Old Spice 1938 Edp

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Original

by Albert Hauck

Old Spice Original is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1938, created by Albert Hauck. The fragrance opens with Aldehydes, Star Anise, Nutmeg, and Orange, settles into a heart of Cinnamon, Carnation, Heliotrope, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Ambergris, Benzoin, Tonka Bean, and Vanilla.

Our verdict on Original: Statement

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.
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
Original Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11%
Floral 17%
Fruity 3%
Green 5%
Sweet 29%
Warm 25%
Woody 8%
Earthy 5%
Animalic 9%
Fresh 16%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

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.

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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.