Best Aftershave for Men [Top 5 of 2021]

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The best aftershave for men is subjective and requires trial and error to figure out which aftershave works best for you. Let me know what is your best aftershave this year.
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Aftershave is a product applied to skin after shaving. Traditionally it is an alcohol based liquid (splash), but it can be a lotion, gel, or even a paste.
It often contains an antiseptic agent such as denatured alcohol, stearate citrate or witch hazel to prevent infection of cuts, as well as to act as an astringent to reduce skin irritation. Menthol is used in some varieties as well to numb irritated skin.
An alcohol-based aftershave usually causes an immediate stinging sensation after applying it post-shave, with effects sometimes lasting several minutes, but most commonly only for seconds. Non-alcohol-based products also exist.
Aftershave balms are frequently recommended for winter use as they tend to be alcohol free and lotion-like, moisturizing the skin.
Some aftershaves use fragrance or essential oil to enhance scent. Moisturizers-natural and artificial-are often touted as able to soften the skin.
Early aftershaves included witch-hazel and bay rum and have been documented in shaving guides. Both still are sold as aftershaves.
‘Aftershave’ (2021) Wikipedia. Available at: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aftershave (Accessed: 21/12/2021).

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  • @GregTardif
    @GregTardif2 жыл бұрын

    Have you tried Snake Bite yet?

  • @ChrisLael

    @ChrisLael

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you like heavily mentholated aftershaves, try Stirling aftershave. You can get all of their scents, including unscented, in regular menthol, and extra menthol. I haven't tried the extra menthol, but their regular menthol is just a tad more mentholated than Snake Bite. It gives me a pretty good "sting" for a minute or so, but then stays very cool for quite a while. Great stuff!

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice!!! I’ll check it out next order. Thanks Chris!

  • @redstone5149

    @redstone5149

    2 жыл бұрын

    I certainly have and I like it. I enjoy highly mentholated aftershave especially in the summer (Osage Rub, Stirling’s Glacial Formulation, Cat O’Nine Tails, Chiseled Face etc). I also buy menthol crystals off Amazon and drop a few in my alcohol based drug store aftershaves. I have a bottle of Skin Bracer that I loaded up that’s got way more bite than Snake Bite😂

  • @stricklandpropane86

    @stricklandpropane86

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep 🐍🔥🔥🔥

  • @IAMCDB
    @IAMCDB2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video Greg. I really enjoyed it. Merry Christmas sir!

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    2 жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas to you too!!

  • @andudan5717
    @andudan57173 ай бұрын

    Always nice to watch Greg 🐻

  • @javi.AkA.afeitader
    @javi.AkA.afeitader2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome vid Buddy, and very good taste. Stay safe and Merry Christmas ⛄🎄

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    2 жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas!!!

  • @unclelshaves
    @unclelshaves2 жыл бұрын

    Great selection of AS Greg. I like a lot of lower priced ASs and don't have many Artisan made ones, for example Lucky Tiger Bay Run and Aspen, Imperial Leather, Blue Stratos, Old Spice, 4711 and the Clubman Pinaud range of AS. Hard to pick a favourite, maybe Imperial Leather as I emptied one bottle this year. The Clubman Osage Rub is my Snake Bite type AS. Take care and have a great Xmas.

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing! I need to get some lucky tiger (even if just for the label)

  • @scottwinn3979
    @scottwinn3979 Жыл бұрын

    Those are some good recommendations, Greg. I’ve never tried any products from Fine, but am going to try some now. My preferred aftershave is actually a 2-step process. I start with Proraso green aftershave liquid. Once it dries, I follow it up with Cremo’s cooling post-shave balm. The combination works perfectly for my sensitive skin that gets very irritated after shaving. The Cremo balm can also be found easily at drug stores and grocery stores, and is less than $8.

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the kudos and the tips!

  • @DaveR24
    @DaveR242 жыл бұрын

    Great ranking video. Others that I have that are not on your list are: RazoRock Blue Barbershop (my favorite barbershop), Crowne and Crane balms, Barrister and Mann splashes, and for a premium aftershave I have Saponificio Veresino Opuntia splash (which is actually more like a gel-splash).

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like you have some splendid options! I am going to be replacing some of these over this next year so will certainly add these to the list. Thanks for watching. (oh, I just ordered a Saponificio EDT that I am very excited about as well)

  • @JustTheFactsYall
    @JustTheFactsYall2 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed the video Broski 🔥

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks buddy!

  • @clearlycaribbeanreb2895
    @clearlycaribbeanreb2895 Жыл бұрын

    All of these aftershaves are fantastic, great video. 👍

  • @okieshaver997
    @okieshaver9972 жыл бұрын

    Have yet to try Snake Bite. I do however love Fine American Blend! I use lots of drug store splashes- AV Ice Blue, Musk and Original Sport (very green mostly sold in Canada), Old Spice, Brut and such. I nearly always buy sets when purchasing from artisans, PAA, Stirling, Noble Otter etc. Recently started buying artisan splashes to go with unscented soaps along with the way too many other splashes I have and I quite enjoy that. I use vintage soaps such as Williams, Colgate, Yardley and it's nice to just grab whatever aftershave I'm wanting to use and not worry with matching. Nice video and good job narrowing down your lists!! Thanks for sharing! Ramble, ramble...

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have been looking for musk (can't find it near me...may have to order on the net (with Sandra Bullock)) I try to buy sets as well. Do you have vintage (as in old) Williams? I have some but it smells a bit off so haven't tried it haha (I am sensitive as it is) Ramble ramble from ya boy Greg. Thanks for watching

  • @okieshaver997

    @okieshaver997

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GregTardif I can always find AV musk. I’ll send some to you if you’d like. It’s a whopping $4! Yeah, the vintage Williams, as well as the other vintage soaps I have, do have a bit of a musty kinda funk to them. I use em and haven’t had any problems with them.

  • @marcusbuck5201
    @marcusbuck52012 жыл бұрын

    Another great vid, perfectly edited. A joy. I am, however somewhat intrigued by the fact that it seems that you reckon "mentholated" as unscented. My favorite drug store mentholated splash is the Floïd Mentolado Vigoroso Masaje Genuino, i.e. Floïd Vigorously Mentholated Genuine Massage, that is so heavily scented with menthol that I cannot apply any EDT or EDP afterwards.

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wowie! Sounds powerful haha. The snake bite doesn’t have any fragrance added to it so I consider that to be “unscented”

  • @sefertonshaves
    @sefertonshaves2 жыл бұрын

    Some great choices there, aqua velva is my favorite drug store aftershave it reminds of my father, don’t pick up a pee smell though. I just subscribed old man Bailey turned me onto this channel. Stay safe!

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for connecting. I’m thinking it might be a memory or something 🤷 I’m the only one who smells it lol

  • @ChrisLael
    @ChrisLael2 жыл бұрын

    Skin Bracer is a must have for supermarket aftershaves. Strongly powder scented, and slightly minty/sweet.

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    2 жыл бұрын

    I haven’t seen it at mine 😭

  • @ChrisLael

    @ChrisLael

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GregTardif I usually get it at WalMart, and sometimes even Dollar General. It can be hit or miss on who has it in stock.

  • @chrislj2890

    @chrislj2890

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, Mennen Skin Bracer is one of my favorites, as is Barbasol which you can get from Walgreens.

  • @redstone5149

    @redstone5149

    2 жыл бұрын

    Damn right! Skin Bracer is my FAVORITE! For an unscented balm I prefer Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Mysterium Serum.

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    2 жыл бұрын

    I recently got the Mysterium serum and think it’s great

  • @keithwinkler5871
    @keithwinkler58712 жыл бұрын

    Another good video! Can you do one sometime for us on your favorite DE blades, thanks buddy!

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ll give it a shot! I don’t venture too far out with blades, but I’ll see what I can concur up. Thanks

  • @fatcapital88
    @fatcapital889 ай бұрын

    nice video, thank you

  • @dzangistamelonne2756
    @dzangistamelonne27562 жыл бұрын

    My favorite, Brut , Clubman, Zaharoff balm I have nice balm. Of course different fragrance I agree with you!

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice choices

  • @mcswm9118
    @mcswm91182 жыл бұрын

    Try Proraso Green- Menthol and Eucalyptus Oil in a perfect refreshing and cooling blend. Their shave creams are great too, but hard to find sometimes. I've heard that the AC Bigalow shave cream is the same, made under license from Proraso. I've tried the green and it's exactly the same. Love to hear your rerview of those sometime.

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the suggestions! I’ll check em out. I’ve been really impressed with the Zingari Man Unscented recovery splash recently

  • @juanloaiza9975
    @juanloaiza9975 Жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @nickgee7291
    @nickgee7291 Жыл бұрын

    stetson me too! been wearing it since I graduated high-school in 2011! The cologne. For aftershave I like aqua velva

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Nick. I meant to buy the cologne but ended up with the aftershave and just kinda went with it lol

  • @jamesd.4223
    @jamesd.42232 жыл бұрын

    Nice lineup, Greg! Looks like to have a a lot of Fine aftershaves. 😁 How do you like them overall? Also, not sure if it's still available, but The Razor Company sourced some Aqua Velva from Spain, comes in a glass bottle. Very nice scent, but I'm not sensing any 'pee'. The Spanish version has a lighter 'crisper' scent to my nose. 👊😁

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks James! I may be alone on the pee scent and may stem back to some childhood memory or something🤷 fine aftershaves are phenomenal. They are low cost and perform well. I ventured out a bit this year trying all kinds of things. The Sacré Bleu from PAA is based off of the euro scent of aqua velva. I was hovering over the buy option the other day on the Spain version of the aqua velva. Maybe I’ll get some soon! Thank you for watching

  • @marcopanero5088
    @marcopanero50882 жыл бұрын

    Hi Greg,nice video i really lite it(i'll must try some Fine i think🤔).Have you ever tried Floïd the genuine?It's an Italian classic after shave,you can find it in all old barbers.

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Marco. Haven't tried it yet. I do have a copy of one of their aftershaves. Thanks for watching

  • @parkerprevost7716
    @parkerprevost7716 Жыл бұрын

    I use old spice classic after shave I like the smell of it

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    Жыл бұрын

    That is good stuff!

  • @markboland2545
    @markboland25452 жыл бұрын

    Porrasso red sandlewood......love it...scent fades a bit too quick for my liking...but has shea butter in it....moisturizing ur face at the same time

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice! I haven’t tried their pre and post shave stuff but people sure swear by it

  • @carlp5351
    @carlp53512 жыл бұрын

    Here is a couple more Duke Cannon Ice Cold Aftershave Balm Nivea Sensitive and Cooling Sensitive aftershave balm Aveda Dual Action aftershave balm I have all of the matching aftershaves for all of my soaps.

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing! Yes you're right Nivea Sensitive is great stage for sure. Haven't tried the Aveda balm yet however. I usually try to get the matching such, I'm finding, I prefer trying more aftershaves than different soap scents because the aftershave/ colognes stay longer smelling up my face the longest. but match match is a good move too. Thanks Carl

  • @bluesun6229
    @bluesun62292 жыл бұрын

    AV does smell a bit funky at first. Lilac Vegetal from pinuad smells completely different ,but has the same thing going on.

  • @mikepeterson764
    @mikepeterson7642 жыл бұрын

    I wear Brut, have for years. But I do have a bottle aquavelva on hand because during Covid I couldn't find brut but needed something. It's works fine.

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very nice! Yeah I’m not a super fan of the scent of Brut (on me). But I can see how it would work for some people for sure. Have you been able to reaquire brut?

  • @DocHoliday596
    @DocHoliday596 Жыл бұрын

    Hello Greg, great video. I have a Brut splash on I a plastic bottle I use as an aftershave. I heard some other people say you shouldn't use alcohol based after shave because it damages the skin. I was thinking of getting a nivea balm and then applying brut afterwards. What are your thoughts?

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    Жыл бұрын

    Maybe do the brut first then the balm. Or any type of moisturizer really. Some say it’s ok do do thick and then light but it to me it feels more natural to do light to thick

  • @DocHoliday596

    @DocHoliday596

    Жыл бұрын

    @@GregTardif Thank you🙂

  • @ewk_
    @ewk_2 жыл бұрын

    Although it will not bump Stetson from the top spot for drugstore a/s, Skin Bracer by Mennen is a glaring omission from the pack. Another to consider is Gillette Arctic Ice, as it provides an updated/modern scent to the drugstore mix. As for the Aqua Velva, come on man.

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    2 жыл бұрын

    I do need to get some skin bracer. Once I’m back on aftershaves I’ll pick up a bottle. I don’t know what it is. I like aqua velva, it’s just that initial hint 🤷

  • @user-xu4ok3sg6f
    @user-xu4ok3sg6f5 ай бұрын

    NOTHING has giving me more compliments than Brut 33. #1 in my listo for sure💪💪💪💪👍

  • @raniajalab2727
    @raniajalab2727 Жыл бұрын

    Hello , I just want to ask about a perfume which was available in the nineties, I can’t remember it’s name, but I recall its package, the package had windmill with British rural home with British flag , and it looks similar to silver Lapidus perfume , if you have any idea about such description, please notify me,

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry friend, not sure.

  • @MotivationNation1010
    @MotivationNation10109 ай бұрын

    Can you review carthusia after shave⁉️

  • @ProjectRambo
    @ProjectRambo Жыл бұрын

    Love Stetson! But I saw in the comments that Skin Bracer was missing and I totally agree. That's my second choice!

  • @valor1874
    @valor18742 жыл бұрын

    I'm a youngling without a father what should I use I mostly care about quality I dont care about scent or no scent just want my face to feel good after a shave

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve really been liking the recovery splash from zingari man. You can go unscented with it

  • @Coolmanluke23
    @Coolmanluke232 жыл бұрын

    Hi Greg! Could you do an update on the Meiji?

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sure! I’ve touched on it again a few times in a few round up videos. But overall, I still think for the money it’s a good razor. It doesn’t feel as well built as some of the other razors but it’s a good razor. Let me know if you have any other specific questions regarding it. Thanks for reaching out

  • @Coolmanluke23

    @Coolmanluke23

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GregTardif Okay, I've been thinking about getting one, looks really cool. Thanks for the reply!

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice! And you are welcome. It’s definitely a good looking razor

  • @tcrites4519
    @tcrites45192 жыл бұрын

    Skinbracer is my favorite

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice! I’ve heard it’s good and affordable

  • @will6509
    @will65092 жыл бұрын

    I use Snake Bite for night shaves. Or any other time I don't use alum... Unless I'm using a new blade, then I don't use anything. It's hard being a shave diva!

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    2 жыл бұрын

    You know what you like! So first use blade no aftershave treatment? 😳

  • @will6509

    @will6509

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GregTardif I suppose its okay because there's not really any bacteria on the blade 1st use.

  • @ovidiuking5118
    @ovidiuking51187 ай бұрын

    Crew The Best ❤

  • @michaeldamisch1367
    @michaeldamisch13672 жыл бұрын

    Hi Greg, my all time favorite aftershave is Fine Fresh Vetiver and because I heard it will not longer be produced I stocked some bottles just in case. I like Fine stuff in general😉, because it works for me and it's kind of traditional shaving gear. Have a good one and stay safe 🪒💈

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh man! I should probably order some then! Wanted to try it…always more to purchase lol! Yeah Fine is great for sure! Do you like their soaps too? Be safe

  • @michaeldamisch1367

    @michaeldamisch1367

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GregTardif Yes I like the soaps alot but so far didn't have a chance to try there 21 century formula.

  • @patrickbennett439
    @patrickbennett439 Жыл бұрын

    I shave my whole head, so that means i use a ton of aftershave. I learned to dilute it with witch hazel on youtube. Its cheaper, smells strong enough cause i buy some stuff thats already too strong. Its called barber. Its actually an eau de cologne so yea, covering my whole head with it is just a bit strong. I like strong and its too strong. Smells amazing. I have fun though. Bald headed guy all about some aftershaves! I also buy some gallons of other aftershave, i use it as floor cleaner in my house. OMG my house smells awesome when im done! Ladies love it and i dilute that with isopropyl alc 99% and water cause thats a lot of smell! Basically any aftershave i decide im not crazy about, i will also just use it as a cleaner. Not waisted money.

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing, Patrick. I never would have thought to clean with the after shave

  • @josephduncan4594
    @josephduncan4594 Жыл бұрын

    The fact your genuine. That's whats up.

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!

  • @lenny24445
    @lenny244452 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video Greg, thank you, made me laugh!! I'm glad you've decided to identify as a cowboy....that's kinda cool.

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    2 жыл бұрын

    I didn’t choose the “heeee yah” life, it chose me

  • @araiz8621
    @araiz8621 Жыл бұрын

    What do u think is a nice fresh, citrusy smelling one for a young guy

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    Жыл бұрын

    Gentleman’s nod has cotrine which is very pleasant

  • @markt1896
    @markt18963 ай бұрын

    Aqua velva does have a slight urinal soap/deodorizer smell to it

  • @tedolphbundler724
    @tedolphbundler72410 ай бұрын

    None of the Fine aftershaves have any skin conditioners. All the Pinaud products do.

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    10 ай бұрын

    Ok

  • @connorroche7971
    @connorroche79712 жыл бұрын

    What style of hat is he wearing?

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    2 жыл бұрын

    He is wearing a newsboy style of hat

  • @woodstock480
    @woodstock4802 жыл бұрын

    Aqua Velva, the first time I smelled it, I thought it smelled like dirty diapers. I think it's the powderiness of the aftershave that reminds me of the smell of wet wipes, which I would use when changing my kids' dirty diapers. I still don't like the smell too much, but I've gotten past the diaper smell memory.

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha goodness. Yeah maybe it is a memory thing for me instead of pee but something that was used to cover up the smell of pee 🤷 the brain is a wild place

  • @MrMmaretic
    @MrMmaretic6 ай бұрын

    Brut 1964.

  • @eddiewilbanks1382
    @eddiewilbanks1382 Жыл бұрын

    Snake bite aftershave

  • @MrPolycarpe13
    @MrPolycarpe137 ай бұрын

    Pee-No is how you pronouce Pinaud. The D is silent. Just saying

  • @mfaizan1184
    @mfaizan1184 Жыл бұрын

    bro! thanks greg

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome

  • @fontanaboyscouts
    @fontanaboyscouts Жыл бұрын

    horrrible review

  • @GregTardif

    @GregTardif

    Жыл бұрын

    Make a better one

  • @swedendive

    @swedendive

    11 ай бұрын

    You are horrible

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