Hi everyone! I have been looking to move away from scents in my shave supplies and just pair it with a good cologne. Any good suggestions for someone who loves barbershop scents? Also, any suggestions would be great! I just am not a fan of the very ocean or flowery scents.
Fragrances for Barbershop lover
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The Cream and matching balm that Trader Joe's sells as a set has a unique sent. I haven't found another manufacturer and it's not labeled as anything specific. Not flowery. Not ocean fresh.
One of my favorites is YSL Rive Gauche. Also check out Brooks Brothers 1818 if you live near a store. I think I got mine for around $60 and the bottle is huge, so it is a great value if you like the scent.
I can offer some suggestions that I equate with "barbershop" scents.
Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur
Paul Sebastian PS Fine Cologne for Men
I use these after I apply Clubman or Master Well Comb Lord and Master aftershaves. They compliment one another.
Royal Copenhagen for men
This has a nice, soapy scent to me. I often follow an application of Mennen Afta Original with Royal Copenhagen
Brut 33 Classic cologne
That is, if you like the aftershave.
Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur
Paul Sebastian PS Fine Cologne for Men
I use these after I apply Clubman or Master Well Comb Lord and Master aftershaves. They compliment one another.
Royal Copenhagen for men
This has a nice, soapy scent to me. I often follow an application of Mennen Afta Original with Royal Copenhagen
Brut 33 Classic cologne
That is, if you like the aftershave.
I just knew someone else would have already recommended YSL's Rive Gauche.
I have read others describing it as a "barbershop" fragrance and I can't deny there is something about it that reminds me of a barber's shop - I think it has similarities to talc that they used in a barber shop I used to go to as a child.It is a fine fragrance.
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If you love barbershop scents, there are so many good choices out there.
My suggestion is to make a few visits to a fragrance shop like Sephora and test as many as you can.
Some classic old school type I'd suggest starting with: Azzaro pour homme, Drakkar Noir, Caron 3me homme, Givenchy Gentlemen, Chanel Monseur, Ataeus, etc
More modern: YSL La Collection Rive Gauche (the old formulation is discontinued unfortunately), Azzaro por homme l'eau (more contemporary and fresher than the original), Acqua di Parma Essenza di Colonia, Chanel Egoiste or Egoiste Platinum, Penhaligon Sartorial, Floris Santal etc
There are of course many more. Let us know which ones you liked.
My suggestion is to make a few visits to a fragrance shop like Sephora and test as many as you can.
Some classic old school type I'd suggest starting with: Azzaro pour homme, Drakkar Noir, Caron 3me homme, Givenchy Gentlemen, Chanel Monseur, Ataeus, etc
More modern: YSL La Collection Rive Gauche (the old formulation is discontinued unfortunately), Azzaro por homme l'eau (more contemporary and fresher than the original), Acqua di Parma Essenza di Colonia, Chanel Egoiste or Egoiste Platinum, Penhaligon Sartorial, Floris Santal etc
There are of course many more. Let us know which ones you liked.
In addition to the ones already listed, check out Canoe if you haven't already.
Yes, the obvious is Rive Gauche
personally, for that close, skin scent, I prefer Paco Rabanne Pour Homme. Soapy, somewhat herbal. That lavender and oakmoss give it that barbershop tone.
personally, for that close, skin scent, I prefer Paco Rabanne Pour Homme. Soapy, somewhat herbal. That lavender and oakmoss give it that barbershop tone.
I would add -
Avon Wild Country EDT
right in that Clubman, Canoe & Brut vein
Avon Wild Country EDT
right in that Clubman, Canoe & Brut vein
Aqua Velva, Brut, Old Spice and Mennen Skin Bracer are about as "Barbershop" as it gets
If you like Pinaud Clubman Special Reserve or Tabac Original, there is a great cologne from Spain that has been around since 1917, and I've read it's popular with Cubans and also in the Miami area.....
Varon Dandy
The way I see it, 1000s of men in Spain since 1917 can't have been wrong................
It has a very leathery scent, and although a little goes a very long way, it's still inoffensive - even if you "announce your presence" with it.
When I wear it, good looking girls of all nationalities often smile, the scent is clean and intriguing - good looking Spanish girls probably love the scent of Varon Dandy because they have happy memories of their Dad or Uncle or Grandad wearing it
Well preserved middle aged women seem to love the scent, some even comment that I smell nice, Spanish women love it because they probably associate Varon Dandy with the first date with their husband
Older ladies often smile, older Spanish ladies love the scent
I'm not claiming that Varon Dandy will turn you into God's gift to women, but it's been the cologne of choice for gentlemen in Spain for 99 years
If you like Pinaud Clubman Special Reserve or Tabac Original, there is a great cologne from Spain that has been around since 1917, and I've read it's popular with Cubans and also in the Miami area.....
Varon Dandy
The way I see it, 1000s of men in Spain since 1917 can't have been wrong................
It has a very leathery scent, and although a little goes a very long way, it's still inoffensive - even if you "announce your presence" with it.
When I wear it, good looking girls of all nationalities often smile, the scent is clean and intriguing - good looking Spanish girls probably love the scent of Varon Dandy because they have happy memories of their Dad or Uncle or Grandad wearing it
Well preserved middle aged women seem to love the scent, some even comment that I smell nice, Spanish women love it because they probably associate Varon Dandy with the first date with their husband
Older ladies often smile, older Spanish ladies love the scent
I'm not claiming that Varon Dandy will turn you into God's gift to women, but it's been the cologne of choice for gentlemen in Spain for 99 years
I like Creed Bois du Portugal.
Haven't tried the Varon Dandy, but when I use Clubman Original, I always follow with a spray or two of Penhaligon Sartorial. To my nose, very close in scent, and very complimentary.
Penhaligon Sartorial is nearly $230 AUD 
for 100ml bottle. Ouch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
for 100ml bottle. Ouch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, Canoe for sure.
+2. Great Barbershop scent. A true vintage classic.
Amazon sells a litre (34 ounces in old money) for $26.90 with free shipping in USA
A year's supply for most guys
https://www.google.es/url?sa=t&rct=...YMGQsCK6AmTYF0jXrauc4g&bvm=bv.139782543,d.bGs
My favorite cologne in general that happens to be a refined barbershop scent Floris 89. I have aftershave and cologne.
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Oh man you guys have given me so much to try. I went onto Decantshop.com, which if you have not been is great for 1ML sample vials, and they had a lot of the stuff you suggested. I will have to venture into Canoe and Varon Dandy after my wife stops being mad at me for ordering all these vials lol. I will let you know which ones I liked and more importantly which ones my wife liked. Alot of the reviews said that anyone under 30 could not really pull these off, well I am 25, buts lets find out 
I would love to smell like a barbershop all day lol
I would love to smell like a barbershop all day lol
I love SR and Tabac. I'm going to have to look into this one. Thanks for the tip.
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