Barber Cologne Elixir Blue

I have not smelled the modern iteration - I was lucky enough to find a "vintage"????? lol not vintage but original bottle online. I gave this to my first boyfriend in 2010 and oh my god. The scent hit me in the childhood. It is simultaneously unique and familiar. It's probably overall "nothing special".. I happen to really enjoy traditionally masculine scents that are a bit passe or overdone. The original scent was strong.. traditionally yet understated masculine. In the time of axe body spray this was such a breath of fresh air. Herbal and aquatic facets over what I can only really explain as like barbasol shaving cream smell. I just love it. The old bottle lasts incredibly well. My now husband wears it sometimes (I have worn it enough times now that it doesn't particularly remind me of that childhood fling) and it smells beautiful on him. One spray on skin can still be smelled at the end of the day. I miss when even the "cheap" perfumes were this good and this strong! Gone are the days unfortunately.

I’ve owned several bottles of this. It’s a compliment getter if that matters to you, but it’s not long lasting. More a sentimental buy for me now, but I love the smell. As far as pleasing scents to me there are not many I like better, honestly. It’s also a great budget buy as you can find it under 50. I guess the thing that puts me off a little is just the fact it doesn’t last long, but I can’t say much else bad about it. It’s not LV or even Voyage, but you will smell great and smell great to people around you.

ive had this one for a while and always come back for it. everyone always gives me complements, and it stays for a good 1-3 hours. im wearing it as i speak. the only problem is that its some what weak. about 5 foot radiance. i suggest putting some on your clothing and a little on your skin. it makes it last longer and increases range. great buy though for 20 i recommend.

I had this fragrance in middle school in the early 2010s, I used to have teachers in class comment on the scent halfway through the day. The regulations on oils and percentages has ruined the longevity and overall scent. While I'll always love this fragrance, it isn't what it used to be.

Simplicity gets acclaim-- everyone loves this and will notice it too. A Titan of blue fragrances.