I’ve always worn Brut aftershave and deodorant. I remember when one of my high school classmates smelled my deodorant and was heavily impressed. When I started working in retail, I would get compliments on my smell. I love Brut and my father and grandfather wore it. I actually developed an allergy to most deodorants especially the Old Spice deos and had to choose between two brands that had different active ingredients in them. Those two were Sure and Brut. That was entry into Brut and what would become my entrance into fragrance. It started with Brut and then original Paco Rabanne and now anything that smells good under the sun :)
my experience has been that women LOVE the scent that their father used to wear. they may recognize that or it may be unconscious on their parts but it. is. fact.
But they changed the formula, I noticed the new lettering on the bottles not in the lime green banner smells way different especially in the classic splash on
recently I bought English Leather cologne (I got two bottles of 240 ml each) as they were very cheap and I wasn't disappointed as the fragrance still keeps its integrity and character; it's been reformulated many times (which fragrance from the old glorious past hasn't been reformulated?), all of them including my most 4 beloved fragrances of all time(QUORUM, ARAMIS, YATAGAN and AGUA BRAVA); but English Leather is a good cologne, it may not be a crowd-pleaser but it smells like a man should smell.
My dad wore Stetson all the time when I was growing up, and still does on occasion now. He even put some on me for special occasions when I was little. I love the stuff and will always have fond memories of it. It's the scent I associate most with my dad, just like how Mugler Angel is the scent I associate most with my mom.
@@rapramos5687 Existe el Brut en colonia, para que no uses la loción después de afeitar. En Walmart he comprado el kit de 3 que consta de Colonia, loción para después de afeitar y desodorante en aerosol con el clásico aroma de Brut.
Good video decision Brian. As a man in his 40s, plenty of nostalgia here plus memories of the splash on burn after your first shave. Do you wear any personally?
Most of these have been in my collection over the years. Brut and English Leather in high school/early college, Old Spice, Canoe, and Clubman (my maternal grandfather's signature fragrance) during my Navy and yuppie years, and Stetson (which I still have and wear).
I started wearing Stetson in 1990, got it from a DJ at a C&W dance club on my 18th birthday, My brother set up a huge Birthday party that night was great. I never wore aftershave or cologne before that. I've tried so many types of Aftershaves and colognes but I've always gone back to Stetson, I always get comments on how good I smell wearing it. FYI- Christmas is always a great time to buy a bottle or two. They always have a box set very cheap. I got one this past Xmas for 9.99 came with two bottles
I’ve used or smelled all of these back in the day. The one I still use & love is Pinaud Clubmen. Newer aftershaves I’d recommend is Fine American Blend and their Green Vetiver.
i dont like anything lavender because there are a lot of clothes softners and room freshners that smell like lavender and its usually associated with older women smell, the opposite of the effect i try to accomplice
Brut is a fragrance that if you Love it, you Love it. But if you don’t; you can’t stand it. Luckily, my Father and I fall into the former category. My Brother doesn’t like Brut. I also have old Spice but it is so nostalgic that I wear it when I going to be near family or want to be reminded of them. It reminds me of my Maternal- Grandfather. So I can’t be without it. Stetson is just good I Love smelling it but I never can tell when to use it. I carry an assortment of 4: Brut, Proraso, Old Spice, and Stetson. To me they are all fantastic. My nephew came over one day and saw some of my shaving lotions and picked Stetson. My other younger nephew chose Proraso. I usually pick these affordable aftershaves over some of my expensive fragrances. You can have a lot more fun with them. They are just So classic.
The fact that Aqua Velva was originally a mouthwash is an Internet myth. The patent application for Aqua Velva in 1917 states that it was for a line of face lotions and after shave preparations.
I'm not really into perfumes but I have had few of the expensive ones. However I almost never received a compliment for them, not that I needed to, but still you would expect them every once in a while and they were well reputable perfumes. However when I put an aftershave I get compliments or at least acknowledgement 90% of the time, and they were all cheap like brut, denim or some less known brands. Aftershaves are really underrated if you want a good scent on you and they might even beat your 100$ perfume.
The original Old Spice in the glass bottle before P&G took it over was MUCH much better .You can still order the original glass bottle version of Old Spice from India.
At 5 USD, the Denim original aftershave is a woody/spicy fragrance which lasts over 8hrs. The dry-down smells like typical barbershop aftershave, otherwise it feels like a complete fragrance to my nose. I'd love to know your thoughts if you have sniffed it before! Guess it isn't as well known in the USA.
I was about to comment the same thing. It's in that rang of brut and old spice, it has its own history and nostalgic smell to it. Good classic manly scent. They also have black, gold and sensitive version where I live although I haven't tried those. I also remember there was a green one a while ago
@@projectx5154 few types Raw Passion - 8/10 Azure 10/10 smells amazing Musk 1/10 smells of literally nothing...I'm looking to get them all Denim original is the best I can't get enough of it
I have only had the Proraso aftershave out of these options and I absolutely love it! Especially during summer, it is such a refreshing scent and feel to splash on your face after a morning shave! I will have to try all of the other options in this video now too haha
When experimenting for myself on the various scent lines presented in this video I'd find myself disappointed with the fragrance longevity and fade. But I was wrong, I learned that as the fragrance lightens and tones down it became a more pleasant scent. One wearing it cannot identify the subtle transition but the feedback received while experimenting was always positive mid day into evening when I believed the scent had already dissipated.
I’ve been shaving for 47 yrs and I go straight to the razor without shave cream and use Brut not as a lotion but as for the smell when we go out. I did use Stetson in the early eighties for awhile but found it too overwhelming for me or what a man should smell like. I like the Brut as it fades down after a few hours.
I don't think Skin Bracer was on your list. It is very common, but it truly does treat and heal the skin, good for razor burn, and a pleasant scent to boot.
I shaved my beard off and had smooth cheeks for a month during quarantine. I could’ve used this video then. The beard is staying, but now I’m curious about how these smell. Well done.
Hi Brian, I'm new to your channel and I just wanted to give you a big THAAANK YOU! You are awesome and your content is amazing. You got yourself a new fan.
I think you missed the boat on Aftershaves. They are meant to be applied “after shaving” as part of the shaving routine and your skin care regimen for the purpose of protecting and restoring qualities of your skin that shaving scrapes away. Some benefits are to soothe irritation (anesthetic), protect against infection (antiseptic), hydration, recondition, and restoration with essential oils. If you want to comment on those qualities your analysis would more on point for the purpose of aftershaves. Scent, manliness, lasting scent...? I think those qualities would be more appropriate to a product that is focused on providing a lasting scent. Use YOUR scale on 8 EDT’S or colognes. Some of the BEST aftershaves (best for your skin) have scents that fade rapidly-as they are intended, and may have scents that you might not consider “manly” at all. An aftershave that lasts all day is more of a negative to me. Put it on, let it absorb, (so it can impart those essential benefits) then add a balm or another scent intended to be longer lasting-if that is what you want.
@@hespokestyle If you say so. I saw it as an attempt to find a scale to score aftershaves in a way to try and compare apples and oranges. All scores were purely subjective and based on scent.
Well, yes and no. Some aftershaves (the entire Pinaud line) have pretty good longevity so they straddle the line between aftershaves and colognes. Some of the Pinaud products, e.g. VIBR, Citrus Musk, Special Reserve, even say that they are splash on colognes and may be used after a bath or shower without shaving. Now, having said that, I agree that how these things work as an aftershave would have been another scoring basis. I suspect that the Aqua Velva and Clubman would have ranked higher if that feature was included.
I just tried out Stetson based on purely your review. It smells a bit retro, at the beginning its quite strong but it holds for the whole day and smoothens out during the day. I really like it and also my wife likes it on me. I'm 40 by the way. Anyhow, thanks for the vid and the tips.
I was surprised to see Stetson ranked so highly. I can remember the last time I smelled it and was not impressed. My friend loves it though. I’ll with my Brut.
Gotta say, I always keep an old school post shave scented "tonic" around. Great on hot or warm days, when a balm or opaque lotion is too much. Great for a tight, bracing finish. Currently have Aqua Velva, the blue stuff, in the rotation. IMPORTANTLY, the scent soon disappears and its use doesn't conflict with the day's frag.
@@mikeymouse1985 it’s a new or alternative version of an already existing fragrance that is released by the same brand. Usually has similarities to the original scent but with a few different notes.
A week's worth of studying/understanding fragrances and being able to explain them is enough justification to appreciate and wear drug store colognes from decades ago.
Stetson Black is awesome in my opinion. I've found it to be warmer, more woody, and spicier than the original. It's a great night time cologne for the rugged type and for any age. I'm in my early 30s but I've been using it since I was in highschool.
All of them great. I was expecting to see Tabac in there as well. This one's truly a "love it or hate it" scent (I stand firmly in the former). Nowadays there are a couple of other lines within the brand, with more modern profiles, but the original is a classic.
Ahh memories.. Brut is probably my favorite (my first aftershave) I remember my barber slapping some clubman on me after each haircut. Gonna have to pick up some old spice to relive some of my grandad and dad's glory as I recall both of them keeping a bottle.
I agree with you about Brut, it really does smell the best. I've never met a person who said it gave them a headache. You should've compared price points by dollar per ounce
Nice video! I’m getting back into fragrances & even though I have a full beard and don’t shave in the traditional sense, I appreciate these suggestions. Keep em coming.
Just bought the Stetson!! Are you perhaps able to make a video, like you did with the accessories video, on essential/best wardrobe pieces, or ones that are most attractive to women? I know you have a playlist on wardrobe on essential wardrobe items already. Thanks
Brut has a ‘special reserve’ bottle that you can buy for really cheap online. Fuller fragrance and also better longevity than the aftershave and cologne you normally see at the drugstore.
I worked at Bob's Mens Shop at Knott's Berry Farm a few years in the early 1980's to work my way through college and we sold several of these fragrances. Stetson was one of my favorites. Lagerfeld was a bit on the sweet sid. And Polo was the new rage but everyone wore it so I refrained. But one that I discovered there was Halston Z-14 which I still use today. The ladies complement the Halston frequently. Great work on your channel. Keep it up.
Halston Z-14 is a fantastic cologne...I wore it for years when it came out, I really need to get another bottle...thanks for mentioning it....also had not heard Knott's Berry Farm in a long time, lol
After recent purchases of much more pricy EDP from Tumi (Spring/Summer 'Atlas' and Fall/Winter '°Continuum' I find it nearly impossible to use the Z14. Still Halston Z14 is a decent price point.
If you smelled Hai Karate you would’ve put Stetson in 2nd. Also I highly suggest you try the other Pinaud Clubman cologne after shaves specifically the Musk, Special reserve, Lime sec, Citrus Musk, Virgin Island Bay Rum, and classic Vanilla. Don’t get me wrong the original aftershave smells good but all the ones I just mentioned to me smell 10 times better. When ever I wore any of those I always got compliments saying you smell great.
I used to wear Jade East by Swank in late '60s when I was in high school. (The current "Jade East" smells like baby powder with a hint of baby's piss. Regency or Songo.) The closest I can find is Canoe and Wild Country.
This is the first He Spoke video I've seen and you hit it out of the park! Brought back great memories of my father with his Old Spice and Brut not to mention Brylcreem for his hair. 😊
Brian, i think you do an excellent job of comparing some of the best classic after shaves, which bring back memories of my youth. It’s nice to see these products withstand the test of time. I really like your scoring system as I believe it captures and rates these scents in a very fair and consistent manner. For some unknown reason I don’t recall Stetson. Perhaps it’s somewhat related to the date of its release, which I believe you reported as 1981, (the year I got married). I’ll definitely pick up a bottle of Stetson and for nostalgia purposes, I’ll need to get my hands on some Old Spice. I’m wondering if there would be any value in comparing these 10 fragrances with 10 current lower priced, similar products? Brian, do you know why several of the scents you review have such a long lasting scent?. I would have guessed that long lasting scents would be limited to eu de Perfume (sp?). Any thoughts? Anyway, great job with this review/comparison! I really enjoyed the video. It covers all the bases; is succinct, yet doesn’t miss any critical information. Love the format of the video! Keep up the good work Brian...Ed
Thanks, Ed! Appreciate the comment and support so much. To answer your question, yes, eau de parfum (EDP) will always last longer than eau de toilet (EDT).
I think you got most, but I’d swap out the Prorosa green for the red which has a nice sandalwood scent. You also need a Bay Rum, Gabels is good for the price or Clubmans Virgin Island Bay Rum. Also need a Lime, Royall Lime is nice and a Musk Jovan is fine for the price.
I still remember my Granddad putting on Brute when he was doing his after-shower routine, shaving, etc. Such a classic scent, not super commonly used now as most people don’t seem to wear fragrances on an everyday basis. Such a nostalgic scent which is why there’s a bottle in my drawer.
37 points for Old Spice ! Still came 3rd in your countdown, however i would have it above Brut; Stetson is obviously a US Fragrance and not known much in Europe; sounds like a nice fragrance though.
Aftershave is for after you shave 🪒, It’s not be used as a fragrance, because it doesn’t last any longer than 30 - 35 minutes before disappearing. Only EDT and EDP should be classed as fragrances because they last for hours not minutes.
Thanks for looking out for both ends of your subscriber base (or even those who just don’t feel like turning to SMN or some thing for aftershave). Keep doing what you’re doing and forget the critics!
Outstanding video, Brian. Have me wanting to try Brut and Stetson. Already a fan of Clubman. IMO, aramis classic after shave, and Pour Monsieur after shave deserve consideration. I have and love both. Of course, aramis after shave is readily available, whereas Pour Monsieur not so much.
I think it’s great that you touch base on some of these. Pinaud is my scent. I usually pair it up w Kouros or wild country by Avon. Or even santos de Cartier. Brut is ok but the original spray bottle only lasts 1 hour. But the classics are classic for a reason.
I always liked Ted Lapidus cologne. Herd to find but worth the effort to seek out. Costs more than the ones on this list ($35 ballpark) but more bang for the buck because it comes in a larger container than these others. Because not as many men wear it (because it's not as easy to find as the ranked colognes), people notice it more, and women love the smell of it, so: winner.
I am 28 years old, switched to a straight razor shave from a supermarket 5 blade razor about 5 years ago. I was originally using Pinaud because that’s what I seen in barbershops. When that ran out I switched to Brut and haven’t looked back since. Glad to know I made a good choice before even seeing your great review on the product.
There use to be a Faberge Musk Cologne. I still have a very little of it left, it smelled really great, unfourtionally, no longer made anymore. Bummer.
Totally agreed as to the winner. I have about 200 fragrances and Stetson, albeit their cologne, is in my top 10. Absolutely beautiful, well constructed amber.
Maybe Old Spice is more nostalgia than the actual scent. I smell Old Spice and I think of the men's room with the attendant passing out towels. No, that's not the image I want in my head. But this is a very good review. I'm debating on going high end or just something simple. Canoe is looking pretty good.
Two things I inherited from grandpa: Brut and vintage Playboys. Classics both 👌
I’ve always worn Brut aftershave and deodorant. I remember when one of my high school classmates smelled my deodorant and was heavily impressed. When I started working in retail, I would get compliments on my smell. I love Brut and my father and grandfather wore it. I actually developed an allergy to most deodorants especially the Old Spice deos and had to choose between two brands that had different active ingredients in them. Those two were Sure and Brut. That was entry into Brut and what would become my entrance into fragrance. It started with Brut and then original Paco Rabanne and now anything that smells good under the sun :)
I'm an Old Spice man. I enjoy Stetson, dabble with Pinaud here and there, and will try other things. But I always go back to Old Spice.
The Brut 33, Old Spice and AquaVelva are nectar of the gods.😊👍💯
my experience has been that women LOVE the scent that their father used to wear. they may recognize that or it may be unconscious on their parts but it. is. fact.
Nice ill try the strategy
I feel like you mean, in her subconscious.
This is true. My wife goes crazy when I wear Old Spice.
Dude, you do not mean "unconscious" edit your comment. Think about it.
So? will we ask her father first?? 😆
These are all great gateways to fragrance. I remember receiving most of these as gifts as a teenager. The strength in all of these is nostalgia.
Aqua Velva is still my favourite.
Mennen Skin Bracer is pretty good stuff to.
Brut is #1 for sure
But they changed the formula, I noticed the new lettering on the bottles not in the lime green banner smells way different especially in the classic splash on
I love the smell of Canoe. My Grandfather wore it and every time I smell it I’m reminded of him. (He passed away in 1976). Thanks for reviewing it!
Try Clubman if you like Canoe
One of your best videos yet. I can still see my father put on his Old Spice.
This is a nostalgic revisiting of my father's top scents. Thanks for taking on these after shaves with a serious and informative approach.
For proraso- I personally prefer proraso red- it's a sandalwood manly scent and I really like it.
recently I bought English Leather cologne (I got two bottles of 240 ml each) as they were very cheap and I wasn't disappointed as the fragrance still keeps its integrity and character; it's been reformulated many times (which fragrance from the old glorious past hasn't been reformulated?), all of them including my most 4 beloved fragrances of all time(QUORUM, ARAMIS, YATAGAN and AGUA BRAVA); but English Leather is a good cologne, it may not be a crowd-pleaser but it smells like a man should smell.
Thanks for chiming in!
My dad wore Stetson all the time when I was growing up, and still does on occasion now. He even put some on me for special occasions when I was little. I love the stuff and will always have fond memories of it. It's the scent I associate most with my dad, just like how Mugler Angel is the scent I associate most with my mom.
I love old spice I don't care how old it is I think it smells great. It smells clean and classy to me and still getting compliments from women in 2021
I'm with you mate.🙂👍🇦🇺
Brut has always been my go-to ever since I was a kid in the mid-2000's and I still use it today.
new to after shaves, how do you use them as cologne every day if I dont shave every day?
@@rapramos5687 Existe el Brut en colonia, para que no uses la loción después de afeitar. En Walmart he comprado el kit de 3 que consta de Colonia, loción para después de afeitar y desodorante en aerosol con el clásico aroma de Brut.
@@rapramos5687 Splash on your palms and apply on neck and chest. 👍🏼
Brut is awesome...so glad to know younger generation guys are wearing it.
From store or online? They have a lot of it on a certain website but lots of reviews saying it’s fake😳 thanks...
Good video decision Brian. As a man in his 40s, plenty of nostalgia here plus memories of the splash on burn after your first shave. Do you wear any personally?
Had Brut on yesterday. I was on a Canoe kick for a while as well this summer. I kind of go in spurts with these.
Im a club man myself. I have an old world esthetic, with a handlebar mustache, flat cap, collar shirt and slacks.
Most of these have been in my collection over the years. Brut and English Leather in high school/early college, Old Spice, Canoe, and Clubman (my maternal grandfather's signature fragrance) during my Navy and yuppie years, and Stetson (which I still have and wear).
I started wearing Stetson in 1990, got it from a DJ at a C&W dance club on my 18th birthday, My brother set up a huge Birthday party that night was great. I never wore aftershave or cologne before that. I've tried so many types of Aftershaves and colognes but I've always gone back to Stetson, I always get comments on how good I smell wearing it. FYI- Christmas is always a great time to buy a bottle or two. They always have a box set very cheap. I got one this past Xmas for 9.99 came with two bottles
I’ve used or smelled all of these back in the day. The one I still use & love is Pinaud Clubmen. Newer aftershaves I’d recommend is Fine American Blend and their Green Vetiver.
To me Pinaud Clubman is classic barbershop scent. Citrus, sandalwood and then powder fresh smell lingering.
i dont like anything lavender because there are a lot of clothes softners and room freshners that smell like lavender and its usually associated with older women smell, the opposite of the effect i try to accomplice
Brut is a fragrance that if you Love it, you Love it. But if you don’t; you can’t stand it. Luckily, my Father and I fall into the former category. My Brother doesn’t like Brut. I also have old Spice but it is so nostalgic that I wear it when I going to be near family or want to be reminded of them. It reminds me of my Maternal- Grandfather. So I can’t be without it. Stetson is just good I Love smelling it but I never can tell when to use it. I carry an assortment of 4: Brut, Proraso, Old Spice, and Stetson.
To me they are all fantastic. My nephew came over one day and saw some of my shaving lotions and picked Stetson. My other younger nephew chose Proraso. I usually pick these affordable aftershaves over some of my expensive fragrances. You can have a lot more fun with them. They are just So classic.
The fact that Aqua Velva was originally a mouthwash is an Internet myth. The patent application for Aqua Velva in 1917 states that it was for a line of face lotions and after shave preparations.
Glad to see such a good total score for the Brut as a Brut man
Nice! It's a classic for a reason.
Dude I just found a bottle of the old school Old Spice cologne at a Publix today
I'm not really into perfumes but I have had few of the expensive ones. However I almost never received a compliment for them, not that I needed to, but still you would expect them every once in a while and they were well reputable perfumes. However when I put an aftershave I get compliments or at least acknowledgement 90% of the time, and they were all cheap like brut, denim or some less known brands. Aftershaves are really underrated if you want a good scent on you and they might even beat your 100$ perfume.
The original Old Spice in the glass bottle before P&G took it over was MUCH much better .You can still order the original glass bottle version of Old Spice from India.
Hi brother, I am a big fan of your channel. I think you hit it on the nail on all the videos you've uploaded. Keep up the good work my friend.
At 5 USD, the Denim original aftershave is a woody/spicy fragrance which lasts over 8hrs. The dry-down smells like typical barbershop aftershave, otherwise it feels like a complete fragrance to my nose. I'd love to know your thoughts if you have sniffed it before! Guess it isn't as well known in the USA.
I was about to comment the same thing. It's in that rang of brut and old spice, it has its own history and nostalgic smell to it. Good classic manly scent. They also have black, gold and sensitive version where I live although I haven't tried those. I also remember there was a green one a while ago
@@projectx5154 few types Raw Passion - 8/10 Azure 10/10 smells amazing Musk 1/10 smells of literally nothing...I'm looking to get them all Denim original is the best I can't get enough of it
Brut was my first cologne when I first became a teenager. I love the smell!
did you buy it online ?
@@namnguyen-co2ny No, my mom purchased it for me from a department store back in the early 90s. #OldSchool
@@q-storm767 thanks bro
I have only had the Proraso aftershave out of these options and I absolutely love it! Especially during summer, it is such a refreshing scent and feel to splash on your face after a morning shave! I will have to try all of the other options in this video now too haha
BRUT IS MY FAVORITE
I love my Brut aftershave...cheap and good.
I was born in late 1950s and I would smell my dad's English leather back in the day. The older, stronger formulation was sublime. Good stuff.
When experimenting for myself on the various scent lines presented in this video I'd find myself disappointed with the fragrance longevity and fade. But I was wrong, I learned that as the fragrance lightens and tones down it became a more pleasant scent. One wearing it cannot identify the subtle transition but the feedback received while experimenting was always positive mid day into evening when I believed the scent had already dissipated.
when I first first shaved my beard my dad recommended to use Clubman.
I’ve been shaving for 47 yrs and I go straight to the razor without shave cream and use Brut not as a lotion but as for the smell when we go out. I did use Stetson in the early eighties for awhile but found it too overwhelming for me or what a man should smell like. I like the Brut as it fades down after a few hours.
I don't think Skin Bracer was on your list. It is very common, but it truly does treat and heal the skin, good for razor burn, and a pleasant scent to boot.
I like Skin Bracer also. Too bad they don't make an EDT or EDP that smells like S.B.
Great video! Brut is daily wear, English Leather great for cold, damp days. Enjoy all of these aftershaves.
I shaved my beard off and had smooth cheeks for a month during quarantine. I could’ve used this video then. The beard is staying, but now I’m curious about how these smell. Well done.
My grandpa wore Brut from the time it came out until 2019 when he passed. It’s a classic. I like Stetson myself. Great video.
Thank you!
Im still mad that Aqua Velva went to plastic bottles....... I can deff tell a difference! I would pay $1 more if thats what it took to get glass back!
Hi Brian, I'm new to your channel and I just wanted to give you a big THAAANK YOU!
You are awesome and your content is amazing. You got yourself a new fan.
My preference is Aqua Velva. Great stuff.
Really appreciate the scoring here. It really helps with my limited experience, as the scent vocabulary can be difficult to decipher without it!
I think you missed the boat on Aftershaves. They are meant to be applied “after shaving” as part of the shaving routine and your skin care regimen for the purpose of protecting and restoring qualities of your skin that shaving scrapes away. Some benefits are to soothe irritation (anesthetic), protect against infection (antiseptic), hydration, recondition, and restoration with essential oils. If you want to comment on those qualities your analysis would more on point for the purpose of aftershaves.
Scent, manliness, lasting scent...? I think those qualities would be more appropriate to a product that is focused on providing a lasting scent. Use YOUR scale on 8 EDT’S or colognes. Some of the BEST aftershaves (best for your skin) have scents that fade rapidly-as they are intended, and may have scents that you might not consider “manly” at all. An aftershave that lasts all day is more of a negative to me. Put it on, let it absorb, (so it can impart those essential benefits) then add a balm or another scent intended to be longer lasting-if that is what you want.
Think you’re taking a tongue in cheek video a little too seriously…
@@hespokestyle If you say so. I saw it as an attempt to find a scale to score aftershaves in a way to try and compare apples and oranges. All scores were purely subjective and based on scent.
@@xxRangerBlue loosen up, dude. Seriously.
@@xxRangerBlue No time for trolls. See ya.
Well, yes and no. Some aftershaves (the entire Pinaud line) have pretty good longevity so they straddle the line between aftershaves and colognes. Some of the Pinaud products, e.g. VIBR, Citrus Musk, Special Reserve, even say that they are splash on colognes and may be used after a bath or shower without shaving. Now, having said that, I agree that how these things work as an aftershave would have been another scoring basis. I suspect that the Aqua Velva and Clubman would have ranked higher if that feature was included.
What a great video! Its high quality and has all the classic scents and they are well reviewed! I really enjoyed watching it!
The only aftershaves I’ve ever tried is brute and aqua velva. I like aqua velva the most.
I just tried out Stetson based on purely your review. It smells a bit retro, at the beginning its quite strong but it holds for the whole day and smoothens out during the day. I really like it and also my wife likes it on me. I'm 40 by the way. Anyhow, thanks for the vid and the tips.
I was surprised to see Stetson ranked so highly. I can remember the last time I smelled it and was not impressed. My friend loves it though. I’ll with my Brut.
Did you buy regular stetson original cologne or the aftershave?
Gotta say, I always keep an old school post shave scented "tonic" around. Great on hot or warm days, when a balm or opaque lotion is too much. Great for a tight, bracing finish. Currently have Aqua Velva, the blue stuff, in the rotation. IMPORTANTLY, the scent soon disappears and its use doesn't conflict with the day's frag.
Thanks for the comment, Sandro!
Same! I like using aqua velva because the scent doesn't last long. It won't be in competition with cologne
Was just reading an article on Art of Manliness about these today. Your video complements that nicely!
Sweet! Glad to hear that!
I agree with you on the original aqua velva blue, however, the Aqua Velva MUSK flanker is a delightfully warm and masculine scent. Highly recommend.
What is a flank or flanker?
@@mikeymouse1985 it’s a new or alternative version of an already existing fragrance that is released by the same brand. Usually has similarities to the original scent but with a few different notes.
Yes, Aqua Velva Musk is a great scent for sure...I use it.
I ask for Aqua Velva Red Wood
A week's worth of studying/understanding fragrances and being able to explain them is enough justification to appreciate and wear drug store colognes from decades ago.
I love Stetson. The cologne sprays and after shaves are very long lasting.
My signature scent!
Stetson Black is awesome in my opinion. I've found it to be warmer, more woody, and spicier than the original. It's a great night time cologne for the rugged type and for any age. I'm in my early 30s but I've been using it since I was in highschool.
All of them great. I was expecting to see Tabac in there as well. This one's truly a "love it or hate it" scent (I stand firmly in the former). Nowadays there are a couple of other lines within the brand, with more modern profiles, but the original is a classic.
I like skin bracer
Ahh memories.. Brut is probably my favorite (my first aftershave) I remember my barber slapping some clubman on me after each haircut. Gonna have to pick up some old spice to relive some of my grandad and dad's glory as I recall both of them keeping a bottle.
I agree with you about Brut, it really does smell the best. I've never met a person who said it gave them a headache. You should've compared price points by dollar per ounce
Nice video! I’m getting back into fragrances & even though I have a full beard and don’t shave in the traditional sense, I appreciate these suggestions. Keep em coming.
Sounds great!
Just bought the Stetson!! Are you perhaps able to make a video, like you did with the accessories video, on essential/best wardrobe pieces, or ones that are most attractive to women? I know you have a playlist on wardrobe on essential wardrobe items already. Thanks
Brut has a ‘special reserve’ bottle that you can buy for really cheap online. Fuller fragrance and also better longevity than the aftershave and cologne you normally see at the drugstore.
I worked at Bob's Mens Shop at Knott's Berry Farm a few years in the early 1980's to work my way through college and we sold several of these fragrances. Stetson was one of my favorites. Lagerfeld was a bit on the sweet sid. And Polo was the new rage but everyone wore it so I refrained. But one that I discovered there was Halston Z-14 which I still use today. The ladies complement the Halston frequently. Great work on your channel. Keep it up.
Halston Z-14 is a fantastic cologne...I wore it for years when it came out, I really need to get another bottle...thanks for mentioning it....also had not heard Knott's Berry Farm in a long time, lol
After recent purchases of much more pricy EDP from Tumi (Spring/Summer 'Atlas' and Fall/Winter '°Continuum' I find it nearly impossible to use the Z14. Still Halston Z14 is a decent price point.
Great video! I really appreciate the history on these!
I've gotta say Armani code black face aftershave is like a milky white lotion, is by far hands down better than any cologne.
If you smelled Hai Karate you would’ve put Stetson in 2nd. Also I highly suggest you try the other Pinaud Clubman cologne after shaves specifically the Musk, Special reserve, Lime sec, Citrus Musk, Virgin Island Bay Rum, and classic Vanilla. Don’t get me wrong the original aftershave smells good but all the ones I just mentioned to me smell 10 times better. When ever I wore any of those I always got compliments saying you smell great.
I used to wear Jade East by Swank in late '60s when I was in high school. (The current "Jade East" smells like baby powder with a hint of baby's piss. Regency or Songo.) The closest I can find is Canoe and Wild Country.
I love aqua velva! But a great video nonetheless! Thanks
I actually graduated from Stetson University, named for John B., the original benefactor. Unfortunately, I really dislike the scent.
I enjoyed watching this !
This is the first He Spoke video I've seen and you hit it out of the park!
Brought back great memories of my father with his Old Spice and Brut not to mention Brylcreem for his hair. 😊
Cussons Imperial Leather No. 1 is also worth checking out.
Brian, i think you do an excellent job of comparing some of the best classic after shaves, which bring back memories of my youth. It’s nice to see these products withstand the test of time. I really like your scoring system as I believe it captures and rates these scents in a very fair and consistent manner. For some unknown reason I don’t recall Stetson. Perhaps it’s somewhat related to the date of its release, which I believe you reported as 1981, (the year I got married). I’ll definitely pick up a bottle of Stetson and for nostalgia purposes, I’ll need to get my hands on some Old Spice. I’m wondering if there would be any value in comparing these 10 fragrances with 10 current lower priced, similar products? Brian, do you know why several of the scents you review have such a long lasting scent?. I would have guessed that long lasting scents would be limited to eu de Perfume (sp?). Any thoughts? Anyway, great job with this review/comparison! I really enjoyed the video. It covers all the bases; is succinct, yet doesn’t miss any critical information. Love the format of the video! Keep up the good work Brian...Ed
Thanks, Ed! Appreciate the comment and support so much. To answer your question, yes, eau de parfum (EDP) will always last longer than eau de toilet (EDT).
I think you got most, but I’d swap out the Prorosa green for the red which has a nice sandalwood scent. You also need a Bay Rum, Gabels is good for the price or Clubmans Virgin Island Bay Rum. Also need a Lime, Royall Lime is nice and a Musk Jovan is fine for the price.
You left out another oldie but goodie. BRITISH STERLING.
I still remember my Granddad putting on Brute when he was doing his after-shower routine, shaving, etc. Such a classic scent, not super commonly used now as most people don’t seem to wear fragrances on an everyday basis. Such a nostalgic scent which is why there’s a bottle in my drawer.
37 points for Old Spice ! Still came 3rd in your countdown, however i would have it above Brut; Stetson is obviously a US Fragrance and not known much in Europe; sounds like a nice fragrance though.
Aftershave is for after you shave 🪒, It’s not be used as a fragrance, because it doesn’t last any longer than 30 - 35 minutes before disappearing. Only EDT and EDP should be classed as fragrances because they last for hours not minutes.
I think Skin Bracer is another good one.
Man you’re videos are the bests
Thanks so much!
Thanks for looking out for both ends of your subscriber base (or even those who just don’t feel like turning to SMN or some thing for aftershave). Keep doing what you’re doing and forget the critics!
Always! Wait, what critics?!
@@hespokestyle Third day commentors I presume? - Han
Outstanding video, Brian. Have me wanting to try Brut and Stetson. Already a fan of Clubman. IMO, aramis classic after shave, and Pour Monsieur after shave deserve consideration. I have and love both. Of course, aramis after shave is readily available, whereas Pour Monsieur not so much.
BRUT smells so dam good, I wear it just to wear it by myself even. Smells dam good
I think it’s great that you touch base on some of these. Pinaud is my scent. I usually pair it up w Kouros or wild country by Avon. Or even santos de Cartier. Brut is ok but the original spray bottle only lasts 1 hour. But the classics are classic for a reason.
I love the smell of aqua velva just wish it stayed on longer
I always liked Ted Lapidus cologne. Herd to find but worth the effort to seek out. Costs more than the ones on this list ($35 ballpark) but more bang for the buck because it comes in a larger container than these others. Because not as many men wear it (because it's not as easy to find as the ranked colognes), people notice it more, and women love the smell of it, so: winner.
Great video. Talking simple, giving good informations. Thank you
I am 28 years old, switched to a straight razor shave from a supermarket 5 blade razor about 5 years ago. I was originally using Pinaud because that’s what I seen in barbershops. When that ran out I switched to Brut and haven’t looked back since. Glad to know I made a good choice before even seeing your great review on the product.
I’m into buying cheap classic aftershave lotions and buying more niche pricey EDT EDP
In 1989 Unilever bought Fabergé Inc (including Elizabeth Arden) for US$1.55 billion and changed the cent what a mistake
There use to be a Faberge Musk Cologne. I still have a very little of it left, it smelled really great, unfourtionally, no longer made anymore. Bummer.
A great review. To those, for the 60s vibe, l would add Jade East and British Sterling. Scents of my youth and still available today.
Best cheap edt from my experience are: Bijan men, Daniel Hechter Charactere and Capucci pour homme. Try them you won't be dissapionted.
Definitely Brut even though I don't wear it when I smell it I immediately think of my grandfather which is nice.
Brian,you always look your best! My go to fragrence for years, 4711. Clean, crisp,and very afordable!
Thanks, William! 4711 is great!
Longevity 1
Totally agreed as to the winner. I have about 200 fragrances and Stetson, albeit their cologne, is in my top 10. Absolutely beautiful, well constructed amber.
Great review
Maybe Old Spice is more nostalgia than the actual scent. I smell Old Spice and I think of the men's room with the attendant passing out towels. No, that's not the image I want in my head. But this is a very good review. I'm debating on going high end or just something simple. Canoe is looking pretty good.
Clubman is very similar and costs less than half.
DENIM Original?
Brian, loved the historical references you provided in this video. Impressive and interesting. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Canoe-- essential back then, terrific as a "change up" now!