Expensive Men’s Cologne (Parfum, etc.)

[Blackhorse]

Old school. I still use Old Spice (original)…deodorant. One of two classic scents that carries memories whenever I smell it. The other is Coppertone.

 

[eggman]

My grandfather (dad's dad) and father-in-law wore Old Spice. My mother's dad wore Wild Country from avon. My dad wore Stetson.

 

[Fr_Tom]

When I want to smell better, I just smoke a cigar.

 

[Haebar]

I've got several small bottles of cologne and after shave but I haven't used them in years: Davidoff Cool Water, CK One, and Nautica. I once used English Leather on occasion when I was younger.

 

[Aussiemike]

I rarely wear aftershave/cologne but these are my 3 I have settled with and love.
JOOP jump. I wore JOOP pink all through my nightclub days as did every other dude. My barbar lady (60ishyo) always tried to put it on me after a shave,beard trim and hair cut. It must have bought back good memories for her but I ask not to have it as it almost makes me puke now.
TACTICS I first bought at around 16yo after an older mate said it is a chick magnet not sure about that but I love it,I got the last bottle from japan on ebay a few years ago.
And the good old bay rum love it.
Still love the old spice too.

 

[Aussiemike]

Ohhh also I cleaned up and old cupboard a few months ago and found an un opened BRUT that would have to be at least 25 years old. I cracked it and splashed it on. Bought some good memories back, funny how fragrance/smells do that.

 

[Eutychus]

They have some interesting razor there, I am in the market for a new one maybe.

If you haven't pulled the trigger on that purchase, I highly recommend the Henson Shaving Company. The medium aggressive model does a great job. The way it is engineered results in it not feeling aggressive at all.

 

[Eutychus]

Ohhh also I cleaned up and old cupboard a few months ago and found an un opened BRUT that would have to be at least 25 years old. I cracked it and splashed it on. Bought some good memories back, funny how fragrance/smells do that.

A lot of of those scents are like some codger blends. Not fashionable, but still good. I count Brut as one of them.

 

[Eutychus]

You don't need to spend a lot to smell great. Here's a thread I started at Badger and Blade: Recommended Fragrances Under $40. It's a little dated, but still a good list.

And many discounters also list on eBay. If you know what you want to buy, that's the best place to start your search.

 

[peter cornbriar]

One ounce bottle of Patchouli essential oil mixed with one ounce Jojoba oil makes for an unforgettable experience. One dab behind each ear and you'll either get a compliment, (E.g. "That smells nice, is that patchouli?"), or a put down,(E.g. "What's that stink, smells like bug spray").
Intensity beats the most expensive designer label parfum, and that for $25.

 

[lgoldberg]

One ounce bottle of Patchouli essential oil mixed with one ounce Jojoba oil makes for an unforgettable experience. One dab behind each ear and you'll either get a compliment, (E.g. "That smells nice, is that patchouli?"), or a put down,(E.g. "What's that stink, smells like bug spray").
Intensity beats the most expensive designer label parfum, and that for $25.

Hippy cologne, as I have heard it called.

 

[Balisong]

Patchouli essential oil

As @igoldberg pointed out as incense it would be used to cover up the scent of that at the time illegal smoking weed.

 

[daveinlax]

Williams' Lectric Shave has been my daily for decades. It's not cologne, but it does the job nicely.

That was my dad’s after/pre shave! I miss him and what I would give to smell that again.
A few months ago I was behind a guy bathed in Obsession for Men in line at Safeway. I hated it in the 80’s and now.

 

[daveinlax]

Hippy cologne, as I have heard it called.

Still love that smell!