Vintage SOTD Thread for February 2023

[Jean-Sté]

Jil Sander Man/Men II (1982)
(Much like her first masculine from the previous year Man II is a very distinctive, different and bold fragrance. With Man and Man II there's no doubt Jil Sander was hitting on all 8 and had her finger squarely on the pulse of late 70s/early 80s man. Rich, warm, bold, distinctly masculine. Nothing wishy-washy, unisex, soft or meek here.
My bottle of Man II features one of the worst working sprayers I possess. It's loudly squeaky and when it decides to comply it spits forth an anemic squirt/spray. That's the suckiest part of this bottle for me. I can't even imagine how euphoric it would be to have this working as intended. There's no doubt my bottle would be far less full. There are times I just don't want to deal with the sprayer issues.
Anyway the only notes I've seen listed are Iris, Oakmoss, Castoreum and Benzoin.
What I get mainly from jump street is a nice, strong oakmoss and an inky castoreum. The oakmoss is bitter and a bit musty in a good way. The inky castoreum and Benzoin gently sweeten the pot. Again @Colbourne hits the nail on the head with his description saying among other things it reminds him of "dust on vinyl records, the smell of 8-track tapes." He's spot on! It does indeed smell of these things, an almost plastic smell while also soapy and quite unique. I don't know that I detect much of the iris but it's probably blended in there and contributing to this one of a kind aroma. I suspect some of the top notes here have gone the way of the Edsel but what's left is enough for me to strongly like this. I would say the the preceding Jil Sander Man (Pure) is for me a love.)

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Thank you for your descriptions. Much appreciated !

 

[JON RODGERS]

 

[cologne connoisseur]

Davidoff

 

[tiberije]

 

[Bavard]

My vintage scent of the day is Escada Pour Homme.

Someone asked me about this out and about recently, as if she liked it. But then she asked me if it's something she could pick up at TJ Maxx - and we were close to a TJ Maxx, so it wasn't totally out of context - but what was sounding like a "compliment" was eventually filed as a "comment."

 

[Diddy]

My vintage scent of the day is Escada Pour Homme.
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Someone asked me about this out and about recently, as if she liked it. But then she asked me if it's something she could pick up at TJ Maxx - and we were close to a TJ Maxx, so it wasn't totally out of context - but what was sounding like a "compliment" was eventually filed as a "comment."

Regardless, you smell exceptional!

 

[Diddy]

Still seems weird to say but is also a reality check…. My vintage SOTD is Mugler Cologne.

What’s worse is that I’m now old enough, at 49, to remember when deep(er) vintage fragrances were new releases. AND, I started collecting fragrances before my younger brother @Mythrol was even born! SMH. Ah well.

 

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

Guerlain Habit Rouge EDC

 

[thrilledchilled]

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fantastic choice.

 

[Ken_Russell]

First edition Guerlain Heritage

 

[thrilledchilled]

 

[hednic]

SOTE: Gengis Khan by Marc De La Morandiere

 

[WarmJewel]

What’s worse is that I’m now old enough, at 49, to remember when deep(er) vintage fragrances were new releases.

Youngster!

I still remember when Kouros first came out!

 

[PStoller]

Youngster!

I still remember when Kouros first came out!

Feh! I remember when Jicky came out.

 

[Diddy]

Youngster!

I still remember when Kouros first came out!

😂🤣 Suddenly I feel so young. Thank you! 😂🤣

 

[aero58]

Polo (Cosmair)

 

[Andy the frenchy]

Ho Hang by Balenciaga

Just beautiful.

From a sample kindly provided by @PStoller .

 

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

Guerlain Cuir de Russie

 

[Diddy]

Tonight I’m wearing Epicea by Creed, from a small decant.

 

[Jean-Sté]

Marte, Battistoni. 1986.

Layering after-shave with eau de toilette.

 

[Ali AD]

 

[Varanis Ridari]

Boss by Hugo Boss (1985)

 

[Jean-Sté]

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Boss by Hugo Boss (1985)

I should buy it, I think.

 

[Varanis Ridari]

I should buy it, I think.

Yes you should. It's very good.

 

[Avecesar]

 

[Monsieur Montana]

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Agua Fresca - Adolfo Dominguez

How do you find it?

 

[speedyrabbit]

BOOM

 

[ScentBeagle]

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LOVE this pic!!!!!

 

[WarmJewel]

Victor - Acqua di Selva, Eau de Cologne.

 

[Pheusinger]

Paloma Picasso - Minotaure cologne

Minotaure perfume information, consumer reviews, where to buy, perfume notes and more... Minotaure is a men's fragrance launched in 1992 by Paloma Picasso

basenotes.com

 

[RCavs]

 

[Professor Value]

Smells just right to kick of Spring Semester Week 6. #SOTD 💛

PASHA DE CARTIER

 

[hednic]

What an excellent vintage choice from Dior to start the work week with! Haven't worn mine in a while.

 

[cologne connoisseur]

Homme de Gres

 

[speedyrabbit]

The wife said I smell a little funny....I'll soon sort that out

 

[aero58]

Polo (Cosmair)....again.

 

[CookBot]

Diorama EDT (1949) by Edmond Roudnitska for Christian Dior

 

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

Chanel Egoiste Cologne Concentree

 

[Redfish365]

Eau Cendrée by Jacomo (1974)
(A delight! I love wearing this. Tis quite gorgeous!)

 

[Opiate]

SOTD: Carven Le Vetiver
Not sure how I feel about this one. Opens like a minty fougere that slowly transitions into a proper vetiver, which then drys down to smelling identical to Villoresi’s Sandalo (which to me smells like a dusty antique or thrift store).
It’s certainly different , I’ll give it that.