Used today for the first time Coattails Redux. It is indeed a completely different scent than the initial Coattails, this one smells like a mix of rubber and leather, while in the initial release the notes of saffron and clove were prevailing( at least to my nose ). The first version seems lighter in comparison to this one, while Redux is 100% heavy duty. Off the puck, there's not much of a resemblance between the two versions but when lathered, one can distinguish some related individual notes that link one version to the other.
Redux's consistency is harder, I remember when first using Coattails I overloaded it because it had a creamy consistency and I loaded too much. Redux is harder and can be loaded like any GD soap without the fear of overloading. The lather is quite different too, Redux lathers similar to the Primus base( sticky, gluey lather ), while the first Coattails has a creamier, waxier lather that has the tendency to thicken up quicker. Performance wise, both are fantastic, it's hard to tell after only one use which one is better, I can only say that Redux seems to have a better post shave feel. I'll use tomorrow the original Coattails to see whether I can spot any performance related differences and report back.
Redux can be paired with any leather based cologne, SMN Peau D'Espagne is the one that came to my mind when first smelling it.
Congratulations to Mohammad for another successful release! Cheers!
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