Duru Lemon Traditional Turkish Cologne Aftershave, Citrus, 400 ml

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With such a wealth of history and tradition behind the Cologne it has inevitably carved out a niche of being an old-school cure-all for minor ailments in Turkey – from headaches to dizziness the cologne is a household treatment. On top of this, it can also double as a cleaner & disinfectant thanks to its antibacterial properties – and the iconic scent leaves the home not only clean but also with a heavenly, long-lasting aroma! Alcohol in Cologne also acts as a disinfectant which helps faster healing mosquito bites. What do Turkish barbers spray after a haircut? Rebul’s brand, Atelier Rebul, offers cologne in stylish bottles with rare scents such as lemongrass and honey, amber, jasmine, rose, magnolia, fig, lavender, verbena, and ginger.

Additionally, all Colognes contain isopropyl or ethanol-type alcohols that relieve mosquito itch thanks to the cooling effect they create while evaporating. You can see one or two of these brands on my work table every time because I love to use them as a refresher.

Duru, Selin or Rebul, or Eyüp Sabri Tuncer Colognes are the best brands. These Colognes are the most popular and top-quality Turkish Kolonya Brands.

Colognes have high alcohol content and less oil content than perfumes. For this reason, they are made to be a refresher. The fragrance also plays an important role because lavender essence is a natural insect repellent. The other colognes will not be effective as lavender cologne. Yet, they offer some degree of protection. In the 18th century, cologne spread rapidly among the bourgeoisie because it was seen as a symbol of purity and cleanliness. In all barbers in Turkey, lemon cologne is applied after shaving to refresh the face. So why is cologne applied after the barber? In 1709, Cologne became increasingly widespread in Europe after the University of Cologne approved Cologne as a medicinal product.Cologne was mostly used for medical purposes until 1799. Besides being an antiseptic or sterilizer, at that time, cologne was produced as a drinkable solution and could be consumed by mixing it with wine.