An Aqua Velva is a cocktail made with vodka, gin, lemon-lime, and Blue Curaçao. The curaçao gives the drink the color of Ice Blue Aqua Velva aftershave, which was advertised with the slogan that it "gives your skin a drink."
What did Aqua Velva smell like?
What it smells like: Aqua Velva leaves a nice, clean, masculine smell that's heavy on the menthol, but also includes hints of vanilla, lavender, and oakmoss. The smell is initially potent, but fades to a pleasant manly oakmoss smell very quickly.
What is Aqua Velva used for?
Aqua Velva, known as America's first after shave, has been helping soothe, cool and refresh a man's skin since 1917.