For a channel this posh, we love it that he goes to his roots and includes his grandfather's Old Spice. Not being snob is a class of its own.

Gentlemen: I am sixty five and have been using Guerlain Vetiver for forty-five years. Over the years, I have been stopped on the streets by both men and women asking me "what scent are you wearing?" It is absolutely sublime in my estimation. So glad it was included in the list.

I was very happy to see Old Spice included. I always figured I just had hopelessly bad taste for liking it, so nice to see someone who knows what he's talking about liking it too. The smell of it is simply interwoven into my 1970s and 80s childhood.

My grandfather also wore Old Spice, and I have very distinct and fond memories of going on errands together, or having breakfast at my grandparent's house. Nice bonus choice!

Definitely love the inclusion of Old Spice, like everyone's grandfather, mine also wore it. Unfortunately he passed away about a year and a half ago and more recently my grandmother must have been going through his things, so I inherited a couple of his bottles for myself!

Being a classic fragrance aficionado myself, I have to say that this is by far the most carefully curated list of classic scents put together by any menswear youtuber. Thanks for introducing me to the JFK-Perfume, it is not well known here in europe. Kudos for including Knize Ten (one of my 10/10 fragrances for sure) and for pronouncing it correctly as well - many americans struggle with the counterintuitive czech pronunciation. ;) About the lack of "real" leather in Knize: Leather scents couldn't be synthesized until fairly recently. Thus, in the days of old, perfumers tried to evoke more of an "idea" of leather or of an environment that would feature leather goods (think gentleman's club furniture). What Knize calls "leather" in the base notes used to be an accord dominated by birch tar, for example. Superb video, greetings from Germany!

Eau Savauge EDT is my favorite of all time, perfect 10/10, great for everyday and also for going out. It is still a very modern and charismatic scent. I also like ADP Colonia for the summer. Old spice is always a great option in the winter months. Great review, I love the classics and wish they would become more popular again. I just ordered samples of Floris No. 89 and Eight and Bob, thank you for the suggestions!

My grandfather also wore Old Spice, and I continue wearing it today, to honor him. Eau Sauvage has been my go to "formal" fragrance, for 50 years.

Great and really appreciated list. A few additions to it based on my personal taste: Mouchoir de Monsieur of Guerlain (1904, reintroduced in 1980), Azzaro pour Homme of Azzaro (1978), Antaeus of Chanel (1981), Santos of Cartier (1981), Kouros of Yves Saint Laurent (1981), Fahrenheit of Christian Dior (1988), Drakkar Noir of Guy Laroche (1982) and Lapidus pour Homme of Ted Lapidus (1987).

Thank you for starting with my favorite, Eau Sauvage, started wearing it at 18 and now at 40 still my favorite. Also glad to see Polo Green and Green Irish Tweed on the list as well. Great channel.

I smiled so much when you featured Dior's Eau Sauvage first. Great choice!

14:03 “If your grandfather hadn't worn it, you wouldn't exist.”

I am a big fan of Azzaro Pour Homme. I have a bottle my father gave me in the late 80's and I never grew out of loving it as it got older. I acquired a couple more bottles over the years and continue to go back to it for various occasions. It is my most personally nostalgic fragrance because of my dad. It isn't for everyone but it would be in my top ten classic fragrance favorites. Thanks for the video. I have many of the ten you chose. You have wonderful taste in fragrances. Great video...thanks again!

I was pleasantly surprised by this video. I'd expected the same old fragrances that have been reviewed by other channels, but you offered a unique list of classic fragrances and some that I'm excited to try!

Old Spice Classic is only an approximation of what our grandfathers used daily. The formula was changed drastically to protect the new plastic bottle. Apparently, in Europe and India "Old Spice Original" is still available in glass bottles. I plan to get some on this trip.

Hermes Equipage is another classic scent I love. I used to wear it in the 70's & 80's and so is CD Eau Savage. Recently I felt a little nostalgic & bought myself an Aramis, which I wore for my job interviews in the 80's. I agree with you when you said these classic fragrances bring back old memories. Another fragrance I bought which I used to wear is Caron Yatagan. I also own some new fragrances like Blue De Chanel, Prada L'Homme, YSL Lanuit de L'homme, CD Sauvage, Givenchy Gentlemen, etc., but none of them brings back good old memories like the old classic ones.

Eau savage so refreshing, the lemon scent it’s a smell that will never date.

i really commend you not sticking with simply the trendiest, most expensive colognes. you've actually covered the gamut here - from $7.99 to $500 - and you're right, Old Spice is a classic among classics and even today, i'm surprised at how women react so positively to Old Spice. thanks again!

Floris is a fantastic house. Nice to see you give a mention of one of their classics. I think it's perfect for the sartorial image.

I would add two fragrances: I daily use an After Shave from Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novello in Firenze, the Melograno or Pomegranite fragrance. It has the familiarity of fresh baby powder or talcum. My late friend George Hayim in London was fanatical about fragrances and would often make his friends, women and men, go into his bath and wash their fragrance off, which he would replace with what he considered something more suiting. But once when we were walking in Kensington he suddenly stopped and said he admired what I was wearing, and it was the Santa Maria Melograno. It lasts for about two hours, but would one want an after-shave to last longer? My second fragance would be another I use daily: the original Mäurer & Wirtz cologne from Cologne, 4711. On days when I don't shower I wash my body and bald head with it. Lemony and light, it disappears rapidly, but oh what a lovely way to start my day. - I would add that I also use the Acqua di Parma, but then, I live there. - Joe Bailey Cole, Sant'ilario Baganza, Parma

Impeccable presentation. Thank you! Delighted that you included Old Spice. It brings back fond memories for lots of us.

Guerlain Vetiver is my signature. Absolutely LOVE it!

I really like the list! I have Vetiver, Knize 10 and Eau Sauvage in my collection and rate them all very highly. My other recommendations would be Mouchoir de Monsieur, Habit Rouge (both Guerlain), Houbigant Fougere Royale and Nicolaï New York Intense

Love when a smart guy with glasses talks about art, its jusy nice

My first step to wearing a professional scent was my introduction to Eau Sauvage, a great classic, fresh yet inoffensive. Now that I've seen your video report, I am going to treat myself to a bottle for old time's sake! Apparently, it's making something of a comeback.

I love that you’ve added Old Spice. It brings back the nostalgia of old time barber shops and men from the greatest generation.

Dear Mr. Brian Sacawa, I've always wanted to write to you to congratulate you for your excellent work in your KZfaq Channel. You embody the style and the elegance bouth classic -my prefer- and more actually. Speak correctly and the context are always wonderfully well care. Thanx so much por this review, and for all the videos that your offer us periodically. Its a big pleasure to see you, to listen to you and please, don't leave this channel, almost you need to play music, the other most important thing in the world. HEALTH & LUCK- King Regards from Spain.

I almost did a blind buy of Green Irish Tweed. Seemed right up my alley. Fortunately, I had just got burned by blind buying ADG Profumo, so I got a sample of Green Irish Tweed and it just didn't work for me.

This was one of the best reviews of classic mens fragrances I've seen in a long time. All of the iconic scents were included as well as the surprise inclusion of Old Spice which my father wore in the 70's. I myself have worn Green Irish Tweed and I've worn Acqua di Parma for about ten years now. For a second I thought you would include Grey Flannel or Halston but no need really for those.

Feels like I'm watching KZfaq in Smell-O-Vision with your impeccable descriptions!! Love the "CLASSIC" theme. Great video as always!

I like Aramis it always reminds me of my father and it smells really good to me

Thumbs up for choosing Acqua di Parma Colonia and Knize ten. They are both always in my home. I do think that AdP has longer longevity than you say. I get 4-5 hours out of it. Knize ten only gets better as you get to know it and it lasts very long.

Brian coming out of left field with the Old Spice..Love it! Reminds me of my dad and the lessons about grooming and style. Simply classic!!👍

Terribly impressed you included Old Spice. Well done!

I love "Eau Savage". My go-to summer fragrance for many years. My top go-to since the 1980s for the colder months? "Jicky" by Guerlain. Essential and iconic. Folks either love or hate it.

Don’t know if you’re still reading comments on this video, but I just got Knize Ten in and whoah! It’s very good!!! I still have a couple on this list I need to get, but I’ve been picking them up here and there.

Great list. All respect for including Old Spice, especially for all the reasons you mentioned. That just raises your credibility in my book.

i am not sure if anyone is going to look at my comment, but i did a search as my 17 year old son requested cologne for christmas. So i was doing some research and found this episode, which is so well done. What an education. I have encouraged my son to follow you, as he will be going off to college next year and needs to develop his own style. It might be great to do something for young men in that age group. Off to university and a good part of the past couple of years doing remote school, so never out of sweatpants! They really need help! Thank you so much!

Nice!!! Really enjoyed your list!! Not a typical list that I see from most YT fragrance reviewers. There weren't any Chanel colognes on your list. Most of your choices, I've never heard of. Love the connection to elegantly dressed men. Could have specified cool/cold, hot/warm seasons of the year to wear fragrance with each choice. I did own Polo green and Eau Savage in the 80's. Enjoyed your list. Thanks!

Wonderful, a mate traveled to London in 1979 and returned back to Sydney with Eau Sauvage as a gift. I was 19. Used it ever since. I have a couple of others but E S is so subtle, always hits the spot. I will seek and try your recommendations. Thanks

Anyone who has the guts to recommend Old Spice in the same flourish as Floris, has my respect - consider me subscribed :)

I’m delighted someone on youtube had guts to talk about “old spice” and im not that old but i love it cause my dad used to wear it.

Knize Ten is magnificent. A smooth, show-stopper. It only seems appropriate for colder weather to me. Also, I think the leather note referred to is actually castoreum, a material used to create leather notes, but here I feel it's character shines through more distinctively in it's smoky, dried fruit qualities.

As it turns out, with all the rumors about what Elvis wore, according to Priscilla, his ex-wife, what he wore was Old Spice. I heard her say it, so I have to believe it. I'm disappointed. I bought a bottle of Lenel for men because I read in several articles and references that it was Elvis' signature scent. Guess not. On a side note, Old Spice is a much better scent than Lenel, and considerably less expensive.

Young man, Old Spice my father's aftershave wonderful memories.

Great list and of course it doesn't get better than Green Irish Tweed.

That reverso looks amazing!

I would have also added Aramis in there , but the modern man would move onto new frags as I have learnt, I was caught up in a time warp only using frags back in the 70s & 80s only these passed few years I’ve been using modern frags & my word are they great. The frags you mentioned I think are way out of date & have had their time. I must admit your advice means so much to us, keep it up my man 👍

nice to see someone recognize Penhaligon's

First time viewer, and truly enjoyed your presentation! Subscribed also. These are my favorites from across my life. Not in any order, l loved them all at the time, some are discontinued, and worse, some are Reformulated, and are Nothing like the original version. Dolce & Gabanna, Light Blue Chanel, Pour Homme Guerlain, Habit Rouge Lamborghini Tom Ford, Noir Extreme Royal Copenhagen Versace, original DKNY, original Ralph Lauren, Polo, green Henri Bendel, Vetiver Armani, Acqua di Gio Baccarat, Rouge 540 Dior, Eau Sauvage Givenchy, Pour Homme Hermes, Equipage Tom Ford, Anthracite Caron, Pour un Homme Geoffrey Been, Grey Flannel Dolce & Gabanna, The One Armani, Code Aqua Velva Old Spice There are others, but these l remember and wore at certain times of my life. Thank you for your style-filled video. The black and white photo of the Thin man, your black turtle neck, great eyewear, and sincere presentation=STYLE!!!

Old Spice is still in my line up. Reminds me of my father, a true classic. Many thanks.

Green Irish Tweed

Hey, I once worked for Knize in Vienna and I love the "Ten" for more than 25 Years now. Out of all the pronunciation-varieties I've ever heard, yours comes closest to how a guy from Vienna would say it. Still: the Z is a very soft sh-sound. Like the one you use in "sauvage" Plus: the K and the N are closer, like one sound. so the result would be a long ee like in "knee" but the K here isn't silent. not k-a-nee... but hard KNeeeesha with a rather short end-syllable, like some people in english-speaking-countries would pronounce the end-syllable of "porsche"...

Both the high-quality thumbnail and the professionalism displayed in the video made me a subscriber right away. This is the standard to which I aspire for my own travel channel. I am now compelled to try Knize 10.

This is definitely a time that I wish we had smellovision technology. The old spice definitely pushes the nostalgia button, as it reminds me of my dad. I used to think the white bottle was milk. 😁 Cheers 🥂

I am 73 at present living in India . Have been using Old Spice n few others on a regular basis . However. I also use Polo Green n Blue , Azurro Black , Paco Rabane , Dolce n Gabbana the one , Boss Hugo Boss & Davidoff . I can not resist myself from buying at least one cologne from duty free shops during travel .

I would put Aramis in there.

I have never tried these fragrances before, but your sense of style, rich content, detailed professional description, and great fluent presentation make me feel you should have a great taste in fragrances. I'm gonna try them all, great video, btw I subscribed

Very well thought out list, thanks for helping us navigate the world of men’s classic scents, my every day scent is acqua di Parma colonial and my special occasion choice is Floris #89.

DUDE!!! Thank you for suggesting Knize 1O...OMG Fantastic!

Love me some Green Irish Tweed. Don’t typically wear it in winter but I feel I’m going to make an exception.

First time I watch your videos. Very nice , but you left out one of the best classic fragrances in the world : Pour un Homme de Caron. To me this is the number 1. Never get tired of it.

I would definitely add Aramis (classic) to the list...its a real classic, outperforms most of the fragrances you mentioned and can be had for very little money these days. Everyone who won't spent serious money on Green Irish Tweed, should check out Coty - Aspen, it's very similar to GIT and is a real cheapie, without smelling cheap.

As a young man, I said if Brut were expensive, I’d wear it. Now I wear it on occasion to remember my grandfather. I wear Old Spice to remember my father. Most days Green Irish Tweed for me. Great video.

I own every fragrance in this vid. except the Penhaligon's Blenheim bouquet. Greate list, I would definitely add to this list "Aramis - Aramis" & "Rive Gauche pour Homme by Yves Saint Laurent". (Rive Gauche sadly discontinued again.) + Rougere Royale - Houbigant

Thank you for bringing to light these often forgotten fragrances. Good job!!

It's known in the perfumers circle that it's Pierre Bourdon who created Green Irish Tweed, and Olivier Creed is the person who commissioned it. This also makes sense because Pierre Bourdon later created Davidoff's Cool Water which smells pretty much the same as Green Irish Tweed.

I wear pinaud clubman aftershave. Been around the over 200 years... Can't get more classic than that.

Ralph Lauren Polo Green is my classic cologne choice .

Brian I love this video and I can say that it got me into niche fragrances! Thank you Brian! I went out and bought samples of almost all of these. Here is my take: 1) Savage: too common/generic/universal for me. Smells so basic. I could not connect with it because it smelled like general locker room cologne. Maybe because it has been imitated so often? 2) Knize Ten: awesome. Love this. It's weird and exotic and I cannot find it anywhere without paying an arm and leg which is sad. I'll just wait to buy until I am in Vienna I guess. 3) Floris 89: This is gross and smells like an old person or cleaning agent. I seriously was excited to get it but I hated it. 4) Guileain Vetiver: couldn't find a cheap sample 5) Eight and Bob: nice but a little feminine. Took awhile for me to get to love it. but I really enjoy it. 6) Green Irish Tweed: too expensive for me if you buy it from Creed, but there are many other fragrances close to this scent that I ordered instead that are a fraction of the price and to me just as good if not better. 7) Aquca di Parma Colonia: horrible. smells like a bathroom cleaner or disinfectant. I accidently ordered the Acqua di Parma Oud and fell in love with that and several other Aqua di Parma series. The original Colonia is just so gross to me. Barf. Smells better with no cologne. My wife also hated it. 8) Blenheim Bouquet: not bad smelled like gin. Didn't pursue further. Too antiseptic to bond with. 9) Rl Polo Green: too generic for me. Didn't quite get it. too universal for my nose. 10) old spice: actually yes! love it. Smells great and it's classic and like $8 at Walmart. Love it. You should have included Prorasso shave cream and aftershave in this video. Maybe in the next.

I like this list it's not the typical; Sauvage EDP, Bleu De Chanel, Aventus, blah blah blah list. Nice!!

Old Spice and Polo will always be classic scents.i remember my dad would always put on old Spice aftershave and cologne and be smelling 😊👍 and he also wore classic Polo at times.

When I was in my early teens, my mom bought me my first deodorant & cologne set from Brut and later Lagerfeld cologne. Ever since Lagerfeld it has been my signature scent.

Stellar choices all - 10/10 for your ten classics! If given the choice of a dozen, I would add Chanel Pour Monsieur (1955) and the original Eau de Cologne: No. 4711 Echt Kölnisch Wasser (1792) or Farina Gegenüber Kölnisch Wasser (1709).

YSL Pour Homme Haute Concentration......and all of the vintage stuff of Trussardi

I love your list, and your careful analysis of the colognes on it. Timeless sophistication and elegance is the common thread, so I was delighted that several feature in my own grooming regime 👌🏻

You forgot something extremely essential and that is how you spray yourself with these fragrances. Do you spray your neck twice and your wrist once? Do you spray a cloud and walk through it? Would love to know!

What a pleasant presentation! I'm not used to this level of classiness on KZfaq. Very informative. I took notes!

Nice JLC, I love the reverso

EXCELLENT REVIEW. Well done, sir!

Hi, nice video as always, and really nice JLC ! Would you consider making video on the Reverso ? I'm seriously considering getting one for my 2nd (and last) graduation and since I really connect with your aesthetic I would really love to see it. I long hesitated with a Rolex datejust but the JLC fit my personal style a lot more.

Thanks to your advice, I purchased some CREED Green Irish Tweed. I love the Scent and the Compliments are rolling in! I've Saved your Video, so I can expand my Collection. I've had RALPH LAUREN Polo, for years and that's why I trusted your Opinion. Great Job, keep up the good work. Cheers!

Ha - Eau Sauvage was my first ever. There is a story here - This is likely(the original) my favorite scent and the original English Leather Timberline by MEM is a close second

Eau Sauvage is my all-time favorite! In fact I bought a large bottle of it recently because it is difficult to get now that the new Sauvage is out and popular. I don’t care for the new one. My second all-time favorite is Guelain’s Vetever. I use it more in the colder months. My third favorite is a bit newer, Issey Miyaki Homme. I just like it and it’s wonderful sharp scent.

Axe body spray is the ultimate classic fragrance for a gentleman

I love the inclusion of Old Spice. I have several higher-end fragrances that I typically wear, but I put on the Old Spice when I want to think about my dad and how he smelled. It's like a wonderful time machine.

Excellent line-up! The ‘Eight & Bob’ story is sheer nonsense (I’m also skeptical about the GIT and AdiP stories). JFK wore Caswell-Massey’s ‘Jockey Club’ (1840) and ‘Number Six’ Cologne (1789); Muelhens’ 4711 (1792); and Guerlain’s Eau de Cologne Imperiale (1853) and Vetiver (1959).

HUGE fan of older formulation of Old Spice but when Proctor & Gamble bought the name in 1990, they introduced SO many permutations & variations, the name meant nothing to me. By 2008 they re-introduced the original formula as "Classic Scent" & I started buying it again. But in 2016 the "Classic Scent" was again reformulated and while it's not exactly as I remember it, it's still a go-to. It brings back memories and it just plain smells good.

I reckon you need Guerlain Habit Rouge on the list. It's a classic masterpiece that I love wearing as a younger guy. By the way, James Dean apparently wore Knize Ten!

I have some Shulton Old Spice that still smells brand new. Amazing that something 30+ years old is still fresh.

Great little selection of refined, aromatic classic scents. You sir carry yourself like a true gentleman, and if you walked past me I'd probably melt through the floor. 🙈

Very nice to mix high end fragrances with Old Spice. It shows you are down to earth and will choose what is best, not what is most popular or elite.

Creed Aventus, my favorite

I absolutely love Creed GIT. Definitely my gateway to niche fragrances. Yes, Old Spice brings back very fond memories from my childhood.

Suggested additions: 1.) Aramis 900

Great choice of ten! One can immediately see your tendency to lean towards timeless classics. You should try the New York Intense from the house of Nicolai (if you haven't already). The house owner - Patricia Nicolai - is a grand-daughter of Pierre Guerlain, so she carries a tons of Heritage (haha...). The smell itself is an amazing chypre, one of the few left with a real oakmoss feel. Beautiful and refined fragrance, makes a great signature scent for a classy gentleman.

Chanel Antaeus is my favorite. That Old Spice! ❤️

There are two I add to this list: 1- Franck Nammani - Orange (I have been wearing different Creeds, Tom Fords, Floris, Knize, Dior, but this got the most compliments of all) 2- Roberto Ugolini - Oxford or Loafer

Should have been top 16 =) You missed Habit Rouge by Guerlain, Antaeus by Chanel and Egoiste (Not Platinum)by Chanel and Pour Monsieur by Chanel and Belami by Hermes and Fougere Royale by Houbigant,

My personal frabrance of all time is Hermes Terre. Love it