Stetson Original

If you own Stetson, this is just the modern formulation. Slightly less powerful than the classic but my review for Coty Stetson, stands for this one. I find that unlike most fragrances that I have come across because I typically like lighter scents like aquatics and fougeres that I can easily spritz twice to three times in the same spot, this one needs only one and still smells strong and lasts almost full day. I eventually learned how to use the splash and it comes out a bit lighter but is still rather strong. I find splashing tames it better. The main notes I get even from the open are the honey, amber and musk. This smells not just 1980's but 1880's but in a good way and I am younger cologne user. For deserts in the American southwest which includes places like Arizona, Texas and California, it is not just a night and winter scent but almost an anytime scent. I would say it is an 8/10. It is a classic that most people don't like and make jokes on but it is a unique different scent. Just be prepared for people to make old man jokes about you since that is the common joke about this scent.

This is hands down my absolute favorite fragrance of all time. I've been wearing it for more than 10 years and I've had A LOT of compliments from it. I've even had women I used to be involved with in the past literally find some way to reach out to me because of how amazing this fragrance is. I've always said this is a cowboy type of fragrance. It's an ambery, leathery, vanilla, MASCULINE scent. I even go as far as to say it's somewhat of a southern scent. This is the ONLY fragrance I personally rate 10/10. I have heard some feedback from people saying it smells like an old lady, baby shampoo or an old man but its very rare that I see comments like that with this fragrance. But it definitely is a mature fragrance. In a world full of overrated and popular designer fragrances, this one is unique and definitely grabs attention. Amazing fragrance.

A bit feminine with baby powder and vanilla, Stetson is nevertheless, paradoxically, masculine enough for macho tough guy manly cowboys who are in touch with their feminine side. I bought Stetson believing that it might be like Chaps; it has only a very slight resemblance. Longevity is fair: I get, with one spray, only about two hours. But, since it is inexpensive and only a cologne, I cannot complain too much about the longevity. So, if you are super macho—cowboy, construction worker, cop, soldier, boxer, biker, politician, etc.—buy a bottle.

I adore this stuff. I don’t care what anybody says. Warm, comforting and nostalgic. Powdery and sweet in the best way. I splash this on after I get out of the shower before I go to bed, I catch whiffs of it throughout the day. The longevity and projection is tremendous. It will get the inevitable snarky comment every now and again. But who cares, I don’t wear this for anybody but me.

I tried to review this prior, but it didn't feel adequate. One thing holds: This is to be paired with Bob Dylan's "Together Through Life," and the novels of Larry McMurtry. Smells best in early autumn. 9/10