Proraso Green After Shave

As other reviewers have pointed out, the notion of this product being listed on Fragrantica as a "fragrance product" may be questionable. But nevertheless, I'm happy to sing its praises as for what it's done for me. I purchased this along with the corresponding Proraso Green shaving cream in the tube to create an improved regimen of scalp and facial grooming. Having fancied menthol-infused products such as C.O. Bigelow's wonderful Mentha line, as well as Dr. Bronner's Peppermint soaps - given their recalibrating effect on my problem-prone skin - I tried this out after multiple recommendations on the web. Had never heard of the products or brand before this recent inquiry, and was not aware that the line is an age-old Italian classic in the tradition of enduring barbershop/apothecary-style creations. But it's just wonderful. As for the after shave as featured on this page, it has proven the perfect companion to the Proraso Green shaving cream, and has pretty much restored the pockmarking and "bumps" on my freshly shaved scalp after only a couple of days' use. No itching, no bumps, no leaky/crusty marks, no inflammation to make one want to scratch and mess with it all day. It was nice to basically just be able to leave my scalp alone and rejoice in its restored health, which is not something I've been able to say easily after multiple experiments with other products. As for the fragrance, it's a lightly fresh, cool, mild countenance of menthol and eucalyptus. Lovely, but let it be known that there's admittedly an aquatic accord just as prevalent as the aromatic accord that the ingredients suggest. If we're thinking old-school and specifically fragrance, I will note that Proraso Green suggested a subtler, less synthetic/cheap, higher quality equivalent of something like Royal Copenhagen or Aqua Velva. Refreshing on the freshly shaved skin, but not to the point of stinging or hurting. It's light, mild, clean, inoffensive...and perfect for the person who "doesn't like fragrances" or for allergically sensitive environments like the office. Projection is close to the skin, and longevity is only a couple of hours. Has the ideal dose of "early morning" or "off to work 'ZING,'" but I don't think one should expect much more than that out of an after shave that otherwise works such magic on the skin. Would serve very nicely in moderate temperatures as a "white t-shirt weather" daytime scent, or a primer for a more profound fresh-clean scent such as Mugler's Cologne. Again, not an "end all, be all" in the fragrance category, but certainly serviceable under the right conditions, great for lighter sensibilities or settings, and the job it does on restoring the skin post-shave has left me truly impressed. ★★★1⁄2 out of ★★★★.

This is definitely not something I typically go for, but I recently picked up a bottle for £7 on a whim. In Asia last summer I got a bottle of "Biore Cooling Body Mist". It has a soap scent and was mentholated, and was so nice to use in super high heat weather. Gearing up for summer, I've been looking for a similar type of cooling product and found Proraso Green. I LOVE it, but not as an aftershave (I have a beard 😂) I use it as a body splash. It's incredible for this purpose, especially on hot summer days. I decant it into a spray bottle to have with me during the day. The menthol comes through really well and the cooling sensation lasts for a decently long time (a bit longer than the actual scent). Used liberally on the body, I get 1-2 hours of longevity and moderate sillage, which I find adequate for this type of product and scent profile, especially as it can be used abundantly for the cooling sensation. On a hot morning, I'll throw this on and my walk to work is so chill. The actual scent to me smells stereotypically masculine and clean/fresh. I love the smell of eucalyptus, but I don't get much, if any, here. To be honest, I get more of a drugstore body wash scent. Not particularly interesting, but not a bad thing at all. It works very well in tandem with the cooling action. I loved it so much, I picked up the red one, too. That one I hate—it gives me a headache instantly and something about it I find incredibly cloying. Then again, I do prefer fresh and light scents, so to each their own. It was also a bit sticky. Despite the reviews saying otherwise, the red one I found way more fleeting than the green.

I don't equate this to any particular season, but rather to slow mornings. If I am sluggish I will get the entire Proraso Green lineup going. It's a kick in the balls in the morning after a shower and gets me motivated to get going. The menthol wakens your senses - one of those cheek slappers (lol), and the eucalyptus soothes. It's fantastic value for money with the quality of shaving product you get. The shaving cream is also quite good, and extremely well priced for what you get. The pre-shave is great to stand those hairs up stopping razor burn for sensitive skin. Don't expect it to have any longevity, it's not built for that. The initial smell is very strong, which helps it do it's job. The only weird thing with the pre-shave cream is I smell marijuana for some reason, and I have opened multiples, some have less of the scent, some have more, which I was shocked by as it has the same scent profile as the cream/aftershave, which do not put that scent off at all. I asked a buddy if he got the same smell from it as I did, but he did not. Perhaps my nose just detects the formula in the pre-shave differently. I'd be curious to know if anyone else gets that marijuana smell from the pre-shave if they have it.

Great fragrance, it doesn't last because it's an aftershave, but as aftershaves go it's not exactly weak, it's just that even the strongest aftershaves are only going to last a few hours tops. This lasts about that long if you use liberally. It's a very good, nourishing, high quality splash as well which makes it so much more than just any old scent that's going to be featured on this site. Some are saying this isn't a barbershop scent, but I don't see how it isn't one. It's clean, green, classic barbershoppy goodness but if you're looking for something along the lines of Azzaro Pour Homme or Rive Gauche, then I guess by that standard this isn't it. It's more like Platinum Egoiste or CK Eternity for Men. For what it is, it's a 10/10, probably ranks as one of the best aftershaves that I have in my collection, right up there with Proraso Red which is a completely different scent that will appeal to a different audience I imagine, but they're both equally great as fragrances, again *for what they are*. If you're into wet shaving, pick this up along with the pre-shave and shaving cream in a gift set for $32 on Amazon.

This is not barbershop at all, if you want full barbershop go with Floid Vigoroso. This has been built in a way of nineties colognes and specifically has many similarities (after the strong menthol and eucalyptus fades away) with Hugo by Hugo Boss. All in all is green, herbal, aromatic, slightly woody (cedar) but in a light, airy, refreshing way like every aftershave should be. At the base I can detect a hint of musk but the musk here is not animalistic at all, it is more like musk in Terre d'hermes, very Elena like use of musc. As aftershave don't expect longevity (45 minutes) and projection but the cooling and moisturizing properties are top notch! Simply professional product, not like supermarket aftershaves... I like to combine it with Hugo by Hugo Boss or Guerlain Homme edp (mint heaven). Last but not least, the smell of Proraso Green Shaving Cream in tube is more like Paco Rabanne Pour Homme edt in case you are interested.