Aqua Velva Musk is surprisingly VERY good. I am 34 years old, and went from wearing Acqua di GIo, Gucci Guilty, and all those colognes for around $100, to Aqua Velva, Skin Bracer, and Pinaud Clubman and Bay Rum, and I'm never looking back! haha
Logan Stroganoff I usually wear Old Spice Pure Sport. Recently started wearing Brut splash on. Wifes dad wore both as well. Shes happy. Brut smells real manly. I definitely recommend giving it a whirl.
From Brut's U.S.A. website: Brut Splash-On: "the subtlest form of Brut". Brut Aftershave: "not as strong as our cologne, but just as smooth". Brut Cologne: "our longest-lasting scent". Brut sold in America is made (in Mexico) by Idelle Labs (based in El Paso, TX). Brut sold in Europe is made (not sure in which EU country, but France, I think) by Unilever.
I don't know what changed in colognes in the 80's when all these "classics" were being replaced with designer scents like drakkar noir, aramis, obsession, to name a few but most designer scents make me sneeze and wheeze. Jovan Musk is probably the strogest scent I can wear without feeling allergy like symptoms. I'll never stop wearing the under $25 scents. The reason they've been around for a long time is because they are timeless, fresh and masculine. Those are the things ladies respond too. If you don't think that when a girl smells Old spice on you and it gives her a nostalgic olfactory memory of her dad and or grandpa, which in turn warms her up to you, is a good thing then you don't know how the game is played.
All four of these are just "classic" in every sense of the word. I've kept them on my self all these years and always will. Thanks giving them a shout out.
I don't think You Tube can make it any more difficult to reply to comments. My apologies to all those who have asked questions. I am trying to find out how to reply to each individual comment. Thank you for your comments and I will try my best to answer any and all questions. Until then, don't reek, smell good.
Another thing to note, that it's sad they're all in plastic bottles now. Though I think you can find Brut in glass. I was lucky to find a big bottle of AV in glass just before they turned to plastic. I keep old glass aftershave bottles and transfer them.
Brut Splash-On smells completely different to Brut 33 which smells stronger and better quality. Brut 33 from the bottle has cologne strength...slightly musky with robust, linear notes of amber and mint...smells more viscous, to the nose it has a single malt scotch quality. In comparison, Brut Splash-On smells lighter/diluted, it has more of a refreshing soda vibe with hints of florals which make it more of a barbershop fragrance and the Brut 33 fits better as a social evening fragrance. Fabergé made the Brut 33 and Brut Parfums Prestige make the Brut Splash-On so I’m not sure if this is their modern take on Brut 33 or if it is a separate/different kind of eau de fraiche/eau de Brut. All I know for sure is the two versions smell completely different plus they have different quality rankings.
Used all four, agree with your comments and like the format. Aqua Velva has been my "go-to" for years. I think you left one out, though: Pinaud Clubman... but not a big deal.
I use Aqua Velva just out of nostalgia; it use to come in cool glass bottles that looked crystal... But it does do what it's suppose to. They all smell like old cheap cologne
Great video! Just bought some Skin Bracer and I love it. Love Old Spice, my grandfather wore it and I'm just reminded of him whenever I wear it. Brut has always been a favorite of mine too. Good review my man!
I've had a bottle of Old Spice for many years, I haven't used it due to the "no scent" policy in my office, bu tin the last month or so I have picked up some Skin Bracer, Aqua Velva and Brut. Wow! I am getting a few compliments as to the "Old School" scents and I have to say I love them.
I enjoyed your reviews. I haven't seen the Brut cologne with the silver medallion in years. I used to wear it when i was younger. I personally like to use Aqua Velva or Old Spice as well as Afta. Afta complements Aqua Velva better though. I splash on the aqua velva and the smooth in some Afta. One of my granfathers used Afta and Aqua Velva. My other grandfather used Skin Bracer and Old Spice. I think the old classic scents are just as good as the expensive stuff that comes out. The older I get, the more I appreciate things for what they are and less their snob appeal or price. My father often used Jovan and Carrington Musk among others. He was very musky. Personally, not a strong musk fan. Regarding scents. In my opinion. Aqua Velva has a light citrusy musk. Brut has a light musk with a little leather tones Old Spice is a light sweet musk with spicy tones. Skin Bracer is super light with a sweetish musk. My barber uses a really nice aftershave with strong tobacco notes and a clean crisp finish. I forget the name though.
Hey Jake, I use Old Spice and I love it. I walk through the halls at work and leave people wondering what scent I'm wearing. I've had a woman tell me that I smell delicious. I use the Old Spice Classic Scent body wash and then layer it with the Old Spice Classic Scent cologne spray and it lasts all day. I switch up on Brut and Old Spice depending on the weather. I have not tried Aqua Velva.
Nothing wrong with smelling delicious! HA! Old Spice is fun to wear. Just like you said, I get second glances and people not quite sure but they like it.
After this video I went out and got the brut and aqua velva musk. Great stuff. The brut is ok but the musk is my favorite. I’ll try the rest later. I remember when my mother got this for me when I was like 14. Classic scents. Thanks
The Brut Splash On is actually the more milder current version of Brut. The Cologne is what is considered to be "full strength." That said I just received Brut Classic 3.0 oz Spray which is also very good.
I’m in the U.K.....Just re bought Brut splash on, Brut deodorant and Brut aftershave. I’m totally irresistible to the ladies now!! 😂😂😂 Also, got the Original Old Spice to change it around a little.
Based strictly on toning alone, Aqua Velva is the king of this bunch. The scent calms down quickly as an aftershave should. Clubman Pinaud should have been included in this drugstore lot.
I got the old spice and Brut. I have a hard time of what amount to put on same with cologne. I don’t want it too strong where people back off from me lol
Isn’t Skin Bracer a pre-shave, not an after shave? Also, Aqua Velva was introduced in 1917, America’s first after shave. It was not a mouth wash. Loved the reviews.
If you ask me, the best aftershave to heal/ cool your face is the Nivea face balm. Its about $7 and scentless. Now if you want something with a little sting and scent, I recommend the Adidas Dynamic Pulse ( $8).
My favorites are Skin Bracer, Aqua Velva, Taconic Eucalyptus and Mint and Taconic Bay Rum. Taconic is alcohol free but they still give you a nice mild menthol kick. The Eucalyptus and Mint a little more so with the mint ingredients since they're natural ingredients.
big fan of all 4. I have Old Spice,Aqua Velva and a bottle of the brut with the medallion. all 3 for the price are quite nice. Personally the old spice is my favorite of all 3
Thanks for the reviews. A very nice video, great full audio. I tried them all, especially Brut & Old Spice because Dad used them as well. Now I'm buying them on my own from major big-box retailers, but not from supermarkets or drug stores (less turnover = old stock) Since I'm in the back office and not face to face with 'the clients', but still have to look presentable around the colleagues. I shampoo & shower in the morning, (brush teeth & mouthwash as well); get to the job, return home; and then shave & then a two minute warm water 'face wash' in the shower in the evening. Then the next morning, I apply one of the four mentioned aftershaves (after the shower) without the burning effect. Great video. James 'Jay' Hind. Oct 14 2018.
I know this video is a few years old, but I can't believe all these products are still around. I wore all of those, at one point or another, 40+ years ago. But, I've not been able to wear any colognes or other scented items for about 30 years ago, due to developing chemical sensitivity. Now, when I get the slightest smell of any cologne or perfume, I get a migraine and become nauseous. On the positive side, I saved a lot of money! haha Cool hair!
I love the fragrance of Old Spice but kind of embarrassed to wear it because it’s so retro.....most of my fragrances are Macy’s designer in the range of $50 to $100.....that said I’d like to return to some of the old classics of my youth. Blue Velvet was my favorite but today’s versions smells so alcohol based, it has no endurance plus it’s cut down from its original smell. I suppose I should keep it around just for a post shave skin bracer.
Hello. I like very much Old Spice and Brut, both are very special. Old spice made in india is more close to the original by shulton and it comes into a glass bottle, because the p&g version smells sweeter and less spicy and it comes into a pvc plastic bottle. ¿ Would you mind posting a review of Hai Karate ?. I ask because it is no longer produced and it is more available and cheap in UK, and too because I saw a comment that if you mix old spice and brut, about half and half, you get Hai Karate. I do not know how Hai Karate Smells. I mixed brut and Old spice by p&g, and the new aroma is amazing, they harmonize, it is strong and vintage too, lasting, both complement to each one. I think it will be better mixing the more close versions of both (shulton and original brut).. I will appreciate it if you give us your opinion if you do the experiment. Personally I like very much the vintage colognes, and it is worth to look for how to get the aroma of colognes which are no longer produced or difficult and expensive to get..The problem to get Hai KARATE from UK is that they only sell into UK, and the exchange rate for Mexico is expensive. Thank you very much for your reviews.
My ranking: 1. AV, 2. OS, 3. Skin Bracer and 4. Brut. If you can find Skin Bracer Cooling Blue, I would prefer that to all of these as far as the scent, but it's out of production I'm pretty sure. I found two bottles several years ago and I still have some left.. For Brut, I use the Family Dollar version by Vi-Jon (it's called "Classic Aftershave" in a similarly shaped bottle). For Skin Bracer green, I use Barbasol Brisk, which is pretty much identical in scent. Nice review! My other favorites are Pinaud Clubman, Pinaud Lilac Vegetal, Master's Bay Rum and Aqua Velva Musk.
back in the day, my father used to buy Brut, Old Spice and Skin Bracer ............. we wore those aftershaves so much that I ended up no liking Brut at all, and yes, the Brut he used to buy had that silver medallion with a small chain hanging from the neck of the bottle........
When I was in grade school, way before I shaved. I remember my dad had the Aqua & the Old Spice, & I would sneak into his colognes and use either of them to school.. Good memories lol.
My Grandpa used to let me use his safety razor, with blade removed of course, brush and shaving soap. Then splash on the Aqua Velva. Great memories. I'm over 50 now, and I still use a safety razor, brush and soap. Aqua Velva is still one of my top favorite scents, I love the burn.
+water flea same here, I use the old safety razor, or my straight razor on weekends, and splash on Clubman after shaves, or will use Aqua, or Brute.....mostly a Clubman fan though..
Now that I got Master well comb Topaz aftershave, I am thinking that there is a way to recreate or to get close to the original smell of Old Spice by Shulton. The more close version of Old spice by Shulton is the Old Spice Original made in india, by P&G, it comes into glass bottles by the way, it smells very similar, it is very spicy, but it is not as creamy or thick or soapy or powdery as the original, it feels that burns, it feels thinner. May be mixing this old spice made in india and Master Topaz you turn your old spice more close to the Shulton's formula (powdery, creamy, thick, Soapy, more gentle, etc.). May be starting with 80% OS and 20% topaz, and tryinig differente percentajes, but I think the mix should be good. The plastic bottle version availabe in America is less spicy and it is sweet, very different than the original formula. I suggest you to try mixing and then give your opinions. PD. I prefer Splash than atomizer. Greetings from Mexico.
I was never much of an Old Spice guy and I can't even remember what Aqua Velva smells like. Faberge Brut was good, but for me, nothing will beat Skin Bracer-- even if it does only last a couple hours. It has a great scent that isn't so strong that it bothers people unlike Old Spice or (original) Brut. I never did try Brut 33 either, so I'll be sure to pick it up next time I'm out. Thanks for posting.
Hello , I just want to ask about a perfume which was available in the nineties, I can’t remember it’s name, but I recall its package, the package had windmill with British rural home with British flag , and it looks similar to silver Lapidus perfume , if you have any idea about such description, please notify me,
I've been liking brut aftershave. Was excited to try skin bracer because it gets great reviews but I couldn't like the scent. To my nose it was just a strong powder smell. Went with aqua velva musk instead to try something new. I think brut 33 is just my main stay.
Yes, one has to be careful as to how much of it to use. Some people have more acute sense of smell, others not so much so it becomes difficult at times to gage how much to use.
I must admit I really like wearing Old Spice from time to time. It's funny hearing that grandfather line. The first bottle I got was from my grandfather, and that was the only cologne/aftershave he wore. Something else I find funny is that before they made the body spray commercials with the guy on the horse I would get compliments all the time from women saying they liked that I actually smelled like a man.
How old were you in this video? 40? Skin looks good! How are you these days? I don’t use aftershave for the scent so 4 hours isn’t really a selling point for me. These all kinda smell like old grandpa IMO but then I haven’t shaved my face since I was 17. I’m a beard guy but now use these for my shaved head. I was using headblade aftershave lotion (Clear Head). It’s probably good for face too! As for the liquids I’m using Aqua Velva and Brut right now. Brut burns more, and I like the smell better. But I still feel like Velva still might be better results as far as less bumps. Plus the Aqua Velva scent seems more subtle. And seems to go away faster which is what I need.
man..I wish AV, Skin Bracer and Brut would bring back those glass bottles..Now I picked up a glass bottle of Brut A/S in Mexico recently and it smells a lot better than the plastic.I used to get those classic Brut gift sets from auntie back in the day..I scoffed at them (and her, lol), but over the years it's grown on me. I also used to enjoy those skin bracer scents they made back then, especially the spice.
Been using Old Spice after shave since I was 12/13 years old and started shaving. My grandfather and great grandfather used it. love this stuff. I use the after shave and cologne and deodorant (Original/ Classic Sent) everyday. Recently found some Old Spice (Shulton) shaving cream online and cannot wait to try it out. From what I have read though it seems like a cool comparison would be to test out the Old Spice (Shulton) shaving cream and the new Prorso Sandalwood.
Nice vid! I keep coming back to Aqua Velva; the scent, the way it tones, and that menthol buzz are just too perfect. After watching this, I really want to try Brut! You should do a new video and feature Clubman, another affordable classic!
I've seen a few of your videos now, and i'm wondering if you are in the fragrance industry or working with mens products or something, your very knowledgeable about colognes and things like that.
Brut is my favorite, just recently tried it, the classic one i might add, (original Brut scent), but I used to be an Aqua Velva man, or Swiss Army depending on the mood or time of day.
I have been wearing the Old Spice, aftershave and cologne for a few years. in my experience I get more complements from ladies in their late 30s to 40s range. I find it to be enjoyable, tge smell. and also the compliments lol. have you had tge same experience? also, have you heard of or tried , clubman pinaud?
I also like and you should try the aqavelva musk. One of the better musks. Some musks are just to musty if you ask me. They also have a Ice sport, really good and it last longer than most.Goes great with avon untouchable cologne Barbasol actually makes a green and a blue. The green is a classic barber shop scent. Tge blue is more menthol minty smell. Both cheap too.
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Hi, great video. I have a Brut with the silver medallion, and it's made in TX by Helen of Troy. Does that make sense? Is it the original one, or what's left of it? The box says "special reserve". Thanks.
The Brut Splash on is a total waste of money. It's the weakest of the Brut line and you're correct about it being Brut 33. One's better off buying the aftershave or the splash in the plastic bottle. If you want one based on the original Faberge formula, get the 25.6 oz gift edition of the Brut Cologne glass bottle with the medallion. Brut is owned by Idelle Labs/Helen of Troy in the USA. The little bottle with the medallion that says Faberge classic hasn't been produced for many years. There is a little green glass bottle with a medallion called Brut Special Reserve. It's stronger but a slightly different formula than the original. Brut is owned by Unilever in Europe and issues many other versions including a musk. All are in glass bottles. At 5:28, you mentioned that Old Spice was started by the "Shultz" company. I'm sure you meant to say "Shulton". That bottle you have looks like a vintage bottle and not the current "Classic" version issued by Proctor and Gamble in the USA. The USA version now smells sweeter and less spicy. My problem with all of them is that the scents don't last long. I would recommend splashing on some Thayers witch hazel followed by Brut cologne, or.Old Spice Cologne (even stronger EdT versionin Europe), As far as Aqua Velva goes, I prefer the AV Musk which has great longevity and projection. The scent lasts on the skin for about 5 hours.
Splashes that aren't colognes aren't the weakest of all the fragrance issues with the smallest percentage of fragrance oil. The order from weakest to strongest is splash-on, aftershave, cologne, eau de toilette and eau de parfum having the highest concentration of fragrance oil. (see link at bottom of comment) Sorry about the "splash" misnomer. I wrote all that information so fast that the line that states: ""one's better off buying the aftershave or the splash in the plastic bottle." should be: "one's better off buying the aftershave or the splash COLOGNE in the plastic bottle."! In my opinion, the weak splash-on is worthless if you want any longevity of scent. My recommendation would be to buy the Brut splash cologne in the giant 25.6 oz. glass bottle with the medallion because Brutworld USA has informed me that it's the only version they produce that's based on the original Faberge formula. Target.com had a fanastic sale on it last December and I bought it for about $14 after coupon codes: www.target.com/p/men-s-brut-by-faberge-co-cologne-splash-25-6-oz/-/A-14605796 I would wait for online discount coupons before purchasing or the end of the year holiday sales (and hope they're still producing it. (It's supposedly a limited edition gift item).. Alternatively, the Brut Special Reserve spray cologne in the 3 oz. green glass bottle is close in scent and has nice longevity. Remember that colognes have a higher alcohol content than aftershaves and will cause more burn when placed on the skin after a shave. My favorite of all the Brut scents is Brut Dominant lotion which seems to have been pulled off the shelves by the US manufacturer, Helen of Troy/Idelle Labs.. Here's a good article on fragrance oil strength: www.menshealth.co.uk/style/fragrance/MH-buyers-guide-fragrances " There’s much confusion over the various different fragrance strengths, so for the record it goes like this: after pure perfume, eau de parfum (a strength that can apply to male fragrances as well as female ones) is the strongest, containing between 8-15% pure fragrance, followed by eau de toilette (4-8%), eau de cologne (2-5%) and, finally, aftershave - which typically contains just 1-3% pure fragrance. Because of the higher perfume content, eau de toilette will tend to have better staying power on the skin than aftershave, typically lasting for 6-8 hours, depending on your skin type.
Have you ever tried aqua velva original sport? (The green one) It was the first after shave I bought and I really like it. It has a cool menthol scent to it. From what I read I don't think they sell it in the states, but I'm sure you could get it online.
The full strength brut is called special reserve. I have the "33" and special reserve... They smell identical. I guess special reserve is more heavily scented.
I've been using Old Spice for months now and never realized how strong it really was. I noticed recently that people kept asking what that cinnamon smell was whenever I was around, and I never realized that it was my own face! I want an aftershave that smells good, without overpowering my companions. I might give Aqua Velva a whirl.
hi, i am using Aqua Velva after watching your review. it's good i like it and yes it stings. i use to use Y.S.L at just over $100 a bottle. i bought Aqua Velva from Walmart $4.95 thats the green aftershave. thanks.. but wife likes the Y.S.L . going to stick with the Aqua Velva
i don't think splash on can use it as an after shave ! here in Greece we have Brut aftershave but i think splash on is an EDC version of Brut fragrance because my bottle with the metal chain has a vaporisateur and also we have Brut EDT
Brut is my all time favourite scent, I love it! It's not the classiest scent I own or use but for an everyday scent its by far my number 1.
Aqua Velva Musk is surprisingly VERY good. I am 34 years old, and went from wearing Acqua di GIo, Gucci Guilty, and all those colognes for around $100, to Aqua Velva, Skin Bracer, and Pinaud Clubman and Bay Rum, and I'm never looking back! haha
Logan Stroganoff I usually wear Old Spice Pure Sport. Recently started wearing Brut splash on. Wifes dad wore both as well. Shes happy. Brut smells real manly. I definitely recommend giving it a whirl.
I love that too it’s awesome and it’s cheap as chips
From Brut's U.S.A. website:
Brut Splash-On: "the subtlest form of Brut".
Brut Aftershave: "not as strong as our cologne, but just as smooth".
Brut Cologne: "our longest-lasting scent".
Brut sold in America is made (in Mexico) by Idelle Labs (based in El Paso, TX).
Brut sold in Europe is made (not sure in which EU country, but France, I think) by Unilever.
I don't know what changed in colognes in the 80's when all these "classics" were being replaced with designer scents like drakkar noir, aramis, obsession, to name a few but most designer scents make me sneeze and wheeze. Jovan Musk is probably the strogest scent I can wear without feeling allergy like symptoms. I'll never stop wearing the under $25 scents. The reason they've been around for a long time is because they are timeless, fresh and masculine. Those are the things ladies respond too. If you don't think that when a girl smells Old spice on you and it gives her a nostalgic olfactory memory of her dad and or grandpa, which in turn warms her up to you, is a good thing then you don't know how the game is played.
I prefer Skin Bracer.. It seems to cool and tighten my skin better than others I've tried. And I really like the scent also.
All four of these are just "classic" in every sense of the word. I've kept them on my self all these years and always will. Thanks giving them a shout out.
Skin Bracer smells very similar to Brut, and it also does a good job cooling your face and closing your pores.
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I like the "retrosexual" aftershaves: Aqua Velva, Old Spice, Brut, Bay Rum, and especially Pinaud Clubman.
jovan musk!
@@michaelhamilton8401 My dad wore Jovan Musk. Smells good. 💪
@@liquidswords5918 you bet it does!
Haha I like that term
I don't think You Tube can make it any more difficult to reply to comments. My apologies to all those who have asked questions. I am trying to find out how to reply to each individual comment. Thank you for your comments and I will try my best to answer any and all questions. Until then, don't reek, smell good.
Finally figured it out!
+MrGtownjake I'd have to agree with you on the replying thing. Totally counter-intuitive
MrGtownjake it's somethin in the aqua Velva man.
Try Brut spash on.💪
@@gregnbobbihill2949 I use brut original, we don't get the 33 here
I hate unisex cosmetics!
Men need men's classic.
This video is recommended.
So true. It makes no sense to me to make a unisex cologne.
Elvis Presly used Brut and Old Spice a lot.
old spice has been around for so long because its good same for brut
Another thing to note, that it's sad they're all in plastic bottles now. Though I think you can find Brut in glass. I was lucky to find a big bottle of AV in glass just before they turned to plastic. I keep old glass aftershave bottles and transfer them.
Brut Splash-On smells completely different to Brut 33 which smells stronger and better quality. Brut 33 from the bottle has cologne strength...slightly musky with robust, linear notes of amber and mint...smells more viscous, to the nose it has a single malt scotch quality. In comparison, Brut Splash-On smells lighter/diluted, it has more of a refreshing soda vibe with hints of florals which make it more of a barbershop fragrance and the Brut 33 fits better as a social evening fragrance. Fabergé made the Brut 33 and Brut Parfums Prestige make the Brut Splash-On so I’m not sure if this is their modern take on Brut 33 or if it is a separate/different kind of eau de fraiche/eau de Brut. All I know for sure is the two versions smell completely different plus they have different quality rankings.
A couple nights ago, I was watching this video and took a shot every time you said "it's a good one." I'm only sobering up now.
LMAO!!! Glad it was entertaining????
@@MrGtownjake It was a good one. ;)
Used all four, agree with your comments and like the format. Aqua Velva has been my "go-to" for years. I think you left one out, though: Pinaud Clubman... but not a big deal.
I use Aqua Velva just out of nostalgia; it use to come in cool glass bottles that looked crystal... But it does do what it's suppose to. They all smell like old cheap cologne
Great video! Just bought some Skin Bracer and I love it. Love Old Spice, my grandfather wore it and I'm just reminded of him whenever I wear it. Brut has always been a favorite of mine too. Good review my man!
I've had a bottle of Old Spice for many years, I haven't used it due to the "no scent" policy in my office, bu tin the last month or so I have picked up some Skin Bracer, Aqua Velva and Brut. Wow! I am getting a few compliments as to the "Old School" scents and I have to say I love them.
I enjoyed your reviews. I haven't seen the Brut cologne with the silver medallion in years. I used to wear it when i was younger. I personally like to use Aqua Velva or Old Spice as well as Afta. Afta complements Aqua Velva better though. I splash on the aqua velva and the smooth in some Afta. One of my granfathers used Afta and Aqua Velva. My other grandfather used Skin Bracer and Old Spice. I think the old classic scents are just as good as the expensive stuff that comes out. The older I get, the more I appreciate things for what they are and less their snob appeal or price. My father often used Jovan and Carrington Musk among others. He was very musky. Personally, not a strong musk fan.
Regarding scents. In my opinion.
Aqua Velva has a light citrusy musk.
Brut has a light musk with a little leather tones
Old Spice is a light sweet musk with spicy tones.
Skin Bracer is super light with a sweetish musk.
My barber uses a really nice aftershave with strong tobacco notes and a clean crisp finish. I forget the name though.
I still use my dad's aftershave Aqua Velva and still like it have tried Azzaro and Davidoff aftershaves but for weekend I will use Aqua Velva.
Hey Jake, I use Old Spice and I love it. I walk through the halls at work and leave people wondering what scent I'm wearing. I've had a woman tell me that I smell delicious. I use the Old Spice Classic Scent body wash and then layer it with the Old Spice Classic Scent cologne spray and it lasts all day. I switch up on Brut and Old Spice depending on the weather. I have not tried Aqua Velva.
Nothing wrong with smelling delicious! HA! Old Spice is fun to wear. Just like you said, I get second glances and people not quite sure but they like it.
aqua velva is awesome I use it
MrGtownjake hey jake nice video, do you recommend old spice aftershave over British Sterling aftershave
I personally like all four. But I also use Skin Bracer more often, for preference. But I think that Skin Bracer is an underrated aftershave.
After this video I went out and got the brut and aqua velva musk. Great stuff. The brut is ok but the musk is my favorite. I’ll try the rest later. I remember when my mother got this for me when I was like 14. Classic scents. Thanks
The Brut Splash On is actually the more milder current version of Brut. The Cologne is what is considered to be "full strength." That said I just received Brut Classic 3.0 oz Spray which is also very good.
I use Brut all the time. I get more compliments than with any other scent I wear.
I’m in the U.K.....Just re bought Brut splash on, Brut deodorant and Brut aftershave. I’m totally irresistible to the ladies now!! 😂😂😂
Also, got the Original Old Spice to change it around a little.
Based strictly on toning alone, Aqua Velva is the king of this bunch. The scent calms down quickly as an aftershave should. Clubman Pinaud should have been included in this drugstore lot.
Excellent video, I love Brut. I really like your walls too
I got the old spice and Brut. I have a hard time of what amount to put on same with cologne. I don’t want it too strong where people back off from me lol
All of these are fantastic. Love the classics!
Isn’t Skin Bracer a pre-shave, not an after shave? Also, Aqua Velva was introduced in 1917, America’s first after shave. It was not a mouth wash. Loved the reviews.
Love the barber shop masculine scents. 💪
If you ask me, the best aftershave to heal/ cool your face is the Nivea face balm. Its about $7 and scentless. Now if you want something with a little sting and scent, I recommend the Adidas Dynamic Pulse ( $8).
My favorites are Skin Bracer, Aqua Velva, Taconic Eucalyptus and Mint and Taconic Bay Rum. Taconic is alcohol free but they still give you a nice mild menthol kick. The Eucalyptus and Mint a little more so with the mint ingredients since they're natural ingredients.
I use aqua velva, diluted with 25% astringent to reduce the alcohol burn, works best for my oily skin.
big fan of all 4. I have Old Spice,Aqua Velva and a bottle of the brut with the medallion. all 3 for the price are quite nice. Personally the old spice is my favorite of all 3
Thanks for the reviews.
A very nice video, great full audio.
I tried them all, especially Brut & Old Spice because Dad used them as well.
Now I'm buying them on my own from major big-box retailers, but not from
supermarkets or drug stores (less turnover = old stock)
Since I'm in the back office and not face to face with 'the clients', but still have to look presentable around the colleagues. I shampoo & shower in the morning, (brush teeth & mouthwash as well);
get to the job, return home; and then shave & then a two minute warm water 'face wash' in the shower in the evening. Then the next morning, I apply one of the four mentioned aftershaves
(after the shower) without the burning effect.
Great video.
James 'Jay' Hind.
Oct 14 2018.
The old aftershaves are the like you said been out fir decades because there popular best I've still got and keep buying Brut and Old spice.
Love Aqua Velva, it completely gets rid of any razor burn I used get, but good grief it feels like napalm on my face.
I know this video is a few years old, but I can't believe all these products are still around. I wore all of those, at one point or another, 40+ years ago. But, I've not been able to wear any colognes or other scented items for about 30 years ago, due to developing chemical sensitivity. Now, when I get the slightest smell of any cologne or perfume, I get a migraine and become nauseous. On the positive side, I saved a lot of money! haha Cool hair!
Good review overall. I find myself mostly in agreement with your conclusions about these products, which is not always the case with product reviews.
I love the fragrance of Old Spice but kind of embarrassed to wear it because it’s so retro.....most of my fragrances are Macy’s designer in the range of $50 to $100.....that said I’d like to return to some of the old classics of my youth. Blue Velvet was my favorite but today’s versions smells so alcohol based, it has no endurance plus it’s cut down from its original smell. I suppose I should keep it around just for a post shave skin bracer.
Hello. I like very much Old Spice and Brut, both are very special. Old spice made in india is more close to the original by shulton and it comes into a glass bottle, because the p&g version smells sweeter and less spicy and it comes into a pvc plastic bottle. ¿ Would you mind posting a review of Hai Karate ?. I ask because it is no longer produced and it is more available and cheap in UK, and too because I saw a comment that if you mix old spice and brut, about half and half, you get Hai Karate. I do not know how Hai Karate Smells. I mixed brut and Old spice by p&g, and the new aroma is amazing, they harmonize, it is strong and vintage too, lasting, both complement to each one. I think it will be better mixing the more close versions of both (shulton and original brut).. I will appreciate it if you give us your opinion if you do the experiment. Personally I like very much the vintage colognes, and it is worth to look for how to get the aroma of colognes which are no longer produced or difficult and expensive to get..The problem to get Hai KARATE from UK is that they only sell into UK, and the exchange rate for Mexico is expensive. Thank you very much for your reviews.
Very interesting. I will have to play around with the mixing and see what comes up.
My ranking: 1. AV, 2. OS, 3. Skin Bracer and 4. Brut. If you can find Skin Bracer Cooling Blue, I would prefer that to all of these as far as the scent, but it's out of production I'm pretty sure. I found two bottles several years ago and I still have some left.. For Brut, I use the Family Dollar version by Vi-Jon (it's called "Classic Aftershave" in a similarly shaped bottle). For Skin Bracer green, I use Barbasol Brisk, which is pretty much identical in scent. Nice review! My other favorites are Pinaud Clubman, Pinaud Lilac Vegetal, Master's Bay Rum and Aqua Velva Musk.
back in the day, my father used to buy Brut, Old Spice and Skin Bracer ............. we wore those aftershaves so much that I ended up no liking Brut at all, and yes, the Brut he used to buy had that silver medallion with a small chain hanging from the neck of the bottle........
I personally prefer BRUT. It has a classic manly scent; not too strong. Just what I need.
Avon Wild country is a great classic too.Still around too. Has some classic barber shop scent in it but not so much.
Only good things last long so old spice rules, I use it and always get compliments at school and at social gatherings. I use all their products.
@MrGtownjake the barbasol brisk from what i hear has a nice barbershop smell i also have the old spice classic deodorant. it's great stuff.
When I was in grade school, way before I shaved. I remember my dad had the Aqua & the Old Spice, & I would sneak into his colognes and use either of them to school.. Good memories lol.
I used to put the shaving cream on my face then use the cap of the shaving cream can to 'shave' the foam off.
MrGtownjake I had a fake, plastic razor that was sold at the local convenience store with the junk toys. The brand name was "peach fuzz." :D
My Grandpa used to let me use his safety razor, with blade removed of course, brush and shaving soap. Then splash on the Aqua Velva. Great memories. I'm over 50 now, and I still use a safety razor, brush and soap. Aqua Velva is still one of my top favorite scents, I love the burn.
+water flea same here, I use the old safety razor, or my straight razor on weekends, and splash on Clubman after shaves, or will use Aqua, or Brute.....mostly a Clubman fan though..
MisterAmuse I love this post.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time, it works every time.
I'll take those odds!
Old spice Whitewater is a good one, very fresh scent it's what I use for every day smell.
Now that I got Master well comb Topaz aftershave, I am thinking that there is a way to recreate or to get close to the original smell of Old Spice by Shulton. The more close version of Old spice by Shulton is the Old Spice Original made in india, by P&G, it comes into glass bottles by the way, it smells very similar, it is very spicy, but it is not as creamy or thick or soapy or powdery as the original, it feels that burns, it feels thinner. May be mixing this old spice made in india and Master Topaz you turn your old spice more close to the Shulton's formula (powdery, creamy, thick, Soapy, more gentle, etc.). May be starting with 80% OS and 20% topaz, and tryinig differente percentajes, but I think the mix should be good. The plastic bottle version availabe in America is less spicy and it is sweet, very different than the original formula. I suggest you to try mixing and then give your opinions. PD. I prefer Splash than atomizer. Greetings from Mexico.
Thanks dude.... At the end of the week I am defiantly picking up the first 3 after shaves
I like Aqua Velva Blue and Aqua Velva Musk both are really good classic aftershaves.
when I shave, I preshave with lectric shave. nice clean smell like 50's barbershop.
I was never much of an Old Spice guy and I can't even remember what Aqua Velva smells like. Faberge Brut was good, but for me, nothing will beat Skin Bracer-- even if it does only last a couple hours. It has a great scent that isn't so strong that it bothers people unlike Old Spice or (original) Brut. I never did try Brut 33 either, so I'll be sure to pick it up next time I'm out. Thanks for posting.
Hello ,
I just want to ask about a perfume which was available in the nineties, I can’t remember it’s name, but I recall its package, the package had windmill with British rural home with British flag , and it looks similar to silver Lapidus perfume , if you have any idea about such description, please notify me,
« Brut De Fabergé » est le meilleur.
Ça sent la France !
I've been liking brut aftershave. Was excited to try skin bracer because it gets great reviews but I couldn't like the scent. To my nose it was just a strong powder smell. Went with aqua velva musk instead to try something new. I think brut 33 is just my main stay.
Skin bracer is the best for me
That's one I haven't tried yet. They sell it at Dollar General for 3.65. I will have to pick one up, next time I shop there.😎
Which brut would i have if my bottle just says faberge aound the neck and something like eau de cologne on the lower part of bottle?
I believe that would be the 'full strength' Brut.
Brut Special Reserve is the one you mean with the medallion.
Yes, one has to be careful as to how much of it to use. Some people have more acute sense of smell, others not so much so it becomes difficult at times to gage how much to use.
have old spice and brut they;re both good
I love Brut and Old Spice, own both.👍😃
I love Old Spice. I also use it in my hot bath. Just 2 or 3 shakes in the tub is just relaxing. Plus, you come out smelling like Old Spice.
Very interesting. Would not have thought of that.
Gtown, it's very relaxing.
I have the "the essence of man brut classic scent splash on" please let me know os it real
I must admit I really like wearing Old Spice from time to time. It's funny hearing that grandfather line. The first bottle I got was from my grandfather, and that was the only cologne/aftershave he wore. Something else I find funny is that before they made the body spray commercials with the guy on the horse I would get compliments all the time from women saying they liked that I actually smelled like a man.
How old were you in this video? 40? Skin looks good! How are you these days? I don’t use aftershave for the scent so 4 hours isn’t really a selling point for me. These all kinda smell like old grandpa IMO but then I haven’t shaved my face since I was 17. I’m a beard guy but now use these for my shaved head.
I was using headblade aftershave lotion (Clear Head). It’s probably good for face too! As for the liquids I’m using Aqua Velva and Brut right now. Brut burns more, and I like the smell better. But I still feel like Velva still might be better results as far as less bumps. Plus the Aqua Velva scent seems more subtle. And seems to go away faster which is what I need.
man..I wish AV, Skin Bracer and Brut would bring back those glass bottles..Now I picked up a glass bottle of Brut A/S in Mexico recently and it smells a lot better than the plastic.I used to get those classic Brut gift sets from auntie back in the day..I scoffed at them (and her, lol), but over the years it's grown on me. I also used to enjoy those skin bracer scents they made back then, especially the spice.
Skin bracer to me has a peppermint kind of thing going on. A Christmas kinda thing...
Been using Old Spice after shave since I was 12/13 years old and started shaving. My grandfather and great grandfather used it. love this stuff. I use the after shave and cologne and deodorant (Original/ Classic Sent) everyday. Recently found some Old Spice (Shulton) shaving cream online and cannot wait to try it out. From what I have read though it seems like a cool comparison would be to test out the Old Spice (Shulton) shaving cream and the new Prorso Sandalwood.
Do you put a lot on? Just curious if you put a little puddle on your palm then pat it on.
Nice vid! I keep coming back to Aqua Velva; the scent, the way it tones, and that menthol buzz are just too perfect. After watching this, I really want to try Brut!
You should do a new video and feature Clubman, another affordable classic!
Try Brut you'll like it. Aqua Velva Ice Blue is a good one. Also try Gillette cool 🌊 wave. I have all 3. 😎
I've seen a few of your videos now, and i'm wondering if you are in the fragrance industry or working with mens products or something, your very knowledgeable about colognes and things like that.
No, I am not in the industry. It just fascinates me. All of the research and videos is purely a hobby for me. Thanks for watching!
Skin Bracer used to have a golden colour one...don't see at around anymore. Had menthol it it
Brut is my favorite, just recently tried it, the classic one i might add, (original Brut scent), but I used to be an Aqua Velva man, or Swiss Army depending on the mood or time of day.
Aqua velva gets me a ton of compliments. Nice vid!
I have been wearing the Old Spice, aftershave and cologne for a few years. in my experience I get more complements from ladies in their late 30s to 40s range. I find it to be enjoyable, tge smell. and also the compliments lol. have you had tge same experience? also, have you heard of or tried , clubman pinaud?
I also like and you should try the aqavelva musk. One of the better musks. Some musks are just to musty if you ask me. They also have a Ice sport, really good and it last longer than most.Goes great with avon untouchable cologne
Barbasol actually makes a green and a blue. The green is a classic barber shop scent. Tge blue is more menthol minty smell. Both cheap too.
I bought some skin bracer today, $4. The scent reminds me of a barber shop. Nice video, subscribed.
Love Aqua Velva, Brut, and Old Spice. Skin Bracer may just be an acquired taste for me.
Despite what your mother told you, you can’t steam your pores open. “Pores do not have muscles around their opening to allow them to open and close,” says Pon. However, steaming the skin can help loosen up underlying debris, making blackheads easier to extract.
* Dr. Kucy Pon = dermatologist for Olay
Hi, great video. I have a Brut with the silver medallion, and it's made in TX by Helen of Troy. Does that make sense? Is it the original one, or what's left of it? The box says "special reserve".
Thanks.
Simple, well done, review. Btw are you filming in a sauna??
Lol
How about aftershave gels ? There a different between calone and aftershave.
The Brut Splash on is a total waste of money. It's the weakest of the Brut line and you're correct about it being Brut 33. One's better off buying the aftershave or the splash in the plastic bottle. If you want one based on the original Faberge formula, get the 25.6 oz gift edition of the Brut Cologne glass bottle with the medallion.
Brut is owned by Idelle Labs/Helen of Troy in the USA. The little bottle with the medallion that says Faberge classic hasn't been produced for many years. There is a little green glass bottle with a medallion called Brut Special Reserve. It's stronger but a slightly different formula than the original. Brut is owned by Unilever in Europe and issues many other versions including a musk. All are in glass bottles.
At 5:28, you mentioned that Old Spice was started by the "Shultz" company. I'm sure you meant to say "Shulton". That bottle you have looks like a vintage bottle and not the current "Classic" version issued by Proctor and Gamble in the USA. The USA version now smells sweeter and less spicy.
My problem with all of them is that the scents don't last long. I would recommend splashing on some Thayers witch hazel followed by Brut cologne, or.Old Spice Cologne (even stronger EdT versionin Europe), As far as Aqua Velva goes, I prefer the AV Musk which has great longevity and projection. The scent lasts on the skin for about 5 hours.
Splashes that aren't colognes aren't the weakest of all the fragrance issues with the smallest percentage of fragrance oil. The order from weakest to strongest is splash-on, aftershave, cologne, eau de toilette and eau de parfum having the highest concentration of fragrance oil. (see link at bottom of comment)
Sorry about the "splash" misnomer. I wrote all that information so fast that the line that states: ""one's better off buying the aftershave or the splash in the plastic bottle." should be:
"one's better off buying the aftershave or the splash COLOGNE in the plastic bottle."!
In my opinion, the weak splash-on is worthless if you want any longevity of scent. My recommendation would be to buy the Brut splash cologne in the giant 25.6 oz. glass bottle with the medallion because Brutworld USA has informed me that it's the only version they produce that's based on the original Faberge formula. Target.com had a fanastic sale on it last December and I bought it for about $14 after coupon codes:
www.target.com/p/men-s-brut-by-faberge-co-cologne-splash-25-6-oz/-/A-14605796
I would wait for online discount coupons before purchasing or the end of the year holiday sales (and hope they're still producing it. (It's supposedly a limited edition gift item).. Alternatively, the Brut Special Reserve spray cologne in the 3 oz. green glass bottle is close in scent and has nice longevity. Remember that colognes have a higher alcohol content than aftershaves and will cause more burn when placed on the skin after a shave.
My favorite of all the Brut scents is Brut Dominant lotion which seems to have been pulled off the shelves by the US manufacturer, Helen of Troy/Idelle Labs..
Here's a good article on fragrance oil strength:
www.menshealth.co.uk/style/fragrance/MH-buyers-guide-fragrances
" There’s much confusion over the various different fragrance strengths, so for the record it goes like this: after pure perfume, eau de parfum (a strength that can apply to male fragrances as well as female ones) is the strongest, containing between 8-15% pure fragrance, followed by eau de toilette (4-8%), eau de cologne (2-5%) and, finally, aftershave - which typically contains just 1-3% pure fragrance. Because of the higher perfume content, eau de toilette will tend to have better staying power on the skin than aftershave, typically lasting for 6-8 hours, depending on your skin type.
My top 3 Aqua velva musk, Axe africa ,tabac
Can we get an Aqua Velva Musk review please? Love your reviews.
Have you ever tried aqua velva original sport? (The green one) It was the first after shave I bought and I really like it. It has a cool menthol scent to it. From what I read I don't think they sell it in the states, but I'm sure you could get it online.
Hello mr.Gtowjake. i have a question . Should I use cologne instead use after shave lotion? . thank you . great review sir.
The full strength brut is called special reserve. I have the "33" and special reserve... They smell identical. I guess special reserve is more heavily scented.
Good to know. Thanks.
I've been using Old Spice for months now and never realized how strong it really was. I noticed recently that people kept asking what that cinnamon smell was whenever I was around, and I never realized that it was my own face! I want an aftershave that smells good, without overpowering my companions. I might give Aqua Velva a whirl.
You are the MAN!
hi, i am using Aqua Velva after watching your review. it's good i like it and yes it stings.
i use to use Y.S.L at just over $100 a bottle. i bought Aqua Velva from Walmart $4.95 thats the green aftershave. thanks.. but wife likes the Y.S.L . going to stick with the Aqua Velva
i don't think splash on can use it as an after shave !
here in Greece we have Brut aftershave
but i think splash on is an EDC version of Brut fragrance because my bottle with the metal chain has a vaporisateur
and also we have Brut EDT
Skin braver smells fantastic. My girlfriend loves it.