Old Spice (1937)
by Procter & Gamble (orig. by Shulton)

My best friend kept ribbing me that he got more female compliments with this than with any other cologne. He figured it had to do with their wanting to sit on daddy's lap. I figured how wrong could I go for a couple of bucks? Besides I probably owned it 30 years ago along with Chaps and Aramis (sorry doctor, I have no recollection of Brut or Acqua Velva) and besides, it might be downright exotic in today's unisex world of fresh green teas . . .

Well, now I know why I haven't bought it in 30 years, I'll give it to him as a present.

No disrespect intended against your fathers, grandfathers, great-grandfathers, Confucious and all your honorable ancestors, but I can't stand this juice.

I find it ovrebearing, gross and powdery. Masculine? Well, only in the sense of 'pertaining to men.' If one were to make a fragrance of the scent of Gillette's cheapest shaving cream and bottle it, it too, would be 'masculine' by that definition.
Longing for the virile good old days? Give me Bay Rum over this anytime.

Incidentally, this reputedly came out as a WOMAN'S fragrance in 1937, bombed and was re packqaged for men the next year. I did not know this tidbit before trying it, but it's part of the interesting trivia one finds here at Basenotes.

Happy for those of you that enjoy it, live and let live and all that--I'll stick with Vintage Tabarome and Antaeus.

Good Lord!
Imagine 30 years from now the hot babes going for the " masculine" A*Men or Le Male because it reminds them of dear old grandpa! The mind boggles. . .

A contant in most men who are now in their 80s. This doesnt mean tho that it cant work for any age group. More than anything, this one brings back more memories than the way it smells. Classically well rounded. And so popular during a generation where range was utterly limited. I give this credit for a blend that has great longevity and sillage. this scent has gone through more generations than alot of other designer scents. I may not find it that suitable for myself to wear, but i definitely appreciate the effort put into this concoction of citrus, woods, herbs and musk. This is as old school as it can get. Its reputation speaks for itself - who hasnt heard of old spice seriously?

This is certainly a classic fragrance. And yes, everyone has worn this at some point of time in their life. It is cheap, (one can pick it up at walmart for 5 or 6 bucks), but it has a very nice scent, and definitely doesn't remind me of Old Spice's cheap, "red zone" body sprays.

I love the vanilla, sweet scent to this, it's my favorite aspect. Just rub it onto your cheeks and you're good to go. It doesn't last all day, but for 5 bucks, it lasts longer than you might think.

An excellent fragrance if I do say so myself.

A living legend. Old Spice was the start of my exposure to fragrances. My first milestone. My Dad used the aftershave and was the only one he used all the years he was alive. He once said he couldnt imagine anything else he could evr use. Buying gifts for him was easy. I bought him his first cologne - Old Spice. I always sneaked splashes of both aftershave and cologne and thereby learned the art and science of decanting, as well as the differences between aftershave and EDTs. Old Spice will always evoke in me my sweet and happy early years, dad's discipline and unapologetic but great values.

The reformulated version is less spicy but is still very good. Old Spice is testimony to the fact that good quality is not only accessible at a high price. A well blended quality fragrance.

I really can't get into this stuff. I've used the deodorant for years, but when I apply the cologne all I get is a very harsh, offensive scent. On some guys it might be okay for the price... I got mine for about $3 in a combo pack.

I have no complaints. Wonderful classic that is off course very recognisable. Unique stuff.

Powdery oriental full of christmas spices. Very warm, timelessly masculine without being ridicilously butch.
Its very incency during the drydown. Not in a smoky way, but it smells like a room where has been burned some spicy incense sticks. Smell of dry powdery air.

I have that wonderful porcelain-like bottle at the back of my shelf. I don`t include this to my actual wardrobe, just because I like to wear it so rarely. I`m wearing it as I write this, and its the first time this year I`m wearing it.

Silly me. I really should use it more often, especially when my girlfriend loves it and actually prefers it over many of my expensive niche / designer stuff.