Gentlemen: I am sixty five and have been using Guerlain Vetiver for forty-five years. Over the years, I have been stopped on the streets by both men and women asking me "what scent are you wearing?" It is absolutely sublime in my estimation. So glad it was included in the list.
I also love Guerlain Vetiver...and I used to wear it back in the day so to speak, and you are so right about it being a truly one off a kind scent. I was happy to see it on this list too.
Eau Savauge EDT is my favorite of all time, perfect 10/10, great for everyday and also for going out. It is still a very modern and charismatic scent. I also like ADP Colonia for the summer. Old spice is always a great option in the winter months. Great review, I love the classics and wish they would become more popular again. I just ordered samples of Floris No. 89 and Eight and Bob, thank you for the suggestions!
Even through reformulations, it smells absolutely fantastic. The EDT is a masterpiece of perfumery and is both timeless and classical at the same time and works year round. I was a bit scared to try this because I really dislike the chemical mess called Dior Sauvage but this fragrance shares zero in common with that one.
i am not sure if anyone is going to look at my comment, but i did a search as my 17 year old son requested cologne for christmas. So i was doing some research and found this episode, which is so well done. What an education. I have encouraged my son to follow you, as he will be going off to college next year and needs to develop his own style. It might be great to do something for young men in that age group. Off to university and a good part of the past couple of years doing remote school, so never out of sweatpants! They really need help! Thank you so much!
Thank you for starting with my favorite, Eau Sauvage, started wearing it at 18 and now at 40 still my favorite. Also glad to see Polo Green and Green Irish Tweed on the list as well. Great channel.
I was very happy to see Old Spice included. I always figured I just had hopelessly bad taste for liking it, so nice to see someone who knows what he's talking about liking it too. The smell of it is simply interwoven into my 1970s and 80s childhood.
My grandfather also wore Old Spice, and I have very distinct and fond memories of going on errands together, or having breakfast at my grandparent's house. Nice bonus choice!
Wonderful, a mate traveled to London in 1979 and returned back to Sydney with Eau Sauvage as a gift. I was 19. Used it ever since. I have a couple of others but E S is so subtle, always hits the spot. I will seek and try your recommendations. Thanks
I am a big fan of Azzaro Pour Homme. I have a bottle my father gave me in the late 80's and I never grew out of loving it as it got older. I acquired a couple more bottles over the years and continue to go back to it for various occasions. It is my most personally nostalgic fragrance because of my dad. It isn't for everyone but it would be in my top ten classic fragrance favorites. Thanks for the video. I have many of the ten you chose. You have wonderful taste in fragrances. Great video...thanks again!
To be honest, this one smells to me of BO, but roughly half of the men's fragrances I've tried seem to have that funky smell. But I'm a woman and I do wear several men's fragrances
Don’t know if you’re still reading comments on this video, but I just got Knize Ten in and whoah! It’s very good!!! I still have a couple on this list I need to get, but I’ve been picking them up here and there.
Definitely love the inclusion of Old Spice, like everyone's grandfather, mine also wore it. Unfortunately he passed away about a year and a half ago and more recently my grandmother must have been going through his things, so I inherited a couple of his bottles for myself!
Sorry to hear about your grandfather. My condolences for you and your grandmother. My dad used Old Spice too. He passed away last year. Many people say it's just old-fashioned and bland but I LOVE the smell of Old Spice. It’s really amazing!
I was pleasantly surprised by this video. I'd expected the same old fragrances that have been reviewed by other channels, but you offered a unique list of classic fragrances and some that I'm excited to try!
Great and really appreciated list. A few additions to it based on my personal taste: Mouchoir de Monsieur of Guerlain (1904, reintroduced in 1980), Azzaro pour Homme of Azzaro (1978), Antaeus of Chanel (1981), Santos of Cartier (1981), Kouros of Yves Saint Laurent (1981), Fahrenheit of Christian Dior (1988), Drakkar Noir of Guy Laroche (1982) and Lapidus pour Homme of Ted Lapidus (1987).
The only thing that would make this channel better would be if you could offer a ready to ship sampler kit of the fragrances you review at the end of the video. I think if this was possible your enterprise would become huge.
Thumbs up for choosing Acqua di Parma Colonia and Knize ten. They are both always in my home. I do think that AdP has longer longevity than you say. I get 4-5 hours out of it. Knize ten only gets better as you get to know it and it lasts very long.
Being a classic fragrance aficionado myself, I have to say that this is by far the most carefully curated list of classic scents put together by any menswear youtuber. Thanks for introducing me to the JFK-Perfume, it is not well known here in europe. Kudos for including Knize Ten (one of my 10/10 fragrances for sure) and for pronouncing it correctly as well - many americans struggle with the counterintuitive czech pronunciation. ;) About the lack of "real" leather in Knize: Leather scents couldn't be synthesized until fairly recently. Thus, in the days of old, perfumers tried to evoke more of an "idea" of leather or of an environment that would feature leather goods (think gentleman's club furniture). What Knize calls "leather" in the base notes used to be an accord dominated by birch tar, for example. Superb video, greetings from Germany!
Many thanks for that comment. And for your affirmation that I pronounced Knize properly. Someone else in the comments has taken issue with it and called me rather unsophisticated. Great history of the "leather" in Knize Ten as well. I really appreciate that explanation.
I would have also added Aramis in there , but the modern man would move onto new frags as I have learnt, I was caught up in a time warp only using frags back in the 70s & 80s only these passed few years I’ve been using modern frags & my word are they great. The frags you mentioned I think are way out of date & have had their time. I must admit your advice means so much to us, keep it up my man 👍
Dear Mr. Brian Sacawa, I've always wanted to write to you to congratulate you for your excellent work in your TH-cam Channel. You embody the style and the elegance bouth classic -my prefer- and more actually. Speak correctly and the context are always wonderfully well care. Thanx so much por this review, and for all the videos that your offer us periodically. Its a big pleasure to see you, to listen to you and please, don't leave this channel, almost you need to play music, the other most important thing in the world. HEALTH & LUCK- King Regards from Spain.
Hermes Equipage is another classic scent I love. I used to wear it in the 70's & 80's and so is CD Eau Savage. Recently I felt a little nostalgic & bought myself an Aramis, which I wore for my job interviews in the 80's. I agree with you when you said these classic fragrances bring back old memories. Another fragrance I bought which I used to wear is Caron Yatagan. I also own some new fragrances like Blue De Chanel, Prada L'Homme, YSL Lanuit de L'homme, CD Sauvage, Givenchy Gentlemen, etc., but none of them brings back good old memories like the old classic ones.
My first step to wearing a professional scent was my introduction to Eau Sauvage, a great classic, fresh yet inoffensive. Now that I've seen your video report, I am going to treat myself to a bottle for old time's sake! Apparently, it's making something of a comeback.
Nice!!! Really enjoyed your list!! Not a typical list that I see from most YT fragrance reviewers. There weren't any Chanel colognes on your list. Most of your choices, I've never heard of. Love the connection to elegantly dressed men. Could have specified cool/cold, hot/warm seasons of the year to wear fragrance with each choice. I did own Polo green and Eau Savage in the 80's. Enjoyed your list. Thanks!
I really like the list! I have Vetiver, Knize 10 and Eau Sauvage in my collection and rate them all very highly. My other recommendations would be Mouchoir de Monsieur, Habit Rouge (both Guerlain), Houbigant Fougere Royale and Nicolaï New York Intense
Old Spice Classic is only an approximation of what our grandfathers used daily. The formula was changed drastically to protect the new plastic bottle. Apparently, in Europe and India "Old Spice Original" is still available in glass bottles. I plan to get some on this trip.
First time viewer, and truly enjoyed your presentation! Subscribed also. These are my favorites from across my life. Not in any order, l loved them all at the time, some are discontinued, and worse, some are Reformulated, and are Nothing like the original version. Dolce & Gabanna, Light Blue Chanel, Pour Homme Guerlain, Habit Rouge Lamborghini Tom Ford, Noir Extreme Royal Copenhagen Versace, original DKNY, original Ralph Lauren, Polo, green Henri Bendel, Vetiver Armani, Acqua di Gio Baccarat, Rouge 540 Dior, Eau Sauvage Givenchy, Pour Homme Hermes, Equipage Tom Ford, Anthracite Caron, Pour un Homme Geoffrey Been, Grey Flannel Dolce & Gabanna, The One Armani, Code Aqua Velva Old Spice There are others, but these l remember and wore at certain times of my life. Thank you for your style-filled video. The black and white photo of the Thin man, your black turtle neck, great eyewear, and sincere presentation=STYLE!!!
This was one of the best reviews of classic mens fragrances I've seen in a long time. All of the iconic scents were included as well as the surprise inclusion of Old Spice which my father wore in the 70's. I myself have worn Green Irish Tweed and I've worn Acqua di Parma for about ten years now. For a second I thought you would include Grey Flannel or Halston but no need really for those.
I love "Eau Savage". My go-to summer fragrance for many years. My top go-to since the 1980s for the colder months? "Jicky" by Guerlain. Essential and iconic. Folks either love or hate it.
I enjoyed this video and purchased Eau Savage, Floris 89, Guerlain Vetiver, Eight and Bob Original, Acqua di Parma Colonia. It's been fun experimenting with fragrances and I like your descriptions and back stories.
i really commend you not sticking with simply the trendiest, most expensive colognes. you've actually covered the gamut here - from $7.99 to $500 - and you're right, Old Spice is a classic among classics and even today, i'm surprised at how women react so positively to Old Spice. thanks again!
Thanks to your advice, I purchased some CREED Green Irish Tweed. I love the Scent and the Compliments are rolling in! I've Saved your Video, so I can expand my Collection. I've had RALPH LAUREN Polo, for years and that's why I trusted your Opinion. Great Job, keep up the good work. Cheers!
I have been collecting fragrances for a very long time. I dont wesr most of them anymore, i just love smelling them. But there are just too many now. I have since promised myself that i will only stick with niche classics now. In the last 6 years since, I have only purchased 2. Green Irish Tweed and Eau Sauvage Parfum. So happy to see them on your list. One i dont own yet but endeavour to one day is Amber Oud by Roja Dove. Absolutly divine.
I have never tried these fragrances before, but your sense of style, rich content, detailed professional description, and great fluent presentation make me feel you should have a great taste in fragrances. I'm gonna try them all, great video, btw I subscribed
Knize Ten is magnificent. A smooth, show-stopper. It only seems appropriate for colder weather to me. Also, I think the leather note referred to is actually castoreum, a material used to create leather notes, but here I feel it's character shines through more distinctively in it's smoky, dried fruit qualities.
I love your list, and your careful analysis of the colognes on it. Timeless sophistication and elegance is the common thread, so I was delighted that several feature in my own grooming regime 👌🏻
Very well thought out list, thanks for helping us navigate the world of men’s classic scents, my every day scent is acqua di Parma colonial and my special occasion choice is Floris #89.
89 opens up pretty lovely. What do you think about the drydrown down though? I mainly smell balsamic powder and the citrus and florals sadly seem to disappear
Both the high-quality thumbnail and the professionalism displayed in the video made me a subscriber right away. This is the standard to which I aspire for my own travel channel. I am now compelled to try Knize 10.
Hi, nice video as always, and really nice JLC ! Would you consider making video on the Reverso ? I'm seriously considering getting one for my 2nd (and last) graduation and since I really connect with your aesthetic I would really love to see it. I long hesitated with a Rolex datejust but the JLC fit my personal style a lot more.
Stellar choices all - 10/10 for your ten classics! If given the choice of a dozen, I would add Chanel Pour Monsieur (1955) and the original Eau de Cologne: No. 4711 Echt Kölnisch Wasser (1792) or Farina Gegenüber Kölnisch Wasser (1709).
You now what sucks? I had sauvage and it sucked for me. Smelled it on two people a d it smelled completely different, and wonderful. Must be a curse for me
I would add two fragrances: I daily use an After Shave from Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novello in Firenze, the Melograno or Pomegranite fragrance. It has the familiarity of fresh baby powder or talcum. My late friend George Hayim in London was fanatical about fragrances and would often make his friends, women and men, go into his bath and wash their fragrance off, which he would replace with what he considered something more suiting. But once when we were walking in Kensington he suddenly stopped and said he admired what I was wearing, and it was the Santa Maria Melograno. It lasts for about two hours, but would one want an after-shave to last longer? My second fragance would be another I use daily: the original Mäurer & Wirtz cologne from Cologne, 4711. On days when I don't shower I wash my body and bald head with it. Lemony and light, it disappears rapidly, but oh what a lovely way to start my day. - I would add that I also use the Acqua di Parma, but then, I live there. - Joe Bailey Cole, Sant'ilario Baganza, Parma
Hey, I once worked for Knize in Vienna and I love the "Ten" for more than 25 Years now. Out of all the pronunciation-varieties I've ever heard, yours comes closest to how a guy from Vienna would say it. Still: the Z is a very soft sh-sound. Like the one you use in "sauvage" Plus: the K and the N are closer, like one sound. so the result would be a long ee like in "knee" but the K here isn't silent. not k-a-nee... but hard KNeeeesha with a rather short end-syllable, like some people in english-speaking-countries would pronounce the end-syllable of "porsche"...
Nice video. I'm glad this video is not dominant by Creed Aventus and its clone and Bleu de Channel & Dior Sauvage. That's not those random fragrance video I imagined. They are really classic choices with stories behind them. Some are hard to buy (temporary out of stock or too expensive on ebay).
@@zsb707 I'm 65. My 27-year-old daughter compliments me when I wear Old Spice. I have $300 dollar bottles of cologne by Creed and others, but when my daughter loves Old Spice, I'll put on Old Spice any day!
I agree with your choices man. My favorites are Eau Sauvage and Acqua di Gio. Others you might consider, as you put Old Spice in there, are Aqua Velva and Brut. Also, Acqua di Gio by Armani, as a contemporary classic for sure.
I own every fragrance in this vid. except the Penhaligon's Blenheim bouquet. Greate list, I would definitely add to this list "Aramis - Aramis" & "Rive Gauche pour Homme by Yves Saint Laurent". (Rive Gauche sadly discontinued again.) + Rougere Royale - Houbigant
Thx so much dear Brian for that fantastic review. I love Guerlain Vetiver, and the rest of the family too. I have also the AdP C. in my collection, it's also a very nice classic scent, despite it really doesn't last so long, as you mentionned already. You do a great job Brian, keep going!
Top notch list and hard to argue with any of your choices, your advisory warning about Knize Ten and Eight & Bob, or the universal acceptance of Green Irish Tweed and Eau Sauvage. Some lesser known gems that fits this "Classic" genre, yet are generally well-received (i.e., old school but don't smell dated) are: Chanel Antaeus (yeah, a bit of civit and funk, but it's quite tame and well-received IMO) Balenciaga Ho Hang Club (the most classic example of an 80s woody chypre) Maxim's de Paris Pour Homme (surprised nobody talks about this one...stellar gentleman's scent) Antonio Puig Sybaris (recently discovery and well-received men's cologne) Gres Cabochard (yep, a women's perfume that today smells perfectly masculine) Penhaligon's Endymion (my favorite from this house and more "Classic" then Blenheim Bouquet...even though it was only released 20 years ago.
You forgot something extremely essential and that is how you spray yourself with these fragrances. Do you spray your neck twice and your wrist once? Do you spray a cloud and walk through it? Would love to know!
Brian I love this video and I can say that it got me into niche fragrances! Thank you Brian! I went out and bought samples of almost all of these. Here is my take: 1) Savage: too common/generic/universal for me. Smells so basic. I could not connect with it because it smelled like general locker room cologne. Maybe because it has been imitated so often? 2) Knize Ten: awesome. Love this. It's weird and exotic and I cannot find it anywhere without paying an arm and leg which is sad. I'll just wait to buy until I am in Vienna I guess. 3) Floris 89: This is gross and smells like an old person or cleaning agent. I seriously was excited to get it but I hated it. 4) Guileain Vetiver: couldn't find a cheap sample 5) Eight and Bob: nice but a little feminine. Took awhile for me to get to love it. but I really enjoy it. 6) Green Irish Tweed: too expensive for me if you buy it from Creed, but there are many other fragrances close to this scent that I ordered instead that are a fraction of the price and to me just as good if not better. 7) Aquca di Parma Colonia: horrible. smells like a bathroom cleaner or disinfectant. I accidently ordered the Acqua di Parma Oud and fell in love with that and several other Aqua di Parma series. The original Colonia is just so gross to me. Barf. Smells better with no cologne. My wife also hated it. 8) Blenheim Bouquet: not bad smelled like gin. Didn't pursue further. Too antiseptic to bond with. 9) Rl Polo Green: too generic for me. Didn't quite get it. too universal for my nose. 10) old spice: actually yes! love it. Smells great and it's classic and like $8 at Walmart. Love it. You should have included Prorasso shave cream and aftershave in this video. Maybe in the next.
I reckon you need Guerlain Habit Rouge on the list. It's a classic masterpiece that I love wearing as a younger guy. By the way, James Dean apparently wore Knize Ten!
@@hespokestyle Definitely try HABIT ROUGE by GUERLAIN,a very MATURE scent it's not for everyone but I think you'll really like it,it's really GREAT for rainy days,because the performance is so GOOD....3-4sprays 10+ hours....
@@hespokestyle Honestly, Habit Rouge and Floris 89 share a similar scent profile. Habit rouge has a stronger vanilla and citrus accord. I agree that floris 89 can be worn all year round, while Habit Rouge EdT is a bit more suited to the cooler seasons. Both are great and rarely smelled here in the states.
When I was in my early teens, my mom bought me my first deodorant & cologne set from Brut and later Lagerfeld cologne. Ever since Lagerfeld it has been my signature scent.
Female point of view... Lagerfeld is IT !! One of the most pleasant fragrances I have ever encountered (for men). In a world where both men and women layer scent, Lagerfeld is refreshing and unoffensive. I am a big fan of " a little dab'll do ya ".
I like classic fragrances and your list is very useful. My current go-tos are Geo. Trumper Portugal and Curzon. More modern faves are Le Labo Bergamote 22 and Penhaligon Sartorial.
I would definitely add Aramis (classic) to the list...its a real classic, outperforms most of the fragrances you mentioned and can be had for very little money these days. Everyone who won't spent serious money on Green Irish Tweed, should check out Coty - Aspen, it's very similar to GIT and is a real cheapie, without smelling cheap.
Ron, I would agree w/you two decades ago. The problem w/Aspen today, it's been reformulated and it's staying power is terrible. In other words, it's watered down--shame, but a fact. GIT is the way to go and saving for it is well worth the price tag--you can find int on discounters for half the price as retail. Shop around. If you don't want to pony up the cash for GIT, another option is Cool Water and that may suffice. Hope this helps, thanks.
@@amgolfer3591 I dont find the recent Aspen a terrible performer. Even thou it doesnt last the whole working day, likd GIT does, it's so cheap you basically can bath in it and reapply. Not to say Apsen smells as sophisticated as GIT but its definitely in the same ballpark. As you mentioned, also over here in Europe GIT can be had for much less than the official Creed retail price (I paid around 150 EUR for a 100 ml bottle), its nevertheless an expensive fragrances for most and Aspen gives you at least a taste of GIT.
Great choice of ten! One can immediately see your tendency to lean towards timeless classics. You should try the New York Intense from the house of Nicolai (if you haven't already). The house owner - Patricia Nicolai - is a grand-daughter of Pierre Guerlain, so she carries a tons of Heritage (haha...). The smell itself is an amazing chypre, one of the few left with a real oakmoss feel. Beautiful and refined fragrance, makes a great signature scent for a classy gentleman.
This is definitely a time that I wish we had smellovision technology. The old spice definitely pushes the nostalgia button, as it reminds me of my dad. I used to think the white bottle was milk. 😁 Cheers 🥂
First time I watch your videos. Very nice , but you left out one of the best classic fragrances in the world : Pour un Homme de Caron. To me this is the number 1. Never get tired of it.
Ha - Eau Sauvage was my first ever. There is a story here - This is likely(the original) my favorite scent and the original English Leather Timberline by MEM is a close second
Loved the video and your opinions . Have always loved my smells but coming from a typical working class Glasgow background i couldn't afford most of the fragrances you have reviewed but will be asking for one or two for me next birthdays oh and at xmas to. Old spice was the one that was so affordable and could wear at anytime and well worth the making of your list . I also loved the Eau savage what a great smell so reminds me of the 70s but My two all time favorites that i love to wear are Kourous( timeless) and the Paco Rabanne Pour Homme. Lee.
Should have been top 16 =) You missed Habit Rouge by Guerlain, Antaeus by Chanel and Egoiste (Not Platinum)by Chanel and Pour Monsieur by Chanel and Belami by Hermes and Fougere Royale by Houbigant,
Great well balanced list. I would have included the EDT version of Pour Monsieur by Chanel. I haven’t found it in the USA. Buying it was a great excuse to go to Paris.
@Jeff Webb The Pour Monsieur on the Chanel.com website in the USA is the Eau du Parfum Spray. You can also get the aftershave. The version I am talking about is the EDT. It's kind of misleading because the photo on the US site is of the green colored version in the tall rectangular bottle, the cologne version. The EDP version is lighter in color and in a more square squat bottle.
Eau Sauvage is my all-time favorite! In fact I bought a large bottle of it recently because it is difficult to get now that the new Sauvage is out and popular. I don’t care for the new one. My second all-time favorite is Guelain’s Vetever. I use it more in the colder months. My third favorite is a bit newer, Issey Miyaki Homme. I just like it and it’s wonderful sharp scent.
It's known in the perfumers circle that it's Pierre Bourdon who created Green Irish Tweed, and Olivier Creed is the person who commissioned it. This also makes sense because Pierre Bourdon later created Davidoff's Cool Water which smells pretty much the same as Green Irish Tweed.
Great video (with the fragrance notes in a window very useful) Being in France, I know Eau Sauvage is one of the 2 or 3 most successful "parfums" of all times....and it is because it's so incredible and was ahead of it's time in 68....
Antaeus is my lifetime scent but Antaeus today isnt same. Antaeus lost very specific formula that make this scent killing. What I miss in this classic list is Chanel pour Monsieur.
Hey! I just found your channel through this video and I wonder, how youtube has not recommended me your channel earlier! May I ask where you have got your glasses from? They look so nice
For a channel this posh, we love it that he goes to his roots and includes his grandfather's Old Spice. Not being snob is a class of its own.
Absolutely agree with this.
Gentlemen: I am sixty five and have been using Guerlain Vetiver for forty-five years. Over the years, I have been stopped on the streets by both men and women asking me "what scent are you wearing?" It is absolutely sublime in my estimation. So glad it was included in the list.
Thanks for the recommendation Sir
I will try it.
Vetiver of gurlien is mind blowing I love it ❤❤❤❤
Aramis is a classic
I also love Guerlain Vetiver...and I used to wear it back in the day so to speak, and you are so right about it being a truly one off a kind scent. I was happy to see it on this list too.
I agree about Aramis...kind of surprised it was not mentioned@@Paul-fq9pj
Eau Savauge EDT is my favorite of all time, perfect 10/10, great for everyday and also for going out. It is still a very modern and charismatic scent. I also like ADP Colonia for the summer. Old spice is always a great option in the winter months. Great review, I love the classics and wish they would become more popular again. I just ordered samples of Floris No. 89 and Eight and Bob, thank you for the suggestions!
Even through reformulations, it smells absolutely fantastic. The EDT is a masterpiece of perfumery and is both timeless and classical at the same time and works year round. I was a bit scared to try this because I really dislike the chemical mess called Dior Sauvage but this fragrance shares zero in common with that one.
i am not sure if anyone is going to look at my comment, but i did a search as my 17 year old son requested cologne for christmas. So i was doing some research and found this episode, which is so well done. What an education. I have encouraged my son to follow you, as he will be going off to college next year and needs to develop his own style. It might be great to do something for young men in that age group. Off to university and a good part of the past couple of years doing remote school, so never out of sweatpants! They really need help! Thank you so much!
Thank you for starting with my favorite, Eau Sauvage, started wearing it at 18 and now at 40 still my favorite. Also glad to see Polo Green and Green Irish Tweed on the list as well. Great channel.
I was very happy to see Old Spice included. I always figured I just had hopelessly bad taste for liking it, so nice to see someone who knows what he's talking about liking it too. The smell of it is simply interwoven into my 1970s and 80s childhood.
My grandfather also wore Old Spice, and I have very distinct and fond memories of going on errands together, or having breakfast at my grandparent's house. Nice bonus choice!
Thanks, John! Glad you appreciated it.
Same with my grand father (mothers father) and my father. I'm in my 50's now and i'm going to buy it just for the memories.
Wonderful, a mate traveled to London in 1979 and returned back to Sydney with Eau Sauvage as a gift. I was 19. Used it ever since. I have a couple of others but E S is so subtle, always hits the spot.
I will seek and try your recommendations. Thanks
I am a big fan of Azzaro Pour Homme. I have a bottle my father gave me in the late 80's and I never grew out of loving it as it got older. I acquired a couple more bottles over the years and continue to go back to it for various occasions. It is my most personally nostalgic fragrance because of my dad. It isn't for everyone but it would be in my top ten classic fragrance favorites. Thanks for the video. I have many of the ten you chose. You have wonderful taste in fragrances. Great video...thanks again!
My grandfather also wore Old Spice, and I continue wearing it today, to honor him. Eau Sauvage has been my go to "formal" fragrance, for 50 years.
I smiled so much when you featured Dior's Eau Sauvage first. Great choice!
Many thanks!
To be honest, this one smells to me of BO, but roughly half of the men's fragrances I've tried seem to have that funky smell. But I'm a woman and I do wear several men's fragrances
Don’t know if you’re still reading comments on this video, but I just got Knize Ten in and whoah! It’s very good!!! I still have a couple on this list I need to get, but I’ve been picking them up here and there.
Impeccable presentation. Thank you! Delighted that you included Old Spice. It brings back fond memories for lots of us.
Many thanks! Had to throw it in!
Definitely love the inclusion of Old Spice, like everyone's grandfather, mine also wore it. Unfortunately he passed away about a year and a half ago and more recently my grandmother must have been going through his things, so I inherited a couple of his bottles for myself!
A great way to remember him. Thanks for the comment, Kevil. Best wishes.
Sorry to hear about your grandfather. My condolences for you and your grandmother. My dad used Old Spice too. He passed away last year. Many people say it's just old-fashioned and bland but I LOVE the smell of Old Spice. It’s really amazing!
Very sorry to hear about your grandfather 😔
At the same time totally agree with Brian about Old spice.
Im sorry for your lose. God bless you and your family
@@ultimatetrex1999 Thank you, same to your and yours.
I was pleasantly surprised by this video. I'd expected the same old fragrances that have been reviewed by other channels, but you offered a unique list of classic fragrances and some that I'm excited to try!
Sweet! What were some that you were expecting but didn't see?
Agree... this gentleman presents this video very details perfectly
Great and really appreciated list. A few additions to it based on my personal taste: Mouchoir de Monsieur of Guerlain (1904, reintroduced in 1980), Azzaro pour Homme of Azzaro (1978), Antaeus of Chanel (1981), Santos of Cartier (1981), Kouros of Yves Saint Laurent (1981), Fahrenheit of Christian Dior (1988), Drakkar Noir of Guy Laroche (1982) and Lapidus pour Homme of Ted Lapidus (1987).
Thanks so much for those additions!
The only thing that would make this channel better would be if you could offer a ready to ship sampler kit of the fragrances you review at the end of the video. I think if this was possible your enterprise would become huge.
Guerlain Vetiver is my signature. Absolutely LOVE it!
Floris is a fantastic house. Nice to see you give a mention of one of their classics. I think it's perfect for the sartorial image.
Totally agree. Thanks for the comment.
The new fragrance from Floris, called Wilde, is destined to be a classic in my opinion. 👌🏻
Thumbs up for choosing Acqua di Parma Colonia and Knize ten. They are both always in my home. I do think that AdP has longer longevity than you say. I get 4-5 hours out of it. Knize ten only gets better as you get to know it and it lasts very long.
Being a classic fragrance aficionado myself, I have to say that this is by far the most carefully curated list of classic scents put together by any menswear youtuber. Thanks for introducing me to the JFK-Perfume, it is not well known here in europe. Kudos for including Knize Ten (one of my 10/10 fragrances for sure) and for pronouncing it correctly as well - many americans struggle with the counterintuitive czech pronunciation. ;)
About the lack of "real" leather in Knize: Leather scents couldn't be synthesized until fairly recently. Thus, in the days of old, perfumers tried to evoke more of an "idea" of leather or of an environment that would feature leather goods (think gentleman's club furniture). What Knize calls "leather" in the base notes used to be an accord dominated by birch tar, for example.
Superb video, greetings from Germany!
Many thanks for that comment. And for your affirmation that I pronounced Knize properly. Someone else in the comments has taken issue with it and called me rather unsophisticated. Great history of the "leather" in Knize Ten as well. I really appreciate that explanation.
I would have also added Aramis in there , but the modern man would move onto new frags as I have learnt, I was caught up in a time warp only using frags back in the 70s & 80s only these passed few years I’ve been using modern frags & my word are they great. The frags you mentioned I think are way out of date & have had their time. I must admit your advice means so much to us, keep it up my man 👍
Dear Mr. Brian Sacawa,
I've always wanted to write to you to congratulate you for your excellent work in your TH-cam Channel. You embody the style and the elegance bouth classic -my prefer- and more actually.
Speak correctly and the context are always wonderfully well care.
Thanx so much por this review, and for all the videos that your offer us periodically.
Its a big pleasure to see you, to listen to you and please, don't leave this channel, almost you need to play music, the other most important thing in the world. HEALTH & LUCK-
King Regards from Spain.
Thanks so much, Miguel. Really appreciate you taking the time to say hello and for your support.
Hermes Equipage is another classic scent I love. I used to wear it in the 70's & 80's and so is CD Eau Savage. Recently I felt a little nostalgic & bought myself an Aramis, which I wore for my job interviews in the 80's. I agree with you when you said these classic fragrances bring back old memories. Another fragrance I bought which I used to wear is Caron Yatagan. I also own some new fragrances like Blue De Chanel, Prada L'Homme, YSL Lanuit de L'homme, CD Sauvage, Givenchy Gentlemen, etc., but none of them brings back good old memories like the old classic ones.
My first step to wearing a professional scent was my introduction to Eau Sauvage, a great classic, fresh yet inoffensive. Now that I've seen your video report, I am going to treat myself to a bottle for old time's sake! Apparently, it's making something of a comeback.
Terribly impressed you included Old Spice. Well done!
Cheers!
Nice!!! Really enjoyed your list!! Not a typical list that I see from most YT fragrance reviewers. There weren't any Chanel colognes on your list. Most of your choices, I've never heard of. Love the connection to elegantly dressed men. Could have specified cool/cold, hot/warm seasons of the year to wear fragrance with each choice. I did own Polo green and Eau Savage in the 80's. Enjoyed your list. Thanks!
Many thanks, Ralph. Glad you enjoyed.
I really like the list! I have Vetiver, Knize 10 and Eau Sauvage in my collection and rate them all very highly. My other recommendations would be Mouchoir de Monsieur, Habit Rouge (both Guerlain), Houbigant Fougere Royale and Nicolaï New York Intense
Thanks for the additions, Niels! Appreciate the comment.
Old Spice Classic is only an approximation of what our grandfathers used daily. The formula was changed drastically to protect the new plastic bottle. Apparently, in Europe and India "Old Spice Original" is still available in glass bottles. I plan to get some on this trip.
Awesome.
First time viewer, and truly enjoyed your presentation! Subscribed also. These are my favorites from across my life.
Not in any order, l loved them all at the time, some are discontinued, and worse, some are Reformulated, and are Nothing like the original version.
Dolce & Gabanna, Light Blue
Chanel, Pour Homme
Guerlain, Habit Rouge
Lamborghini
Tom Ford, Noir Extreme
Royal Copenhagen
Versace, original
DKNY, original
Ralph Lauren, Polo, green
Henri Bendel, Vetiver
Armani, Acqua di Gio
Baccarat, Rouge 540
Dior, Eau Sauvage
Givenchy, Pour Homme
Hermes, Equipage
Tom Ford, Anthracite
Caron, Pour un Homme
Geoffrey Been, Grey Flannel
Dolce & Gabanna, The One
Armani, Code
Aqua Velva
Old Spice
There are others, but these l
remember and wore at certain times of my life.
Thank you for your style-filled video. The black and white photo of the Thin man, your black
turtle neck, great eyewear, and sincere presentation=STYLE!!!
This was one of the best reviews of classic mens fragrances I've seen in a long time. All of the iconic scents were included as well as the surprise inclusion of Old Spice which my father wore in the 70's. I myself have worn Green Irish Tweed and I've worn Acqua di Parma for about ten years now. For a second I thought you would include Grey Flannel or Halston but no need really for those.
I love "Eau Savage". My go-to summer fragrance for many years. My top go-to since the 1980s for the colder months? "Jicky" by Guerlain. Essential and iconic. Folks either love or hate it.
Brian coming out of left field with the Old Spice..Love it! Reminds me of my dad and the lessons about grooming and style. Simply classic!!👍
I enjoyed this video and purchased Eau Savage, Floris 89, Guerlain Vetiver, Eight and Bob Original, Acqua di Parma Colonia. It's been fun experimenting with fragrances and I like your descriptions and back stories.
i really commend you not sticking with simply the trendiest, most expensive colognes. you've actually covered the gamut here - from $7.99 to $500 - and you're right, Old Spice is a classic among classics and even today, i'm surprised at how women react so positively to Old Spice. thanks again!
DUDE!!! Thank you for suggesting Knize 1O...OMG Fantastic!
Feels like I'm watching TH-cam in Smell-O-Vision with your impeccable descriptions!! Love the "CLASSIC" theme. Great video as always!
Many thanks, Troy. always great to see you in the comments.
Thanks to your advice, I purchased some CREED Green Irish Tweed. I love the Scent and the Compliments are rolling in! I've Saved your Video, so I can expand my Collection. I've had RALPH LAUREN Polo, for years and that's why I trusted your Opinion. Great Job, keep up the good work. Cheers!
That reverso looks amazing!
Many thanks, Chris!
I have been collecting fragrances for a very long time. I dont wesr most of them anymore, i just love smelling them. But there are just too many now. I have since promised myself that i will only stick with niche classics now.
In the last 6 years since, I have only purchased 2. Green Irish Tweed and Eau Sauvage Parfum.
So happy to see them on your list.
One i dont own yet but endeavour to one day is Amber Oud by Roja Dove. Absolutly divine.
Love me some Green Irish Tweed. Don’t typically wear it in winter but I feel I’m going to make an exception.
It's really pretty versatile.
Well spring will be here soon.
Oh, this is my third fav.
Indeed!
First and second?
I have never tried these fragrances before, but your sense of style, rich content, detailed professional description, and great fluent presentation make me feel you should have a great taste in fragrances. I'm gonna try them all, great video, btw I subscribed
Thanks, Peter! These are all very highly regarded classics. You can't go wrong with any of them.
@@hespokestyle thanks
Knize Ten is magnificent. A smooth, show-stopper. It only seems appropriate for colder weather to me. Also, I think the leather note referred to is actually castoreum, a material used to create leather notes, but here I feel it's character shines through more distinctively in it's smoky, dried fruit qualities.
own it, love it.
I love your list, and your careful analysis of the colognes on it. Timeless sophistication and elegance is the common thread, so I was delighted that several feature in my own grooming regime 👌🏻
Very well thought out list, thanks for helping us navigate the world of men’s classic scents, my every day scent is acqua di Parma colonial and my special occasion choice is Floris #89.
Very nice! Great choice, John.
89 opens up pretty lovely. What do you think about the drydrown down though? I mainly smell balsamic powder and the citrus and florals sadly seem to disappear
I love that you included Old Spice! It truly is a great one...distinctive.
I like Aramis it always reminds me of my father and it smells really good to me
Both the high-quality thumbnail and the professionalism displayed in the video made me a subscriber right away. This is the standard to which I aspire for my own travel channel. I am now compelled to try Knize 10.
Wow, thanks so much for the kind words. Thanks for subbing and good luck with your channel!
Don't, let me repeat that, DON'T try Knize 10! I tried a sample and it smells like violets soaked in urine. Very unpleasant.
Hi, nice video as always, and really nice JLC !
Would you consider making video on the Reverso ? I'm seriously considering getting one for my 2nd (and last) graduation and since I really connect with your aesthetic I would really love to see it.
I long hesitated with a Rolex datejust but the JLC fit my personal style a lot more.
I probably will at some point. It's an awesome watch. Classic but not as ubiquitous as, say, a Tank.
Stellar choices all - 10/10 for your ten classics! If given the choice of a dozen, I would add Chanel Pour Monsieur (1955) and the original Eau de Cologne: No. 4711 Echt Kölnisch Wasser (1792) or Farina Gegenüber Kölnisch Wasser (1709).
Eau savage so refreshing, the lemon scent it’s a smell that will never date.
You now what sucks? I had sauvage and it sucked for me. Smelled it on two people a d it smelled completely different, and wonderful. Must be a curse for me
@@BigSarnt I wore it last night and people loved it on me. They prefer Dior Sauvage over Eau Sauvage though.
Always been my favorite
I would add two fragrances: I daily use an After Shave from Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novello in Firenze, the Melograno or Pomegranite fragrance. It has the familiarity of fresh baby powder or talcum. My late friend George Hayim in London was fanatical about fragrances and would often make his friends, women and men, go into his bath and wash their fragrance off, which he would replace with what he considered something more suiting. But once when we were walking in Kensington he suddenly stopped and said he admired what I was wearing, and it was the Santa Maria Melograno. It lasts for about two hours, but would one want an after-shave to last longer? My second fragance would be another I use daily: the original Mäurer & Wirtz cologne from Cologne, 4711. On days when I don't shower I wash my body and bald head with it. Lemony and light, it disappears rapidly, but oh what a lovely way to start my day. - I would add that I also use the Acqua di Parma, but then, I live there. - Joe Bailey Cole, Sant'ilario Baganza, Parma
Hey, I once worked for Knize in Vienna and I love the "Ten" for more than 25 Years now. Out of all the pronunciation-varieties I've ever heard, yours comes closest to how a guy from Vienna would say it. Still: the Z is a very soft sh-sound. Like the one you use in "sauvage" Plus: the K and the N are closer, like one sound. so the result would be a long ee like in "knee" but the K here isn't silent. not k-a-nee... but hard KNeeeesha with a rather short end-syllable, like some people in english-speaking-countries would pronounce the end-syllable of "porsche"...
Nice video. I'm glad this video is not dominant by Creed Aventus and its clone and Bleu de Channel & Dior Sauvage. That's not those random fragrance video I imagined. They are really classic choices with stories behind them. Some are hard to buy (temporary out of stock or too expensive on ebay).
Which ones can't you find?
@@hespokestyle Knize Ten and Eight & Bob Original. Can't ship to my country.
@@eatpeach2355 Ah, bummer.
Anyone who has the guts to recommend Old Spice in the same flourish as Floris, has my respect - consider me subscribed :)
Nice! Glad to have you!
Ditto!
Thank you for bringing to light these often forgotten fragrances. Good job!!
You're welcome! Thanks for the comment!
14:03 “If your grandfather hadn't worn it, you wouldn't exist.”
Haha. Cheers.
If your grandfather used to wear it, you shouldn't ☺.
@@zsb707 I'm 65. My 27-year-old daughter compliments me when I wear Old Spice. I have $300 dollar bottles of cologne by Creed and others, but when my daughter loves Old Spice, I'll put on Old Spice any day!
@@zsb707I think that that's exactly why you should wear it.
One Tonne Noodles what about Terre, the Hermes one?
That should be on a list of classics
I agree with your choices man. My favorites are Eau Sauvage and Acqua di Gio. Others you might consider, as you put Old Spice in there, are Aqua Velva and Brut. Also, Acqua di Gio by Armani, as a contemporary classic for sure.
Great list. All respect for including Old Spice, especially for all the reasons you mentioned. That just raises your credibility in my book.
I love that you’ve added Old Spice. It brings back the nostalgia of old time barber shops and men from the greatest generation.
Old Spice is still in my line up. Reminds me of my father, a true classic. Many thanks.
EXCELLENT REVIEW. Well done, sir!
I own every fragrance in this vid. except the Penhaligon's Blenheim bouquet. Greate list, I would definitely
add to this list "Aramis - Aramis" & "Rive Gauche pour Homme by Yves Saint Laurent". (Rive Gauche sadly discontinued again.) + Rougere Royale - Houbigant
Thanks for the additions!!
"British Sterling" had 1960s tv commercials of a colonial lass with silver tray and cavalier. Have you tried it?
Thx so much dear Brian for that fantastic review. I love Guerlain Vetiver, and the rest of the family too. I have also the AdP C. in my collection, it's also a very nice classic scent, despite it really doesn't last so long, as you mentionned already. You do a great job Brian, keep going!
I like this list it's not the typical; Sauvage EDP, Bleu De Chanel, Aventus, blah blah blah list. Nice!!
Many thanks, Damon. Appreciate the comment.
Although hyped to death, I would wear Aventus over Guerlain Vétiver any day of the week. But I admit not being the perfect gentleman ☺.
What a pleasant presentation! I'm not used to this level of classiness on TH-cam. Very informative. I took notes!
Wow, thank you!
nice to see someone recognize Penhaligon's
How can you not?!
Herb D Love Penhaligons. My wife bought me some for Christmas having never hear of them before. A great discovery for me.
@@ForTheLoveOfSuits I currently use Bayolea, but have been trying sartorial and quercus and Endymion
Expect to get to blenhiem the summer. Best
That's awesome.
Let us know what you think!
Top notch list and hard to argue with any of your choices, your advisory warning about Knize Ten and Eight & Bob, or the universal acceptance of Green Irish Tweed and Eau Sauvage. Some lesser known gems that fits this "Classic" genre, yet are generally well-received (i.e., old school but don't smell dated) are:
Chanel Antaeus (yeah, a bit of civit and funk, but it's quite tame and well-received IMO)
Balenciaga Ho Hang Club (the most classic example of an 80s woody chypre)
Maxim's de Paris Pour Homme (surprised nobody talks about this one...stellar gentleman's scent)
Antonio Puig Sybaris (recently discovery and well-received men's cologne)
Gres Cabochard (yep, a women's perfume that today smells perfectly masculine)
Penhaligon's Endymion (my favorite from this house and more "Classic" then Blenheim Bouquet...even though it was only released 20 years ago.
Nice JLC, I love the reverso
Thanks, Thos! It's a great watch.
Glad to see the Reverso getting some love! Brian which model Reverso are you wearing?
Here it is: bit.ly/2Ow5xyY
@@hespokestyle Do a video on this....... It's a great watch...
Great review. I like the way the inexpensive and expensive are critiqued the same, seldom done. Keep going.
You forgot something extremely essential and that is how you spray yourself with these fragrances. Do you spray your neck twice and your wrist once? Do you spray a cloud and walk through it? Would love to know!
That's a topic for a whole other video! Short answer: Once on chest, once on back of neck.
That scent cloud idea is complete nonsense. It's about as effective as farting and sitting there expecting the stink to stick to you.
Brian I love this video and I can say that it got me into niche fragrances! Thank you Brian! I went out and bought samples of almost all of these. Here is my take: 1) Savage: too common/generic/universal for me. Smells so basic. I could not connect with it because it smelled like general locker room cologne. Maybe because it has been imitated so often? 2) Knize Ten: awesome. Love this. It's weird and exotic and I cannot find it anywhere without paying an arm and leg which is sad. I'll just wait to buy until I am in Vienna I guess. 3) Floris 89: This is gross and smells like an old person or cleaning agent. I seriously was excited to get it but I hated it. 4) Guileain Vetiver: couldn't find a cheap sample 5) Eight and Bob: nice but a little feminine. Took awhile for me to get to love it. but I really enjoy it. 6) Green Irish Tweed: too expensive for me if you buy it from Creed, but there are many other fragrances close to this scent that I ordered instead that are a fraction of the price and to me just as good if not better. 7) Aquca di Parma Colonia: horrible. smells like a bathroom cleaner or disinfectant. I accidently ordered the Acqua di Parma Oud and fell in love with that and several other Aqua di Parma series. The original Colonia is just so gross to me. Barf. Smells better with no cologne. My wife also hated it. 8) Blenheim Bouquet: not bad smelled like gin. Didn't pursue further. Too antiseptic to bond with. 9) Rl Polo Green: too generic for me. Didn't quite get it. too universal for my nose. 10) old spice: actually yes! love it. Smells great and it's classic and like $8 at Walmart. Love it. You should have included Prorasso shave cream and aftershave in this video. Maybe in the next.
polo green generic to your nose?
have you bought the vintage cosmair version? or the new reformulated ones?
Ralph Lauren Polo Green is my classic cologne choice .
It's great.
Green Irish Tweed
It's one of those true classics. Pure White Cologne is quite delicate, don't you think?
@@hespokestyle It is, it's almost powdery. I believe you said evening wear "requires" a scent with some spice. Do you have recommendations? Thanks!
@@anthonyyezek8194 In the Creed line, I like Spice and Wood.
I reckon you need Guerlain Habit Rouge on the list. It's a classic masterpiece that I love wearing as a younger guy.
By the way, James Dean apparently wore Knize Ten!
I'm going to have to try Habit Rouge. I was honestly not familiar before this video.
@@hespokestyle Definitely try HABIT ROUGE by GUERLAIN,a very MATURE scent it's not for everyone but I think you'll really like it,it's really GREAT for rainy days,because the performance is so GOOD....3-4sprays 10+ hours....
@@hespokestyle Honestly, Habit Rouge and Floris 89 share a similar scent profile. Habit rouge has a stronger vanilla and citrus accord. I agree that floris 89 can be worn all year round, while Habit Rouge EdT is a bit more suited to the cooler seasons. Both are great and rarely smelled here in the states.
Habit Rouge is fantastic
I agree that Habit Rouge by Guerlain is a magnificent fragrance. Consider Equipage by Hermès. Eau Savage is a true classic! Thanks, interesting video.
Great video. Thanks for the showcasing of such timeless classics.
When I was in my early teens, my mom bought me my first deodorant & cologne set from Brut and later Lagerfeld cologne. Ever since Lagerfeld it has been my signature scent.
Sweet! Thanks for sharing!
LAGERFELD was my signature back in the day,might have to revisit it again...
Female point of view... Lagerfeld is IT !! One of the most pleasant fragrances I have ever encountered (for men). In a world where both men and women layer scent, Lagerfeld is refreshing and unoffensive. I am a big fan of " a little dab'll do ya ".
@@kathleensullivan9914 Yes Indeed 👍🏿🙂
I like classic fragrances and your list is very useful. My current go-tos are Geo. Trumper Portugal and Curzon. More modern faves are Le Labo Bergamote 22 and Penhaligon Sartorial.
Young man, Old Spice my father's aftershave wonderful memories.
Sir, your videos are AWESOME !! THANK YOU !! GOD BLESS YOU !!
I am definitely going old school.
All the best
I would definitely add Aramis (classic) to the list...its a real classic, outperforms most of the fragrances you mentioned and can be had for very little money these days.
Everyone who won't spent serious money on Green Irish Tweed, should check out Coty - Aspen, it's very similar to GIT and is a real cheapie, without smelling cheap.
Cool. Thanks for chiming in!
Ron, I would agree w/you two decades ago. The problem w/Aspen today, it's been reformulated and it's staying power is terrible. In other words, it's watered down--shame, but a fact. GIT is the way to go and saving for it is well worth the price tag--you can find int on discounters for half the price as retail. Shop around. If you don't want to pony up the cash for GIT, another option is Cool Water and that may suffice. Hope this helps, thanks.
@@amgolfer3591 I dont find the recent Aspen a terrible performer. Even thou it doesnt last the whole working day, likd GIT does, it's so cheap you basically can bath in it and reapply. Not to say Apsen smells as sophisticated as GIT but its definitely in the same ballpark.
As you mentioned, also over here in Europe GIT can be had for much less than the official Creed retail price (I paid around 150 EUR for a 100 ml bottle), its nevertheless an expensive fragrances for most and Aspen gives you at least a taste of GIT.
Aramis every year at Christmas we would get a the Aramis red and black umbrella as a gift with purchase.
Great choice of ten! One can immediately see your tendency to lean towards timeless classics. You should try the New York Intense from the house of Nicolai (if you haven't already). The house owner - Patricia Nicolai - is a grand-daughter of Pierre Guerlain, so she carries a tons of Heritage (haha...).
The smell itself is an amazing chypre, one of the few left with a real oakmoss feel. Beautiful and refined fragrance, makes a great signature scent for a classy gentleman.
This is definitely a time that I wish we had smellovision technology. The old spice definitely pushes the nostalgia button, as it reminds me of my dad. I used to think the white bottle was milk. 😁
Cheers 🥂
Many thanks, as always, for chiming in, Farshid!
First time I watch your videos. Very nice , but you left out one of the best classic fragrances in the world : Pour un Homme de Caron. To me this is the number 1. Never get tired of it.
Ha - Eau Sauvage was my first ever. There is a story here - This is likely(the original) my favorite scent and the original English Leather Timberline by MEM is a close second
Very cool! Thanks for chiming in!
Great review, thank you. I love pour un homme de Caron that is the first perfume for men launched in 1934. A real timeless masterpiece.
YSL Pour Homme Haute Concentration......and all of the vintage stuff of Trussardi
Thanks for the additions!
Loved the video and your opinions . Have always loved my smells but coming from a typical working class Glasgow background i couldn't afford most of the fragrances you have reviewed but will be asking for one or two for me next birthdays oh and at xmas to. Old spice was the one that was so affordable and could wear at anytime and well worth the making of your list . I also loved the Eau savage what a great smell so reminds me of the 70s but My two all time favorites that i love to wear are Kourous( timeless) and the Paco Rabanne Pour Homme. Lee.
Should have been top 16 =)
You missed Habit Rouge by Guerlain, Antaeus by Chanel and Egoiste (Not Platinum)by Chanel and Pour Monsieur by Chanel and Belami by Hermes and Fougere Royale by Houbigant,
Thanks for those additions, Paolo!
And Equipage by Hermès ;) your list is SPOT ON!!!!'
Great well balanced list. I would have included the EDT version of Pour Monsieur by Chanel. I haven’t found it in the USA. Buying it was a great excuse to go to Paris.
Hahaha. Cheers.
@Jeff Webb The Pour Monsieur on the Chanel.com website in the USA is the Eau du Parfum Spray. You can also get the aftershave. The version I am talking about is the EDT. It's kind of misleading because the photo on the US site is of the green colored version in the tall rectangular bottle, the cologne version. The EDP version is lighter in color and in a more square squat bottle.
I would put Aramis in there.
Eau Sauvage is my all-time favorite! In fact I bought a large bottle of it recently because it is difficult to get now that the new Sauvage is out and popular. I don’t care for the new one. My second all-time favorite is Guelain’s Vetever. I use it more in the colder months. My third favorite is a bit newer, Issey Miyaki Homme. I just like it and it’s wonderful sharp scent.
Eau savage
GIT is my signature scent. Great video. Thank you
Awesome! It's great.
Thanks to your advice I purchased the Christian Dior and the Floris 89 let's see what happens
Awesome! Let me know if you like them!
It's known in the perfumers circle that it's Pierre Bourdon who created Green Irish Tweed, and Olivier Creed is the person who commissioned it. This also makes sense because Pierre Bourdon later created Davidoff's Cool Water which smells pretty much the same as Green Irish Tweed.
Great video (with the fragrance notes in a window very useful) Being in France, I know Eau Sauvage is one of the 2 or 3 most successful "parfums" of all times....and it is because it's so incredible and was ahead of it's time in 68....
Chanel Antaeus is my favorite.
That Old Spice! ❤️
Familiar with it?
@@hespokestyle Yes, it's my favorite After shave.
Sweet!
Chanel Antaeus is a great scent but too animalistic to be on a classic list. It screams LUST. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
Antaeus is my lifetime scent but Antaeus today isnt same. Antaeus lost very specific formula that make this scent killing. What I miss in this classic list is Chanel pour Monsieur.
Great list and of course it doesn't get better than Green Irish Tweed.
Hey! I just found your channel through this video and I wonder, how youtube has not recommended me your channel earlier! May I ask where you have got your glasses from? They look so nice
No idea but glad you're here. Glasses are by Cubitts: bit.ly/2GhgaRm
Great video! I'm happy to report I own and use 6 of the 10 and will be adding the other 4 to my collection over time. Thank you.