Old Spice Brand

[The National Razor]

I have been sporting the Family Dollar knock-off version of Old Spice. It was very nice, but for some reason I have been craving the brand-name. Now I know they changed the formulation, but the heart wants what it wants.

I tried to fight it and was looking at their website, which almost embarrassed me out of wanting it (very much geared towards the younger culture--now I am in that demographic but prefer old-fashined image), but when I went to the store to buy some frozen pizza I couldn't resist. So now I have in my possession the Aftershave and the Cologne. I'm very happy with the purchase, and relegated the generic Spice to under the sink.

For laughs, here's the website in case you haven't seen it.

http://www.oldspice.com/

[M. McCord]

I do miss vintage OS cologne. But I prefer the Vi Jon aftershave.

Just find an glass bottle and decant.

[MrGuy]

The Old Spice site is full of fun. I need me a couple of these sweet T-shirts!
New OS isn't BAD, it just isn't old Old Spice.

[Hank Corbett]

I tried the knock-off for a few days; had to splash a lot on, as it's sort of weak. It smelled pretty good but I've gone back to the P&G brand, which I much prefer. I use the cologne moderately as an AS and it smells really nice; much better than the actual after-shave. It lasts all day on me and after the dry-down, is very much Old Spice. I also have a great deal of the Shulton old stock but find myself wearing P&G more and more. The Old Spice web site is very funny. Someone there has a great sense of humor. I actually ordered a couple of things from their store; a "vintage" baseball cap and the belt buckle. Very cool. Looks like the clipper ship is making a comeback!

[The Nid Hog]

I've given up the P&G stuff in favor of the Dollar Store variety. What Old Spice does have going for it is an outstanding series of Bruce Campbell commercials.

[adonnellyr]

I couldn't believe when that guy floated up on his throne with a pile of money and flapping wallets for flight...:bored:

Still, I love OS!

[crocto]

the old spice classic body wash is great. i've never smelled the original stuff but to me the knock off does smell better but definately doesn't last as long.

[ClubmanRob]

The Vi-Jonn clone is definitely more subdued, but I still fancy it over the "real" and "current" Old Spice. Hell, I'm almost at the point where I fancy the generic more than the Shulton. :eek:

I do wish that Vi-Jonn/Phoenix Labs would consider coming out with a slightly stronger EdC version of the aftershave. But att that price, you could keep a bottle of the generic stuff in your car, work, and home and splash some on accordingly. (I'm not going to admit that I do this with Brut Splash On, so...) :biggrin:

[philamac]

Was never a huge fan of Old Spice (I preferred Brut and Denim back in those days:laugh:).

But I loved that website!!!!! It made me want to buy stuff.

[Koss]

I've given up the P&G stuff in favor of the Dollar Store variety. What Old Spice does have going for it is an outstanding series of Bruce Campbell commercials.

I loved those commercials!

Anyone notice how every scent "Smells like Freedom"! I like the smell of freedom, maybe I should pick some up.

[masonjarjar]

I wonder if Vi-Jon is public. I would buy stock. Nice under-the-radar operation they have going on there. Their stuff is in CVS, Family Dollars and discount drugstores all over the country.

The financial advisors always say to "buy what you like" and I really like their "Brisk" aftershave Skin Bracer knock-off.

Hey Rob, any idea of they make the Barbasol aftershaves? It wouldn't surprise me.. as the Barbasol "Brisk" was identical to my nose.

[The National Razor]

I wonder if Vi-Jon is public. I would buy stock. Nice under-the-radar operation they have going on there. Their stuff is in CVS, Family Dollars and discount drugstores all over the country.

The financial advisors always say to "buy what you like" and I really like their "Brisk" aftershave Skin Bracer knock-off.

Hey Rob, any idea of they make the Barbasol aftershaves? It wouldn't surprise me.. as the Barbasol "Brisk" was identical to my nose.


I did a little digging the other day on them.

http://www.vijon.com/

It looks like for investment purposes they are a part of Berkshire Partners LLC

http://www.berkshirepartners.com/co_vijon.shtml

[ClubmanRob]

Hey Rob, any idea of they make the Barbasol aftershaves? It wouldn't surprise me.. as the Barbasol "Brisk" was identical to my nose.

I can't get any confirmation, but I'm 90% sure it's another Vi-Jon private label branding.

[TheBigL]

Hey Rob, any idea of they make the Barbasol aftershaves? It wouldn't surprise me.. as the Barbasol "Brisk" was identical to my nose.

I have a Kroger brand Brisk (I think that's what it is) that has Vi-Jon on the bottom of the bottle.


I also have one of the Barbasol aftershaves that has Vi-Jon on the bottom of the bottle. Pacific Rush I think it is.

[Deltaboy]

I love that Barbarsol Brisk that is green it will knock your socks off. :biggrin:

Can't wait to payday to make a Workingmans AS Run.

[TheBigL]

I love that Barbarsol Brisk that is green it will knock your socks off. :biggrin:

Can't wait to payday to make a Workingmans AS Run.

My payday is tomorrow. I don't know what to get first. Probably diapers though!

[christphil]

I have to admit that I really like the current Old Spice lineup. I have the deodorant, AS and body wash for both the Classic and Fresh scents. I like being able to coordinate in this way.

Similarly I have the Brut AS and deo but they don't make a body wash. I had to search 5 Walgreens/Rite-Aids to find that Brut deo.

[Topgumby]

I picked up several bottles of the current "classic" cologne when they were being closed out at some grocery stores in my area...for two bucks a throw, how can you not?

It's much more powdery, slightly brighter and more floral than the older Shulton I've tried.

I use it to add to glycerin soaps when I melt them, and have a cheap spray bottle full of the stuff. It gets duty on the weekends, at night before bed and sometimes gets used as a room scent.

I have two bottles of the vintage AS and one of the cologne. I use the Vi-Jon AS most days.

Last night was an Old Spice night for my shave. Fat handled Tech and a Shark blade, Delong badger brush.

Used original scent OS shaving cream from India. That's pretty good stuff.

Finished out with some vintage AS, followed that with an application of vintage shaving talc, and then hit the new cologne in the spray bottle just a touch too hard to annoy the wife. She liked it anyway. :tongue:

One of the great shames of my shaving career was ditching a fairly substantial remnant of the original OS soap that was left in an OS shaving mug...I figured new soap had to be better...:eek:

[sandmountainslim]

I picked up several bottles of the current "classic" cologne when they were being closed out at some grocery stores in my area...for two bucks a throw, how can you not?




After reading of all the changes to OS I was in Wal-Mart last night and decided to give the new plastic bottles Old Spice AS as sniff.......HOLY CAKE!! It smells weird! Almost a sickening sweet smell to it nowadays. I will have to say to my nose the ViJon Ivory Club is at least five times better.
Wp

[M. McCord]

I know for a fact that Vi-Jon makes the K-Mart version of Head and Shoulders and wouldn't be surprised to find out that they make Wal Marts version as well. I've used their Germ-X hand sanitizer and like it a lot.

[nemo]

That website is pretty weird all right. Not sure if this would convince me to rush out and purchase Old Spice: "And the only thing despots hate more than decentralized government and free speech is the smell of Old Spice After Shave. So punch totalitarianism in the piehole by splashing on some Old Spice After Shave."

Some sales pitch.

--Doug

[Myanmar Shave]

That website is pretty weird all right. Not sure if this would convince me to rush out and purchase Old Spice: "And the only thing despots hate more than decentralized government and free speech is the smell of Old Spice After Shave. So punch totalitarianism in the piehole by splashing on some Old Spice After Shave."

Some sales pitch.

--Doug

Speaks volumes about our society today, doesn't it? Not too long ago Ship Captains encountering pretty ladies and nautical themes were used to sell Old Spice. Many of us can still whistle the O/S jingle. Now that's memorable advertising.

The vermin in the ad agencies create this "edgy, creative, totally fresh" line of advertising that lacks any kind of maturity and decency these days. I can picture the slacker pitchman in front of the P&G board of directors--Like umm, dudes, check this out---

"So punch totalitarianism in the piehole by splashing on some Old Spice After Shave."

So-Dudes!!---whaddya think???? It's righteous, man we can go global with it!! It totally rawks!! (all spoken while texting, naturally).

And then the CEO of P&G says, "Yeah, yeah....I like it...I LIKE IT!!....that's just the global marketing solution we've been missing........

Thank God Aqua Velva shows a little class with their Father/Son commercials that have been airing lately. It actually makes me WANT TO BUY their product.

As far as O/S----I'll continue to visit the Ivory Club. Anyone care to join me??

all the best,

Marty E.
Ivory Club Loyalist

[KarthVader]

+1 for Club d'Ivorie

[ClubmanRob]

Speaks volumes about our society today, doesn't it? Not too long ago Ship Captains encountering pretty ladies and nautical themes were used to sell Old Spice. Many of us can still whistle the O/S jingle. Now that's memorable advertising.

The vermin in the ad agencies create this "edgy, creative, totally fresh" line of advertising that lacks any kind of maturity and decency these days. I can picture the slacker pitchman in front of the P&G board of directors--Like umm, dudes, check this out---

"So punch totalitarianism in the piehole by splashing on some Old Spice After Shave."

So-Dudes!!---whaddya think???? It's righteous, man we can go global with it!! It totally rawks!! (all spoken while texting, naturally).

And then the CEO of P&G says, "Yeah, yeah....I like it...I LIKE IT!!....that's just the global marketing solution we've been missing........

Thank God Aqua Velva shows a little class with their Father/Son commercials that have been airing lately. It actually makes me WANT TO BUY their product.

As far as O/S----I'll continue to visit the Ivory Club. Anyone care to join me??

all the best,

Marty E.
Ivory Club Loyalist


Very well said, Marty.

[philamac]

Speaks volumes about our society today, doesn't it? Not too long ago Ship Captains encountering pretty ladies and nautical themes were used to sell Old Spice. Many of us can still whistle the O/S jingle. Now that's memorable advertising.

The vermin in the ad agencies create this "edgy, creative, totally fresh" line of advertising that lacks any kind of maturity and decency these days. I can picture the slacker pitchman in front of the P&G board of directors--Like umm, dudes, check this out---



Wow:smile:

Lighten up mate, it's only aftershave and advertising after all!

[FLTiger]

Wow:smile:

Lighten up mate, it's only aftershave and advertising after all!

After shaves are serious business.

http://jamiedubs.com/fuckflickr/data/serious-business-police.jpg

I'm guessing that you haven't yet touched the wood (http://www.originalenglishleather.com/). :biggrin:

[Crazy Dave]

After shaves are serious business.

I'm guessing that you haven't yet touched the wood (http://www.originalenglishleather.com/). :biggrin:

There is something disturbing about that English Leather add!

Dave

[Swampfox]

I'm guessing that you haven't yet touched the wood (http://www.originalenglishleather.com/). :biggrin:

:eek:


There is something disturbing about that English Leather add!

Dave

Yeah...disturbing...Tales from the Crypt meets drug store fragrances.....

[sandmountainslim]

+1 for Club d'Ivorie

Viva Ivory!!
Wp

[Swampfox]

Viva Ivory!!
Wp

No that would be Vive le Club d'Ivoire! :biggrin:

[sandmountainslim]

I wrote to Old Spice and TOLD them of my dissatisfaction with the new scent of their aftershave and the plastic bottles....I also made it a point to tell them how good the store brands smell when compared to their product :wink:

This is the reply from Team Old Spice to me:


We are sorry to have lost you from the Old Spice brand. We can not make any promises that these scents will be back but thanks for your input. If you get a chance, you could always check out the Original scented deodorant and invisible solid from Old Spice.
Thanks – Old Spice Team

I guess like the genius behind New Coke they know better than we do! lol!
Viva Club De Ivoirre!
Wp

[Myanmar Shave]

This is the reply from Team Old Spice to me:


[B]We are sorry to have lost you from the Old Spice brand. We can not make any promises that these scents will be back but thanks for your input.


I guess my question would be--"Why did you change it the first place you morons?" I think I know the answer though-to cheapen it and enhance the "bottom line"...

I'm certain the glass bottles and original scent are gone forever. Our best resources now are Mama Bears for soaps, the Ivory Club and the India O/S products (but a hassle in procuring). A shame really.. It seems like these days everything that's good goes away.

My hat's off to you sandmountainslim for sending that e-mail. You might want to be careful though---O/S may want to "punch you in the piehole" for being a wiseguy...

Marty E.

[einstein37]

Where do I get Indian Old Spice from? Online stores seem to be out of stock and ebay seems to only have the cream.

[Swampfox]

I wrote to Old Spice and TOLD them of my dissatisfaction with the new scent of their aftershave and the plastic bottles....I also made it a point to tell them how good the store brands smell when compared to their product :wink:

I guess like the genius behind New Coke they know better than we do! lol!
Viva Club De Ivoirre!
Wp

P&G knows where you live! LOL

[sandmountainslim]

P&G knows where you live! LOL

Let 'em come over! I will allow them to smell a bottle of Vi Jon to give them an idea how their product should smell :biggrin:
Wp

[Topgumby]

Those morons could make a killing coming out with a limited edition set, glass bottle and retro packaging.

They've kind of painted themselves in a corner by hanging the "classic" moniker on the reformulated stuff. Perhaps "Old Spice Vintage" would work.

It would be a chance to mark the difference between the stuff they produce to compete with Axe and the image they are trying to shake, yet benefit from, and make money doing it.

[salisburyyates]

While the ad campaigns are a little sketchy, I still don't mind the P&G scent too much.

Though that could just be due to the fact that I can't get the knock-off.. there are no "family dollar" stores in canada.

[Swampfox]

Considering that retro is in, why not brig out a "vintage" OS, as Topgumby suggests. It would do well, not just among those of us who pine for the real stuff, but for those who were faithful buyers of the Shulton OS.