Clubman Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum After Shave Cologne & Fragrance, 6 oz

4 Month Review -After switching from Mach III razors Below is the listed product I am using as part of my "Shaving Arsenal." It took me a while to find each piece needed to bring it all together. My approach was finding all the pieces that had the best reviews vs. price. Just about everything listed below was the "highest price" but luckily these items don't cost much. Not CLOSE to as much as it costs to shave with Mach III Safety razors. If your ready to make the switch to a superior, and cheaper, alternative then check out the products below. After Shave: Virgin Island Bay Rum by Clubman I've tested several types of Aftershave in stores but never found anything I liked. Based on reviews I had a hunch I would really like this. Once it arrived I was right! It gives me a very fresh feeling after my morning shave, and has an amazing smell which isn't overpowering at all. My wife is very sensitive to smells but this is one she actually admires. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000053L6W/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_2 Handle: Merkur Model 180 Long Handled Safety Razor. The first thing I noticed about this handle is the quality. You can tell its not your basic cheap piece of metal. Its got a comfortable weight to it, keeps its brilliant chrome finish, and clean up is quick and easy. I consider myself a man with normal size hands and don't know why this one is considered "long handled." Its just a tad longer than the Mach III razor I used to use. However, it’s a night and day difference compared to those "Safety razors." It cuts very close with minimal passes. I've never had a shave that was this close before. http://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Model-180-Handled-Safety/dp/B000NL0T1G/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1355613524&sr=8-10&keywords=double+edge+razor+handle Blades: 7a.m. Platinum Double Edge Safety Razor Blades I've heard there are better blades on the Market but since I started out with a 100-pack it will be 2-YEARS until I need to buy any more since I change them out once a week. I'm half Filipino so I don't have the thickest facial hair but definably pull off a goatee without a problem. Other than one "Dud" all other blades have been very predictable and easy to use. I have gotten the occasional razor burn but that appears to be normal with any Double-edged razor. I was worried I would be opening myself up to more "risk" with these but feel that I am at no more risk than any other safety blade now that I am used to it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017ZECA6/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_32 Stand: Safety Razor stand Once I learned that a stand was needed for the "Tweezerman Men's Shaving Brush" I decided to go with this one. Its been 4 months and the chrome is still shining well. Its sturdy, and holds my double edged razor as well as the shaving brush as if this product was made just for them. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001XURHNY/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_42 Brush: Not sure why its made of "Badger" hair but its working. Where this brush looses a star is because it lost some of its bristles during the first week. Since then there haven't been any more hair-loss and I've had no problems. 4 months going strong. It creates a nice lather and feels good against the skin. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000G647Y8/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_47 Shaving Soap: Prosaro Shaving Soap It works but I with it had more lather. Based on previous reviews, it sounds like the amount of lather has significantly decreased. Does it work? Yes, but I like a good lather. Anyways, its been 3 months and I feel like I have maybe gone through half of this container which isn't bad. It also has a very fresh but subtle smell which I really like. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00837YY18/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_44?ie=UTF8&redirect=true Soap Bowl: Guess I didn't need this since I am using the Proraso Shaving Soap which is self contained. For as simple as it is, it lost two stars. There is a rim that goes along the bottom that has (or had) a black rubber piece that ran around it to provide a good footing for the Bowl while on a counter. The very first day this part fell off, it didn’t seat on there, and it wasn't glued. In the garbage that piece went. The next star was lost due to finish. It was a pretty flat finish for chrome and you could see the several light scratches across it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00404RI70/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_35

I’m telling you women love this stuff for some reason the cheaper the better! I started using a safety razor a severalyears ago I called the self leveler lol I’ll never go back to a five blade pivoting head expensive razor ever again. I wish I would’ve found out about this a long time ago. I started using a LEAF razor recently too. That’s my preference. You can split a blade in two by breaking them in half. I can buy 100 blades and last forever. This Bay Rum sent is my favorite although I like their citrus musk sent also it’s like taking a step back in time into a old-fashioned Barbershop. I live in Manila Philippines. They’re not big on aftershave over there so I bring a couple bottles of my own aftershave my favorites. I Snowbird back-and-forth between the MidWest and Philippines. My Filipina fiancé absolutely loves this fragrance. It just doesn’t last as long as I wish but a couple hours is good enough. When we get ready to go out for dinner or something, I’ll splash some of the sign after a quick shave. It draws her in for a sniff every single time she really enjoys it. I’m real sensitive to smells. (any stronger and longer lasting. I probably wouldn’t like it) I can’t stand a lot of people’s cologne and perfumes. This stuff doesn’t affect me that way. It does dissipate after about two hours though like I said. This year I’m bringing a bottle of the citrus musk with me in a 12 ounce size. It lasts a long time I usually blow through one bottle of Bay rum per year, so I usually buy the small bottle so I get a fresh bottle every year. I wish I had a clubmen retro logo T-shirt for these amazing sents! The stuff is very masculine. Women seem to love it. I’ve wore expensive colognes and never got this kind of attention!

I mean seriously, even if you're just not sure. At this price, why not just pick up a bottle and try it? If you hate it, give it away! I recently went on a bit of a spree to try some different aftershaves. Since I loved the scent of the Colonel Conk Bay Rum Shave Soap that I had bought when I switched to a DE razor, I focused mainly on that scent. The two bay rum aftershaves that I ended up trying were this one and the Captain's Choice Bay Rum Aftershave . There's no clear winner between the two; on the contrary, I've found both of them to have their strengths and weaknesses compared to the other. Price: The Clubman wins by a mile here -- The CC is almost triple the price per bottle, and more than quadruple the price if you figure out the cost in dollars per ounce (the CC comes in a 4oz bottle). Smell: Of course this is subjective. The Clubman is milder, a little more sweet. The CC relies a little more heavily on the spice/clove side of things. Overall, I feel like there's more depth and complexity to the CC. But the Clubman isn't as bad right out of the bottle -- maybe 10 minutes or so after application, the Clubman has settled in to a nice fragrance. I feel like the CC needs at least a good half hour; this is wife-tested. She doesn't like the CC at all when I first apply it, but 30-45 minutes later she changes her mind. Intensity: Hard to determine when you're the one wearing it. I can smell both of them pretty much all day, but that's because it's on MY face. My nose is also on my face, so based on proximity alone it makes sense that I'd smell it longer than everyone else. This may be another good wife test. Packaging: CC is the clear winner. The CC is packaged in a nice, dark brown glass bottle that looks a little like an old-fashioned medicine bottle. The Clubman is packaged in a cheap plastic bottle that looks like something you'd find at a gas station. When I opened my package from Amazon, there was a dent in the corner of the bottle that had created a tiny hole. There was aftershave soaking into the packing material. I couldn't return it, so I transferred it to a small glass flask with a rubber stopper. This makes it difficult to apply because of the width of the flask mouth, but it's the only option I had available to me. Face: Both give you that nice, smooth aftershavey feel. But I think the feel of the CC is better. It includes witch hazel and glycerine in the ingredients, I think this may make the difference. Lately I've been adding a couple of drops of witch hazel to my palm along with the Clubman before applying. Speaking of ingredients: The win goes to CC here as well. The ingredient list of the Clubman is: Alcohol, water, fragrance, and a few artificial colors. The CC on the other hand: Alcohol, Witch Hazel, Glycerine, Spices & Extracts. Overall? Well, I personally prefer the Captain's Choice. But they smell different enough that I keep them both in my arsenal. Ultimately, opinions will always differ, but I can say that for less than seven dollars, you might as well give this stuff a shot!

You can tell from the packaging that this is a product that's been around for a while, so it's stood the test of time. In a world of guys drenched in Axe Body Spray, I'd rather wear this low-key but exotic after shave.

It has a great scent, but given that it arrives in a cheap plastic bottle, the hopes aren't high for that scent lasting. A few years ago, I gound a bottle of my Dad's Bay Rum circa 1964 - I was shocked thag it held its scent ' not suffering much from the years... six decades!! I'll be a surprised if this has half the scent of that in as many months... Will look for glass in the future.

This is good stuff, I've been using this for years. I put this on after every shave and always receive compliments as to how good it smells. Try it, you will like it too!!!

I kid you not when I say that when the first scent of this stuff hit my nostrils, I smiled. Now THIS is what I want to breathe in all day. It's not musky, it's not fruity, it's not metro. It's not the weak "light spritz" most men unfortunately opt for. This is splash on, slap your face, wake the hell up goodness. It smells delicious. And I'm talking real deal manly delicious. Pinaud Bay Rum is complex, warm, woodsy and spicy but not overpowering. I've read other reviews on here that state "one drop behind each ear", etc. Are you kidding me? I suppose that will suffice for a few minutes, but if you're wanting to smell manly, trustworthy and rugged all day, get a nice generous splash and smack it on your cheeks and neck, and get something to fend off your wife or girlfriend with. She'll be attacking in 5....4....3.... As a whiskey connoisseur I implemented my seasoned olfactory skills to see what this concoction had to offer. Upon first whiff of course you get the standout notes: clove and cinnamon. But after that, there are more subtle varieties that bring out the complexity of the aftershave in tinges of vanilla, pepper, oak, maybe even leather? I could be making the leather up. Just might be the best combination of scents to ever grace my nose. I will tell you that for a few years now, I've been alternating between classic Old Spice (yes I know it's not the original recipe so settle down) and Brut. These are both pretty musky and old man-ish, but were good for my budget and did the job. Also, I like the way they smack you in the face after a fresh DE razor shave. It feels extra saucy when you have a few nicks. One of my favorite parts about aftershave is the burn post-shave. Makes me feel alive. So, I was hoping the Pinaud would do the same. Dang was I impressed. Not only did my generous splash sting nicely, it left my face in a suprisingly supple condition. I surely did not expect the soft, semi-moisturized feeling of the bay rum. I'm used to the Old Spice and Brut drying out my face immediately, which I could live with because it felt so good to put on. But with the Pinaud Bay Rum it's the best of both worlds. There's something in the tonic that goes on super smooth and feels refreshing and healthy for your skin. So I put on a second splash and didn't look back. I could not be more pleased with this stuff...I've tried colognes (including bay rum cologne), balms and other aftershaves, but none compare to this. The Pinaud Bay Rum smells like a combination of Christmas Eve, a lumberyard, a pirate and Grandpa's barbershop. Side note: couldn't care less about the plastic bottle people are griping about. 5 satisfied stars. Another generous splash? Don't mind if I do.

This has to be one of the finest bay rums out there for an aftershave. I only wish the scent lingered a bit longer, because the fragrance itself is spot‑on — the perfect balance of spice, warmth, and freshness. It leaves your face feeling clean, invigorated, and downright exhilarated.

Wenn man das "Splash-Gefühl" mag und es nicht stört, dass es naturgemäß bei dem Produkt nach der Rasur brennt- perfekt. Keine Rötungen, Unreinheiten, Pickel oder kleine Infektionen. Ich mag es.

Lives up to its legendary reputation. Repeat purchase for me.

Volevo un dopobarba per mio marito che avesse un profumo deciso e avvolgente.Mi sono fatta invogliare dalla recensione positiva di un utente che ne faceva una descrizione convincente.Effettivamente è un profumo buono e intenso come desideravo.La bottiglia è in plastica, ma , a mio giudizio questo non è un limite, anzi la rende più leggera e maneggevole.Il prezzo contenuto fa il reso per un giudizio positivo.Spedizione rapida e accurata come al solito

Like the smell and it’s refreshing. However, its base notes resemble old spice mostly. If I were to make a purchase for a fragrance like this, based on price, I would choose old spice instead.

Clubman VIBR... If you want your senses and your spirits to be lifted, this is the elixir of life. It's not just an aftershave, it's a splash, anywhere and everytime!!