How To Smell Great For LESS | Best CHEAP Fragrances for Men
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- Опубліковано 10 чер 2024
- If you're looking for some cheap fragrances as alternatives for pricey niche fragrances, look no further than a good old fashion classic aftershave. Part fragrance review and part head-to-head competition, today's video is all about finding the best aftershave (a.k.a. best cheap cologne) for men.
▪ Aqua Velva → bit.ly/3bl2OlB
▪ Brut → bit.ly/2QCZJ70
▪ Canoe → bit.ly/3gLUcpp
▪ English Leather → bit.ly/3gG1xqk
▪ Old Spice → bit.ly/2QJ2zrc
▪ Pinaud Clubman → bit.ly/3gFfuF2
▪ Proraso → bit.ly/2EV7VNq
▪ Stetson → bit.ly/3be5cuf
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Two things I inherited from grandpa: Brut and vintage Playboys. Classics both 👌
Brut is #1 for sure
I'm an Old Spice man. I enjoy Stetson, dabble with Pinaud here and there, and will try other things. But I always go back to Old Spice.
Aqua Velva is still my favourite.
I’ve always worn Brut aftershave and deodorant. I remember when one of my high school classmates smelled my deodorant and was heavily impressed. When I started working in retail, I would get compliments on my smell. I love Brut and my father and grandfather wore it. I actually developed an allergy to most deodorants especially the Old Spice deos and had to choose between two brands that had different active ingredients in them. Those two were Sure and Brut. That was entry into Brut and what would become my entrance into fragrance. It started with Brut and then original Paco Rabanne and now anything that smells good under the sun :)
I still remember my Granddad putting on Brute when he was doing his after-shower routine, shaving, etc. Such a classic scent, not super commonly used now as most people don’t seem to wear fragrances on an everyday basis. Such a nostalgic scent which is why there’s a bottle in my drawer.
This is a nostalgic revisiting of my father's top scents. Thanks for taking on these after shaves with a serious and informative approach.
These are all great gateways to fragrance. I remember receiving most of these as gifts as a teenager. The strength in all of these is nostalgia.
What a great video! Its high quality and has all the classic scents and they are well reviewed! I really enjoyed watching it!
Pinaud Clubman became my daily a couple years ago. After many years of having long hair, I decided to change it up and go short. I was looking and feeling fresh and crisp and they were selling bottles of Clubman at the counter. Using Pinaud products gives me that barber fresh feeling every time I shave. I like that it's not as potent as some of the others, so as a daily-wear it even works around people who dislike strong colognes. Also, great ratings on the Brut and Old Spice! Those two always have a place on my shelf. English Leather is my grandpa's scent that I started wearing in my 20's. Sharp stab in the nose at first, but mellows out, soft and powdery in a way that (imho) DOESN'T detract from the manliness score 👍 Great video!
Hi brother, I am a big fan of your channel. I think you hit it on the nail on all the videos you've uploaded. Keep up the good work my friend.
My dad wore Stetson all the time when I was growing up, and still does on occasion now. He even put some on me for special occasions when I was little. I love the stuff and will always have fond memories of it. It's the scent I associate most with my dad, just like how Mugler Angel is the scent I associate most with my mom.
Really appreciate the scoring here. It really helps with my limited experience, as the scent vocabulary can be difficult to decipher without it!
recently I bought English Leather cologne (I got two bottles of 240 ml each) as they were very cheap and I wasn't disappointed as the fragrance still keeps its integrity and character; it's been reformulated many times (which fragrance from the old glorious past hasn't been reformulated?), all of them including my most 4 beloved fragrances of all time(QUORUM, ARAMIS, YATAGAN and AGUA BRAVA); but English Leather is a good cologne, it may not be a crowd-pleaser but it smells like a man should smell.
Thanks for chiming in!
Hi Brian, I'm new to your channel and I just wanted to give you a big THAAANK YOU!
You are awesome and your content is amazing. You got yourself a new fan.
I have only had the Proraso aftershave out of these options and I absolutely love it! Especially during summer, it is such a refreshing scent and feel to splash on your face after a morning shave! I will have to try all of the other options in this video now too haha
For proraso- I personally prefer proraso red- it's a sandalwood manly scent and I really like it.
The fact that Aqua Velva was originally a mouthwash is an Internet myth. The patent application for Aqua Velva in 1917 states that it was for a line of face lotions and after shave preparations.
Great video! I really appreciate the history on these!
Great video! Brut is daily wear, English Leather great for cold, damp days. Enjoy all of these aftershaves.
One of your best videos yet. I can still see my father put on his Old Spice.
BRUT IS MY FAVORITE
Most of these have been in my collection over the years. Brut and English Leather in high school/early college, Old Spice, Canoe, and Clubman (my maternal grandfather's signature fragrance) during my Navy and yuppie years, and Stetson (which I still have and wear).
Good video decision Brian. As a man in his 40s, plenty of nostalgia here plus memories of the splash on burn after your first shave. Do you wear any personally?
Had Brut on yesterday. I was on a Canoe kick for a while as well this summer. I kind of go in spurts with these.
Outstanding video. Thank you for the comprehensive overview.
my experience has been that women LOVE the scent that their father used to wear. they may recognize that or it may be unconscious on their parts but it. is. fact.
Nice ill try the strategy
I feel like you mean, in her subconscious.
This is true. My wife goes crazy when I wear Old Spice.
Dude, you do not mean "unconscious" edit your comment. Think about it.
So? will we ask her father first?? 😆
Outstanding video, Brian. Have me wanting to try Brut and Stetson. Already a fan of Clubman. IMO, aramis classic after shave, and Pour Monsieur after shave deserve consideration. I have and love both. Of course, aramis after shave is readily available, whereas Pour Monsieur not so much.
Brut has always been my go-to ever since I was a kid in the mid-2000's and I still use it today.
new to after shaves, how do you use them as cologne every day if I dont shave every day?
@@rapramos5687 Existe el Brut en colonia, para que no uses la loción después de afeitar. En Walmart he comprado el kit de 3 que consta de Colonia, loción para después de afeitar y desodorante en aerosol con el clásico aroma de Brut.
@@rapramos5687 Splash on your palms and apply on neck and chest. 👍🏼
Brut is awesome...so glad to know younger generation guys are wearing it.
From store or online? They have a lot of it on a certain website but lots of reviews saying it’s fake😳 thanks...
The Brut 33, Old Spice and AquaVelva are nectar of the gods.😊👍💯
Fantastic video, you’re ratings were spot on!
I love the smell of Canoe. My Grandfather wore it and every time I smell it I’m reminded of him. (He passed away in 1976). Thanks for reviewing it!
Try Clubman if you like Canoe
Great video, I love these old school smells! Aqua Velva/Brut/Stetson were my goto when I was younger as my dad usually had those. This video reminded me to pick some up!
Just bought the Stetson!! Are you perhaps able to make a video, like you did with the accessories video, on essential/best wardrobe pieces, or ones that are most attractive to women? I know you have a playlist on wardrobe on essential wardrobe items already. Thanks
Great listing and picks Brian. Thank you.
My pleasure!
Nice video! I’m getting back into fragrances & even though I have a full beard and don’t shave in the traditional sense, I appreciate these suggestions. Keep em coming.
Sounds great!
Really love your work
I started wearing Stetson in 1990, got it from a DJ at a C&W dance club on my 18th birthday, My brother set up a huge Birthday party that night was great. I never wore aftershave or cologne before that. I've tried so many types of Aftershaves and colognes but I've always gone back to Stetson, I always get comments on how good I smell wearing it. FYI- Christmas is always a great time to buy a bottle or two. They always have a box set very cheap. I got one this past Xmas for 9.99 came with two bottles
Good morning! I actually have never used these after shaves before (actually I've stopped using aftershaves a few years ago), but I'm intrigued by the scents. Especially Canoe and Stetson. Great reviews Brian! - Han
Those are two really good ones from the list.
@@hespokestyle Aqua Velva smells like Stetson.
Thank you soo much. You cleared up s lot of confusion for me.
Brian, i think you do an excellent job of comparing some of the best classic after shaves, which bring back memories of my youth. It’s nice to see these products withstand the test of time. I really like your scoring system as I believe it captures and rates these scents in a very fair and consistent manner. For some unknown reason I don’t recall Stetson. Perhaps it’s somewhat related to the date of its release, which I believe you reported as 1981, (the year I got married). I’ll definitely pick up a bottle of Stetson and for nostalgia purposes, I’ll need to get my hands on some Old Spice. I’m wondering if there would be any value in comparing these 10 fragrances with 10 current lower priced, similar products? Brian, do you know why several of the scents you review have such a long lasting scent?. I would have guessed that long lasting scents would be limited to eu de Perfume (sp?). Any thoughts? Anyway, great job with this review/comparison! I really enjoyed the video. It covers all the bases; is succinct, yet doesn’t miss any critical information. Love the format of the video! Keep up the good work Brian...Ed
Thanks, Ed! Appreciate the comment and support so much. To answer your question, yes, eau de parfum (EDP) will always last longer than eau de toilet (EDT).
The original Old Spice in the glass bottle before P&G took it over was MUCH much better .You can still order the original glass bottle version of Old Spice from India.
I’ve used or smelled all of these back in the day. The one I still use & love is Pinaud Clubmen. Newer aftershaves I’d recommend is Fine American Blend and their Green Vetiver.
To me Pinaud Clubman is classic barbershop scent. Citrus, sandalwood and then powder fresh smell lingering.
Brian, loved the historical references you provided in this video. Impressive and interesting. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the great run through, remember most of these. Might have to revisit Brut & Stetson based on your scoring. My old-school aftershave/cologne go-to is Monsieur (Houbigant) Musk. If I'm wearing a cologne, usually use something mild scent-wise like Baxter aftershave balm or tonic.
when I first first shaved my beard my dad recommended to use Clubman.
Brut is a fragrance that if you Love it, you Love it. But if you don’t; you can’t stand it. Luckily, my Father and I fall into the former category. My Brother doesn’t like Brut. I also have old Spice but it is so nostalgic that I wear it when I going to be near family or want to be reminded of them. It reminds me of my Maternal- Grandfather. So I can’t be without it. Stetson is just good I Love smelling it but I never can tell when to use it. I carry an assortment of 4: Brut, Proraso, Old Spice, and Stetson.
To me they are all fantastic. My nephew came over one day and saw some of my shaving lotions and picked Stetson. My other younger nephew chose Proraso. I usually pick these affordable aftershaves over some of my expensive fragrances. You can have a lot more fun with them. They are just So classic.
I’ve been shaving for 47 yrs and I go straight to the razor without shave cream and use Brut not as a lotion but as for the smell when we go out. I did use Stetson in the early eighties for awhile but found it too overwhelming for me or what a man should smell like. I like the Brut as it fades down after a few hours.
I enjoyed watching this !
These videos help me a lot, I lost my sense of smell when I was four so I don’t really know much about scents but I still want to smell good for girls I’m attracted to but I never know where to start
At 5 USD, the Denim original aftershave is a woody/spicy fragrance which lasts over 8hrs. The dry-down smells like typical barbershop aftershave, otherwise it feels like a complete fragrance to my nose. I'd love to know your thoughts if you have sniffed it before! Guess it isn't as well known in the USA.
I was about to comment the same thing. It's in that rang of brut and old spice, it has its own history and nostalgic smell to it. Good classic manly scent. They also have black, gold and sensitive version where I live although I haven't tried those. I also remember there was a green one a while ago
My preference is Aqua Velva. Great stuff.
I'm not really into perfumes but I have had few of the expensive ones. However I almost never received a compliment for them, not that I needed to, but still you would expect them every once in a while and they were well reputable perfumes. However when I put an aftershave I get compliments or at least acknowledgement 90% of the time, and they were all cheap like brut, denim or some less known brands. Aftershaves are really underrated if you want a good scent on you and they might even beat your 100$ perfume.
Great review
I think it’s great that you touch base on some of these. Pinaud is my scent. I usually pair it up w Kouros or wild country by Avon. Or even santos de Cartier. Brut is ok but the original spray bottle only lasts 1 hour. But the classics are classic for a reason.
Was just reading an article on Art of Manliness about these today. Your video complements that nicely!
Sweet! Glad to hear that!
A great review. To those, for the 60s vibe, l would add Jade East and British Sterling. Scents of my youth and still available today.
Ahh memories.. Brut is probably my favorite (my first aftershave) I remember my barber slapping some clubman on me after each haircut. Gonna have to pick up some old spice to relive some of my grandad and dad's glory as I recall both of them keeping a bottle.
Good presentation ... I love your collection
Thanks for looking out for both ends of your subscriber base (or even those who just don’t feel like turning to SMN or some thing for aftershave). Keep doing what you’re doing and forget the critics!
Always! Wait, what critics?!
@@hespokestyle Third day commentors I presume? - Han
This is the first He Spoke video I've seen and you hit it out of the park!
Brought back great memories of my father with his Old Spice and Brut not to mention Brylcreem for his hair. 😊
Good Job! Thanks
It's a shame Old Spice isn't strong like it used to be. The smell would explode out of the bottle and practically fill an entire house once it was opened up and used.
Man you’re videos are the bests
Thanks so much!
Hey Brian, could you make a video with a few sprezzatura outfits? Just to give us a few ideas
I’ve worn Stetson for years, but I generally only wear it in the wintertime, and I use it very sparingly. A little goes a long way. I have a bottle of Canoe and will wear it from time to time. Wore Brut in high school, and it works well in warmer months. Two other nice inexpensive fragrances are Coty Musk for Men and Pierre Cardin Men’s Cologne. The former was the first scent I ever wore, and it has a clean, masculine fragrance to it. So does the latter, but it’s less powdery and more spicy
I think you got most, but I’d swap out the Prorosa green for the red which has a nice sandalwood scent. You also need a Bay Rum, Gabels is good for the price or Clubmans Virgin Island Bay Rum. Also need a Lime, Royall Lime is nice and a Musk Jovan is fine for the price.
Nice video!!
Thank you for the video.
65 yr oldster, here. Wore English Leather and Brut as a dating teen. Now wear Old Spice, Clubman, and cannot give my most worn -- Aqua Velva! Would like to ho back to EL, but I'm cheap.
Where did you get the shirt and tie that you're wearing in this video? I really like them.
Glad to see such a good total score for the Brut as a Brut man
Nice! It's a classic for a reason.
Excellent, thank you.
I was born in late 1950s and I would smell my dad's English leather back in the day. The older, stronger formulation was sublime. Good stuff.
Totally agreed as to the winner. I have about 200 fragrances and Stetson, albeit their cologne, is in my top 10. Absolutely beautiful, well constructed amber.
All of them great. I was expecting to see Tabac in there as well. This one's truly a "love it or hate it" scent (I stand firmly in the former). Nowadays there are a couple of other lines within the brand, with more modern profiles, but the original is a classic.
Good reviews, I use the proraso Green shaving soap and If I was to say what the sent makes me think of the barber shop. I have ordered the aftershave
I love old spice I don't care how old it is I think it smells great. It smells clean and classy to me and still getting compliments from women in 2021
I'm with you mate.🙂👍🇦🇺
I agree with you about Brut, it really does smell the best. I've never met a person who said it gave them a headache. You should've compared price points by dollar per ounce
Hey good video, that tie had not been used, where is it from?
NICE VID, SPOT ON MY FRIEND
Thanks for the review. On Amazon, Stetson has a cologne that is actually cheaper than its aftershave. Do you have thoughts on that? Should we consider the Stetson cologne instead of the aftershave? Thanks
Why not?!
Ive only tried Aqua Velva and Pinaud. I get a lot of compliments just from those two. Since im not sure what the others smell like im curious to find out since the ones i get many compliments on scored the lowest on your list 🤷🏻♂️
I always liked Ted Lapidus cologne. Herd to find but worth the effort to seek out. Costs more than the ones on this list ($35 ballpark) but more bang for the buck because it comes in a larger container than these others. Because not as many men wear it (because it's not as easy to find as the ranked colognes), people notice it more, and women love the smell of it, so: winner.
I just tried out Stetson based on purely your review. It smells a bit retro, at the beginning its quite strong but it holds for the whole day and smoothens out during the day. I really like it and also my wife likes it on me. I'm 40 by the way. Anyhow, thanks for the vid and the tips.
I was surprised to see Stetson ranked so highly. I can remember the last time I smelled it and was not impressed. My friend loves it though. I’ll with my Brut.
Did you buy regular stetson original cologne or the aftershave?
Great job...Stetson was my second signature scent after Jōvan Musk!
Awesome! Great video
Thank you! Cheers!
I love aqua velva! But a great video nonetheless! Thanks
Canoe-- essential back then, terrific as a "change up" now!
Thank you very much for making this video. I am finally able to get a definitive comparison on various after shave products. The video was put together in a very thorough and detailed manner. I was seriously considering getting the Proraso but had trepidations because of the relatively high price. I’m so glad I saw this video. Keep up the good work.
I literally used all 8. Proraso green is IMHO better than most here. Pinaud is awful. Stetson and Canoe are my other 2 choices.
I agree with you on the original aqua velva blue, however, the Aqua Velva MUSK flanker is a delightfully warm and masculine scent. Highly recommend.
What is a flank or flanker?
@@mikeymouse1985 it’s a new or alternative version of an already existing fragrance that is released by the same brand. Usually has similarities to the original scent but with a few different notes.
Yes, Aqua Velva Musk is a great scent for sure...I use it.
I enjoyed the video could you look into the Lymme company they look new and are expensive but I would like to see what you think about some of there products :)
can i use these aftershaves as colonge with carrying decant in my pocket? I like denim 1976 and original aftershave, can i wear them several times a day as they dont last long?
I am 54 yrs old and since I was about 8 years old I'd been into fragrances for men...My dad was a big guy an imposing dude about 6ft 275 but a Brick and when hed be in the bathroom in therry morning I used to watch him shave sometimes with the old straight edge razors and after hed splash on aqua velva or some skin Braser and he always smelled good before he left for work and hed call me over and before I left to go to school hed spray or put on the aftershave on his hands and rub it on my neck or the top of my head....lived colone ever since the 70s so now I own probably a 300+ of most of the best bangers on the market and still getting more🙂🎅
what’s the best colonge you own?
@@relaxingsleepmusic6636 Got a bunch Clive Christian to Royal crown to Amouage Tom Ford parfums de marly Creeds Great middle eastern ones ...What's yours???
@@johngregorio9183 i only have a few cheaper fragrances i’m just now starting to get into it you have any suggestions on what i should buy
@@relaxingsleepmusic6636 Well what do you mean cheap like designer ones like vercase or Calvin Klein and like those or what ??? Ok if your looking to up your collecting Game Check out Mancera fragrances...And start with Cedrat Boise...and then go from there because there not super expensive But they certainly smell and last like there expensive trust me and once you try a good niche type of scent you'll find the cheaper ones or designer scents will literally smell like alchohol and water on you trust me Been doing this for years my friend 😏If youd lived near by I'd get you some small samples of some of the Best CHICK" Magnets you'd ever tried and I work in a Big Hotel and have gotten Compliments from Women all over the 🌍🙏 .But Mancera is a great Entry House TRUST ME Be safe my friend 😎🙏Hope this helps ...and I have all the mens Best Manceras so let me know which youd like to check out😎
@@johngregorio9183 thank you man!!
I ask for Aqua Velva Red Wood
Great video, I was wondering what you think of Joop by Homme? If you haven't tried it that's understandable though, I'm not expecting that you have tried every fragrance in existence.
I've never tried it.
Gotta say, I always keep an old school post shave scented "tonic" around. Great on hot or warm days, when a balm or opaque lotion is too much. Great for a tight, bracing finish. Currently have Aqua Velva, the blue stuff, in the rotation. IMPORTANTLY, the scent soon disappears and its use doesn't conflict with the day's frag.
Thanks for the comment, Sandro!
Same! I like using aqua velva because the scent doesn't last long. It won't be in competition with cologne
The only aftershaves I’ve ever tried is brute and aqua velva. I like aqua velva the most.
Brian,you always look your best! My go to fragrence for years, 4711. Clean, crisp,and very afordable!
Thanks, William! 4711 is great!
Longevity 1
Brut was my first cologne when I first became a teenager. I love the smell!
did you buy it online ?
@@namnguyen-co2ny No, my mom purchased it for me from a department store back in the early 90s. #OldSchool
@@q-storm767 thanks bro
Muy bueno, Excelente guía, muchas gracias. Pregunta: Stetson tiene colonia y after shave, a cual refieres aquí?
After Shave, Si