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is there a male equivalent of jo malone???? for aftershave of a natural not overpowering nature?

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Heathcliffscathy · 12/12/2006 19:58

dh hasn't worn aftershave for years.

he has asked for some for christmas.

I need to like it, and since ds have become v intolerant of overpowering perfumes.....most perfumes come under this category.

I can just about tolerate jo malone perfumes (even like a couple of them).

so I guess I'm asking, what are the very nicest aftershaves, and are there any all natural ingredients brands that I can seek out?

thanks

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DingDongDraculaOnHigh · 12/12/2006 20:04

how about this natural but sounds a bit whiffy

DingDongDraculaOnHigh · 12/12/2006 20:05

go to spaceNK and have a sniff

MrsMillsletoe · 12/12/2006 20:06

Aren't Jo Malones scents unisex?

JackieNoHoHo · 12/12/2006 20:07

There's a bit on the Jo Malone website about which of her fragrances are suitable for men.

puddle · 12/12/2006 20:07

Neals yard has some nice smelling after shave stuff (as opposed to aftershave iykwim)

DingDongDraculaOnHigh · 12/12/2006 20:10

get him some brut
or old spice

puddle · 12/12/2006 20:10

My dad used to use Pagan Man

MerryPiffmas · 12/12/2006 20:12

soph dp also hates aftershaves. Instead he uses fragrance deodorants
We both love Fahrenheit
Scent but not that alcohol top note you get from aftershaves

DingDongDraculaOnHigh · 12/12/2006 20:14

you could get some of this and tip a bit of your jo malone in...

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Heathcliffscathy · 12/12/2006 20:15

ooooo piffle, farenheit used to make me weak at the knees!!!

I wonder if I still love the smell.

Pagan man....ha ha v funny....you'll be suggesting pois de fromage in a minute.

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PorpoiseOnEarth · 12/12/2006 20:19

I love Creed. Especially the Green Irish Tweed. Sounds horrible and old-fashioned but smells gorge...

aDadTidingsWeBring · 12/12/2006 20:23

I was given Jo Malone lime basil and mandarin and like it.

I dont like overpowering aftershaves either - this is strong initially but doesn't linger.

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Heathcliffscathy · 12/12/2006 23:00

thanks aDad

bump

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brimfull · 12/12/2006 23:01

L'occitane do nice stuff for men.

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Heathcliffscathy · 13/12/2006 10:03

thanks ggirl

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myrrhthamoo · 13/12/2006 10:07

The mention of Brut and Old Spice made me think of...oooh this takes me back...Hai Karate. And look! You can get original 1970s packs on ebay! Yeeeeack!

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Heathcliffscathy · 13/12/2006 10:08

what was the one with the hand with the long red nails going down man in denim shirt's chest???

denim?

that advert used to make me squirm when i was little, it was so embarassingly sexual!!!

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myrrhthamoo · 13/12/2006 10:11

It was Denim. My Dad used to like that.

NorksDrift · 13/12/2006 10:13

Give him some of this to see if his mind "surges with the majesty of life!

EniDeepMidwinter · 13/12/2006 10:16

acqua de parma

Bugsy2 · 13/12/2006 10:21

Penhaligans - gorgeous men's products. Nothing nasty & plenty of fairly light colognes as opposed to aftershaves.

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Heathcliffscathy · 13/12/2006 12:56

thanks ladies. what is acqua di parma like enid?

am imagining heavy and italian....but obviously not....

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EniDeepMidwinter · 13/12/2006 14:08

god no its lush

women can wear it too

extremely chic too

here

unfortunately dh REFUSES any kind of aftershave but I love the smell of this

FluffyMummy123 · 13/12/2006 14:08

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FluffyMummy123 · 13/12/2006 14:09

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