I‘m quickly becoming a big fan of Varon Dandy Cologne by Coty. I use it as body mist after the shower and then layer it with a spritz of EDT on my clothes (currently YSL M7).
1,000ml for EUR 9.50
1,000ml for EUR 9.50
Recommended Fragrances under $40
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Here’s a really nice fragrance for under $25. Reminds me of Invictus/Boss bottled but not a direct dupe.
Fresh, fruity aquatic and perfect for summer.
Fresh, fruity aquatic and perfect for summer.
I'm thoroughly enjoying the Azzaro Pour Homme flanker, L'Eau on warmer days. Very light and almost like an interesting citrusy version of Rive Gauche Pour Homme due to the yuzu and the funky herbal element of the original being toned right down. Really looking forward to seeing how this one performs in Summer!
Ferragamo F Black. What a great fragrance for the $$$. About $15US/30ml. Bigger bottles aren’t much more but I wanted something small for my DOPP bag.
Same guy that did Viktor and Rolf Spicebomb, D&G The One, Dior Homme and a bunch of Chanel scents.
Amazing summer scent for the $$$.
Same guy that did Viktor and Rolf Spicebomb, D&G The One, Dior Homme and a bunch of Chanel scents.
Amazing summer scent for the $$$.
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I've finally tried this and regret that I waited so long:
Polo Green, 2 oz., $39 (You have to shop around, I picked mine up off Ebay. Now a favorite, and since you'll want to apply this sparingly, 2 oz. will go a long way.)
Polo Green, 2 oz., $39 (You have to shop around, I picked mine up off Ebay. Now a favorite, and since you'll want to apply this sparingly, 2 oz. will go a long way.)
In this new era of post Covid work environments where one is not required to be in the office 5 days a week. I've reduced purchasing Colognes over $50-$75. My favorite under $40 is the Jack Black All-Over Body Spray. If you've used Jack Black soap then you know this scent.
Top Notes: Bergamot, Rosemary, Lime Leaf, Mint Leaf
Middle Notes: Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Fern, Orange Flower
Base Notes: Amber, Musk, Oakmoss, Sandalwood
A 3.2 ounce bottle is $32. It doesn't last all day but if one is looking for something simple that has a fresh smelling scent and is affordable this is it.
Top Notes: Bergamot, Rosemary, Lime Leaf, Mint Leaf
Middle Notes: Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Fern, Orange Flower
Base Notes: Amber, Musk, Oakmoss, Sandalwood
A 3.2 ounce bottle is $32. It doesn't last all day but if one is looking for something simple that has a fresh smelling scent and is affordable this is it.
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Speaking of body sprays, I enjoy:
Nancy Boy Signature Scent Body Spray, 4 oz, $17 (This also comes in a "Butch" scent, which to me was just OK. But I really like the "Signature" scent. Nancy Boy is known in the wet-shaving world for their excellent shaving cream. If you want to try any of their products, go ahead and join their club. It's free, you get 15% off everything, and you get only one email per month letting you know about that month's specials.)
Nancy Boy Signature Scent Body Spray, 4 oz, $17 (This also comes in a "Butch" scent, which to me was just OK. But I really like the "Signature" scent. Nancy Boy is known in the wet-shaving world for their excellent shaving cream. If you want to try any of their products, go ahead and join their club. It's free, you get 15% off everything, and you get only one email per month letting you know about that month's specials.)
I haven’t read all the replies on this thread so apologies if this one has already been mentioned.
Bogart Pour Homme. Cherry tobacco! Similar to Burberry London which is another must have inexpensive fragrance. Both solidly cold weather fragrances. I know this is July, but time flies!
Bogart Pour Homme. Cherry tobacco! Similar to Burberry London which is another must have inexpensive fragrance. Both solidly cold weather fragrances. I know this is July, but time flies!
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They are different, Eutychus. Bogart “signature” is a leather Chypre with an opening similar to Paco Rabanne.
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Well, I should have figured that out by the “cherry tobacco” description…
The names are very similar and confusing.
That’s a different animal altogether. Here is the bottle of Bogart Pour Homme that I was referring to. This one was released ~ early 00s. I believe that black bottle “Bogart” is more recent. The Pour Homme is very reminiscent of cherry
pipe tobacco and still widely available.
Check out the Belcam Fragrances. Great scents and VERY cost effective. 
The black bottle fragrance known as Bogart Signature was released in the 70’s. It was the first fragrance released by Jacques Bogart.
It’s a traditional, 70’s powerhouse fragrance.
It’s a traditional, 70’s powerhouse fragrance.
Apologies if these have already been mentioned, but two of my favourite cheapies recently are Rochas Moustache Original 1949 EDT (2018) and Alt-Innsbruck Cologne (1953). Both quite subtle, gentlemanly scents compared to most modern ones.
I've been looking for something citrus-heavy to serve a similar function to Armani's Eau Pour Homme, which is what I wear when I want something citrusy in every season except Summer, and the Rochas is perfect and has just as much depth as the Armani, but is subtler and smoother! I paid £23 for my 75ml bottle of this gem and wish I'd gone for a larger one now, the quality is pretty much unbeatable for the price! They class it as an EDT but it's like a weak EDT/strong EDC, really.
When I was a child, Dad always used to come back from the barber's smelling amazing. But I never asked him what the cologne his barber splashed on him was, and perhaps he didn't even know. Then a few months ago, I watched a YouTube video with someone raving about Alt-Innsbruck and was so intrigued that I ended up ordering a bottle, and this was it! Wow! Nothing beats this after a wet shave for me and it's so elegant and intriguing in its simplicity, how can only tobacco flower and menthol smell this complex? It shines in the heat and I'm surprised by how many compliments it gets me. An absolute beauty from the 50s and almost up there with Chanel's Pour Monsieur EDT for me when it comes to fragrances released in that decade! Great performance for an Eau de Cologne and I've just ordered a backup bottle for my backup bottle.
I mean, at £17.50 for a 100ml bottle it would be a crime not to, wouldn't it?
Nick
I've been looking for something citrus-heavy to serve a similar function to Armani's Eau Pour Homme, which is what I wear when I want something citrusy in every season except Summer, and the Rochas is perfect and has just as much depth as the Armani, but is subtler and smoother! I paid £23 for my 75ml bottle of this gem and wish I'd gone for a larger one now, the quality is pretty much unbeatable for the price! They class it as an EDT but it's like a weak EDT/strong EDC, really.
When I was a child, Dad always used to come back from the barber's smelling amazing. But I never asked him what the cologne his barber splashed on him was, and perhaps he didn't even know. Then a few months ago, I watched a YouTube video with someone raving about Alt-Innsbruck and was so intrigued that I ended up ordering a bottle, and this was it! Wow! Nothing beats this after a wet shave for me and it's so elegant and intriguing in its simplicity, how can only tobacco flower and menthol smell this complex? It shines in the heat and I'm surprised by how many compliments it gets me. An absolute beauty from the 50s and almost up there with Chanel's Pour Monsieur EDT for me when it comes to fragrances released in that decade! Great performance for an Eau de Cologne and I've just ordered a backup bottle for my backup bottle.
I mean, at £17.50 for a 100ml bottle it would be a crime not to, wouldn't it?
Nick
Apologies if these have already been mentioned, but two of my favourite cheapies recently are Rochas Moustache Original 1949 EDT (2018) and Alt-Innsbruck Cologne (1953). Both quite subtle, gentlemanly scents compared to most modern ones.
I've been looking for something citrus-heavy to serve a similar function to Armani's Eau Pour Homme, which is what I wear when I want something citrusy in every season except Summer, and the Rochas is perfect and has just as much depth as the Armani, but is subtler and smoother! I paid £23 for my 75ml bottle of this gem and wish I'd gone for a larger one now, the quality is pretty much unbeatable for the price! They class it as an EDT but it's like a weak EDT/strong EDC, really.
When I was a child, Dad always used to come back from the barber's smelling amazing. But I never asked him what the cologne his barber splashed on him was, and perhaps he didn't even know. Then a few months ago, I watched a YouTube video with someone raving about Alt-Innsbruck and was so intrigued that I ended up ordering a bottle, and this was it! Wow! Nothing beats this after a wet shave for me and it's so elegant and intriguing in its simplicity, how can only tobacco flower and menthol smell this complex? It shines in the heat and I'm surprised by how many compliments it gets me. An absolute beauty from the 50s and almost up there with Chanel's Pour Monsieur EDT for me when it comes to fragrances released in that decade! Great performance for an Eau de Cologne and I've just ordered a backup bottle for my backup bottle.
I mean, at £17.50 for a 100ml bottle it would be a crime not to, wouldn't it?
Nick
Pairs also well with Tabac
Pairs also well with Tabac
Will have to try that combination soon!
The tallow based Tabac shaving soap is lovely stuff!Both have tobacco flower with tallow Tabac being a bit musty and Alt Innsbruck having the menthol for summer.Will have to try that combination soon!
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