Preferred Stock

Perfect Subtle Wood Scent (**This review is of the VINTAGE bottle of preferred stock by coty**) This is a amazing wood scent with a blast of Aromatic smells. When sprayed on you get a quick, short lasting smell of aromatic, citrus (now it might be me but I do not pick up the Citrus too well) and some alcohol. (excepted from old cologne like this) After this quick blast of a lovely combination of smells it quickly dries down to a subtle wood scent that makes me drop to my knees. It is truly a amazing smell and might be one of the best that I own when it comes to a wood smell that isn't too protruding. Now the longevity isn't the best (especially in the newer formula) but it does the job and gives you a solid 4-5 hours, but along side the longevity comes to projection and sillage, the projection is quite strong at the beginning but not headache inducing strong. but as said earlier it dries down to the base notes quickly, quicker then I'd like to be honest. It last around 30 mins - 1 hr then becomes a skin scent. The Sillage isn't the greatest and only last for the beginning of the scent. Scent: Synthetic green notes, slight citrus, then dries down to a very natural fresh cut dried wood. Smell: 10/10 Performance/Longevity: 5/10 (If sprayed on a sweater or something similar it last up to 6 hours) Projection: 2/10 Sillage: 4/10 Bottle: 2/10 (Nothing special. Has plastic cap) Sprays: 4 Overall: 7/10

Well, this is beautiful. A simple yet beautiful creation that has survived the test and cost cutting measures of Coty. This is really a breath of fresh air to revisit and try again. Better than most cheapies. The lavender, and what seems to me as violets, really does shine through along with the beautiful Vetiver and oakmoss. If you really want to try something wonderful; first spray on Preferred Stock, then layer on Halloween Man and watch the magic work. If someone was able to combine these two scents and sell, they'd make a fortune. It's that darn delicious!!! Try it, and see. Mix Preferred Stock and Halloween Man, 50/50. It's beautiful... Now, as of 9-21-20, I received a 2.5oz bottle made by The House of Stetson. This is COMPLETELY DIFFERENT. The first thing I thought of was Balenciaga Pour Homme in the drydown. I know that sounds ridiculous, but it's true. There is a note that's overwhelming that the two share in common. It's incredible. Beautiful compositions. Too many to name. If this old formula was given a new look and new name, you could sell it for twice or three times the price. It's that good. There is no resemblance to the current Preferred Stock formulation today. None whatsoever, except in the violet, and the violet in the old formulation seems to me, to be authentic.

this stuff was monstrous strong in the 1990's . each time they reformulate it this gets more watered down then the older bottle . less woods each time more and more aromatic i guess its a way to cheapen it further. you could smell someone wearing this across a swamp and over a fairly large wooded area it was a very strong juice that carried with the wind . the coty reversion reformulation is not the same though watered down and harsh at the beginning but still enjoyable after that rough opening . its been that way for 15 to 20 years now at least . vintage bottles are hit and miss due to the juice turning rancid over time . for some reason preferred stock does not store good in or out of box over time . they turn bad (rancid) over the years worst then any cologne i have owned. 3 of the 3 big vintage bottles i own (different years) blocked caps design ) have all seem to have lost there top notes and smells flat & strange like a weird candle wax scent or lost there scent all together so i would not suggest seeking vintage out . the newer weaker 5 year old coty bottles seem too have held up so far unlike the older ones which fell apart after many years . This cologne does not remind me of drakkar in vintage or current both are too different

@CElmLund- well said. Someone else mentioned potent and that's nonsense. This has nothing to do with powerhouses (i.e. Heavy and Spicy pachouli/oakmoss...etc.). Preferred stock don't follow 80s, 90s or even today's trend, its unique on its own. It possess the freshness of Prada infusion without the iris fresh woody aromatic. According to fragrantica it's oriental fougere which is not true IMO. This is fresh spicy for goodness sake and no where near the heavy side where some reviewers had mentioned. This is the perfect fragrance straight after the morning shower as you are on your way to office/work, casual outings and all other occasions. It can qualify for a signature scent as it can be used on all occasions and can be used for all seasons apart from winter cause it's on the lighter side. The lavender makes it perfect for autumn and spring and the vetiver and citrus makes it convenient for summer... good quality stuff, highly recommend and affordable. It is a safe all rounder and blind buy without any hesitations. Wicked Longevity and projection and it'll make you smell fresh and confident without spending all your money on recent generic marketing crap. Keep it simple keep it preferred stock!

Epic Journey Into the Bottled Yonder, 086 ------------------------------------------------------- Purchased July 2019 Lucky to have the 75 mL of this, but I'll say I regret getting Quorum in 50 size because I need it as 100 mL just in case I get Quorum Silver, which is only available currently in 100 size. Preferred Stock is way better than Drakkar Noir. This one and Duc de Vervins are my favourites, with Parfums Belcam Classic Match as runner-up. Preferred Stock is breezy and higher class feeling vs. DN, which rather is more up close of a fern itself, nobody stands around a fern sniffing it hard - fucking hate DN. Coty's more all day and all year too. I'd chuck in Lomani Best as a spiritual flanker to the Coty because it's a simple, good frag. A guy around here hates that one, lol QQ noob. I love it when people hate proper, classic frags because they don't get it and if you know then you know. Not everything was made to brag about, holy shit.

My first "signature" scent. For 2 years, this is what I wore every day, up until I discovered Acqua di Gio. Just purchased a bottle for $9 at a discounter website, and am wearing it today. This is likely the first time I have worn Preferred Stock in more than 25 years.. It has been so long, that I really do not remember what it smelled like. First impression....I thought it was more of a fresh scent, and not as woody/green. Very nice scent however. Went with 5 sprays today, as I know the longevity isn't the best....but forgot about the projection. Strong projection now 90 minutes after applying. Likely will have to reapply only 1 spare in 6 hours or so. Masculine. Doesn't smell like a scent from the 90s. Atomizer is the worst. What amazes me about this scent is that you can still get it at Walmart and Walgreens every day....more than 30 years after its release. Cannot say that about many other fragrances.

Preferred Stock is a nostalgia trip for me. This was my signature scent in elementary and middle school along with Gravity in the 90s. Preferred Stock opens with a sharp green citrus, slightly tart it commands your attention. As it dries down the opening transitions into a smooth coniferous forest accord, green woody and herbaceous, there's also a touch of floral while the citrus lingers effervescent in the background. In the newer version I've found a pleasant sweet undertone that wasn't in the original, other than that Preferred Stock hasn't changed a bit. It still has good performance, longevity, and silage for a cheap Coty cologne. If they ever made an EDT or EDP version it could last all day no doubt, as it stands now you can expect anywhere from a few hours on skin to possibly 8+ on clothing. I'm glad they still make these classics and I hope they never stop.

I love this! After Cool Water I think this is probably my second favorite Aromatic Fougere. Shells like aftershave in the best way! For an “old man” scent, it actually gets complimented relatively frequently. Perhaps more for its uniqueness than its actual scent profile. It absolutely garners attention. This is more warm weather for me. I work on a farm and it lasts and lasts, even through sweating in the sun all day. Impressive for an EDC. It’s $20 at WalMart. If you like the aftershave/barbershop types, definitely give it a shot if you’ve got the cash! You may be pleasantly surprised to see it stands out in a way from many others of its generation. A better aftershave/ barbershop fragrance than Polo. Still appropriate for older generations, like myself, but translates much better for modern times than Polo. Transitions from day to evening very well!

An attractive and striking power house from 1990 that the folks at Coty have all but abandoned. This is what I think Ken Wahl would have smelled like. It's basically a "drug store cheapie" but it's performance blows the lot of them out of the water. This is a scent that's for a certain type of man. Dark and mysterious. Like myself!! It's also best worn from early fall to late spring. It's heavy enough for cold weather but it has a certain fresh, citrus wave to it that lets you get away with it for that much longer. You may be able to wear this year round. This one seems to be the bastard child of the "Coty Three." Jovan Musk and Stetson come in a 3.4 oz bottle with a corresponding, and equally large, bottle of splash aftershave. Preferred Stock, sadly, comes only in a 2.5 oz cologne. No aftershave.

My experience with Preferred Stock dates back to the 90’s and around the time I discovered girls, lol. It’s nostalgia for me 100% and yes I own this and will always have a bottle of this. Yes, the fragrance is dated and I don’t wear it anymore (but I also own 170+ fragrances). It’s masculine, woody, has a hint of green, musk... it almost gives off a light leather. Yet, I know it’s not in there but it does smell like it. I also have Gravity by Cody lol. Same thing and I will always have a bottle of these two... including Curve, Polo Sport, Hugo, Obsession... I don’t wear them but still have up to date bottles that I could throw on any time. Some things we just can’t let go of and Preferred Stock and wintergreen gum... is one of mine lol.

After reading PS was discontinued, I almost shat a baby. I then read it was sold to another company and a wave of relief washed over me. I then became nervous when I read the formula was different. Upon purchasing and recieving Scent Beauty's PS, my fears were laid to rest. While it still does smell like PS, the citrus note was cranked up a bit...as was the price. Why this was tampered with...I have no idea. Maybe to make it more modernized? In short...it still is Preferred Stock. It's just got a fresher citrus note making this a potential year round scent.

This was my first cologne that I wore at 13 years of age. I revisited it a couple years ago and didn’t like it, but then rerevisited it again here recently and found I like it. It is in the vein of Azzaro Pour Homme. Nice barbershop frag. Definitely an old school vibe. Fairly synthetic. And a slight animalic note that I can’t pinpoint. Overall, very nice. I will wear this here soon for the heck of it. Because it’s pretty good. Cheers.

Reacts well to my body chemistry. I like it. Very woodsy. Feels like adventure, like your first time going camping with your family. The missus likes it on me, too, I think more than most other colognes. Like a lot of other Stetson licensed products, it kinda lacks longevity, but I can put it on at 8ish and still smell it by 6.

OMG, this is the cologne that I would always sneak a smell of whenever my mom and I went to Wal-Mart back in the day! This, along with Gravity, always made me immediately conjure up the image of the archetypal tall, dark and handsome man who had a touch of cavalier danger about him. Ah, the memories... :)

Preferred Stock is just a great all-around cologne that you can use in just about any situation. It's inexpensive but not cheap smelling and on me lasts about 7-8 hours. It's been in my rotation since the early 90's and I can see anyone 20+ wearing it.

Just snuck a spray at my local Walmart...wow. I get some of the comments saying it’s like a more “stuffy” version of Drakkar noir. But it’s really nice. Ultra masculine scent, wouldn’t be surprised if it lasts longer than current Drakkar lmao

Your best bet at Wal-Mart. Bright citrus, green lavender, and grassy vetiver. Powerhouse 80's meets classical men's grooming. Essentially, this is what Drakkar wants to be when it grows up.

A very very good cologne for the price. a lot of women said good comment on that one. it was one of the 1st perfume i had when I was young. be careful, not more than 1 or 2 spray

Wore this in 8th grade, 92/93. Found a bottle not too long ago & gave it a try. Immediately brought back memories. Don't often wear it unless to bed. It's great to reminisce.

preferred stock has been reformulated a few times over the decades . . vintage smells like red for men vintage but preferred stock is the darker more troubled brother.