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

Strong woods and smoke for the first splash. Then settles to a masculine semi heavy scent. It seems better than the bay rum. The original is hard to beat. But does hang around like the special reserve.

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.

Wearing this gets a consistent reaction from others - you smell great! My grandfather wore this every day up to 93 so it may also induce a long and healthy life ;) Really for the money, and with the price of cologne these days, and the scent this is a 'must have' in your toiletries. Get it!

It’s a tradition in my family. My Daddy used it, and now I am. I can’t wait to get my grandson his first bottle. Really good poo-poo juice!

Barber shop 💈 smell

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.

This aftershave has a very pungent fragrance that lasts all day. Some people might not like the smell, but I do ... although I don't use it too frequently and tend to wear it only when I know I'm going to be in the presence of men. I have other, softer fragrances I use when I'm with females.

This stuff is by far the strongest smelling stuff I have ever purchased. The scent this leaves behind is absolutely overpowering and it lasts for the better part of 24 hours even after trying to wash it off I still could not get the smell of this stuff off. I have no idea how there are reviews to say the sense fades quickly etc maybe I got a special bottle of concentrate I don't know but I ended up throwing it away

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 )

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.

Real 5 Star Old School Aftershave: The aroma of Clubman Special Reserve reminds me of old leather suitcases and wooden school desks kind of vibe. A typical generic 1980s well-dressed gentleman's bouquet of aromas, straight out of the barbershop, after having a short back and sides! Very clean smelling and maybe slightly soapy in the mix. The woody-leather bouquet does not last long about 2½hrs with moderate projection and sillage. After that its very intimate for a short while, then re-application is needed to reinvigorate the great old school aroma once again!