r/GentlemanFragrance

Eau de Cologne by Bourbon French Parfums is a classic citrus-aromatic fragrance that was created by J.H. Tindel in the 19th century. The house, Bourbon French Parfums, was founded in 1843 in New Orleans, and it is considered the oldest perfumery in America.

Eau de Cologne is a wonderful, unidimensional fragrance that contains the notes of citruses, bergamot, lime, and rosemary. I believe this is one of the most natural, hyper-realistic green citrus fragrances that I have smelled so far. I grew up on an orange grove as a child, and Eau de Cologne reminds me of how it smelled while walking through the grove of trees with unripened, green oranges on them. It captures the essence of citrus peels perfectly, and the rosemary gives the scent a bit of a green earthiness.

Longevity is poor on this one, however, it was created with the intention to be reapplied throughout the day. It is a perfect fragrance to freshen up with, similar to the idea of 4711 Cologne or Florida Water.

If you are looking for a fragrance that realistically captures the essence of citrus trees, this fragrance is definitely one I recommend. It's perfect for the summer and hot weather.

Doussan by Bourbon French Parfums was named after the founder of this house, August Doussan.

The opening has a nice little burst of fresh bergamot, but it doesn't stick around long. It quickly settles into a really smooth leather and patchouli combo that's rich without feeling heavy. Oud is listed as a note, but I think it is extremely subtle. It just adds a little depth and makes everything feel a bit darker and more refined. I do not get any barnyard or medicinal oud qualities in this fragrance. As it dries down, the vanilla starts to come through and rounds everything out with a soft warmth that keeps the leather from feeling too sharp.

I personally love to wear this fragrance after a nice shave. The leather adds a bit of a punch, and the patchouli-vanilla combination in the drydown is so smooth. I feel well-groomed and distinguished when wearing Doussan.

This fragrance has average longevity, and it wears somewhat close to the skin. It is perfect for a more intimate setting.

I've been wearing Chanel Antaeus for about a decade now, and it still has a permanent spot in my rotation. I've tried plenty of newer releases over the years, but I always come back to this one. It has a character that's getting harder to find in modern fragrances. Although this fragrance is 45 years old, it has a timeless appeal.

The opening is herbal, spicy, and a little sharp, however, it transforms into this rich blend of leather, woods, patchouli, and a bit of rose that feels incredibly smooth and confident. The castoreum adds a bit of depth, but it isn't too intensely animalic. I feel that there is a perfect balance between ruggedness and elegance that makes Antaeus such a unique fragrance.

Performance has always been reliable on my skin. I consistently get a full workday out of it, and it projects well without filling a room. It's especially good in the fall and winter, but I've never been afraid to wear it year-round if the occasion feels right.

Antaeus is a classic, and I highly recommend it if you enjoy leather fragrances.

I found a Shulton-era Old Spice that still smells incredible, so I had to pick it up. I've always liked to use Barbasol shaving cream and splash on some Old Spice after. Once the Old Spice has dried completely, I like to put a bit of Yardley Gentleman Classic talcum powder on.

It's definitely a nostalgic thing for me. I remember my dad and my grandfather doing the same when I was a kid, and I remember loving how it smelled.

Are there any old colognes that bring back memories like this for you?

I'm sharing three of my favorite summer fragrances. These are the ones I can reach any time fresh fragrances. They are not very expensive and easy to find.

Azzaro Chrome

It has been one of my favorites and reminds me of the fragrances from 1990s and early 2000 - fresh and floral. I'm not getting much into notes detail. For me this easily lasts 6-8 hours when sprayed on clothes. This is a fragrance I use for office or casual outings. It is quite versatile and works well with chinos and jeans. Some people may not like this scent dna as they might feel it is dated. I suggest they can some of its more recently launched flankers or parfum version. But for me this is summer classic.

Zara Lisboa

A very clean and easy to use fragrance profile. The opening is fresh heavy Bergamot citrus smell. Like Azzaro, it also has florals but it is largely a linear fragrance. This also works well in both office and casual settings but I use it largely for casual outings. Many claim that Zara Lisboa reminds them of the previous versions of Acqua Di Gio; I can't verify this claim. This lasts around 4-6 hours.

Skinn Raw

This is one of the best Skinn fragrance. A citrus sweet dna that works pretty well for Indian summer but it is unlike the sweetness of Rasasi Hawas. This is a fragrance I use for gym. I have observed that during sweating, raw tends to project a lot more. One of the reviewers claim this is similar to Aqua Di Gio parfum version but this one is a lot more citrus forward. Longevity of skinn raw is around 3-5 hours.

Which is your favorite summer scent? What is your experience of using these fragrances?

Guys as the title suggests, need genuine review about this cologne, got this as a gift is it good for everyday use, or it should be used on only special occasions?

Help a newbie out.

Released in 1976 and created by perfumer Vincent Marcello, Yatagan by Caron remains one of the most distinctive and daring masculine scents ever made.

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The opening is sharp, green, and intensely herbal, with notes of pine, artemisia, and spices creating an almost rugged wilderness atmosphere. Within minutes, the fragrance develops a dry, earthy character dominated by patchouli, oakmoss, and woods. Yatagan embraces a raw, natural quality that evokes forests, leather, and dry leaves underfoot.

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Yatagan fits nicely with its other contemporaries such as Ralph Lauren Polo, YSL Kouros, and Quorum by Puig. When wearing it on my skin, I get whiffs of these other fragrances. Yatagan has the green, forest-like aspects and the oakmoss of Polo and Quorum, but it also contains some of the animalic features of Kouros. I love fragrances like this, so Yatagan is a very welcome addition to my collection.

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Performance wise, Yatagan lasts on skin for a while, and it has moderate projection. It is louder in the first 10 or 15 minutes, but it settles quite nicely.

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If you appreciate scent profiles that were popular in the 70s and 80s, then I would highly recommend trying Yatagan by Caron.

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