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Alpa 378 After Shave

A classic masculine scent of wood, moss and musk. Alpa's bestseller The scent of the 378 is strongly reminiscent of the german Irisch M**s from 1969. Made in the Czech republic Net. Wt. 1,7 fl. oz. (50 ml)
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Product information "Alpa 378 After Shave"

Classic After Shave with a Woody Chypre Fragrance and Subtle Musk Notes – Alpa 378

Traditional after shave from the Czech Republic featuring a masculine fragrance of moss, woods, spices, and musk. Enriched with conditioning glycerin, invigorating menthol, and antiseptic cetylpyridinium chloride. One of the most beloved classics from the Alpa range. Made in the Czech Republic.

The Alpa 378 After Shave has been one of the most successful products of the historic Czech manufacturer Alpa for decades. Alongside the legendary Alpa Herbal Liniment, this after shave bearing the iconic three-digit name is among the company's best-known classics and continues to delight enthusiasts of traditional men's fragrances throughout Central Europe.

Even the small glass bottle captures the charm of a bygone era. Its nostalgic label and compact shape evoke the shaving lotions and colognes of the 1930s, making Alpa 378 an authentic piece of European grooming history.

The Fragrance

Alpa 378 features a distinctly classic and masculine character. The fragrance combines woody, mossy, and spicy notes with a pleasantly soft musk base. Subtle sweet nuances add elegance and depth to the composition.

Many enthusiasts of traditional men's fragrances are reminded of well-known European after shaves from the 1960s and 1970s. At the same time, Alpa 378 offers a more refined and elegant interpretation. Rather than focusing on dry, sharp masculinity, it develops into a harmonious chypre fragrance with mossy, powdery, and lightly vanilla-like nuances.

The result is a fragrance that feels both nostalgic and timeless. It evokes the atmosphere of classic barbershops, traditional gentlemen's clubs, and refined masculine elegance without ever feeling old-fashioned or overpowering.

Care & Performance

With an alcohol content of 62%, Alpa 378 delivers the traditional antiseptic effect expected from a classic after shave. Minor skin irritations are soothed, leaving the skin feeling pleasantly refreshed.

The included glycerin helps protect the skin from drying out and promotes a smooth, comfortable skin feel. Menthol provides a subtle and refreshing cooling sensation, while cetylpyridinium chloride has traditionally been used for its antiseptic properties to support post-shave skin care.

After application, the skin feels well cared for and is accompanied by a subtle, long-lasting fragrance.

The Packaging

The compact, thick-walled glass bottle makes Alpa 378 an ideal travel companion. At the same time, it reinforces the authentic character of this traditional after shave. The simple label and classic black cap perfectly complement its nostalgic appearance.

A true hidden gem for lovers of classic men's fragrances, traditional after shaves, and Central European barbershop culture.

Packaged in a small, angular glass bottle

Made in the Czech Republic

Contents: 50 ml

Ingredients:

  • Alcohol Denat. (62%)
  • Aqua
  • Glycerin
  • Parfum
  • Cetylpyridinium Chloride
  • Menthol
  • CI 19140
  • CI 42051
  • CI 15985
  • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
  • Amyl Cinnamal
  • Benzyl Benzoate
  • Citral
  • Citronellol
  • Coumarin
  • Eugenol
  • Geraniol
  • Hydroxycitronellal
  • d-Limonene
  • Linalool
Manufacturer "Alpa"

The company Alpa a.s. was founded in 1913 in the then Austro-Hungarian monarchy in the Moravian town of Brno. The only product of the company at that time - the ALPA rubbing alcohol - was such a hit, that in 1938 there were 196 employees necessary to meet the demand. After the second World War the company moved in 1948 to the city of Velké Mezirici. Today Alpa is one of the oldest and most prestigious cosmetics manufacturers in the Czech Republic. For fans of original nostalgic scents from the imperial era, the supply of Alpa as a true treasure trove. One can find here after shaves and eau de colognes with the scent of violet, lily of the valley, clove, Classique or Fougere.


Manufacturer: ALPA, a.s. , Hornoměstská 378, 594 01 Velké Meziříčí, Czech Republic, https://www.alpa.cz

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Alpa

The company Alpa a.s. was founded in 1913 in the then Austro-Hungarian monarchy in the Moravian town of Brno. The only product of the company at that time - the ALPA rubbing alcohol - was such a hit, that in 1938 there were 196 employees necessary to meet the demand. After the second World War the company moved in 1948 to the city of Velké Mezirici. Today Alpa is one of the oldest and most prestigious cosmetics manufacturers in the Czech Republic. For fans of original nostalgic scents from the imperial era, the supply of Alpa as a true treasure trove. One can find here after shaves and eau de colognes with the scent of violet, lily of the valley, clove, Classique or Fougere.


Manufacturer: ALPA, a.s. , Hornoměstská 378, 594 01 Velké Meziříčí, Czech Republic, https://www.alpa.cz

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24 June 2016 11:04

Review with rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Schwerer Duft mit Charakter

In der Flasche riecht es etwas altmodisch und erinnert mich an den schweren Duft in Wasserpfeifenläden. Beim verreiben im Gesicht fällt auf, dass es nicht so gut "gleitet", wie die meisten anderen After Shaves. Der Geruch im Gesicht ist sehr angenehm, etwas schwerer und kräftig. Eine tolle Sache für Leute, die einen Duft mit viel Charakter suchen, den man nicht mal eben im Laden um die Ecke bekommt. Vor allem bei dem Preis eine klare Kauf- bzw. Probierempfehlung.

30 May 2016 20:28

Review with rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars

Feines oldstyle Aftershave

Eine etwas altmodische, aber feine Ergänzung zu meinen beiden Favoriten unter den After Shaves, dem Alpa Windsor und dem Dapper Dan After Shave Blue: Ein angenehmer, aromatisch-würziger Duft, voluminöser und länger anhaltend als das feinherb-wacholdrige Windsor aus dem gleichen Haus. Nicht ganz mit der erfrischenden Wirkung der beiden oben angeführten After Shaves, dennoch eine klare Empfehlung an Männer, die wie ich das Zeitlose eines Klassikers schätzen.

12 December 2015 12:49

Review with rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Ein Kauf mit Folgen

Endlich habe ich es gefunden. Für mich der ultimative Herrenduft!!! Der Service beim Verkauf ist erstklassig.

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