I know Cecil touched on shaving on Straight Dope, but I wanted some advice here… Is there really any difference between cologne and aftershave? What about just a face washing astringent? That seems to close up pores and has the same feel as aftershave.
I don’t know the exact difference, but after shave may sting for a minute, but cologne will burn a razor nick all day. There is usually less fragrance in after shave.
Put your cologne on your chest, where the motion of your breathing will puff out a little whiff with every breath. The moisture of your chest sweat will mix with the cologne, and by afternoon, you’ll have a blend of Aramis and you
Cologne has more alcohol generally. Aftershave has something to soothe the skin. I used to use witchhazel.
Moderator’s Note: Moving to IMHO.