Vintage SOTD Thread for May 2023

[HouseOfPhlegethon]

Quadrille by Balenciaga

 

[WarmJewel]

Taylor of Old Bond Street - Sandalwood Aftershave and Cologne.

I have to confess to becoming rather fond of this due to its simplicity and elegance. It puts many high street designer offerings to shame.

 

[aero58]

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Taylor of Old Bond Street - Sandalwood Aftershave and Cologne.

I have to confess to becoming rather fond of this due to its simplicity and elegance. It puts many high street designer offerings to shame.

It's good stuff!

 

[aero58]

Houbigant Fougere Royale

 

[cologne connoisseur]

X for Men

 

[Bavard]

I'm indulging from the splash of Patou Pour Homme Prive.

I've been liking this pretty well. I'm lucky to have it.

Patou is trending. I was liking 1000 yesterday and I think the next thing I'm going to get is the Heritage Collection version of Patou Pour Homme. And I'd still like to try a good version of Joy. I should check samples again - maybe I have some good Joy here. My samples have been disorganized the last few years.

 

[fanny]

 

[Redfish365]

Weather Report is good stuff, and I've heard Bitches Brew btw, it's pretty chaotic. Jazz of any kind is only a splinter in my taste spectrum. There's also crossover with heavy metal too, as jazz fusion finds its way to progressive varieties of the former.

Anyways back to old smellies!

Last post on the matter. Will move to The Lounge if there's still interest.

For the record my tastes are eclectic too and jazz is nowadays only a minor interest compared to progressive rock mainly from the UK and Italy, krautrock and psych. The 70s dominate my large CD collection but there are enough newer bands to keep one busy too. Lately I've been digging this sort of "hauntology" stuff but it frequently veers off into a techno vibe which I don't well tolerate. I've also be rediscovering the metal of my youth. Nothing extreme, mostly hard rock based stuff like 70s Priest, Sabbath, Maiden. Saxon. Demon, Budgie etc. Blues based hard rock and prog have always been my staples. Oh, and Berlin School electronic music! Set the sequencers to stun!!

 

[speedyrabbit]

BOOM

 

[nosey74]

 

[Opiate]

 

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

Guerlain Vetiver EDT

 

[Redfish365]

Krizia Uomo by Krizia (1984)

 

[hednic]

SOTE: Oud by Mona Di Orio

 

[JoM68]

SOTD 2003 L'Instant de Guerlain.

 

[motorcade]

SOTE: Eau de Rochas (pour) Homme

As with Fahrenheit, I like to layer old & new for depth and freshness. Just look how yellow the vintage is! Not to mention quite condensed because of some evaporation, to the point that I half-suspected it having turned. But I salvaged it with some added ethanol and I'm happy!

 

[Varanis Ridari]

Creed Bois du Portugal (1987)

This works well in 70°f weather.

 

[tinfoilhatdude]

 

[Tea_Lilly]

Dana Ambush. I'm enjoying this for summer wear. I'm planning on wearing Ambush, Myrurgia 1916, Guerlain Cologne Imperiale and pehaps building a partial rotation this summer.

 

[PStoller]

Dana Ambush. I'm enjoying this for summer wear. I'm planning on wearing Ambush, Myrurgia 1916, Guerlain Cologne Imperiale and pehaps building a partial rotation this summer.

1916 and Cologne Imperiale are excellent, so that sounds like a great rotation.

 

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

Paco Rabanne Pour Homme

 

[purecaramel]

Bravo by Avon
Coming upon the 2 year mark of the passing of my Father has me visiting the "Scents of Consequence" in North America of the 50's 60's.
Although Dad poo poo-ed scent for Men on himself, Avon was in the air surrounding many of his Contemporaries.
It was into his 80's that I saw him embrace my Mother's Givenchy Gentleman that I chose to expose him to a large sample of Bois du Portugal, to which he devoured
quickly.
I miss him.
Oland is my scent for tomorrow.

 

[nosey74]

 

[Ali AD]

 

[speedyrabbit]

We have nice sunny weather, I'm going to have to celebrate. 5 LARGE SPRAYS

 

[Jean-Sté]

Fer, Louis Féraud. 1985.

Layering after-shave with eau de toilette.

 

[Puma]

Eau de Patou (1989), perfumer is Jean Kerléo.

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[perfaddict]

Blenheim Bouquet - Penhaligon's

 

[Varanis Ridari]

Bravo by Avon
Coming upon the 2 year mark of the passing of my Father has me visiting the "Scents of Consequence" in North America of the 50's 60's.
Although Dad poo poo-ed scent for Men on himself, Avon was in the air surrounding many of his Contemporaries.
It was into his 80's that I saw him embrace my Mother's Givenchy Gentleman that I chose to expose him to a large sample of Bois du Portugal, to which he devoured
quickly.
I miss him.
Oland is my scent for tomorrow.

This week I been rifling through all the semi-oriental fougères of the 80's/90's that I own.

I ran through Jazz, Jazz Prestige, Lalique, Bois du Portugal, and now I'm in Pasha. Tomorrow will either be Mesmerize for Men if I want to stay in the decade, or I could backpedal into the 70's for Pierre Cardin or Sex Appeal.

Sadly, I do not own some of the unicorniest ones like Aigner Super or Tiffany, so those are not in the running, and I don't YET own other contemporaries like New-York or Safari, but those two are doable.



Pasha de Cartier (1992)

I always felt this sat somewhere between Jazz & Jazz Prestige, but had a better sandalwood note than either (hence I prefer it).

 

[WarmJewel]

Givenchy - Monsieur de Givenchy, Aftershave and Eau de Toilette.

 

[Diddy]

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Arden for Men Sandalwood (1957)

Lovely stuff.

I have a very old sample of Arden Sandalwood. I was told it’s from the late 60’s. It keeps ‘dry’ enough to wear in my Louisiana humidity and heat. Gives yours a try on a hot day. I feel like it’ll either be amazing or the worst mistake of your fragrant life! 🤣😂 Either way, a valuable experience.

Bravo by Avon
Coming upon the 2 year mark of the passing of my Father has me visiting the "Scents of Consequence" in North America of the 50's 60's.
Although Dad poo poo-ed scent for Men on himself, Avon was in the air surrounding many of his Contemporaries.
It was into his 80's that I saw him embrace my Mother's Givenchy Gentleman that I chose to expose him to a large sample of Bois du Portugal, to which he devoured
quickly.
I miss him.
Oland is my scent for tomorrow.

Thoughts to you! Cancer took my father 16 years ago, and I still miss him and have moments where it gets to me. Special people are forever etched to our minds and hearts.



Keeping things simple today, I’m wearing Eternity for men to work. This is a good vintage fragrance lover’s blind reach, in vintage form. The sandalwood note in CK and Unilever distribution is a brilliant touch that was added. Considering its history and significance, this fragrance is genius. Modern versions miss the development of the original form and the pleasant sandalwood that anchors everything. Use modern versions for room sprays or car fresheners. Wear vintage and be happy.

 

[speedyrabbit]

Christmas has just arrived! My 100ml Chanel Antaeus has arrived...I was told 50 to 60% in the bottle so I checked and it has 85% in there. So I checked the smell it is very strong but it doesn't seem to have the deep castorium at the start like my 1983 has but further investigation is needed on a nice fresh cold morning. No serial number under the sprayer, But don't get me wrong it is very nice. And the 100ml Kouros turned up at the same time. I was told by the seller there was 10% in the bottle and I pushed him hard on the price and I got it for £13 pounds. The date is 1992 parfums corps and it smell great! What a surprise there's 80ml in the bottle! Deals to be had on both!

 

[Bavard]

Escada Pour Homme

This is a nice, strong perfume. A little goes a long way. I'm not sure I'll be able to finish the bottle this year because any more than three or four sprays is too much.

This stuff is helping keep my perfume enthusiasm at a perfect 10 (plus Jules, Bel Ami, Patou Pour Homme Prive, Fahrenheit, and Polo).

 

[tinfoilhatdude]

I have a very old sample of Arden Sandalwood. I was told it’s from the late 60’s. It keeps ‘dry’ enough to wear in my Louisiana humidity and heat. Gives yours a try on a hot day. I feel like it’ll either be amazing or the worst mistake of your fragrant life! 🤣😂 Either way, a valuable experience.

Hey Diddy! Yes, I made that mistake last summer, and Arden Sandalwood is now a top 5 for me... The bone dry, aromatic structure is right up my alley, and it performs extremely well in any weather due to a 'sharpness'. Gucci Nobile is the only other aromatic that comes close in the heat, as it is pretty dry as well.

Keeping things simple today, I’m wearing Eternity for men to work. This is a good vintage fragrance lover’s blind reach, in vintage form. The sandalwood note in CK and Unilever distribution is a brilliant touch that was added. Considering its history and significance, this fragrance is genius. Modern versions miss the development of the original form and the pleasant sandalwood that anchors everything. Use modern versions for room sprays or car fresheners. Wear vintage and be happy.

Dead gummit, now I've got to try some vintage Eternity... Thanks for the heads-up on this one!

 

[tinfoilhatdude]

 

[speedyrabbit]

Escada Pour Homme
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This is a nice, strong perfume. A little goes a long way. I'm not sure I'll be able to finish the bottle this year because any more than three of four sprays is too much.

This stuff is helping keep my perfume enthusiasm at a perfect 10 (plus Jules, Bel Ami, Patou Pour Homme Prive, Fahrenheit, and Polo).

Hi Bud, I'll give you an update on those to Chanel's on how they smell. I know you're into that. I have a feeling that in the late 80s the castorium was dialed back a bit. Similar to Kouros late 80s things were changed

 

[cologne connoisseur]

Selection Verte

 

[nosey74]

Christmas has just arrived! My 100ml Chanel Antaeus has arrived...I was told 50 to 60% in the bottle so I checked and it has 85% in there. So I checked the smell it is very strong but it doesn't seem to have the deep castorium at the start like my 1983 has but further investigation is needed on a nice fresh cold morning. No serial number under the sprayer, But don't get me wrong it is very nice. And the 100ml Kouros turned up at the same time. I was told by the seller there was 10% in the bottle and I pushed him hard on the price and I got it for £13 pounds. The date is 1992 parfums corps and it smell great! What a surprise there's 80ml in the bottle! Deals to be had on both! View attachment 335986 View attachment 335987 View attachment 335988 View attachment 335989

Congrats!

 

[Redfish365]

Thoughts to you! Cancer took my father 16 years ago, and I still miss him and have moments where it gets to me. Special people are forever etched to our minds and hearts.

You are so right, Diddy!
Cancer stole my Mom in 2007 and my Dad died essentially of a broken heart in 2009 at the age of 79. For some odd reason he absolutely dreaded the idea of turning 80. He came up 11 months short.
I talk to my parents every day. I still miss them greatly. They were wonderful parents, I couldn't have asked for anyone better. I wish they could've met my grandson but who knows, maybe one day they will somewhere in the cosmos.
But you're right, special people are etched in our minds and hearts for eternity.

 

[hednic]

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Love this rare Jean Patou also. Need to pull mine from my stash and give it a well needed use!