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Aftershave 'splash' isn't a reference to quality, but the fact that it's more like water, as opposed to a balm, which is more like ointment. I'd probably call Dior's Sauvage aftershave lotion a splash. They wouldn't because it sounds too downmarket. Lots of brands call their aftershave splash 'cologne', but others use that term for their EDT or EDP (more perfume than EDT). In my book, any aftershave of the same consistency as something like, say, 'Old Spice' is an aftershave splash.There would seem to be a difference therefore between the aftershave splash and a good quality straight aftershave such as Christian Dior's Eau Sauvage, which incidentally is my favourite AS and I have used straight after a shave (after rinsing with cold water and a towel off) and most importantly has some staying power. I have previously found this AS good for both day and evening use. I'm not sure however, if this would have the staying power if mixed with a balm or moisturiser? Perhaps, best for the skin: Balm > Aftershave Splash > Eau de toilette (not on face but pulse points); quick in and out: good quality aftershave (ie top enders): Christian Dior; Dunhill Edition; Acqua di Parma etc, etc or aforementioned AS's plus ditto brand Eau de toilette.
I've also noticed that several so-called up-market brands charge a fortune for what is essentially an aftershave splash, put it in a 50ml bottle and stick a spray nozzle on it so you end up using it more like an EDT than a true aftershave.
Aftershave is for the whole shaved area, not just for the pulse points in the neck!
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