Clubman Special Reserve Shave Cologne, After Shave Macho Fragrance, 6 fl oz

This is the best of the Clubman aftershaves. It is truly a masculine fragrance. It smells like booze, leather saddles, wood campfires, dry cured cigars, with a sweet wisp of gundpowder. If Clint Eastwood wore an aftershave this would be it. Get some for yourself and don't forget your horse. It is relatively long lasting compared to other "barber shop" grade aftershaves. Pairs well with "barber shop" scented shaving soaps, but no fougeres, sandalwoods or anything civilized, complex or fruity. Leather and dirt, tobacco, wood, whisky neat, you get the picture. It's high proof so has a bit of burn but feels good once it hits. Great stuff.

You either love Pinaud or hate it, there is no middle ground it seems. I've tried the Virgin Island Bay Rum, Classic Clubman, and the Vanilla, and enjoyed them all (especially the Vanilla, that stuff is great). So I gave this one a try after reading the favorable reviews. For about $6 a bottle, the risk on investment was small. Upon opening the plastic bottle and smelling it I feared that this was the first Pinaud that I would regret buying.Then, I decanted about 5 ounces into a glass bottle with shaker top that Amazon sells for those folks who make and bottle their own hot sauce. These are great for decanting "drug store" after shaves out of their plastic bottles to remove that plastic funkiness that all Pinaud's seem to have at first. A few days later I took the plunge and splashed some Special Reserve on after a shave. It instantly reminded me of Aramis, only a bit different (much like the Classic reminds me of Brut, only different). It's strong at first, much like the Classic, so be a bit conservative with your "splash". Leather, tobacco, some other spices which I can't pinpoint, but the overall scent is warm and manly. It definitely has lasting power, but the scent is clean, masculine, not at all floral or sweet. I can smell this stuff from the time I splash it on, through the rest of my morning routine, getting dressed, making coffee, and then during my drive to work in the car. About an hour or so. Then, it starts to fade, to the point where I no longer perceive it but I get whiffs of it throughout the day.This is a good winter time after shave. The scent and feel just seem to "go" with colder temps as opposed to the menthol after shaves like Floid Blue which are definitely warm weather after shaves. While there are no obvious moisturizing or healing ingredients that I can see on the label, but my face doesn't feel dried out or overly tight when using this. I get a kind of matte feeling to my skin which is rather pleasant. Overall, this has become part of my rotation, especially in the colder weather now. The Vanilla is still my favorite Pinaud, but this is a close second.

Special Reserve seems to be the odd duck in Pinaud's line of aftershaves, with it's hard to place complex array of scents. I admit when I opened the bottle I had some "reserve" about this one. I'm a big fan of Pinaud's Clubman & Virgin Island Bay Rum but in the bottle this particular scent is actually pretty rank. It doesn't even smell like something you'd put on your body. It smells like you threw your belt into the campfire while opening a container of stale cinnamon. I'm not exaggerating, I almost didn't use this one because of it's scent but today was my day to shave (I skip every other day) and the Special Reserve was sitting on my bathroom sink so I thought why not. I fully intended to "regift" this after one use, but no longer. Out of the bottle and on my skin the scent changed immediately into a woodsy-leather-smoky mixture that is very pleasing and as the blurb on the bottle states it is indeed bold & masculine. It soothed my skin very well and tightened it, similar to the effect of Aqua Velva. I didn't nick my face today so I can't say if it stops minor bleeding as well as the Clubman or Bay Rum does. I would describe the three scents this way: Virgin Island Bay Rum is a working class, no nonsense scent. It burns, it's tough, it's what a guy who works in a factory or steel mill would wear. Clubman is old school upper class, something that Jay Gatsby would wear to drink cocktails with attractive young ladies and business associates. Special Reserve strikes me as what the gentleman hunter would wear while discussing his latest adventure in a social club over whiskey and good cigars. Of course these are the images my mind conjures up, and are completely subjective. I always was the Walter Mitty type who felt out of place in my own time.UPDATE: I nicked myself pretty good today and can report that Special Reserve does stop minor bleeding well. Overall I'm liking this one a lot, and the scent seems to last quite a while too.

I have been a long time clubman aftershave fan the past 13 years. While I only used the pinaud clubman shave lotion exclusively until the past couple years - then tried and still use their Bay Rum splash and made part of my weekly rotation, I had not tried any others. So recently bought some others to try like this Special Reserve. So here is the breakdown:It's an Aftershave Cologne, so it will be a little different than the Clubman Pinaud Aftershave Lotion. BLUF: It works. The smell is spicy, kinda in a small way smokey but kinda leather. It's very masculine and is what you want in your aftershave rotation. You could also just use as a cologne as well. For example, first use I later went outside and all the women came out and chased me down the street and now they are claiming child support. Its that powerful. and has the old time mens barber shop smell for those old enough to remember it last century. Because it's a cologne, the smell is more heavy and will stick around until you shower the next day. While Clubman's Pinaud is the best aftershave lotion you can buy, you need to have the Bay Rum splash for the light shaving or on the go days and the Special Reserve for when you need everyone focused on you.Bottle came secure and had no leakage, is effective and long lasting and though a cologne, leaves the skin soft. While some may call the smell older man or old timey, its for anyone old enough to shave.

I was more than hesitant about buying this than most purchases I've made on amazon due to some less than positive reviews about it on here. At this price, I was more curious/intrigued than anything else. After about a week, I received it today. My typical scent choices are some of the usual mid priced suspects; Curves, Tommy Hilfiger, AquaDigio to name a few. After getting into DE shaving (safety razors), I find myself getting all retro with other products such as Pinaud products. I like Clubman after shave for instance. It's old time and unique. I expected this to be one of those "stink" smells that we all are repulsed by that some old folks or people with bad taste wear or should I say shower in. To cut to the chase, I immediately opened and took a big sniff a few hours ago and was surprised that it smelled nice right at the bottle opening. Other reviews basically said it smelled bad. It does have a strong complex scent initially but with less clove and heavey spice as the Bay Rum i last ordered. I don't dislike Bay Rum but it's not like a nice cologne, more a spicey after shave. This special reserve is the essence of an expensive cologne, even by today's high standards. I wasn't sure if Pinaud was really the type of company that puts out this level of "cologne" premium level toiletries but now I know. To me it's big, in your face but fresh and dark in a warm comfortable way. I for one do have a problem with wierd loud stink fragrances but this is not one. It's Special reserve, it's cheap and very Rich. I'm surprised this isn't sold everywhere at a primo price. I'm like Mikey on the old Life commercial, but I love this...A last note; this is a polarizing scent, folks like it or not at all. It’s definately not for everyone. The original is more for the masses in my opinion.

It is hard to place the elements of this aftershave, some say it is STRONG but I did not find it so. Their Virgin Island Bay Rum leaps out of the bottle and in the first minutes shouts to the world, I AM HERE, not the Special Reserve. It is subdued, but you can tell you are wearing it.Soft tones of leather, a bit of soap...not flowery, just hard to place. It is unique, it does smell nice. It will not be my go to aftershave just something to change up with or perhaps after-splash late in the day before going out for the evening. I applied to my face right after a cold water cool down from my double edge shave. It had a slight sting, very quick, nothing to note actually but it does have alcohol so expect a bit of this after a shave. I keep my blade sharp and shave well so nick cuts and abrasions are minimal and perhaps that is why no big slap in the face experience using this for me.For me...not STRONG, it is detectable, it is 'soft' ins scent, bit of leather but not musk, a sweetness smell to it. Is that "manly" ? Well, not to me but it is pleasant, will not offend due to strong odor those around you. It may be perfect for you, not strong enough for you, depends on your tastes. For me, I will keep it around and use it up, but it will not be my signature scent.That is my review part - now, my question on the name which has nothing to do perhaps with the product.Companies and products historically reserve the phrases "Reserve" and "Special Reserve" to denote that it is a limited release and availability, commands a higher price due to this AND that there indeed is something special about it. I have Clubman product, as this is a stand alone release, what is it supposed to be a "Special Reserve" of, which of the other products is the parent scent? I find nothing Special about it, and as there is an unlimited supply and available to non-insiders of Clubman, why is it a reserve? Reserved for who ?OK, end of questions.

Pinaud's Clubman Special Reserve is not just a great aftershave, it's an excellent fragrance, as well. It's by far the most powerful scent of Pinaud's lineup and it's aftershave effects are as good as the original. It leaves my skin feeling refreshed and toned without prolonged irritation. I highly recommend it!

This a review for the Special Reserve After Shave. I like the original scent, so I bought this version for my husband to try. It is downright offensive and unpleasant. So, gentlemen if you are hoping to smell great or attract a lady this will likely repel them away from you. You might like the smell, but 90 percent of the ladies won't. Forget it and just don't.

I have been using Pinaud Clubman products for some time now and this product is good but not as good as the regular Clubman Aftershave lotion. The fragrance is a bit on heavy side. Much like the Aramis fragrance. Good though.

parfum tonique qu'on imagine parfaitement dans un salon de barbier "old school".. L' odeur est subtile et tient bien sur la peau,mais sait s'effacer dès l' application d' une eau de toilette ...C'est exactement ce que j' attend un after-shave.( la bouteille est en plastique mais le contenant n' enlève rien au charme du contenu )

Llevo varios días sin afeitar adrede para poder usarlo al recibirlo y tiene un olor alucinante. Old school sin duda.Escuece un poco en cara, como toda loción alcohólica, pero para estos días de frío viene de lujo.Las propiedades en la piel son las promedio en este tipo de lociones; calma la irritación del afeitado y deja un aroma buenísimo.La recomiendo totalmente para probar algo nuevo, fuera de las típicos after shave comerciales y volver a lo antiguo, lo básico, que al final es lo que realmente merece la pena y no pasa de moda.

Pinaud Clubman Special Reserve ist eines der wenigen noch erhältlichen "Leather- Chypre"- Aftershaves. Es besitzt einen schweren, ledrig- würzig- holzigen Duft mit markanter Note, ein Herrenduft der klassischen Art. Es erinnert an das "Trussardi uomo" von 1983, an "Gucci uomo" oder an "Aramis classic", alles Düfte, die leider inzwischen verschwunden sind.Der Duft weckt Assoziationen an einen vornehmen, graumelierten Herrn im dunklen Anzug mit Weste und Krawatte, der in einem Ledersessel vorm Kamin sitzt und die "Times" liest.Eine echte, noch dazu recht preisgünstige Alternative zu den derzeitigen "frischen" Mainstream Duschgel- Düften, sowohl hervorragend passend für den feinen Herrn ab 50 als auch für Jüngere, die sich bewußt vom Trend absetzen wollen, ein "Vintage"- Duft im besten Sinne.Dabei ist es gut verträglich, hautpflegend und durch die Kombination von Aftershave und Eau de toilette nicht nur sparsam im Verbrauch, sondern bietet auch langanhaltendes Dufterlebnis.Ein wahrer Geheimtipp, in den USA ein Barbershop- Klassiker, der seit den 1940er Jahren auf dem Markt ist, von einer in Paris 1810 gegründeten Traditionsfirma, hier ein Nischenduft für diejenigen, die nicht dem Trend folgen, sondern ihrer Persönlichkeit Ausdruck geben wollen.Ein preisgünstiger Duft für den echten Herrn und alle, die es werden wollen.

Dopobarba alcolico con una fragranza vintage che non stanca mai. Parlare di profumazione è assolutamente soggettivo, ma questa fragranza di pinaud mi ha stregato. Una volta applicato e svanito l'effetto dell'alcol che ha la funzione di disinfettare e lenire il post rasatura, si sprigiona delicatamente un mix di aromi che vanno dalla cipria ai chiodi di garofano con qualche tonalità di legno nel mezzo. Il profumo è persistente fino ad un paio di ore dall'applicazione. Adatto per la rasatura o la profumazione serale. Leggo recensioni negative in merito alla bottiglia in plastica ma io lo vedo come un vantaggio in quanto se accidentalmente cade a terra o nel lavandino non provoca danni e se messo in una valigia per un viaggio è leggero e pratico.