Theyre not as famous as Obsession, Dior Fahrenheit was released in 1988. Especially the 1805 and West Indian Limes. One person noted, It is light and fresh. The brand describes its fragrance as a woody floral musk, and intense. Before the 1980s, fragrances were local and few in choice. If anyone knows of anything like my dreams I'd like to know about it.That said, I've just rediscovered Vetiverthe dry grassy scent brings a sense of well being. Whats your go to fragrance/cologne that complements the preppy/trad/refined attire? I hike a lot, and bugs are a way of life in the woods. Just need to find the right time and place to wear it! [1], It was first trademarked in 1917 by the JB Williams Company[2] and later acquired by the Beecham Group in 1982,[3] SmithKline Beecham in 1989,[4] then by GlaxoSmithKline from 2000 until it was sold to Combe Incorporated in 2002. This bar doesn't really smell like Aqua Velva, but Acqua di Gio was already taken. It was launched in 88 but had a big official marketing push when I worked at Macys in 1991. Hawthorn and chamomile are over-dominant! Another person wrote, Its undoubtedly unique, another wrote, It gets better but its highly unusual, and someone else wrote that, Its so, so strong.. No one should ever be forced to wear Aqua Velva, the appeal of which seems largely sentimental, owing no doubt to the fact that so many of our dads and grandfathers wore it. Top notes include pineapple, green notes, mandarin, orange, papaya, bergamot, cardamom, and lemon. is backordered. The price is $75 for 4.2 ounces or 124 milliliters. Blenheim Bouquet from Penhaligon is my go-to in every season. The price is $65 for 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters. Combe Inc. To Acquire J.B. Williams Company, Inc. Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue scent at Basenotes Fragrance Directory, 10.17658/issn.2058-5462/issue-03/jmelvin/p1, http://dx.doi.org/10.17658/issn.2058-5462/issue-03/jmelvin/p1, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aqua_Velva&oldid=1099764367, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 22 July 2022, at 13:10. I can only add my personal preferences. The one gripe I have regarding mens grooming is a lack of products with the same scent that one may wear during a day. How debonair. Keep it simple stupid. I found that it was clean, fresh, and almost reminded me of a barbershop for some reason. France used to have an unfounded reputation for pongs but its not correct these days. It became tired and frankly few men wear colognes anymore and fewer still know how to do it properly. And I am sure his skin is very grateful. Harder and harder to find but Bloomingdales at 59 and Lex still carries it. For special, it really depends on the event, your mood, and your chemistry (Hermes and Philosophy are go-tos for me), but for the sake of everyone else in the room, car, train, whatever, *please* use a light touch! Another favorite scent is petrichor. Be respectful, inclusive, and don't cause needless drama. Kinda reminded me of a farmers market. I am a subway ride away from Pasteur Pharmacy in NY; for those who do not know, this place is a mecca for shaving goodies from around the world (less focus on perfume, mostly aftershave and some traditional colognes). I'd pay for either of those bottled. all with different scents from different manufacturers. Paco rabanne and Eau de sauvage, Givenchy Gentleman as a daily wearer top. Plus, its been on the market since 1929, so its obvious this stuff is really good. Alvarez Gomez Barberia. Heart notes include coriander, lily, orange blossom, juniper berries, basil, jasmine, sage, lily of the valley, and geranium. You are right. But please take noteeven though this smells kind of awesome, the scent fades fairly quickly. Ironically, todays fragrance market is oversaturated! I repeat there are still some great old established Italian & Spanish colognes like : aqua di silva, , la toja, froid blue, victor , pino silvestre. And the rest of the team was noting soft citrus rounded by other fragrances. And another noted, It smells like a French guy made it.. Aftershave only- the classic Barbershop scents- Clubman, Osage Rub in the summer, Bay Rum, Lime Sec, Anything by Pinaud. The price is $82 for 4 ounces or 118 milliliters. Blue Floid is a lot like Aqua Velva. In our handmade soap, the glycerin is retained in the bar, and combines with coconut, olive and other high quality oils to nourish your skin. The price is $95 for 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters. Top notes include mandarin orange, bergamot, jasmine, lime, neroli, and lemon. Iron by Coty, Stetson, Adidas Classic, were all great! Cacharel pour homme is the best from the 80s. The problem with current fragrances, particularly men's fragrances, isn't their blandness, it's their obnoxious strength and harshness, all in the service of appearing "masculine." The price is $82 for 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters. All soap is a mixture of oils, lye and liquid. They found when anise is blended with other scents, it smells quite pleasant. Discussion ended. But I would say, if I were to talk about what kind of fragrances I usually would go after, as mentioned before, I do kind of find myself really enjoying things that have woody, cedar, sandalwood notes; things that have a bit of, Eton Dress Shirts: Are They Worth It? One person noted that it was very lime forward and not as sharp as other lime forward fragrances. Obsession is still great. truly socially acceptable and unremarkable in Germany? Boucheron Jaipur. Xyyrus by Givenchy or the remake, Parfums Mythique Xeryus. Is moderate B.O. Used cologne as aftershave and smelled like a rotting cod after three hours! None of them suited me. Shows back of bottle and side of box. English Leather first hit the market in 1949, and its basically stayed the same ever since, with a fresh yet dusky combo of bergamot, orange, rosemary, vetiver, musk, and leather, of course. All that for about the same price as a venti Pumpkin Spice Latte. Old Spice, English Leather, Bay Rum, Pinaud Clubman. I still use 2 of the ones mentioned till date, Drakkar Noir & Fahrenheit. Drakkar is great! The base of the cologne consists of cedar, musk, patchouli, oak moss, sandalwood, leather and amber. My favourite fragrances are the St James's classics - Geo. It is the only fragrance I find with character. Ladies, if your chemistry allows, Chanel 5 will make you smell like the Taj Mahal looks in the moonlight. Base notes include leather, sandalwood, fir, amber, patchouli, oakmoss, vetiver, and cedar. Another good one is the German 4711. There is so little call for this, I cannot see myself spending even $50 for a bottle of something to wear that will be unnoticed or end up offending half the people who might notice. Launched in 1990, Eternity for Men is yet again another famous fragrance from Calvin Klein. Heart notes include coriander, floral notes, nutmeg, sea notes, and rosemary. After shave only- anything by Pinaud. Base notes include white musk, cedar, oakmoss, patchouli, and amber. When I smelled this for the very first time, I really liked it. of Vetiver that I wear around home as the scent changes too much for me to wear it on a full day out.What do I wear out and about? I wore it from 6th grade through high school. Some have claimed that this scent is a little bit of a dupe for. Drakkar Noir was launched in 1982. . Dear double God! Like Cool Water, Acqua Di Gio is an icon of this era. If youre looking for a lighter, more delicate fragrance, look no further than Stetson Original. It takes five minutes for it to turn rancid on the skin in 2022. Then there's always that citrusy classic Eau de Cologne 4711. This is the closest scent to Acqua Di Gio I have smelled in soap and the fact that my husband wears the cologne it makes me love it even more. This was so popular that it won a FiFi Award for best mens fragrance in 1985. Glass bottle 100 ml Aqua Velva Williams (Italian bottle), Aqua Velva Ice Blue bottle from the early 2000s, 100th anniversary Aqua Velva Ice Blue bottle from 2017, 100th anniversary Aqua Velva Musk bottle from 2017, Thomas Derdak, Tina Grant: International Directory of Company Histories, volume 46, 2002, p. 205, Michael Kinch: A Prescription for Change: The Looming Crisis in Drug Development, UNC Press Books, 2016, p. 213, "The Aqua Velva State Today in History: November 17". I'm not inclined to use scents frequently, but Alvarez Gomez Eau de Toilette and Agua de Colonia are pleasant and don't seem to bother my allergies. And finally, there was New West which I believe was manufactured by Aramis at first but was taken over by Estee Lauder. Within seven hours, the entire Aqua Velva stock was sold out, while plenty of Barbasol was still available. Personally, I am An Obsession Fan. I stopped wearing it years ago when my mother developed asthma and now it seems many people my age have respiratory issues and can't tolerate fragrances. The tiniest spritz of Ralph Lauren Romance in the summer. The team found that It smells sweet, herbal and soft. They found that the base notes were extremely subtle and a bit of a boudoir smell. How about a line of products smelling the same across the board? I have tried some of the colognes mentioned and still have Acqua di Gio. But my only regret concerning it, is that The Scent doesnt last too long. Does anyone remember the name of the cologne from the 80s that touted having pheromones in it? Even men who arent familiar with fragrances are also going to be able to recognize the name Davidoff Cool Water due to the extensive advertising. Some of them are a few years old at this point, which I've heard is not good for colognes, but they still smell great to me and they remind me of a dear friend, so I'll continue to wear them happily. Mark Jacobs Bee Happy makes me happy and I'm totally old school with Be Delicious by DKNYit does put me in mind of apples..a scent that pleases me; apples..I'm smiling thinking about them. Acqua Di Gio is a sexy, fresh aquatic aroma with bergamot, neroli and tangerine, with middle notes of rosemary, jasmine and persimmon on a woodsy base note of essential oil patchouli. Trumper's Curzon, Dr Harris's Arlington and Truefitt & Hill's Grafton. Only aftershaves, no colognes. I found that this was a great scent for daywear, for casual outings, especially for the warmer months. Many have described. 4711 can be bought in an 800 ml bottle for under or around $40. But since I am a wet shaver I found that I like the scents from Truefitt & Hill better However, it does appear that most of the team would actually prefer to not wear this scent. Another noted that its not traditionally masculine but calling it unisex might be a bit a stretch. I have no true go-to, but in summer I am fond of bay rums of the non-sweet variety, 4711, Florida Water, and Royall Lyme. Indeed. To each their own. Colognes were the domain of beauty store counter clerks, high-end designers, and a few fashion houses that men would sometimes use certain grooming products in place of cologne. How, you ask? I did searches at those Bloomingdales locations for Antaeus and nothing showed up. Press J to jump to the feed. By accessing Badger & Blade, you agree to abide by the Terms of Usage. Winter is better suited for a balm, as is (to me) when the air dries in fall and my skin gets a bit irritated. Things change, but as of my most recent trip just a few years ago a carload of Germans in summer was powerfully redolent of a carload of Germans in summer, and not something that seemed worthy of remark by those present. Most of the team found that they would be wearing this fragrance. The Royal warrants confirm their quality. Most of my good friends would say the fly dope is effectively my cologne. I have about a half inch of it left in my last bottle, which I am saving. One person wrote that it had anise top notes. The price is $97 for 4.2 ounces or 124 milliliters. The brand itself in its heyday in the 70s,80s, and 90s was known for being classic and minimalistic. Boosters polar ice reminds me of a/v, about the same price per oz. Although its not made anymore, you can still find it on places like eBay, and sadly my personal stash is dwindling, but I love(d) Polos Safari. Ive been using Polo in the green bottle since the mid-70s, when I got a sample in Wilkinsons, then a mens store in St. Louis. Am I dating myself to say that I remember that? I worn it for years, but somehow my PH has changed and I cant stand the smell on me now. In the heart, you will find aromas of geranium, jasmine, bay leaf, watermelon, juniper berries, coriander and pine tree. I still love Xeryus actually, though the current formulation is slightly changed and I prefer picking up vintage bottles on ebay. One person noted that it was very lime forward and not as sharp as other lime forward fragrances. Surprised you didnt have a mention for CD Eau Sauvage. We mistakenly saw 1994 as its launch date when including it in todays list, and while its therefore a chronological outlier in this group, its still in good company with other 70s fragrances weve covered, like Paco Rabanne Pour Homme and Creeds Green Irish Tweed. Unless you are in law offices or boardrooms, I cannot see the benefit. A good friend is a perfumist who makes scents for most of the major labels (everything from bath and body works to tom ford) and over the years he's given me a handful of bottles that he thinks would suit me well.I'm not great at identifying scents so I really can't tell you what they're meant to smell like, I only know that I like them. Buy that. I think the new generation does. Upon smelling this for the first time, I found that I dont usually go for very strong scents but if youll give it a minute, youll notice that the intensity appears to melt away and youll have a very tolerable scent. Some time ago Crabtree & Evelyn had a Lilac perfume that was heavenly; unfortunately discontinued after a short time.If L'air du Temps should stop being made (gasp! They are still good and will probably be for a couple of years because they are fully synthetic. Welcome to r/fragrance! I second that vote, Gary: Obsession is the one. Another one I remember well was Aramis. Previously it had been packaged in glass bottles. Is there really any other cologne worth talking about? Mens Luxury Dress Shirt Review, Help! Another person noted that Its definitely a unisex scent; it doesnt mean too far into being either too feminine or too masculine. And another person noted that its a crowd-pleaser but not. The price is $65 for 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters. I use a lavender preshave oil and lavender shaving cream, but you can't really smell them on me through the day. This is one of the most characteristic and dominant fragrances of the 1980s. I use Aqua Velva (Williams, the original manufacturer, was Connecticut-based) after shaving. bottle lasts me about 3 yrs. But I would say, if I were to talk about what kind of fragrances I usually would go after, as mentioned before, I do kind of find myself really enjoying things that have woody, cedar, sandalwood notes; things that have a bit of leather or kind of a tobacco scent to it, mint, citrus notes in there as well, too. I do have Bvlgari Aqva and I love that it's a dark, salty, seaweedy aquatic, that's more my speed. Much of my work is outdoors. I have a small vial of attar? Even expensive ones. I love quiet use of scents and love Old Spice! One winds up smelling like a fruit salad due to the fragrance, deodorant, hair products, etc. Thank you!I realize I should have one signature scent but my moods are many and my ADHD is a hard task master. Obsession remains the one I like best and have worn for many years. won a FiFi Award for best mens fragrance in 1985, The team found that It smells sweet, herbal and soft. They found that the base notes were extremely subtle and a bit of a boudoir smell. Penhaligon didn't even try to reformulate English Fern to comply with the ban. Hi boys! One person noted that the bottle was well endowed. We will ship it separately in 10 to 15 days. Launched in 1994, Issey Miyake Leau DIssey Pour Homme was described as a woody, aquatic fragrance. Cost is $75.00 for 100 mL spray bottle. My Friends & Family Dont Understand My Style! Tips for Self Confidence. When I smelled this for the very first time, I really liked it. I like soliflores, mostly white flowers like muguet de bois, as well as rose - or a combi of both - as well as the bluebell scent (Penhaligon's does this very well). My favourite is Penhaligons Tradegy of Lord George or the smallest amount of Floris 89, For men, Royall Lyme, Royall Yacht, Royall Bay Rum, Royall Vetiver Noir, and Royall Rugby among others. My first impression of Givenchy Gentleman was, Wow, this smells like success. Initially, this scent does come off a bit strong but as long as one does not completely bathe in it, I think that it will be great for a sophisticated and mature individual. And while Eau Sauvage has been reformulated many, many times since my long-ago teenage years when I started wearing it, even the most recent formulation is still clean and classic. In keeping with that value, I use bay rum exclusively. I've never tried any of the following, but they may be of interest to you.Bronnley English Fern CologneGeo F Trumper Wild Fern CologneDemeter Petrichor Cologne. Fun discussion. We discourage herd preference/behavior and fragrance influencers. I appreciate the note-taking on Obsession, Drakkar Noir and Eternity. My sons friends were particularly fond of the scent of Polo. Lagerfeld for men. I got my first bottle of Chanel No. Boasting the tagline The Essence of Man, Brut has an undeniable masculine scent featuring hints of spicy woods, mingled with citrus top notes.. Base notes include leather, tonka bean, amber, vetiver, musk, and patchouli. [10], Original Aqua Velva bottle from the 1930s. The reason for this was the high alcohol content of Aqua Velva: mixed with canned grapefruit juice, the aftershave tasted passable and ensured a solid high for the narrator's entire company. Thanks! B.O. That sounds rather busy to us. Surprised you didnt have a mention of Polo in the green bottle. It is reality that by the end of the day a truckload of workmen is going to smell like a truckload of men, who if they remark on it at all mention that they look forward to getting in a shower as soon as they get home. Nope, the Spice smells like a weak Old Spice, but the Blue Spice smells nothing like Old Spice to me. I leave in Arizonas hot desert and Id say its culturally much less acceptable here; getting on a bus in Tucson in July usually has nowhere near the same impact-I believe most people are likely to be wearing deodorants. I suppose I smell pretty neutral. Its still packaged in its original packaging: a curved bottle, that actually feels a little outdated, and a little bit feminine. My sons friends definitely went for Polo, as I mentioned in an earlier reply. Just saying. Pricey though. Heart notes include coriander, carnation, cinnamon, juniper, and jasmine. Lets be honest, considering the massive cost difference it has to be much better. Its not sold in the States. The price is $88 for 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters. I'm not big on scent for myself. They found when anise is. The scent is sold as something that is clean, versatile and is suited for everyday wear. Too bad. This fragrance launched in 1995 and was incredibly popular for well over ten years. I do wear other very nice colognes but Ive got to have GG in the cabinet. Like its predecessor Obsession, Calvin Klein CK One became an iconic and very popular fragrance upon its launch in the 1990s This is actually one of the first to be introduced as a unisex fragrance. When I do its a very light spritz of Chanel No 5. Aqua Velva products include Classic Ice Blue, Ice Sport, and Musk as well as Original Sport (sold only in Canada). But just because a scent is outdated, doesnt make it bad. Ive actually received more compliments on that scent than all the other ones Ive had over the years which is just funny given its low low price. Thank you! They really settle into being two different scents over time. And so, here are 7 solid colognes and aftershaves you can pick up at your corner drugstore, so that you can smell rightwithout breaking the bank. davidoff fino is better than any of these. Nothing thats too overpowering but things with those kinds of combinations are the things that my nose is typically drawn to. Clubman works year-round. They just discontinued it, and they tell me it will not be brought back. In the description, were seeing pineapple and green notes as top notes. Sublime. Yes those are aftershave and drug store brands. I also think they've overdone the oud in everything these days. This really suited the brand at the time as they constantly were featuring models, male and female wearing the same underwear. First, no cologne, aftershave only. Just look at the dapper gentleman on the bottle! Many have described Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male as a bit of a safe buy thats classic yet unique as it has warm baking notes and a lot of vanilla inside. Edited to add: don't know if they smell like Aqua Velva ice blue, but they're in the same family. Happy, healthy skin. I just love the smell. What I cannot abide are what's called "oriental" scents as well as vanilla and sugary that smell like loukoum. only Penhaligon's Bluebells eau de toilette. These are truly classics & enduring. Cheap, synthetic ingredients some alcohol, beautiful bottle and voila! Miss Dior seems a little too oppressive on me, but people's chemistry can be different. Upon smelling this the first time, I felt that it was a very light, clean, and mature fragrance. Mine smells like a weak version of Old Spice. I remember it well, but the fragrance is not the same. Why dont we just admit that we still prefer Old Spice? 19, so I may revisit it. Not great. You can still get Brut 33 online. Lavender or balsam sachets in clothing drawers give a perfect amount of benign scent for everyday. In James Jones' autobiographical war novel The Thin Red Line, a PX store is set up behind the lines during the Battle of Guadalcanal, which stocked exactly two products: Barbasol shaving foam and Aqua Velva aftershave. And others noted the very dominant vanilla and how unique the fragrance actually is. Many interesting comments. Although this is not my favorite or my first choice, I could see myself occasionally considering wearing this fragrance. What,s about Kouros , Yves Saint Laurent ? JM, VA. Lustray Blue Spice is like a cross between AV and Skin Bracer. As an avid gardener I rarely wear fragrance. As far as if the team here at the Gentlemans Gazette would actually wear this fragrance, overall, we see that most of us would actually prefer not to be wearing this fragrance. My wife uses 4711 as a light splash, and I've used it as aftershave in the past, it works well. I definitely feel that this is something that could be worn in both casual or business settings. You are using an out of date browser. Old school drugstore colognes, my friend. Its a clean and fairly timely scent that will work for a lot of different personalities and age groups. With a name like Ice Blue, you already know this one is going to be minty as fuck, making it perfect for all you dudes who like a fresh, menthol-heavy slap in the face. My ph levels turn many scents to an aggressive assault on the nosevery different from the sample scent on paper, in the bottle or even on friends. This is so subjective that I can't answer a question about what is "acceptable". What a slippery slope. On the other hand, almost half my fellow male citizens are of Latino ancestry, which appears to take a different view of the matter. Its best known product is the Ice Blue aftershave introduced in 1917 by the JB Williams Company. Well, that brings back certain memories. Aqua Velva is an American brand of grooming products targeted at men. Does it go unnoticed, or is it a fragrance of its own? I use unscented deodorant, too. [5] As of 2016, it is marketed by Combe Incorporated and Unilever (formerly Sara Lee) in Europe. Very masculine. As to wearing fragrancesculture clearly plays a role in acceptability of perfumes. However, not with Raphael. This is a good discussion. Loewe is not a spanish company from a lot of years ago. This is still packaged in the original bottle which while suited to the name, does make it appear like a drugstore-level product rather than a department store level product. [9] Among other things, this is discussed in the film Zodiac The Killer's Trail as the favorite drink of author Robert Graysmith. While its no secret that a signature scent is an essential part of every mans style arsenal, you dont need to drop a hundred bucks or more at a department store or mens shop to smell nice. What about the original Calvin Klein scent Calvin. Bobby Jones a close 2nd. Informative, I enjoy reading about fragrance, especially before a purchase. Are there any currently produced soaps with similar scents to APR Velours noir. Spouse of over 25 years never tried to buy me cologne. Heart notes include nutmeg, water lily, mignonette, cinnamon, and geranium. Unpretentiousness, humility, call it what you will. I've experimented with various products but the blue juice from CVS beats many of them. My first impressions were that this was an elegant, light, and yet masculine scent. Out of this list today, I would say that my personal favorite is probably the Aqua Di Gio. Another carry-over from the 70s into the 80s was Brut, by Faberge. Ralph Lauren Polo (the original Green) was introduced in 1978. Advertising Inquiries or Reader Questions for the Community may be sent to. [8] Later, the alcohol in Aqua Velva was denatured with denatonium benzoate. It was actually launched in 1988. 5 for evening. I enjoyed the drug store fragrances then, and I still do. Overall, the consensus with the team was that most people found that theyd be willing to at least wear this fragrance. Dior as a fashion house has actually been producing fragrances since 1947 so they werent new to the game when they released Fahrenheit. The mintiness is balanced out with nice, warm hints of lavender, vanilla, and oakmoss, so the scent is actually quite nice. Dior Eau Sauvage was introduced in 1966. Aftershave only. I don't like overly sweet/melony aquatics, but I love the sharp powdery blueness of Aqua Velva. Although I shouldnt be too surprised as I do have a bit of ahead going after the scents of cedar or sandalwood notes. Heart notes include nutmeg, violet, orris root, jasmine, lily of the valley, rose, and freesia. Aqua Velva "The Smart Set" from the 1970s. I like traditional colognes and spicy/powdery barber's shop scents. There's something aboutan Aqua Velva man. I'm personally attached to Blenheim Bouquet, which is not necessarily an "accessible" fragrance, or a "friendly" one, but which is distinctive and clean, and people seem to like it. Much of the blame for current fragrances' blandness results from the ban of oak moss. Very iconic in the 80s. I know how this is going to sound, but I get mine quasi-custom. I save the controversy for last: I like Lilac Vegetal. Base notes include sandalwood, amber, musk, cedar, oakmoss, green tea, and green accord. Base notes include tobacco, sandalwood, cedar, vetiver, musk, and amber. Nevertheless it is kind to limit fragrance in certain settings so you dont inadvertently trigger someones allergies. I'm giving up. And the rest of the team was noting soft citrus rounded by other fragrances. Before the 1980s, fragrances were local and few in choice. i have tried (they were all gifts from women) Ralph Lauren Polo and Safari, Cartier Roadster, and very long ago, Drakkar Noir. Theyre unlikely to go anywhere else first. A bit of precursor to what many fragrance brands will actually use.. Just one dab of the stuff, and thatll be you. No review of Aqua Velva or Lectric Shave?
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