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liros – :
While others say this is identical to the original I will have to disagree. Is it similar? yes but is it identical? No. This was the second Pinaud scent that I have used. While it is good I would have to say that I prefer the Original and also the Bay Rum. I would buy this again but would not use it as an everyday aftershave. I would recommend this for the winter and fall times. This is also a classic barber scent if you remember those day!
The Gents score (8/10)
SokraTTT – :
My initial impression of this fragrance was not, as others have said, that is a beefed up version of the original. If anything it reminded me of two other fragrances in my collection: Canoe and Brut Musk. The top notes are definitely more like Canoe, Jade East, and Hai Karate than original Clubman. The drydown is very similar to Brut Musk with it’s almost fruity and metallic type of musk scent. But this musk is much more subtle than that of the Brut line. Brut Musk is not for the faint of heart and it takes real guts to rock that scent, even just the aftershave. All in all I think Clubman Musk is a manly fragrance. It is my second favorite of the original Pinaud line, my first being Special Reseve. SR is like nothing I have ever smelled and every man should try it at least once.
I would definitely recommend Clubman Musk to anyone who, if you’re like me, thinks original Clubman is a bit too subtle and prefers something more akin to a cologne.
azikalizade – :
“Why bother?”, asks karlovonamesti. For starters, Clubman Musk smells terrific. And if you happen to be a fan of musk notes in general—it’s a no-brainer. There’s also a good possibility you’ll actually prefer it to Orginal Clubman. I do. Besides, for a few bucks, the question should be: “Why wouldn’t you bother?”
pletchersjt – :
Basically the original Clubman with a little extra citrus on top, and musk in the drydown. It’s good stuff but with Clubman and Coachman (a watered down Clubman) on the market, why bother?
monster2011 – :
DNA of the original with added musk. I basically get a citrus note and sweet musk. Very linear as all other clubman fragrances. It does not last as long as the original but still on the skin for about 1-2 hours with soft projection. Smells slightly warm and sweet. Barber shop vibe without feeling “old man”, refreshing but still warm. Of all the clubman products I’ve tried so far I would rate them from:
Original (Best)
Musk
Vanilla
Bay Rum
Special reserve (Worst)
For about $4-10 you can’t go wrong with these splashes for post shave or just to refresh in the afternoon.
bosak64 – :
As I’ve read elsewhere, I’ll agree that this bears a bit of resemblance to the original and you can smell the signature Pinaud DNA but the tweak of musk produces a wonderful variation to the scent.
My nose may not be the best in the world and I’m not smelling citrus or herbal notes per se but there’s no doubt they’re mixed in there somewhere, because of the similarity to the original.
Obviously, you’re not buying this fragrance expecting the varying complexity of a high end niche fragrance and linear is a good description but I don’t see that as a bad thing. I love it and want it to smell the exact same way throughout the life of the fragrance.
It’s very inexpensive at under $10 / bottle and that’s great! I’ve found a new love and I haven’t had to spend $200 to own it! Even though I own a variety of niche and designer fragrances, I’m as happy to have this one in my collection as I am the others.
Some people seem to enjoy parading it around when they’ve spent $200 or more on a fragrance and had to order from a specialty house. All I can say is if that’s what gets your rocks off, more power to you, however, I’m not a guy that feels the need to do that.
I’m not a snob when it comes to fragrances. My primary requirement in a fragrance is that a smells good to me and whether the pleasing scent is produced by a noted French perfume expert, Calvin Klein, or a non-descript mall kiosk, if I enjoy it, that’s what matters most to me.
If you’re a lover of barbershop style fragrances, this is a must have. Add this one to the forefront of of the list that embodies that category. There is a bit of a nostalgic element here, in regard to the fact that it’s reminiscent of a traditional barbershop but I don’t see that as a bad thing, because there are few things that say “manly” as much as a traditional barbershop does.
This fragrance is fresh, clean and It’s not hard to see why it’s so attractive and how it could produce nice compliments from women. This is an absolutely safe scent for work and I recommend that you wear it there too.
If I had a wish for it, I’d wish it were more concentrated to last longer but outside of that, it needs no changes. As is, I’ll be using it as a cologne / body splash out of the shower, so hopefully the strength that it does have, sinks into the pores a bit more. Maybe I’ll try adding an unscented skin lotion before I put the musk on too.
Projection is soft and longevity is weak to moderate at best.
Personally, I don’t see how anyone can go wrong having a bottle of this in their collection. It’s a love for me and will always have a place on my shelf.
Bottom line: Fresh, clean and attractive barbershop fragrance.
leshenkoivan – :
Linear fragrance 🙁
BetterAloneFor5Years – :
Like most of the fragrances in this line, I bought this on a whim because it’s inexpensive and harkens to a much older and more relaxed time when men treated themselves as men. what is noticeably lacking in the notes the thing is that this particular After Shave includes both oakmoss and tree moss in significant enough portions that did that is the majority of the smell you have at the end of the dry down. This is an incredibly well blended but inexpensive old style barbershop scent that includes the typical aroma isolates from this period of perfumery- citral, citronellol, geraniol, hydroxycitronellal, limonene and linalool. Lush, clean, masculine, definitely old school, but never dated. As aftershave, the longevity is surprisingly good when applied generously, but the sillage is polite. Hugs result in tons of compliments but it is never a rude or overt scent presence. Personally? I’d love this in a concentrated formulation with a touch of damascone added to give it a hint of a unisex edge. As is? It’s fabulously cheap on the wallet and quite nearly a guilty pleasure… Rather nice as a splash before bed.