Old Spice 1938 EDP

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Original

by Albert Hauck

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Old Spice Original is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1938, created by Albert Hauck. Original opens with Lemon, Orange, Nutmeg, and Star Anise, settles into a heart of Allspice, Jasmine, Geranium, and Heliotrope, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Old Spice's Original carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Old Spice Original Aftershave is a timeless staple that balances spicy warmth, powdery florals, and gentle citrus with an instantly recognizable barbershop aura. It's understated, familiar, and endlessly comforting.
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  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
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Original Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Warm spicy and powdery character with light citrus and florals make this an excellent fit for cool and transitional weather, especially fall and winter. Summer heat can overwhelm its spicy depth.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Subdued projection and classic barbershop feel make it ideal for casual and daily use. It can work in an office with light application, but feels too warm and retro for sport or formal evening events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Old Spice says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Old Spice Original Aftershave opens with a nostalgic burst of aldehydic citrus, nutmeg, and star anise. The heart blooms into cinnamon-spiced carnation and geranium, layered over a classic barbershop powderiness. A cozy base of vanilla, benzoin, cedar, and musk grounds the composition, creating a warm, comforting trail that whispers of vintage grooming rituals and timeless masculinity. Though projection and longevity are modest, its signature spicy-powdery embrace lingers close to the skin, offering a gentle, reassuring presence.

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