustray or Oris or Pinaud Reserve."
"Pinaud Clubman"
"Pinaud clubman. classic man scent."
"Pinaud makes a Bay Tum that is widely available and has been around for a long time."
"I received the Pinaud Bay Rum for Christmas."
"Pinaud clubman will last for the day."
"Pinaud clubman. It's an old, but good one."
#11
Tom Ford
4.8
(6)
"I've had quite a few Tom Fords and I get the most compliments from them"
"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."
"I usually go for Tom Ford and Paco Rabanne one million"
#12
Aqua Velva
4.0
(7)
"Aqua Velva Ice Blue is the best aftershave period."
"If you are from US Aqua Velva and Skin Bracer are great and cheap for starters."
"Aftershave: Aqua Velva Ice Sport"
"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!"
"Anything you can find in a US drugstore like Skin Bracer, Aqua Velva, etc."
#13
Brut
3.9
(7)
"Brut."
"Or Brut."
"Bruit, the hard stuff, good enough for Broadway Joe"
"You want lasting older scent….Brut is the way to go"
"You can pick up Brut and Old Spice in your local superdrug."
"A splash of Brut"
"Bruit my dad wore it always got the job done"
#14
Thayers
4.2
(6)
"Try out Unscented Thayers witch hazel and Nivea Sensitive aftershave balm"
"Thayers witch hazel is alcohol free and has been great for me."
"Thayers Witch Hazel Facial Toner."
"Thayers alcohol free Witch Hazel?"
"Thayers Witch hazel. Unscented version with no alcohol."
"Thayers has a bunch of scents including unscented."
#15
Jo Malone
4.8
(5)
"Jo Malone cypress and grape vine"
"Tom Ford, Ombré Leather and Jo Malone Cypress and Grapevine are my two favourites (for men)"
"My GF loves Jo Malone perfumes. Ginger biscuit for autumnal scent and yuzu zest for summer scent"
"Jo Malone stuff is amazing if s bit pricy."
"Joe Malone have a one that Tom Hardy's promoting and it's very nice"
#16
Issey Miyake
4.4
(5)
"Issey Miyake ❤️"
"Issey Miyake is my favourite aftershave."
"Issy miyake. Greatest smell in the universe."
"Issey miyake."
"Issey Miyake (although thats more citrusy as i get older)"
#17
Tabac
4.4
(5)
"There’s little that beats Tabac and Aqua Velva for me!"
"My personal Tabac pairing favorites are Tabac, Stetson, Clubman Pinaud’s Lilac Vegetal."
"Try Tabac. It’s cheap, awesome, different, and burns after a shave which is always nice. Lasts a long time too."
"I'd say try some Tabac or maybe a stick of Arko."
"Tabac."
#18
Lucky Tiger
3.3
(6)
"The one thing you might try, to see if it works for you, is Lucky Tiger."
"Lucky Tiger has a light citrus scent that disappears completely."
"Lucky Tiger"
"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."
#19
Creed
5.0
(4)
"My wife bought me Creed Aventus a couple year back and it’s far and away the best"
"Creed. There will be one that suits you."
"Creed or as someone else said Terre d’Hermes."
"Aventus by Creed, it's amazing."
#20
Thayer's
3.8
(5)
"100% on the Thayers mentioned above."
"When I'm done with the blade I do a couple of cold water rinses, then the alum block. Let the alum sit on face for a minute. Cold water rinse, pat dry, then good splash of Thayer's."
"Thayers has witch hazel. Some people think it's a must in aftershave."
"Thayer’s."
"Thayers ?"
#21
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."
#22
Joop!
3.4
(5)
"My 15 Yr old likes joop and the David Beckham one from b n m."
"Joop. Old School but still a banger."
"Joop is great"
"Joop"
"If you like cats piss, Joop."
#23
Paco Rabanne
4.0
(4)
"Have a look at a few colognes that label themselves as "crowd pleasers" things like Paco robanne 1 million or something. Tend to smell nice to the average person, nothing too special but nice and makes you feel good."
"Paco raban or joop"
"Paco Rabanne 1 Million"
"Paco Rabanne. Will take them back to the 80s."
#24
Sauvage
4.7
(3)
"Valentino and Sauvage are my faves, would recommend these if buying dupes (as quite expensive)."
"Sauvage by Dior."
"A lady told me sauvage is a timeless male classic."
#25
Davidoff
4.7
(3)
"Second this, Cool Water is great!"
"If you’re looking for low budget, good value fragrances I’d recommend: Davidoff Cool Water."
"If you're looking on the cheaper end of things, my other half really likes when I wear CK shock or Davidoff Cool Water."
#26
Acqua Di Gio
4.7
(3)
"Aqua di gio"
"Aqua Di Gio is a classic."
"Acqua di Gio is also a classic that’s fresh and clean."
#27
Skin Bracer
4.3
(3)
"Skin Bracer is great"
"Skin Bracer! Hands down my favorite aftershave scent."
"Anything you can find in a US drugstore like Skin Bracer."
#28
Stetson
4.3
(3)
"For a woody, earthy scent, I'd go with Stetson."
"Stetson does do an aftershave. But it’s alcohol backed and great scent."
"Stetson or Brut. The smells remind me of my dad."
#29
Montblanc
4.3
(3)
"Mont Blanc Explorer. It's not too expensive and it smells fucking fantastic."
"Mont Blanc explorer too."
"If you’re willing to spend a bit more Mont Blanc Explorer, bit more sophisticated and mature imo."
#30
Razorock
4.3
(3)
"Razorock aftershave wax is amazing and seems like it would be a good fit for you."
"My favorite alcohol-free balm is Razorock Aftershave wax."
"Anything with the Razorock brand from Italian Barber."
#31
Next
4.0
(3)
"Agree fully with next I have various good bottles from 100 to 400 but everyday I wear next."
"You could look in Next - they very often have their own sets."
"Next do very good dupes and they're reasonably priced."
#32
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."
#33
Hermes
5.0
(2)
"Terre de H’ermes"
"And Terre deHermes for special occasions, that one is incredibly strong. But really nice."
#34
Xerjoff
5.0
(2)
"Xerjoff Naxos /thread."
"Also love xerjoff-Naxos which is also fairly expensive."
#35
Versace
5.0
(2)
"I love Versace eros. It's my everyday one."
"I wear Versace Eros, the red one. It's very nice"
#36
Penhaligons
5.0
(2)
"Penhaligons do some nice scents."
"Anything from Penhaligons that takes your fancy."
#37
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."
#38
Clubman Pinaud
5.0
(2)
"I've tried others, but this one is my favorite."
"Pinaud’s my go-to. Pretty much their whole line is ace."
#39
YSL
4.5
(2)
"YSL myself is top notch"
"I like most YSL ones on me and the women's ones on my gf."
#40
Afta
4.5
(2)
"Afta is $4 and its the best performing aftershave balm I've tried."
"If you’re in the US, Afta is great!"
#41
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."
#42
Joop
4.5
(2)
"Mate, Slather on some Joop!!"
"Hugo boss night or Joop are two faves for me."
#43
L'Occitane
4.0
(2)
"I am crazy for L'occitane aftershave on my man."
"I have also had a lot from the L'Occitane aftershave I grabbed for €30 in Avoca"
#44
Cool Water
4.0
(2)
"I really like Cool Water - old school but good."
"Classic cool water."
#45
Drakkar Noir
4.0
(2)
"Drakkar Noir."
"Drakkar Noir"
#46
Gucci
4.0
(2)
"Bought a guilty by Gucci bottle the other week like it a lot."
"Gucci Guilty."
#47
Odeon
4.0
(2)
"Sex Panther. It's made with bits of real panther."
"Sex Panther by Odeon. Illegal in 9 countries."
#48
Stirling Soap Company
4.0
(2)
"I swear by “Stirling Soap Company” products."
"Chiseled Face, Stirling Soap Company are budget and liked by many but I don't like the face-feel of their products."
#49
Pinaud Clubman
4.0
(2)
"Pinaud Clubman is great stuff but not that long."
"Pinaud clubman couldn't be a more perfect match."
#50
Cremo
4.0
(2)
"Cremo or Duke Cannon"
"Cremo makes very slick creams, they don’t lather, but they are slick."
#51
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."
#52
Tend Skin
4.0
(2)
"If you’re looking for effective & no frills, I’m a fan of Tend Skin."
"Alum, Witch Hazel or Tend Skin. Alcohol based aftershave works too."
#53
Botnik Essentials
4.0
(2)
"You can try BOTNIK ESSENTIALS"
"Botnik essentials after shave lotion"
#54
Marc Jacobs
4.0
(2)
"Marc Jacob’s daisy"
"I’m a huge fan of the Daisy Fresh by marc Jacobs (Woman)"
#55
Lynx
3.5
(2)
"Lynx Africa."
"Lynx Africa."
#56
Le Labo
5.0
(1)
"If you want something a bit more unique, check out Le Labo Santal 33; it’s got this cool, woody vibe."
#57
Tallow + Steel
5.0
(1)
"Tallow + Steel. The Sicily scent is unreal. Earthly citrus unlike anything I’ve experienced. Beyond an amazing scent is the quality skin food ingredients."
#58
Murphy and McNeil
5.0
(1)
"If you like their scents, the Murphy and McNeil Witch Hazel based after shaves are great."
#59
Chiseled Face
5.0
(1)
"Maggard has Bay Rum aftershave samples from Chiseled Face."
#60
Lacoste
4.0
(1)
"More resonably priced, Lacoste L.12.12 are really nice, I use these for everyday."
#61
Jean Paul Gaultier
4.0
(1)
"The most popular one I reckon for the young ones is JPG Le male."
#62
DKNY
4.0
(1)
"Went down to TK Maxx and got DKNY for one of them CKin2u for the younger one."
#63
Alum or Witch Hazel
4.0
(1)
"I would suggest alum or Witch hazel."
#64
A&E
4.0
(1)
"If you are from USA, you should try A&E or Zingari Man lotions, extraordinary ones."
#65
Goodfellas' Smile
4.0
(1)
"Goodfellas' Smile soap + aftershave combos are super cheap in the EU, they have a store front on Amazon. Abysso and Inferno are the two I like the most."
#66
Eleven Shaving
4.0
(1)
"Eleven Shaving makes a non alcohol aftershave/toner and they’re nice."
#67
Art of Shaving
4.0
(1)
"I like the entire Art Of Shaving product line"
#68
Badee
3.0
(1)
"Badee Al oud honor and glory"
#69
Weleda
3.0
(1)
"Weleda for men balm"
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