Wood, leather, tobacco, smoke, black powder, old parchment, etc.

[_MementoMori_]

Etcetera here meaning that I think you get the common thread - fragrances that are bold, powerful, and traditionally thought of as "masculine." Fragrances that are on the heavy side and maybe even a little polarizing. I am looking for fragrances like this in a variety of products. Mainly EdTs, but also shaving soaps, beard oils/balms, and aftershaves.

I'm not rich, so around $100 - $125 is probably the top end for EdTs. Thanks! Go!

 

[Herne]

Something from Beaufort London maybe. Although, might be a bit over your budget.

Soap and splash, Phoenix & Beau Spitfire.

 

[AlphaFrank75]

For top in class tobacco you should try Franck Boclet Tobacco which is well within you price. Another tobacco which is a little over your price is Phaedon Tabac Rouge. I own both and for me Tabac Rouge is my favorite, well worth the extra $$.

 

[_MementoMori_]

Something from Beaufort London maybe. Although, might be a bit over your budget.

Soap and splash, Phoenix & Beau Spitfire.

Wow, what an incredible brand! I just got completely sucked into their website. That Discovery Set is very tempting.

 

[Ivo4u2]

Meissner Tremonia Strong n Scottish

 

[Herne]

Wow, what an incredible brand! I just got completely sucked into their website. That Discovery Set is very tempting.

Discovery set would be my choice, it should last a while as they are pretty strong so little goes a long way. Also you get an idea of different scents. So if you find one that really hits you, you could invest in a full bottle.

But beware, scents are really polarizing and artsy so they will not be very crowd pleasing. But if you want a ride and enjoy...

 

[sarimento1]

here are a few candidates.
if you really, really want something strong, manly, stands out.
oh, by the way, forget cost limits!

 

[Ad Astra]

I'll go the other way: vintage Avon Leather cologne, under $10.

I have a lifetime supply; three "boots!"


AA

 

[buckeye_pi]

Knize Ten. Industrial strength leather. Lasts AT LEAST 12-18 hours. Not cheap but won't break the bank.

 

[nemo]

Go get the Knize Ten.

Then you're done.

 

[Stubblebum]

aftershave - Pitralon Classic
full line (a/s, EdT, bath soap...) - Stirling Gatlinburg

 

[ohansen]

Rogue Perfumery - Tabac Vert
Etat Libre d'Orange - Jasmin et Cigarette
Parfums de Nicolaï - Cuir Cuba
Tom Ford - Ombre Leather
Santa Maria Novella - Spanish Leather

 

[SharptoothC]

Razorock Puros. The soap and aftershave set. Fantastic tobacco scent, and the aftershave is strong and long lasting.

I also really enjoy Aramis Tobacco Reserve and Mr. BLASS by Bill Blass.

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[Brocktune]

Anyone have Zoologist Rhinoceros?

 

[Hak.1963]

D&G Pour Homme, very nice tobacco scent.
And of course Fahrenheit, burnt rubber and petrol, very manly

 

[_MementoMori_]

D&G Pour Homme, very nice tobacco scent.
And of course Fahrenheit, burnt rubber and petrol, very manly

I love Fahrenheit! Actually, maybe I just wanna pick up another bottle of that. Is it still easily found? It's been around for a while. And I just remembered Gucci Rush off the top of my head. I really liked that one, but it was definitely polarizing. If I remember correctly, it was like being whacked in the face with bat made of solid cedar.

 

[Hak.1963]

@_MementoMori_
Fahrenheit is still around and easily found, at least in Sweden.
Another heavy Woody fragrance is Wars Classic, I love it and the wife hates it

 

[guitarslinger]

Op, sounds like you’re seeking acqua di Parma Colonia oud. Smells like woody parchment paper, but works for all seasons. You can get a sample vial on eBay.

 

[The Knize]

Anyone have Zoologist Rhinoceros?

I had a sample. I would say very masculine per the OPs list of desires. I cannot remember that much about it. I have a slight recollection that it seemed kind of rummy. Not inexpensive, but not super expensive for a scent. I am not sure whether it is polarizing.

I, like others, would think that Knize Ten would really fit the criteria set out by the OP, except I am not sure what it costs these days.

Mazzolari Lui is powerful and polarizing. Not cheap. Not leather.

SMN Spanish Leather is birch tar dominant. Very much a strong leather. I am not sure whether polarizing.

I forget what Fahrenheit smells like. My memory of its reputation is that it would fit the bill.

Gucci Rush certainly is cedar. I am not sure how polarizing it is. I suppose some might say that it smells like furniture or furniture polish and that is not what an edt should smell like. I really like it.

Kouros, or at least the vintage version, although it seems much more popular than I would have expected. Sometimes described as urinal cake notes. I like it, but I would have thought it polarizing.

 

[_MementoMori_]

Still taking notes, guys. Thanks for keeping this going! I have a birthday coming up and I'm going to add a few of these to the list.