I have Green Irish Tweed and it's great all around. I still prefer Aventus as it always gets attention. Though I understand why it was disqualified from this specific list.
fragrances can last much longer than 5 yrs. That's what manufacturers say to encourage more purchasing. The key to longevity is to keep them out of the light and in cool temps. I have over 700 bottles with at least half of them being over 10yrs old and they smell as if I just opened it up freshly.
@R. G. , each hobby can be ridiculous to others. Lance Armstrong's bicycle costs seem excessive to most people as well. When it comes to hobbies, I don't judge.
As a French I just wanted to say your french words pronunciation is very good! I also discovered your channel a few days ago while researching double edge safety razors and I already know I'm going to binge all your content... As a man who entered his 30s, I've finally felt the need for the 1st time in my life to take better care of me and the image I want to cultivate. I already felt the need to thank you for your hard work in making this daunting adventure as easy as watching short videos on TH-cam. Cheers to you and your team !
I tried the POLO Green. My father wore it and was always complimented. However when I tried it, I was not happy with the scent and my wife, who loved it on my father, was very put off by it. This is not a critique of the scent but a reminder that these fragrances react differently to different people and it is important to find scents that compliment you.
I am a long time fragrance collector and scholar. You have done an admirable job of introducing fragrance and classic masculine scents. Fragrances do last well if they are kept cool and dark. Most will only lose some of their top notes and gain longevity.
My Grandfather would always wear the Polo Green Bottle and he gave me it as a Christmas gift some years back. I think I will always keep it in my wardrobe for his memory and for my kids to later enjoy. I think that's what scents are really about leaving a memorable nasal impression that matches with your visual impression.
Matthew Marroquin I feel the same way my grandfather owned a cologne he bought in Germany long ago and I found its doppelgänger in Cuercus by Penhaligon. The scent brings me back to those days of drinking espresso with him before he went off to his job in the courts.
That's really nice. I agree, scent is the most essential foundation to remembering someone or knowing someone. So make sure you have a signature, among all other fragrances !
I began using Polo "Green" as a teenager in the 1980s, I absolutely LOVED that fragrance and I usually got the desired reactions as well. Around about the mid-1990s I was in a "scent free" environment that was bizarrely strict in my opinion. Obviously, much to my chagrin I had to give up my much loved Polo. So here I am in 2022 and circumstances have changed so I have been wondering if my Polo would still have the mass appeal we enjoyed years ago. So many of the reviewers have given unfavourable opinions, but I have decided I'm going to purchase a new bottle because I love it. If I am faced with wrinkled up noses and people fanning my scent and I away I'll just have to reserve its usage for myself...and whomever comes along and enjoys it as well. Surely there will be some ladies who still enjoy it. (Fingers crossed heh, heh, heh)
My theory on smell is: a good smell will always smell good. The smell of fresh baked brownies on a cool autumn day will never get old or the smell of sizzling bacon wafting through the house waking me up from a dream on a Sunday morning will always be in style... So go ahead & wear that classic Polo Green... The only issue will be if they've Re-formulated it
My after 5 scent is Aramis. Very few men wear it anymore. When I wear it many younger ladies like it. Ladies closer to my age and older smile and tell me it reminds them of days and adventures gone by. It is a classic scent not for every man, but it will get you noticed.
That's a great list! I've owned a bottle of most of them. My favourites of your list are Eau Sauvage by Dior and Vetiver by Guerlain. But, I'm also a great fan of Chanel's Pour Monsieur.
I have several from your list and love them all. Acqua Di Parma Colonia, Eau Sauvage, Green Irish Tweed, and Guerlain Vetiver. I'd rank them all 5 stars. All could be my signature scent, and choosing any one of them makes my day.
Spray on skin primarily. If some gets on your undershirt, that’s fine-may extend longevity and helps keep projection intimate. Plus undershirts are inexpensive if they damage.
As a fragrance enthusiast with too many bottles, kudos for pulling together this sharp list of classics. Eau Sauvage and Green Irish Tweed are definitely the standouts for me personally. For more modern scents that still evoke the gentlemen aesthetic, I recommend Creed Royal Oud, Penhaligons Sartorial, Guerlain Héritage or Habit Rouge, Hermès Terre d’Hermès, and Chanel Égoïste.
Isaiah Morgan beautiful, masculine scents. Royal Oud is my “boss scent” when I need to feel confident and authoritative at the office. Terre d’Hermès is my all purpose professional scent when I want to install trust and competence.
My wife likes the GIT and it's my signature scent.. Thanks for the great vids.. I follow you very closely and I value your advice.. It's helped me get to the next level very quickly... The biggest thing I've learned is about fabrics.. Now I'm very very picky about my fabrics.. I learned yo learn my measurements.. I learned about duffle coats... Do many things that are all so new to me... Bravo! You guys rock! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🙏🏾
You’re lucky! I wish my wife enjoyed my fragrance. I have recently purchased a few choice (and rather expensive) scents that make me feel good and confident and all she ever says is “You stink”. It’s such a bummer, she doesn’t get it at all. Maybe she imagines that I am trying to attract other women and feels insecure. And while naturally as a man I do enjoy being noticed by women, it’s NOT why I wear cologne. It’s for my own personal motivation and confidence. Like I said, it’s a bummer.
Please make a Christmas special. Have a wee Christmas dinner party with the team or do some group activity together. I would love to see something like that.
I am from California and found that Eau Savage is perfect for year-round. However, in the last few years, I have been living and working in Europe. I learned from my friends that I should wear one fragrance per season. Mixing fragrances can create some unpleasant odors on one's clothing. These days Ralph Lauren Polo is my winter pick.
I have over 120 bottles ranging from $400 to $25 and the oldest one is from 2007 and I have only experienced 1 bottle going bad and it was Guerlain Homme EDT. The alcohol got harsher on top. My favorite gentleman’s man cologne is Creed’s Green Irish Tweed. I have a 2013 Aventus, it was cool to have it 4 years ago, but today too many clones has flooded the market and the 2018 and 2019 batches os Aventus are terrible. Stay with Green Irish Tweed if you want Creed. To be honest, mine is already an addiction and you only need 10 bottles and you’ll be fine. I have colognes that I haven’t used since 2013.
I also end up with A LOT of fragrance... It sorta just sneaks up on me. But there are really very, very few that I truly enjoy, and very few that work with my personal chemistry. The ones that I can't "make friends with" get gifted to longtime pals and family... Which is kind of a neat thing... It gets others interested in the hobby.
Polo Black - Ralph Lauren. Every person that I've been around loves this scent. Granted, scent react differently on different types of skin. But for me, Polo Black is a sure winner.
I was happy to see that I already had 3 out of 8 scents in my collection. I can recommend Knize Ten as the quintessential scent fo a classical british style library/study. Thanks to Raphael I bought my third Floris scent after Santal and Elite and I do not regret it.
I have been using Pinaud Clubman since I was a teenager. It offers a clean and well-groomed scent that isn't overpowering. It makes you smell like you just left the barber shop. This is perfect for those on a budget like me!
100 ml Green Irish Tweed can be had for 150 EUR from big European online retailers, using their usual 10 to 20 % rabatt codes. Who dont want to spent as much can go for Coty Aspen for around 15 EUR, which has a similar vibe or for one of the many clones...I would not miss out on Guerlain Vetiver which is an absolute beautiful classic.
Great to see some British fragrance houses. The likes of Penhaligons, Floris and Geo Trumper are so often overlooked, but have some real gems in their collections.
Penhaligon's Opus 1870, Sartorial and Blenheim Bouquet are my favorites. I'm trying to get my hands on a bottle of Trumper's Eucris but my favorite website keeps selling out of it. I would like to try a few Floris fragrances but I have heard they are too " British " and probably wouldn't go over well here in America.
@@dapeux I haven't tried Blenheim Bouquet, but do like the others you mentioned along with Halfeti. You wont be dissapointed with Eucris if you get some.
@@dwf76 I have heard wonders about Eucris! I have had it on my list for a while now but everytime I go to buy it I can't seem to find it. It's not always available and I I can't wait to locate a bottle. I don't want to go to eBay to buy it and I would rather buy it from a reputable buyer in the USA. Are you in the USA? Can you recommend someplace that would most likely carry it? I always go to Fendrihan to get my stuff and they do carry it but since Christmas just passed they sold all out of it.
@@dwf76 In my experience it's easiest to go to Europe to get anything good. I really love Cadbury chocolates and I think I will have to go to a London Walmart-style store to get them cos it takes a very long for them to get sent here by Royal Mail, almost 3 weeks! The costs for them are pretty inexpensive when it comes down to it but still Royal Mail to the US could be better, especially CA. With the IATA restrictions that went into effect about 4 years ago it really hampered by eBay-based perfume business. I used to sell the huge bottles of Knize Ten for a 300 percent markup here after all of that went into effect my suppllier couldn't ship to me anymore and I have to go to Euope now for any good luxury item. :(
"Legend" by Mont Blanc is by far the best cologne that I've ever smelled and I'm a proud buying of their products. It has won many awards over the years including being considered the best in the market for multiple years.
In my younger days I liked the Halston fragrances; Z-14 and especially I-12. But then I stopped wearing a scent of a long time. The I got some English Leather. It smells nice and certainly reminds me of my Dad.
After losing my sense of smell in an accident, I don't keep many fragrances. Before losing my smell, my favorite was Calvin Klein's Obsession. I recall liking Polo but knew too many jocks in high school that bathed in that stuff so that kept me away. Even without smell, I now wear Bayolea by Penhaligon. I have no idea at all how it smells, but it supposedly has a citrus hint and nobody has complained about it yet. And I just love saying the name 'Penhaligon'.
I suffered severe head trauma in a bicycle collision with an automobile at the age of 20. Luckily, I was wearing a helmet which absorbed most of the impact to my head, but was rattled enough to be in a coma for three days after. I came out of it, transferred to a rehab facility to get my memory back, and noticed about a week into my stay there that I could no longer smell. They let me go home for the weekend and my mom was cooking tomato sauce on the stove. *Sniff* Nothing. Peanut Butter jar in the cabinet? *Sniff* Nothing. As far as science seems to figure out, the smell and taste senses are handled by the amygdala which is nestled deep inside the brain. The two senses might not be as closely linked as they think, though, because thankfully I still have a sense of taste. Weird, right? I wish I could say that the loss of smell has enhanced some other sense or unlocked some super power, but nothing yet. And any enhanced sense of style I might possess I owe to Gentleman's Gazette.
I wear Polo Green all winter long. Another all time favorite is Christian Dior Fahrenheit-unfortunately my wife hates it. And among newer scents, that smell timeless is Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb. It is probably my favorite of all.
I did my research on Ralph Lauren upon working for the brand at Macy's. Aside from being a Bronx Native as well, he has an amazing story that inspired me. While I own the basic variants of the Polo cologne (black, red, blue, but not red remix or double black,) the original one is my favorite.
You should definitely give the double black a chance. I’m a huge fan of the original, and black is my main all around go to, but whereas the black is a bit “sharper” the double black is sweeter and more well rounded IMO.
Great job! A truly traditional lineup of well-known fragrances. Ralph Lauren was my first cologne purchase and I still wear it throughout some of the winter months. I still wear some of those myself. Also I would agree that you need a wardrobe of colognes. I actually average around 30 myself in my rotation.
As a fragrance aficionado (my second great passion besides classic menswear), I was pleased to see you including Knize Ten, which is one of my all-time favorites (even though it's not for you). You might want to try Caron pour un homme - a timeless lavender/vanilla fragrance from 1934. A clear recommendation for every vintage lover. Grüße aus Siegburg
I also like Knize 10 a lot, to me it has a very cozy, autumny feel to it (and I much prefer it to Knize Forest in general), maybe my second fav of those 8 mentioned, after my staple Blenheim Bouquet.
I recently discovered Acqua Di Parma because it was sitting on a coworkers desk. He let me try a test spray and was pleasantly surprised. Definitely on my wish list now
60 years ago i purchased Charbert's "Of Thee I sing" "Gentlemen's Cologne from Wanamaker of Philadelphia. It's fragrance has stood the test of time as still have a bottle.
Certainly a good list... but my top vote goes for Chanel's Pour Monsieur-- eau de parfum. For many years I used Pour Monsieur eau de toilette concentree... moving over to Bleu- eau de parfum and parfum; but now back to PM. Pour Monsieur is a true classic--- originating in the mid 1950's when Coco Chanel was around. Understated, timeless, classy - a true gentleman's fragrance. I have always gotten many compliments wearing it.
Creed is the best. Tom Ford has many amazing fragrances as well but then also some complete duds. Tabaco vanille, Our Wood, Tuscan Leather, Japan Noir, Lost Cherry, Vert d'esants are all so amazing.
Seriously. I love how you explain and describe theses fragrances so meticulously , along with the stories related to each one of them. Greetings from Mexico!
For those not well versed in fragrances, you can find all those fragrances(except knize ten possibly) well under the listed MSRP prices. Never pay retail especially for Creed.
Polo green recent formulation nowhere near as great as the first couple of formulations a few decades ago. But I recently found a very very close replica of the earliest of formulation, its by Belcam, it's their version of polo green and it's very inexpensive maybe $10 at the most and you can order it online or even buy it at Walmart. The opening and dry down notes are so close to the original you may not be able to tell any difference, and what's even better is it last all day. I applied some a while back while in my truck and got some on my seatbelt and months later I can still smell it on there and it's an amazing scent!
I highly recommend three of my favorites: Lanvin's *L'HOMME,* Prada's *AMBER POUR HOMME,* and *JAÏPUR* by Boucheron - all are "warm and wonderful" (lots of compliments). TIP: Try spraying your cologne *lightly* on your *upper chest* (not too close) before dressing - and *never on your clothes.* Remember - a *small amount* of a truly fine fragrance is enough.
Penhaligons Clandestine Clara is my personal favourite. I was trying out their range in their outlet in HK and I picked it out because to me it smelt amazing....then I was told it is marketed towards women. I don't care - I bought it along with Lord George. Wear what smells good to you.
It might not qualify as ''classic'' since it originated in the late 80's i believe but i have always had a soft spot for ''Fahrenheit'' by Christian Dior. My father used to wear it when i was little and whever i smell it my mind immediately envisions my childhood home's bathroom
Astier de Villette: Mantes La Jolie, the best ever summer fragrance. Simply unbelievable. Using also Rosewood from Ajmal, Tonka Purely Orient also from Ajmal, Lorenzo Villoresi Yerbamate (not only for summer), Maison de Francis Kourkdjian Aqua Vitae Forte for casual goin outs, Tam Dao from Diptyque for more formal occasions, and Rose Incence from Amouage when having a date ;)
My "personal" 30+ year old favorites are Kouros - Dior Gentlemen - Givenchy Eau Sauvage - Dior Pour Homme - Paco Rabanne Pour Homme - Monsier Carvin Pino Silvestre - Pino
Thirty odd years ago while working in NY, a friend who was with Guerlain introduced me to Imperiale - I've used it ever since. Zesty, and refreshing - I never tire of it...just saying. Check it out.
I'm 31 and have been using cologne since I was 15...for me the most beautiful scents are the Loewe fragrances, specially Loewe 7 Natural, and Agua de Loewe él. Besides being my favorites personally, both men and women have asked me many times and complimented about them.
And it is still to this day very popular. And the bigger bottle even at Walmart is about 50 bucks. They have a body spray now too that is not as expensive it's about 10 bucks.👍
My go to scents for musky/spicy: Blue de Chanel, Him by Hanae Mori; for light and refreshing: Hugo by Hugo Boss; for light and fruity Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford
I bought my husband YSL L'HOMME toilette, and he bought BOTTEGA VENETA Pour Homme parfum, he wears the YSL for work and the Bottega Veneta for special occasions , they are both beautiful
In my Opinion you missed the 'Farina 1709', which has a timeless scent, since 300 years. (Reciept has changed little though.) Limey, fruity in the beginning floral in der heart and almost masculine in the end. Beautiful you have to try it. maybe you visit thier shop, when you in Cologne, Germany. BTW The Farina parfume is the reason why all cents of this style are called Eau de COLOGNE. :-)
I really enjoy the gentleman’s gazette videos. This one I found particularly brave and confident when you consider the subject is basically about odour. Thanks for posting
Started as young man with Tsar (Van Cleef & Arpels), followed by Happy (Clinique), then La roue de la fortune (Dolce Gabana, discontinued), Untitled (Maison Martin Margiela) and Eau Blanche (Iunx). Considered Comme des garçons for a while. Best experience with Iunx though : the smell of sheets drying in open air in the summer.
Polo Green is the epitome of the American signature scent for a distinguished gentleman. Never been a fan of the flankers by any stretch of imagination, so as far as the perfumery goes I wouldn’t be surprised If they ever phased it out 😢.
I want to start my perfume collection, I work in a cosmetic industry where I can spray for free every single bottle available in the store, I tried a hundred times of perfumes but the first time I tried the POLO Green and Bleu Ralph & Lauren I said to my self that it would be the first perfume I will buy for sure in a high end level. Hopefully!
I just switched from Armani Code to Floris 89 a few days ago. Armani has discontinued the manufacturing of Armani Code, so I needed to find a new cologne and went with Floris 89.
I think it is very nice service for us viewers to have all the scents listed as abstracts in the description. Writing the names in bold would be a good extra, since they are easier to find in the flow text that way. Thank you for that overview :)
Very interesting! I like making my own perfumes and colognes (I love historical clothes, and I like to recreate historical perfumes to go with them), and some of these descriptions inspired me to think of a cologne recipe for my brother. He likes solid wax colognes, which is great for me because they're very easy to make!
I realize how late I am, but wanted to say that I have been thinking about making my own fragrance. I've been considering several scents that I enjoy for some time, kind of formulating a mental recipe heh, heh. I have done exactly zero research regarding how one would actually do such a thing, but reading this comment may just get me moving my glacial speed process along to being productive hahaaaha!
Uomo by Salvatore Ferragamo is one of the best scents I've ever smelled. Not very versatile, but it smells like coffee and tiramisu. Bought it on a whim when I heard it described that way, never looked back. Not something you'd bring into the office, but you shouldn't be wearing fragrances in the office anyway, people have sensitive noses. If I want something year round I'll go for mugler cologne or Acqua di Parma, clean, fresh, inoffensive, affordable, not much more you need.
Please be aware that Hennessy was founded by Richard Hennessy, an Irishman! Therefore, the "H" should be pronounced.....not silent as in most French words
Guerlain Vetiver is one of my all time favourites. Van Cleef and Arpels pour Homme is another favourite which I believe has been discontinued recently. Smells like the most expensive soap imaginable. Dunhill Edition is also fantastic. Lemon and clove scent. I quite like some Creed fragrances but their entire history is a fabrication and I can’t bring myself to give them money because of that. Provenance is important to me. Even if it’s only a history of a decade or two, accuracy means something. They’ve concocted a fantasy land instead.
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Have you tried any of these eight fragrances? Do you have a favorite scent? Share with us in the comments!
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Love this video
I have Green Irish Tweed and it's great all around. I still prefer Aventus as it always gets attention. Though I understand why it was disqualified from this specific list.
I have chanel antaeus
I think Creed Royal Oud is the perfect gentleman fragrance.
In a big fan of GIT and my wife loves it! Green Irish Tweed is my signature scent
fragrances can last much longer than 5 yrs. That's what manufacturers say to encourage more purchasing. The key to longevity is to keep them out of the light and in cool temps. I have over 700 bottles with at least half of them being over 10yrs old and they smell as if I just opened it up freshly.
Got any Monsieur Rochas ?
You have a problem Madame.
Plz give ur top 10 list
@@Stoeff1987 , what's the problem?
@R. G. , each hobby can be ridiculous to others. Lance Armstrong's bicycle costs seem excessive to most people as well. When it comes to hobbies, I don't judge.
Green Irish Tweed by Creed is my all time favourite and always receive compliments whenever I use it.
@@fuckoff187 CVS doesn’t carry it.Neiman Marcus is the place to get it from.
As a French I just wanted to say your french words pronunciation is very good! I also discovered your channel a few days ago while researching double edge safety razors and I already know I'm going to binge all your content... As a man who entered his 30s, I've finally felt the need for the 1st time in my life to take better care of me and the image I want to cultivate. I already felt the need to thank you for your hard work in making this daunting adventure as easy as watching short videos on TH-cam. Cheers to you and your team !
I tried the POLO Green. My father wore it and was always complimented. However when I tried it, I was not happy with the scent and my wife, who loved it on my father, was very put off by it. This is not a critique of the scent but a reminder that these fragrances react differently to different people and it is important to find scents that compliment you.
It's a funny thing how different fragrances can smell on different skins. Almost crazy to think about.
I am a long time fragrance collector and scholar. You have done an admirable job of introducing fragrance and classic masculine scents.
Fragrances do last well if they are kept cool and dark. Most will only lose some of their top notes and gain longevity.
My Grandfather would always wear the Polo Green Bottle and he gave me it as a Christmas gift some years back. I think I will always keep it in my wardrobe for his memory and for my kids to later enjoy. I think that's what scents are really about leaving a memorable nasal impression that matches with your visual impression.
Matthew Marroquin I feel the same way my grandfather owned a cologne he bought in Germany long ago and I found its doppelgänger in Cuercus by Penhaligon. The scent brings me back to those days of drinking espresso with him before he went off to his job in the courts.
That's really nice. I agree, scent is the most essential foundation to remembering someone or knowing someone. So make sure you have a signature, among all other fragrances !
im hoping polo green is what my grandpa always wore too
About 20 years ago I worked for a man that always wore Polo. It was worth it to sit through meetings just for the wonderful scent.
I feel that.
My most favorite for the past 40+ years is Aramis. I swear by this cologne. Women love it.
40+ women, maybe.
@@Bigwave2003, Nothing wrong with that.
I began using Polo "Green" as a teenager in the 1980s, I absolutely LOVED that fragrance and I usually got the desired reactions as well. Around about the mid-1990s I was in a "scent free" environment that was bizarrely strict in my opinion. Obviously, much to my chagrin I had to give up my much loved Polo. So here I am in 2022 and circumstances have changed so I have been wondering if my Polo would still have the mass appeal we enjoyed years ago. So many of the reviewers have given unfavourable opinions, but I have decided I'm going to purchase a new bottle because I love it. If I am faced with wrinkled up noses and people fanning my scent and I away I'll just have to reserve its usage for myself...and whomever comes along and enjoys it as well. Surely there will be some ladies who still enjoy it. (Fingers crossed heh, heh, heh)
My theory on smell is: a good smell will always smell good. The smell of fresh baked brownies on a cool autumn day will never get old or the smell of sizzling bacon wafting through the house waking me up from a dream on a Sunday morning will always be in style... So go ahead & wear that classic Polo Green... The only issue will be if they've Re-formulated it
Old Spice and Cigar Smoke. The Smell of Magic!
You smooth devil.
Ed Pinaud Clubman Special reserve too.
That is how my old man always scored...
Old spice brute aqua velva and stetson are in my rotation
@@patrickharvey158 Stetson is something else 👌
My after 5 scent is Aramis. Very few men wear it anymore. When I wear it many younger ladies like it. Ladies closer to my age and older smile and tell me it reminds them of days and adventures gone by. It is a classic scent not for every man, but it will get you noticed.
That's a great list! I've owned a bottle of most of them. My favourites of your list are Eau Sauvage by Dior and Vetiver by Guerlain. But, I'm also a great fan of Chanel's Pour Monsieur.
@garssympa500
You apparently have excellent taste!
@@slicksnewonenow Thanks... although I doubt men under the age of 40 would have ever worn those perfumes.
I have several from your list and love them all. Acqua Di Parma Colonia, Eau Sauvage, Green Irish Tweed, and Guerlain Vetiver. I'd rank them all 5 stars. All could be my signature scent, and choosing any one of them makes my day.
Acqua Di Parma is by far my favourite fragrance on a man, it's divine! I give it 4.8/5.
Thumbs up for Note Di Colonia
You guys are mind readers! I was just thinking about getting some colognes, thank you!
Ain’t that the truth, their timings, man!
I love your channel! It's refreshing to find a channel dedicated to men's interests! Keep up the good work!!!
My favourite fragrance by far is Lagerfeld Classic!
2:05 Do not apply cologne if you have already put on your tie, alcohol can stain silk and be very hard to get out.
Never had that issue before but thanks for sharing.
You put cologne on the skin not the clothes... and usually before getting dressed. Right after a shower for example
@Follow the howl No, that's just plain wrong, projection relies on skin warmth and moisture.
Follow the howl you don’t apply to clothes unless you are wearing a balaclava and gauntlets you have plenty of skin on show
Spray on skin primarily. If some gets on your undershirt, that’s fine-may extend longevity and helps keep projection intimate. Plus undershirts are inexpensive if they damage.
As a fragrance enthusiast with too many bottles, kudos for pulling together this sharp
list of classics. Eau Sauvage and Green Irish Tweed are definitely the standouts for me personally.
For more modern scents that still evoke the gentlemen aesthetic, I recommend Creed Royal Oud, Penhaligons Sartorial, Guerlain Héritage or Habit Rouge, Hermès Terre d’Hermès, and Chanel Égoïste.
Peter Rivera-Pierola I have to agree with you. Creed Royal Oud and Hermès Terre are some of my favorites.
Isaiah Morgan beautiful, masculine scents. Royal Oud is my “boss scent” when I need to feel confident and authoritative at the office. Terre d’Hermès is my all purpose professional scent when I want to install trust and competence.
The ones you listed there are fantastic.
My wife likes the GIT and it's my signature scent.. Thanks for the great vids.. I follow you very closely and I value your advice.. It's helped me get to the next level very quickly... The biggest thing I've learned is about fabrics.. Now I'm very very picky about my fabrics.. I learned yo learn my measurements.. I learned about duffle coats... Do many things that are all so new to me... Bravo! You guys rock! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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You’re lucky! I wish my wife enjoyed my fragrance. I have recently purchased a few choice (and rather expensive) scents that make me feel good and confident and all she ever says is “You stink”. It’s such a bummer, she doesn’t get it at all. Maybe she imagines that I am trying to attract other women and feels insecure. And while naturally as a man I do enjoy being noticed by women, it’s NOT why I wear cologne. It’s for my own personal motivation and confidence. Like I said, it’s a bummer.
I've worn the Polo, Floris, Aqua Di Parma and Eau Sauvage. My favourite is the Eau Sauvage, I love it.
Favorites: refried bean fragrance, smoldering motor oil cologne, East River odorama, rat fur aroma,
running bison perfume.
Lol!
East River is clean now!
@@RG615
Thanks, Gus. We need a laugh now and then.
@@mimirich8766
Nice to know, Mimi. The Big Apple
reigns!
Oh yes, the classics.
Please make a Christmas special. Have a wee Christmas dinner party with the team or do some group activity together. I would love to see something like that.
Aramis has been an established classic. All generations of women love it!
Eau Sauvage has always been my favourite. After watching, I am interested in trying the Penhaligons Blenheim Bouquet.
You missed Givenchy Gentleman, absolutely beautiful fragrance, a real classic, masculine and timeless!
gareth devonald smith Agree
gareth devonald smith couldn’t agree more
I am from California and found that Eau Savage is perfect for year-round. However, in the last few years, I have been living and working in Europe. I learned from my friends that I should wear one fragrance per season. Mixing fragrances can create some unpleasant odors on one's clothing. These days Ralph Lauren Polo is my winter pick.
I have over 120 bottles ranging from $400 to $25 and the oldest one is from 2007 and I have only experienced 1 bottle going bad and it was Guerlain Homme EDT. The alcohol got harsher on top.
My favorite gentleman’s man cologne is Creed’s Green Irish Tweed.
I have a 2013 Aventus, it was cool to have it 4 years ago, but today too many clones has flooded the market and the 2018 and 2019 batches os Aventus are terrible. Stay with Green Irish Tweed if you want Creed.
To be honest, mine is already an addiction and you only need 10 bottles and you’ll be fine. I have colognes that I haven’t used since 2013.
I have 110 bottles in 3 years
I also end up with A LOT of fragrance... It sorta just sneaks up on me.
But there are really very, very few that I truly enjoy, and very few that work with my personal chemistry.
The ones that I can't "make friends with" get gifted to longtime pals and family... Which is kind of a neat thing... It gets others interested in the hobby.
Polo Black - Ralph Lauren. Every person that I've been around loves this scent. Granted, scent react differently on different types of skin. But for me, Polo Black is a sure winner.
I was happy to see that I already had 3 out of 8 scents in my collection. I can recommend Knize Ten as the quintessential scent fo a classical british style library/study. Thanks to Raphael I bought my third Floris scent after Santal and Elite and I do not regret it.
I have been using Pinaud Clubman since I was a teenager. It offers a clean and well-groomed scent that isn't overpowering. It makes you smell like you just left the barber shop. This is perfect for those on a budget like me!
You can’t beat Pinaud. I wear it a lot and get compliments on it.
Best fragrance that both me, my Father, and my Grandfather loves is Fahrenheit
100 ml Green Irish Tweed can be had for 150 EUR from big European online retailers, using their usual 10 to 20 % rabatt codes. Who dont want to spent as much can go for Coty Aspen for around 15 EUR, which has a similar vibe or for one of the many clones...I would not miss out on Guerlain Vetiver which is an absolute beautiful classic.
Great to see some British fragrance houses. The likes of Penhaligons, Floris and Geo Trumper are so often overlooked, but have some real gems in their collections.
Penhaligon's Opus 1870, Sartorial and Blenheim Bouquet are my favorites. I'm trying to get my hands on a bottle of Trumper's Eucris but my favorite website keeps selling out of it. I would like to try a few Floris fragrances but I have heard they are too " British " and probably wouldn't go over well here in America.
@@dapeux I haven't tried Blenheim Bouquet, but do like the others you mentioned along with Halfeti. You wont be dissapointed with Eucris if you get some.
@@dwf76 I have heard wonders about Eucris! I have had it on my list for a while now but everytime I go to buy it I can't seem to find it. It's not always available and I I can't wait to locate a bottle. I don't want to go to eBay to buy it and I would rather buy it from a reputable buyer in the USA. Are you in the USA? Can you recommend someplace that would most likely carry it? I always go to Fendrihan to get my stuff and they do carry it but since Christmas just passed they sold all out of it.
@@dapeux I'm UK based so it's a little easier for me, but then I guess there's times where that works the opposite.
@@dwf76 In my experience it's easiest to go to Europe to get anything good. I really love Cadbury chocolates and I think I will have to go to a London Walmart-style store to get them cos it takes a very long for them to get sent here by Royal Mail, almost 3 weeks! The costs for them are pretty inexpensive when it comes down to it but still Royal Mail to the US could be better, especially CA. With the IATA restrictions that went into effect about 4 years ago it really hampered by eBay-based perfume business. I used to sell the huge bottles of Knize Ten for a 300 percent markup here after all of that went into effect my suppllier couldn't ship to me anymore and I have to go to Euope now for any good luxury item. :(
Polo Green is absolutely Godlike. Since '78.
"Legend" by Mont Blanc is by far the best cologne that I've ever smelled and I'm a proud buying of their products. It has won many awards over the years including being considered the best in the market for multiple years.
In my younger days I liked the Halston fragrances; Z-14 and especially I-12. But then I stopped wearing a scent of a long time. The I got some English Leather. It smells nice and certainly reminds me of my Dad.
After losing my sense of smell in an accident, I don't keep many fragrances. Before losing my smell, my favorite was Calvin Klein's Obsession. I recall liking Polo but knew too many jocks in high school that bathed in that stuff so that kept me away.
Even without smell, I now wear Bayolea by Penhaligon. I have no idea at all how it smells, but it supposedly has a citrus hint and nobody has complained about it yet. And I just love saying the name 'Penhaligon'.
Sorry for your loss, but what type of accident would someone lose the sense of smell ?
I suffered severe head trauma in a bicycle collision with an automobile at the age of 20. Luckily, I was wearing a helmet which absorbed most of the impact to my head, but was rattled enough to be in a coma for three days after. I came out of it, transferred to a rehab facility to get my memory back, and noticed about a week into my stay there that I could no longer smell. They let me go home for the weekend and my mom was cooking tomato sauce on the stove. *Sniff* Nothing. Peanut Butter jar in the cabinet? *Sniff* Nothing.
As far as science seems to figure out, the smell and taste senses are handled by the amygdala which is nestled deep inside the brain. The two senses might not be as closely linked as they think, though, because thankfully I still have a sense of taste. Weird, right?
I wish I could say that the loss of smell has enhanced some other sense or unlocked some super power, but nothing yet. And any enhanced sense of style I might possess I owe to Gentleman's Gazette.
Baby Gerald sorry for asking but.. nothing even smells bad? Public toilets. Trash etc?
@@babygerald4645 You'll probably have a greatly reduced lifespan and dementia at old age. Wishing the best for you
I was initially put off by Floris no. 89, but every time I wear it I love it more. I'm actually wearing it as I write this.
I wear Polo Green all winter long. Another all time favorite is Christian Dior Fahrenheit-unfortunately my wife hates it. And among newer scents, that smell timeless is Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb. It is probably my favorite of all.
My Dad introduced me to Creed, it's their blend of essential oils but man it's the best I ever smelled.
And also hella expensive
@@malcolmhyde3211 I agree but it is worth the price in my opinion
I have Aventus by Creed, it's amazing
I have a 32 ounce jug of Green Irish Tweed and a 16 ounce jug of Royal Mayfair. Good stuff!
Ooh, your dad has expensive tastes. If my dad ever found out how much I paid for a bottle of Aventus I’m sure I’d be shamed and disowned lol
I did my research on Ralph Lauren upon working for the brand at Macy's. Aside from being a Bronx Native as well, he has an amazing story that inspired me. While I own the basic variants of the Polo cologne (black, red, blue, but not red remix or double black,) the original one is my favorite.
I concur.
You should definitely give the double black a chance. I’m a huge fan of the original, and black is my main all around go to, but whereas the black is a bit “sharper” the double black is sweeter and more well rounded IMO.
Great job! A truly traditional lineup of well-known fragrances. Ralph Lauren was my first cologne purchase and I still wear it throughout some of the winter months. I still wear some of those myself. Also I would agree that you need a wardrobe of colognes. I actually average around 30 myself in my rotation.
As a fragrance aficionado (my second great passion besides classic menswear), I was pleased to see you including Knize Ten, which is one of my all-time favorites (even though it's not for you). You might want to try Caron pour un homme - a timeless lavender/vanilla fragrance from 1934. A clear recommendation for every vintage lover.
Grüße aus Siegburg
I wear Knize 10 when I want to get myself in the doing business zone.
I also like Knize 10 a lot, to me it has a very cozy, autumny feel to it (and I much prefer it to Knize Forest in general), maybe my second fav of those 8 mentioned, after my staple Blenheim Bouquet.
I recently discovered Acqua Di Parma because it was sitting on a coworkers desk. He let me try a test spray and was pleasantly surprised. Definitely on my wish list now
60 years ago i purchased Charbert's "Of Thee I sing" "Gentlemen's Cologne from Wanamaker of Philadelphia. It's fragrance has stood the test of time as still have a bottle.
Certainly a good list... but my top vote goes for Chanel's Pour Monsieur-- eau de parfum. For many years I used Pour Monsieur eau de toilette concentree... moving over to Bleu- eau de parfum and parfum; but now back to PM. Pour Monsieur is a true classic--- originating in the mid 1950's when Coco Chanel was around. Understated, timeless, classy - a true gentleman's fragrance. I have always gotten many compliments wearing it.
Creed is the best. Tom Ford has many amazing fragrances as well but then also some complete duds. Tabaco vanille, Our Wood, Tuscan Leather, Japan Noir, Lost Cherry, Vert d'esants are all so amazing.
Jaxon Zachary I’ve tried all of Tom Ford doesn’t work for me, disappointing as they have a large lineup.
Seriously. I love how you explain and describe theses fragrances so meticulously , along with the stories related to each one of them.
Greetings from Mexico!
For those not well versed in fragrances, you can find all those fragrances(except knize ten possibly) well under the listed MSRP prices. Never pay retail especially for Creed.
What's MSRP ? Please expand because some of these fragrances are clearly overpriced
MSRP is retail price
@@mansoorwahab8934thanks. okay I am aware of RRP. Tell me where could I get a decent price for creed.cheers
I actually have found myself enjoying the Clubman products. I know they are cheap but they remind me of the old barbershops I would go in as a child.
When you called Blenheim Bouquet a "limey summer classic", I suppose that could have two meanings!
Polo green recent formulation nowhere near as great as the first couple of formulations a few decades ago. But I recently found a very very close replica of the earliest of formulation, its by Belcam, it's their version of polo green and it's very inexpensive maybe $10 at the most and you can order it online or even buy it at Walmart. The opening and dry down notes are so close to the original you may not be able to tell any difference, and what's even better is it last all day. I applied some a while back while in my truck and got some on my seatbelt and months later I can still smell it on there and it's an amazing scent!
I highly recommend three of my favorites: Lanvin's *L'HOMME,* Prada's *AMBER POUR HOMME,* and *JAÏPUR* by Boucheron - all are "warm and wonderful" (lots of compliments).
TIP: Try spraying your cologne *lightly* on your *upper chest* (not too close) before dressing - and *never on your clothes.*
Remember - a *small amount* of a truly fine fragrance is enough.
Lovely recommendations and tips!
I love anything from Floris
Eau Sauvage ! My favorite since 1980 !
Penhaligons Clandestine Clara is my personal favourite. I was trying out their range in their outlet in HK and I picked it out because to me it smelt amazing....then I was told it is marketed towards women. I don't care - I bought it along with Lord George. Wear what smells good to you.
Fragrances do alter over time, but to suggest throwing them away after 5 years is madness!
I have always favored "Old Spice" classic. I've sampled others but always come back to Old Spice, besides...the ladies love it.
Tom Ford - Oud Wood.
Creed - Milliseme Imperial
Parfums De Marly - Herod.
Personal favs
craig preiss oud Wood is pure magic. A favourite of mine too 👌🏻
Oud wood smells wonderful.
Brut by Fabergé
craig preiss I just got a shave soap and splash inspired by Tom Fords Grey Vetiver. $20 smells just like it
Tobacco vanille is the best
It might not qualify as ''classic'' since it originated in the late 80's i believe but i have always had a soft spot for ''Fahrenheit'' by Christian Dior. My father used to wear it when i was little and whever i smell it my mind immediately envisions my childhood home's bathroom
One of my favourites
my favorite cologne has to be Versace Dylan blue smells really good
Astier de Villette: Mantes La Jolie, the best ever summer fragrance. Simply unbelievable. Using also Rosewood from Ajmal, Tonka Purely Orient also from Ajmal, Lorenzo Villoresi Yerbamate (not only for summer), Maison de Francis Kourkdjian Aqua Vitae Forte for casual goin outs, Tam Dao from Diptyque for more formal occasions, and Rose Incence from Amouage when having a date ;)
My favourite , Hermes TERRE .
Richard Shiggins My brother, Richard, wears that also.😊
I love Terre! I also wear voyage a lot as well.
Geoffrey Beene, Grey Flannel. An old fragrance but it smells wonderful on a man.
Could listen to this guy speak all day 😆
My "personal" 30+ year old favorites are
Kouros - Dior
Gentlemen - Givenchy
Eau Sauvage - Dior
Pour Homme - Paco Rabanne
Pour Homme - Monsier Carvin
Pino Silvestre - Pino
Kouros is Yves Saint Laurent.
Dior does not make Kouros
@@davercountingcigars coreect my mistake its YSL
mrmr1964 Hey man. No. Biggie. Happy Holidays
Thirty odd years ago while working in NY, a friend who was with Guerlain introduced me to Imperiale - I've used it ever since. Zesty, and refreshing - I never tire of it...just saying. Check it out.
Yes, if they are stored in a dark cool place, you can really extend the shelf life.
Fahrenheit from Dior is my favourite one.
msathepanic my Dior favorite is Homme
I adore Fahrenheit. Such a distint scent and long lasting too
That one wouldn't work with the wealthy company he keeps though.
That's a Classic also I have some, I have had women actually pick it out when I have worn it..
mine is the fahrenheit aftershave balm
too bad it is dificult to find and expensive
I'm 31 and have been using cologne since I was 15...for me the most beautiful scents are the Loewe fragrances, specially Loewe 7 Natural, and Agua de Loewe él. Besides being my favorites personally, both men and women have asked me many times and complimented about them.
My go to in younger years was Drakkar Noir. Loved that stuff and so did my girlfriend.
And it is still to this day very popular. And the bigger bottle even at Walmart is about 50 bucks. They have a body spray now too that is not as expensive it's about 10 bucks.👍
Drakkar, Paco Raban, Polo Green are timeless
Emprio Armani Stronger with you intensely is the thing! So potent and smells fantastic
Vetiver and Eau Sauvage, depending on mood and dress style.
My go to scents for musky/spicy: Blue de Chanel, Him by Hanae Mori; for light and refreshing: Hugo by Hugo Boss; for light and fruity Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford
Thank you once again for another great video, coming just in the right time! 👍🏻
I bought my husband YSL L'HOMME toilette, and he bought BOTTEGA VENETA Pour Homme parfum, he wears the YSL for work and the Bottega Veneta for special occasions , they are both beautiful
In my Opinion you missed the 'Farina 1709', which has a timeless scent, since 300 years. (Reciept has changed little though.) Limey, fruity in the beginning floral in der heart and almost masculine in the end. Beautiful you have to try it. maybe you visit thier shop, when you in Cologne, Germany. BTW The Farina parfume is the reason why all cents of this style are called Eau de COLOGNE. :-)
B. H., ein 'Hallo!' aus Köln nach Köln?
Polo green, brut, and old spice original are great old school scents
Fahrenheit is the best ever for me... I've been using it since 1994....nothing like it....
I really enjoy the gentleman’s gazette videos. This one I found particularly brave and confident when you consider the subject is basically about odour. Thanks for posting
Seriously though, I think Art of Shaving has put out some really nice colognes and shaving balms that are a bit more affordable.
Started as young man with Tsar (Van Cleef & Arpels), followed by Happy (Clinique), then La roue de la fortune (Dolce Gabana, discontinued), Untitled (Maison Martin Margiela) and Eau Blanche (Iunx). Considered Comme des garçons for a while. Best experience with Iunx though : the smell of sheets drying in open air in the summer.
I wore Tsar often 1991-2001. Good stuff! ✔
Polo Green is the epitome of the American signature scent for a distinguished gentleman. Never been a fan of the flankers by any stretch of imagination, so as far as the perfumery goes I wouldn’t be surprised If they ever phased it out 😢.
I want to start my perfume collection, I work in a cosmetic industry where I can spray for free every single bottle available in the store, I tried a hundred times of perfumes but the first time I tried the POLO Green and Bleu Ralph & Lauren I said to my self that it would be the first perfume I will buy for sure in a high end level. Hopefully!
"Tabac Original" by Mäurer & Wirtz. And it's cheaper too.
Yeah, you can get 300ml for 20 bucks in Australia
Ok boomer ;) haha just kidding
Great! Back to the 70ties. In Germany we basically had Tabac O., Hattric, Pitralon and Old Spice. :-)
@@fewmaster7774 And "SIR Irisch Moos" and "BRUT" and - if you were an East German "TÜFF".
Eau Sauvage is a classic, Captain of Molyneux is a classic too. Congrats, your list is very sofisticated.
Habit Rouge by Guerlaine - wonderful.
Great topic and right on time for the holidays, many thanks!
I love plain old sandalwood. I get mine from Taylor of Old Bond Street.
That's my favorite brand of sandalwood. bought a bottle a few years back and am still using it today.
I got some Sandalwood Vanilla 🧼 from Bearsville Soaps 🐻. It was a tad strong like something a senior citizen in the 1980s may wear.
I’m not sure why but your look always give me vibes of 50’s and antiques.
I just switched from Armani Code to Floris 89 a few days ago. Armani has discontinued the manufacturing of Armani Code, so I needed to find a new cologne and went with Floris 89.
Skin Bracer for me. Yes, if it was good enough for Jack Palance it is good enough for me😀
It's in my rotation
I think it is very nice service for us viewers to have all the scents listed as abstracts in the description. Writing the names in bold would be a good extra, since they are easier to find in the flow text that way. Thank you for that overview :)
Very interesting! I like making my own perfumes and colognes (I love historical clothes, and I like to recreate historical perfumes to go with them), and some of these descriptions inspired me to think of a cologne recipe for my brother. He likes solid wax colognes, which is great for me because they're very easy to make!
I realize how late I am, but wanted to say that I have been thinking about making my own fragrance. I've been considering several scents that I enjoy for some time, kind of formulating a mental recipe heh, heh. I have done exactly zero research regarding how one would actually do such a thing, but reading this comment may just get me moving my glacial speed process along to being productive hahaaaha!
Uomo by Salvatore Ferragamo is one of the best scents I've ever smelled. Not very versatile, but it smells like coffee and tiramisu. Bought it on a whim when I heard it described that way, never looked back. Not something you'd bring into the office, but you shouldn't be wearing fragrances in the office anyway, people have sensitive noses. If I want something year round I'll go for mugler cologne or Acqua di Parma, clean, fresh, inoffensive, affordable, not much more you need.
Please be aware that Hennessy was founded by Richard Hennessy, an Irishman! Therefore, the "H" should be pronounced.....not silent as in most French words
My favorite ones are
1. Creed Aventus
2. Blue de Chanel
3. Dior Savauge
4. Prada Luna Roso Sport
Guerlain Vetiver is one of my all time favourites.
Van Cleef and Arpels pour Homme is another favourite which I believe has been discontinued recently. Smells like the most expensive soap imaginable.
Dunhill Edition is also fantastic. Lemon and clove scent.
I quite like some Creed fragrances but their entire history is a fabrication and I can’t bring myself to give them money because of that. Provenance is important to me. Even if it’s only a history of a decade or two, accuracy means something. They’ve concocted a fantasy land instead.
Your attention to detail made me smile!😊
Polo Green is the KING of all🤴