FullChoke Francesco Smalto 2004 Après Rasage

I don't know exactly why some After Shaves or "Apres Rasage" versions are listed/commentable here and others not. But I shouldn't care. Because I got a sprayable sample of exactly this version of "FullChoke" and now I'm going to add my mustard. But of course a lot of things coincide with my commi from a few weeks ago to the actual EdT.

This thinned-out aftershave form of the insider tip "FullChoke" is just that - a more delicate, subtle and watery form of its father's fragrance. So if you were too aggro, but already liked the direction, you could be happy with this. Still a fruity chypry shot, but a little wrapped up in cotton wool. Or just shaved, you might think. A spicy green rumble for treasure island seekers and not-being-a-boyfriend wannabes. Pineapple, white pepper, exotic alcohol, leathery vetiver base. "Aventus"'s tipsy, much older cousin from the grab table. All infused with solid class, powerhouse flair and enough chest hair. But since I like the full package and not a light version, I mostly used neutral aftershave - superfluous for me and only for massive fans of the unknown gem. The handful.

Flacon: well, who's gonna think of that...
Sillage: soft masculine
Shelf life: 4-5 hours - for one after shave top.

Conclusion: perfect, gentle addition for "fullchoke" fans who want to lose themselves completely in the scratchy pineapple chypre. The captain is dead - long live the captain!