The scent is not quite the same as the original (I have both at hand and compared them). This version is every bit a great as the original, it's just a little "sweeter". The aftershave doesn't appear to have changed, not the strength. it's still a cologne.

This was my first time trying this aftershave (scent) and I love it! Great scent, awesome post shave feel and excellent scent longevity. The scent reminds me of growing up New York City and listening to Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin. It's made by PAA so you know you can't go wrong. Love it and highly recommend it. Thank you!

The menthol and alum seriously help. I was a little skeptical of an alcohol based aftershave, But i was wrong, this stuff rocks. It burns then cools so quickly, and i have little to no razor bumps after using this stuff. I used to get terrible bumps and in the past it kept me from shaving altogether, now i shave every other day. Plus the scent is amazing, it matches the king r soap perfectly!

ordered King R. Emporium aftershave. store sent me shaving soap by mistake. did not answer initial email, and i hate to make a phone call. store should've just told me to keep the shaving soap but instead sent PDF of return label so i have to scrounge up clear tape so i can mail back. what a pain. lots of folks out there now selling wet shaving products.