Family Dollar "Old Spice"

[Sir Lurkalot]

Just found out from my barber the Family Dollar spice aftershave is the original formulation Old Spice. Any thoughts? From what I can remember, it does smell like the original. $1.75. Sorry, guess I should have put this in the aftershave area!

[Matt555]

I am skeptical only because I assume the original formula is patented. However, it was released in the 1930's if I remember correctly.....so maybe the patent expired? I am not exactly sure how that works. Regardless, if you think it smells better than the current Old Spice, I say use it.

[TheVez2]

This product has been widely discussed here. It is generally accepted that it smells more like the original shulton's old spice than the current P&G old spice. However, I find that the scent doesn't stick around as long as the current product. My solution... mix the two.

[Lamar]

Well this gives me a reason to stop in a Family Dollar!

[Topgumby]

There was a chemical analysis done in a brilliant post that you'll find in a sticky on the aftershave forum, comparing modern, vintage, and Vi-Jon (Family Dollar) Old Spice.

Of course, what you like is the final say for you.

[Dennard]

The family dollar version is preferred by many here, myself included. I do like the P&G current version, just not as much.

[jakespoppy]

Fortunately for me, either the formulas aren't that much different, or more likely my nose isn't sensitive enough, that they all smell enough like my memory of Old Spice that I enjoy them all.

[OkieStubble]

Some excellent mixing ideas here. Might have to try mixing some Vi John with some vintage Avon 'Spicy' and see what happens. :)

[The Knize]

I like the family dollar version! I really cannot speak to how it compares to vintage versions, although I have had little bits of OS from a wide variety of years.

[ZackP]

To those who mix it, does it affect the scent? I do admit I wish it was in cologne strength.

[PugslyCat]

I like the family dollar version! I really cannot speak to how it compares to vintage versions, although I have had little bits of OS from a wide variety of years.

+1 - I never used aftershave on a regular basis until I took up DE shaving last year. Just a couple of cases of dousing myself with a bit too much aftershave and cologne in college. I don't have any great nose for the stuff, so I just get what's cheap and not particularly offensive. The Family Dollar Old Spice clone and Dollar General Brut clone work out well for me.

[JonM]

Okay guys. You convinced me. I passed by a Family Dollar today and I just had to check it out. I must say... not bat at all. For $1.47, I can't complain.

[InkEd]

This some good information. My Grandpa wore Old Spice before he passed away. I smelled some about four years ago and it didn't smell the same to me. I will check out the cheaper stuff and see how it smells to me.

[Daiku]

I mixed some ViJon spice with several drops of lime essential oil, with very nice results.