Inexpensive Cologne

September 12, 2019, 12:49 PM

DJ_Boston

Inexpensive Cologne

I skipped on buying some Acqua di Parma last time I was in Italy, because I would have had to check a bag to get it home. It was expensive enough as it was. That started a conversation with my wife.

I have given up on expensive colognes and have been trying some of the older "classics" like Bay Rum (not great), Brut, and have found some other cheap ones that are really quite good. For less than $15, Agua Brava is excellent, as is Pino Silvestre.

Does anyone have any other recommendations? Agua Brava and Pino Silvestre last all day, and are quite manly, for lack of a better term.

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September 12, 2019, 01:00 PM

Oz_Shadow

Not that cheap, but one that has certainly gotten much cheaper is an old favorite PS (Paul Sebastian).

It can be found in regular stores now around $25ish.

It is like a deluxe, refined Old Spice that lasts.

September 12, 2019, 01:45 PM

Perception

I like and I've always received compliments on Bora Bora. You can usually get it for ~$15 a bottle.

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September 12, 2019, 02:00 PM

Nickelsig229

quote:
Originally posted by Oz_Shadow:
Not that cheap, but one that has certainly gotten much cheaper is an old favorite PS (Paul Sebastian).

It can be found in regular stores now around $25ish.

It is like a deluxe, refined Old Spice that lasts.

I use this one too. As well as the original hugo boss and lagerfeld. Like the PS they are not cheap, but no where near they money for the new scents. Typically about half the cost.

September 12, 2019, 02:35 PM

smschulz

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Does anyone have any other recommendations?

Hai Karate but be careful how you use it.

September 12, 2019, 02:47 PM

BMR

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Does anyone have any other recommendations?

Yes, soap and water. I can’t stand the smell of a perfumed prince.

September 12, 2019, 03:20 PM

BigJnSA

I dont wear inexpensive colognes, but when on vacation, I dont bring cologne. I will use Dove body spray - which smells good, lasts & is only like $7 a bottle.

September 12, 2019, 03:37 PM

mark123

I rotate through Joop! Homme, Acqua Di Giò by Giorgio Armani and Success by Donald Trump.

quote:
Originally posted by BMR:
Yes, soap and water. I can’t stand the smell of a perfumed prince.

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September 12, 2019, 04:02 PM

erj_pilot

I've had women HIGHLY suggest Grey Flannel (available on Amazon). I'd suggest Polo, but it would appear it has become STUPID expensive...

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September 12, 2019, 04:03 PM

arfmel

One of the guys who has breakfast with us on occasion wears a shitload of some kind of stinkum. It makes my eyes water. It even very nearly overpowers another attendee’s sour coffee and cigarette breath.

September 12, 2019, 04:08 PM

patw

I usually buy the Polo 3 pack,(Black,Blue and Red), on occasion and it seems to last a good long time. It is only about $50.00. I get many compliments on the Polo Black. I also buy Nautica-different versions and they seem to last and blend well.

September 12, 2019, 04:16 PM

NavyGuy

I like Stetson. Got a bottle from one of the grad kids a couple of Christmas' ago. Pretty cheap as these things go and has a nice smell that's not overly sweet.
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September 12, 2019, 05:26 PM

sig77

quote:
Originally posted by patw:
I usually buy the Polo 3 pack,(Black,Blue and Red), on occasion and it seems to last a good long time. It is only about $50.00. I get many compliments on the Polo Black. I also buy Nautica-different versions and they seem to last and blend well.

If you can get a 3 pack of polo for 50 bucks do it.

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September 12, 2019, 05:46 PM

gearhounds

Go to TJ Max or Marshall’s- they carry brand name colognes at really good prices. I’m partial to Halston and they carry Z-14 and 1-12 frequently at about $6-10 for a 3.4 oz bottle

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September 12, 2019, 05:49 PM

George43

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Originally posted by gearhounds:
Go to TJ Max or Marshall’s- they carry brand name colognes at really good prices. I’m partial to Halston and they carry Z-14 and 1-12 frequently at about $6-10 for a 3.4 oz bottle

I like Stetson and Red.

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