I'd strongly suggest you stick with the first formula listed. Also, browse the comments, especially the second page of comments, which gives another formula. The comments discuss the pros and cons of using other types of alcohol versus drinking alcohol (rum, etc.). The alcohol is what gives the aftershave the astringent effect, and the drinking alcohol, the rum, is obviously what gives it part of its fragrance.
That said, I can remember a few men in my family who used a bay rum aftershave and as a little girl, I would have followed them anywhere. This fragrance has never really lost its appeal and your fellows might enjoy either discovering it for the first time, or rediscovering it after a long absence.
It is not difficult to make and the ingredients are readily available. I'm posting now because it needs time to age before it can be strained and bottled.
Some fellow is going to love this, and some gal who gets a whiff will love the fella!
For other projects in my series, just look along the right sidebar for the label "Christmas Gift Projects." I hope to post only tips that do not require knitting, crocheting, machine sewing, tatting, embroidery, or any other skilled technique.
If you are feeling too crushed for time to make your own gifts this season, check my Etsy shop for items for your gift list.
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