Aqua Velva Ice Blue (1935)
by Williams

Surprisingly good for the price. A bit of a blunt instrument, but on a hot summer's day its refreshingly cool menthol is pleasure to you, and probably recalls a sense of comfort for those around you, because this is a classic American scent. Also lasts longer than you think.

18th October, 2011.

Besides Mennen Skin Bracer, Shulton old Spice and Floid, the Aqua Velva Ice Blue is a true classic. With a fresh, elegant, non obtrusive scent that reminds a bit of lavender, vanilla and menthol.
The previously mentioned Alfred Sung Hei is more just one of the thousands copies of Davidoff Cool Water, and has really nothing in common with Aqua Velva

6th September, 2011.

This stuff is cheap...yet still overpriced. Good value for the money? So is Old Rotgut Gin, yet it is still swill. If it's a good, bracing aftershave you want, get yourself some 4711 or Florida Water.

19th June, 2011.

As it is a bottom shelf aftershave, I don't want to pick on Ice Blue. The smell is pleasant enough, with a generous dose of mentholated mint and mossy amber. There are some facets of this fragrance that don't seem to work very well - I really can't identify it, but something in the middle lends a darkness that doesn't work. Perhaps a synthetic leather note? The drydown is rapid, and this is gone in an hour, so it doesn't matter. Worth it if you like alcohol-based aftershaves, but unfortunately sold in plastic now.

25th December, 2010.

This is an amazing value for the money charged. It really does tone the face. The scent is clean and crisp. My wife loves the scent, and calls it solid and manly. My son, a grown man in his own right says this scent always reminds him of me.

7th December, 2010.

If you're looking for the "good" version of Aqua Velva, try Alfred Sung Hei. Love it. Seems very similar to me, only higher quality, and a bit more smooth. Pleasantly short-lived, too. Just enough to get the classic "daddy" effect, not so much that you're gagging on it four hours later. Apply wiht caution, though. Even though longevity is short, the initial blast is strong.

1st March, 2010.