Great light scent! One of my favorites!

Smelling this aftershave gave me flashbacks to my time at Krabi beach in Thailand. My wife and daughter both said it smelled tropical. Great scent!

This shave soap smells Excellent. Maybe a smidge more woody-spiced than the original fragrance, which smells a little more purple-scented to me (if that makes any sense), but definitely one of Stirling's best dupes out of the dozens I've tried. And no face-burn, despite how crisp and spicy it smells! One of my favorite shave soaps.

Straight-forward un-scented lightly-mentholated post-shave lotion. Does exactly what it's supposed to do: moisturize, sooth, and cool a freshly shaved face. YES IT IS THICK but that's because all Stirling post-shave products are highly concentrated with less water than typical. Use a popcorn-kernel-sized blob and lightly wet your hands before applying it to your face: the little bit of extra water helps spread it across the skin and soak in better. On my third bottle of this stuff now!

In the wide spectrum of variations on Aventus (both in the original fragrance and in dupes), Executive Man shave soap is one of the fruity-freshest I've tried. The leathery-woody-amber base is a subtle undercurrent here and there's almost no smoky birch tar to speak of. It's cheerful and uplifting and wonderful. If that's the way you like to experience Aventus then Executive Man is a great choice. On my second tub now!

In soap form, Piacenza does a pretty good job conjuring the classic Acqua di Parma fragrance on which it is based. Fresh citrus, soapy lavender and moss, and an almost nag-champa undercurrent. I have heard their fragrance mix doesn't hold up as well in aftershave or EdT form where more details are exposed, but in the lower-resolution format of their soap where the notes blend together a little more? Fabulous stuff. On my second tub of it, actually!

A wonderful SMOOTH scent to shave with. Primarily rosy, but not too floral or saccharine. Vanilla gives it a nice round sweetness without being sugary. The spices are soft and add depth without being overtly Spicy. More unisex than manly to me. No clue how the aftershave or EdT hold up against the soap. (I do have the original Burberry fragrance; Duke shave soap is smoother, mellower, less spicy. Very friendly.)

Bought the soap and the EdT. Already owned the old Tabac-hard-soap-formulation of Fine American Blend and the matching aftershave, as well as a decant of the actual YSL Rive Gauche pour Homme.

Seine Reserve is Very close to the drydown of "La Collection"-era Rive Gauche, albeit without the original's faintly citric opening. The soap and fragrance smell essentially the same. Fragrance has decent strength and long staying power for a Stirling dupe.

As a point of comparison, FAB soap is slightly cooler / greyer / more anisic in character (in a pleasant way, a little like Gillette Foamy), FAB aftershave is a little more medicinal (in an Acceptable way), and FAB fragrance is not recommended. If you can track down the vintage hard-puck version of Fine American Blend I'd say it's worth trying; if you can't, I'd recommend this Stirling version instead.

This is a great razor. You pay more for the stainless steel, but it looks great and gives a real smooth clean shave. The angle is a bit different but takes a few strokes to get used to. I had the black handle- good grip and weight. I am happy that I bought it.

I read the reviews, was intrigued but still not entirely sure they could pull off the scent profile described. A very unique scent that changes as you wear it, each stage blending with the previous. This is a masterpiece in ‘different’ and still very appealing. I’d target spring and fall but it can easily be worn year round.

I had been toying with this scent for a while and finally took the plunge. Once again, right up there with the complexity I have come to admire from A&E. Personally I can pick up the incense, ink (think newsprint), and sandalwood as the finish. Great feel and very unique. Can be used year round.

All praise Top of the chain for their vast selection, makes shopping for grooming products easy.

I recently picked up the Wholly Kaw Milano Shaving Soap and Aftershave, and I’m extremely happy with both. The soap is very easy to lather, produces a rich, creamy foam, and provides excellent glide and protection during the shave. My skin feels smooth and comfortable afterward, with no irritation.

The scent is where this set really shines — luxurious, refined, and very manly without being overpowering. It smells high-end and classic, the kind of scent you’d expect from a premium grooming product.

The aftershave pairs perfectly with the soap. It soothes the skin, absorbs well, and leaves a lasting but balanced fragrance that feels classy rather than loud.

Overall, I’m not disappointed at all. This is a top-tier shaving set that delivers on performance, scent, and quality. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys a traditional wet shave with a touch of luxury.

I recently picked up the Wholly Kaw Milano Shaving Soap and Aftershave, and I’m extremely happy with both. The soap is very easy to lather, produces a rich, creamy foam, and provides excellent glide and protection during the shave. My skin feels smooth and comfortable afterward, with no irritation.

The scent is where this set really shines — luxurious, refined, and very manly without being overpowering. It smells high-end and classic, the kind of scent you’d expect from a premium grooming product.

The aftershave pairs perfectly with the soap. It soothes the skin, absorbs well, and leaves a lasting but balanced fragrance that feels classy rather than loud.

Overall, I’m not disappointed at all. This is a top-tier shaving set that delivers on performance, scent, and quality. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys a traditional wet shave with a touch of luxury.

I struggled with getting a consistent lather using a traditional bowl. After seeing this in a video I decided to try it. The nubs in the bottom help to consistently get a good meringue textured lather, especially when you’re in a hurry. The bowl folds up alright and is a decent size for travel. I use mine every shave whether at home or on the road.

Well designed and excellent quality. A pleasure to use.