Aftershave : That nostalgic true masculine smell!

[MissTayva]

One fragrance that absolutely drives me wild and smells very classic is Vetiver, by Guerlain. My husband has used it practically forever (long before I met him) and will use nothing else!

What I like about it so much is that it doesn't smell like all the 'other' men's fragrances. I think it is described as being a blend of leather, tobacco, bergamot, moss, lemon and vetiver (hence the name). It is very clean and fresh smelling.

It usually retails for about $65 for 4.2 oz., but you can find it on eBay for half the price. On occasion you can find smaller 'travel' sizes for near nothing. That may be the best route to go if you're willing to try it out.

Oh, and stay away from the Annick Goutal version, it's completely different.

I think this fragrance was first manufactured in the mid-to-late 1950s, so it definitely is "classic"!

I also think Bay Rum is a nice, classic scent!
This stuff, too:
http://www.tienda.com/bath/pop/cl-10.html

[Mycroft]

Pretty expensive, but I am sure it is worth it.

[Johnnysan]

Yes, Safari could easily be a woman's weakness.

Well, I was going to admit my preference for Acqua di Parma until I read this. Perhaps it's time to go shopping...

Can you believe I've never smelled Old Spice?

I once read somewhere that Old Spice was among many women's favorite men's cologones because it reminded them fondly of their fathers. Maybe it's just me, but I'm not sure that I want my aftershave to remind the object of my desire of her daddy. Too creepy.

[Mycroft]

That is creepy.

[AlanC]

Hmmm, this sounds intriguing...are there places in the US that sell this...not for me to wear but to smell for curiosity's sake.

If you have a Saks Fifth Avenue nearby they should have most Creed scents. There are other high end shops that carry them as well. If you play your cards right you can get a sample out of them, although they're hesitant to hand out Creed samples. Creed is very strong. A little goes a long way.

Some other scents to look (smell?) at are those offered by the great American firm Caswell-Massey. George Washington wore Caswell-Massey cologne. Now that's old school! Others like Cole Porter did as well.

The English houses like Floris, Truefitt & Hill, Trumper's (try Spanish Leather) and Taylor of Old Bond offer lots of classic scents that have been around forever. I also like Equipage by Hermes. eBarbershop offers a lot of old time scents it looks like.

Oh, if you want a review of a scent, try Basenotes

[SHARPETOYS]

My favorite is Tsar by Van Cleef. Seems to last all day!

http://store.yahoo.com/theperfumespot/amtsa33s.html

[Forrestal]

Some where in this tread is was said, “girls love the smell of Old Spice�…. but women love men that wear BAY RUM……
This is what my Dad said he would wear to the Saturday night dance back in the 30’s, and what he looked all over Paris to find after that city was liberated during WWII.

Try this link:
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/exclamat...me/rybml4.html

“Here’s sniffing at you Kid�…..

Regards,
Forrstal

[MissTayva]

I once read somewhere that Old Spice was among many women's favorite men's cologones because it reminded them fondly of their fathers. Maybe it's just me, but I'm not sure that I want my aftershave to remind the object of my desire of her daddy. Too creepy.

Ugh, very creepy! I've actually heard women admit to that. My dad has been a lifelong user of Old Spice... and it totally reminds me of him! I could never buy it for my husband, haha!

[Matt Deckard]

[BellyTank]

That's their lime -Bay Rum isn't it?
I've made something like that before actually with Bay and Lime organic essential oils in a vodka base- a little cinnamon and ginger too. Nothing subtle about it.
You can get mentholated Bay Rum too...phew!
BT.