Brut and Old Spice. A comparison between vintage and modern versions of both. 

My grandpa swore by old spice, I remember once he told me he bought 100 bottles in the 70's because he was scared that they were going to discontinue it. To this day he still has a dozen or so bottles from the 70's

They should come out with a special anniversary edition of Old Spice, using the original formula and the original glass bottles!

My elementary school principal used enough of it that we could smell him coming down the hall before he entered the classroom. Very convenient. lol

Great comparison Ken, and thanks for the shout out, very kind of you....all the best...Paul.

I still have lots of my dad and grandfathers old Avon cologne bottles. Some still have some product in them. I remember playing with the bottles as a child. There was a truck, a pipe, a dog to name a few. This video for some reason brought back memories of smelling the musk in those bottles

Nice review, seeing those vintage bottles threw me back to my early childhood when my father used those two aftershaves, Brut 33 by Faberge and Old Spice, I remember also he used to have a few bottles of ENGLISH LEATHER with the wooden bottle cap.

Ive noticed on the new Old Spice, after its opened and sits around 3 or 4 weeks it gets stronger and when you put it on you can smell the stronger spicy smell for 4 or 5 hours

Bought my first old spice aftershave lotion today. I really like it. It’s somewhat exotic but very clean scent. Nice stuff. I’ll keep wearing it. Thanks.

I grew up the late 60s-early 70s and my mom & dad would get me and my brother either Old Spice or Avon Wild Country colognes nearly every Christmas when we were kids. Loved that old time smell.

as i was watching the vid i was holding a classic and a original. i checked the bottles. the original is shorter than the classic. the original has a gray cap. the classic has a red cap. for many years i marveled at the fit of the cap it is such a perfect fit. thanks Ken.

modern old spice smells more or less the same as vintage,but it is watered down..the fragrance is not as intense as it used to be..

Thanks for this, really helpful to know that the modern versions are similar enough that I can buy them to try out before trying to find the vintage version

Old spice original is the one you want, it’s different than the one you have. They make them in 3 different ones now I believe it’s the original, classic, and the cologne. The original is supposed to smell a lot more like the original as well as coming in a glass bottle, the label on the front will have stripes behind it I would like to know your opinion on it!

If you're watching this and have never worn Old Spice, then its recommended that you do, its a great old classic with a unique smell that won't disappoint. Well, I wear Old Spice "Original" the new stuff and I'm decently happy with it. The sillage, longevity, and projection are not brilliant after 2+ hours. So I'm refreshing it if I want to retain the frag on me throughout the day. Its a competitively priced aftershave, you get what you pay for and in that respect, I'll keep on buying it as I have done for the past 40 years. I have about 50 bottles of various EDT's, EDP's Parfums and Colognes and I still buy Old Spice Original when it runs out! Its an agreeable, un-generic, unique frag out there on its own, a timeless classic and so it should remain. Good review Kensurfs thanks a lot. 🎵💨🙂💨😋💨😎

It's always hard to compare old with new when it comes to fragrance. Chemicals breakdown over time and change so a thirty year old bottle of fragrance is not going to have quite the same smell as it did on day one. I have seen some surprisingly short lifespans on some expensive bottles of cologne in the past and I think they recommend that three years is about the standard life span of a good quality scent and that is only if it has been stored away from direct light.

How much would it cost P&G to make a 100% original Old Spice in these days? Just for the fun of it, I'm pretty sure it would sell like crazy if they would actually use the vintage recipe and even the old packaging.

I like watching your video's as I'm just getting into real shaving at 35 most of my friends use electric or go to the barber's for a shape up or most have baby beards it's nice that I've found a good few people that share my love for real shaving and shaving products some old some new. Oh and thank you for the reply friend shout out from the UK 👊🏿

great that you are able to compare scents, thanks to yr collection with very old and new bottles

I enjoy all of your videos and this was another good one. I purchased the "new" Old Spice and you are absolutely correct, the scent is close but it's not the same as the original.

Vintage Old Spice - the smell of my dad

The old, old spice smelled so good. Same with Brut.

Elvis Presley’s favourite was Brut

If the bottle was left open, it could become stronger, due to the alcohol evaporating.

I am still having a bottle containing about a 1/4 which bought which was bought in early 1960

Hey Ken, just wondering if you've ever tried Old Spice's Whitewater after shave? I found it at TJ Maxx about a year ago, and absolutely fell in love with it. I believe it is an import, but can be found on Amazon. Love the videos, keep up the good work!

ken, why does the spice shaving soap not exist anymore, are there on the market not soaps with the same scent , greetings from Mexico robert

go to cvs or family dollar find the knock off old spice look on the bottom of the bottle it should say vi jon. i believe they bought the original fornula from old spice. if you want to compare them to the original.

im just starting to collect some old spice products its a little difficult to find because i live in europe especially the older products but that makes the hunt more fun :)

I still remember when I got my first bottle of Proctor & Gamble Old Spice, it didn't quite smell right and was weak, the original Old Spice would last all day, the P&G crap was gone in less than an hour, I told my dad who used it also and found the same. That was about the same time Old Spice puck soap and cream disappeared off the shelves, that was around 1991. It was about that time dad and I found Col Conks and switched to the Bay Rum soap and aftershave, until it disappeared too.

Another reviewer said that the brut we get today is yesterday's brut 33 which was a lighter version of the original.

I remember when my dad had his old spice in the glass bottle..

I absolutely love the glass bottle me personally, they smell so much better and they locked so much better

This video tempted me to buy some Brut and Old Spice today. When I uncapped the Brut, it took me back to 1965! The Old Spice, unfortunately, is barely there. I mean the scent is very weak. That makes me sad, because I liked Old Spice.

Thanks for the video, especially about the Old Spice. Older is definately better.

As a fellow So. Cal shaver I share your opinion on the Old Spice. I have both of the Shulton a/s and cologne as well as the new Old Spice...old school ftw!

Past Old Spice fragance was so nice!Not premium but almost there!Now smells just ok

Old spice reminds me of my father. It was his favourite

The old brut aftershave and the new brut aftershave are the same but you compared an old brut aftershave to a new brut splash on. The splash on has always been toned down a little so you can splash it on allover without it smelling too strong

Stirling Soap Company makes a version of their own "Stirling Spice" that's a dead on strong original Old Spice scent like the 50s versions.

Huge fan of the videos. We still get the brut in the medallion bottle new here in South Africa, (brut by Fabergé). Its actually the cheapest aftershave available here, fantastic stuff.

Best entry level products always go to old spice and brute when all else fails

Great video by the way! this kind of stuff is always interesting to watch and informative! thanks bro!

Aftwr my grandfather passed i found the older bottle of old spice, i used it untill it ran out, when i went to buy more i was very sadly disappointed with thr new bottle and fragrance.

I don't know what the vintage Old Spice spells like, but I'm not fond of the new scent. On the other hand, I love the Brut original & classic scents (green). It's what my dad used, so it has the nostalgia for me, but also smells great. I also use Brut deodorant and love it.

Old spice now sells a cologne, which lasts all day. I’d wonder if the cologne is the strength you see with the older Old Spice mix.

Was that James Gardner on the old spice commerical? Was his voice for sure

My father used to smell old spices and here in Honduras is impossible to find out. Very sad

Thats reminds me on cooking shows on TV, where I have to believe Chef Tony, that his cooked meal ist really good... But I just will try these 'older' ones - my father and my grandfather used old spice in former years... Thanks for your videos. I am with you sind the end of september (20th I guess) and I am going to to the point where I have seen all shaving stuff from you.... And yeah... I am addicted... I have 5 Shavers and I have also 2 unused packs of Shaving soap and I would like to shave myself daily, but the beards does not grow that fast... Looking forward for next videos. Stay save

I was glad to rediscover and buy the brand for it's a great product still.

You should try the vintage Avon colognes. The spicy is like old spice and the wild country has a clubman vibe. Can find them on ebsy fairly cheep in bulk none the less.

Have you considered that the older aftershaves smell stronger than the newer version due to the alcohol evaporating over the years? The bottles are not sealed perfectly, and evaporation will occur. With the lower alcohol content, you are left with a less diluted amount of perfume oils. Not a higher volume of oils, but a higher concentration of oils per liquid volume.

I'm real Old Spice FAN, bought about 8 Original new shower gel and 8 Champion series -at One Go!

Mr. Ken, I caught a Great bargain at a local closeout department store. A large tube of Proraso 5.2 oz. for $1.00 U.S. Thank you for reviews and suggestions

That Vintage Old Spice Video was Player!

Mix ya some Brut and Old Spice together and you will have you some High Karate!

When u buy the new stuff take the cap off and leave it out on counter with it off for a while it'll get a little stronger.

My dad wear only old spice the vintage one and brute

One of the best video of your channel , unfortunately we do not have these available products in Brazil , we need to import and price becomes prohibitive , thanks for the video !

I wonder if the reason the vintage versions smell stronger is due to evaporation of the carrying agent. For example, if the alcohol slowly disappears over time, it's likely the perfume odor would become stronger. It is possible the ingredient make-up remains the same, it's just that it's become more concentrated with the slow loss of the alcohol. At one time, the vintage product may have smelled exactly like the modern version; however, it's now been aged. Just a thought!

Thanks Ken! Another awesome video! You make want to go to Walmart to get a bottle of spice or brut. I found the new brut a little too powdery.

I have the P & G version of the original old spice and it has a floral note to it.Rick Deweese done a comparison with the original old spice shave cream vs P & G version of the old spice on his brushnsoapnblade podcast last week.

Have you tried the VI-Jon Old Spice knock off that you can get at Family Dollar? They say it is almost identical to the original Spice?

Discovered Old Spice made in India is the exact formula used back in the day. Old Spice Lime is still available. Using a syringe, I refill my original glass bottles.

I’m mancotting Old Spice and other Procter and Gamble brands because of Gillette’s war on testosterone. Boycott forever.

You should see if you can get the Indian Old Spice aftershave. I have some and it's great and definitely more potent than the stuff sold in North America, but I don't have any vintage Shulton to compare it with.

Great Video, Classic Winners!!!

Does the age affect the strength of the fragrance?

I have a set of the "original original" Old Spice inherited from my late grandfather many years ago. He only used a couple times, & it's early 1960's. A.S. same look as your bottle, (& btw how you tell, is by the stopper; the original original is a Bekelite pin, 1.5mm diameter, solid, & the later bottles the stopper is hard Plastic, 2.5mm, & hollow in centre. I inherited the set in early 1980's & did comparison to the then Orig scent O.S. I found the older type had the same initial punch but lasted a tiny bit longer than the early '80's version. The Brut, I have a very different opinion on; I find only when it's new, does it smell nice, but after 3 years it goes skunky, unlike the O.S. of any era. I had Hai Karate years ago, & Orig Yardley, & both were great performers. Pierre Cardin was an awesome scent. Old Leather, -only when new- & only the Tropical version, was good, but 3 years after, & whoo it reeks like a sweaty shoe. I still enjoy the scent of Old Spice, orig the most.

In 1968 brut made brut 33 and sold along with regular brut. It was 33% less strength than the original, for budget minded people. somewhere in the early eighties they went back to the regular strength. ( Brut was bought out by four or five companies. The splash on today is brut 33. the other variation im not sure about but are stronger.

I don't get why they call splash aftershaves lotions when it's not.

Hello , I just want to ask about a perfume which was available in the nineties, I can’t remember it’s name, but I recall its package, the package had windmill with British rural home with British flag , and it looks similar to silver Lapidus perfume , if you have any idea about such description, please notify me,

I am turning into my dad more every day. I’ve been wanting to try Old Spice for a while so I bought some last month. Right off the bat I could tell it wasn’t the same and I did some research. It seems the company was sold a few years ago. The new stuff is okay but overwhelming when I first tried it. However, it tones down after a while but whatever new concoction they have come up with, I swear my poop now smells like Old Spice. I will probably buy more when this bottle runs out.

Ken, I think that’s a pretty accurate review of the two Bruts.

I get a lot of attention with Brut Black. Nice and crisp. I like the classics; Old Spice, Brut, English Leather, Aqua Velva, and Giorgio of Beverly Hills.

I've been using the old spice one for like 3 years. I found it in the basement while cleaning out my dad's things and had no idea it was vintage! Makes me kinda scared to smell the weak modern version lol EDIT: with the collectibles link I was able to determine it's from the 80s. Thanks for the video!

Old Spice Lime was my favorite aftershave..just a wonderful aroma.

The modern Brut is actually Brut 33 so it's not near as strong as the original formula. With that said you can buy the Fabergé Cologne in stores still. I've sent it a few times

They're most likely the same. The older versions do not have the alcohol content that they once did. Simply opening the container will allow the carrier to off gas. The new bottles have more alcohol simply due to age.

Old Spice is one of my favorite aftershave lotions. It still has a pleasant bite. But, the older version is different. It was nicer and stronger. Both of them are great. Thanks for a great video.

Did the UK version of Old Spice change? Its still in a glass bottle here. I distinctly remember buying it for my grandfather when I was young and it saying "Shulton - London Paris" or something along those lines on the back, it had a grey stopper and a yacht on the front. I bought a bottle recently from a supermarket for nostalgia sake and upon smelling it took me right back but since I havent smelled the Shulton one in a long time I cant say for certain if it's changed. Anyone from the UK have an Old Bottle they could compare?

wouldnt they lose their smell after 20 to 30 years

What was the black bottle of old spice you held up and said smelled like the original?

I fell in love with Old Spice as a little girl back in the early eighties. I decided when I was four or so that my future husband would have to wear it for me (yes, I'm laughing about this now). I ordered the new stuff online for kicks and the mailman pulled up with it while I was watching your video. I'm disappointed that the modern scent smells almost completely like the old timey shaving cream base with almost none of the (ahem) *SPICE*. What gives? This is not what I recall AT ALL. I mean, the shaving cream base is nice and seems legit if memory serves, but the scent feels incomplete and wrong without the spiciness. Also, you're right, even what I'm calling the shaving cream base scent is much weaker than in the original one. But thank you for letting me know that I might be able to find the vintage stuff online that smells better with that husky-sexiness that this new stuff doesn't have.

I have a bottle of Old Spice (in a glass bottle) brought back from India, as well as one of Brut (likewise in a glass bottle) brought back from France and supposedly they still use the original formula for making the after shave in those countries...though I haven't any vintage samples to compare them by. Both are great, though. I'd be curious to know if the versions of either Aqua Velva or Skin Bracer easily available today compare favorably with those of bygone years.

@Kensurfs i remember the vintage old spice. the splash cologne was something i always wore until i found the aftershave. i might have to go on ebay and get some

i couldn't tell if your current version of Brut is the splash, aftershave or cologne. I know the splash only lasts minutes, so when you said you smelled it after one hour, I was surprised. I'm not sure if you read my detailed comments to PaulHFilm's Brut videos, but to save time (and my typing fingers), I'm going to copy and paste them here. I've probably done way too much research on the history of Brut, and have emailed them several times. I'm surprised you weren't crazy about Brut Dominant. It's one of my favorites. Everyone I know who tries it, loves it. Women also seem to love the smell. I've written Brutworld and suggested they make it in a cologne or Edt strength, but they seem to have discontinued it! I picked up a number of bottles off of Ebay at the beginning of the year as sellers were finding it in 99¢ stores on the west coast. It's a pity, because Dominant and Attitude (along with their Special Reserve) are the only ones they still produce in glass bottles OTHER THAN the big monster 25.6 oz. gift edition bottle of Brut Cologne. I would suggest getting that on sale as Brutworld emailed and said it's the only version currently produced THAT'S BASED ON THE OLD FABERGE FORMULA. It's quite strong and lasts a good while. The same can be said of Brut Special Reserve edc in the green glass bottle, but that has slightly different top notes. Here's the posts I made to PaulHFilms' videos. I hope it's of interest: Brutworld USA (Idelle Labs/Helen of Troy) has told me that the 25.6 oz. (757 ml). monster bottle of Brut on steroids in the glass bottle with the medallion that they issue as a gift box IS BASED ON THE ORIGINAL FORMULA BY FABERGE. I hope they're correct. You can see it here. I bought it over the holidays during a phenomenal sale (only paid US $14) and the scent is terrific and lasts for over 5 hours: scene7.targetimg1.com/is/image/Target/14605796?wid=480&hei=480 The splash on in the plastic bottle that you showed is about as strong as mouthwash. It's their weakest version. All the plastic bottles of Brut are made by Idelle Labs/Helen of Troy here in the USA. I had previously thought they were based on Brut 33, a weaker version of Brut issued by Faberge in 1968, but Brutworld said the plastic bottles are a different formula. Some say the Unilever version in the glass bottle is based on Brut 33, but I would have to ask Unilever if that's true. There's also a Brut Special Reserve sold in a glass bottle with a medallion here in the USA and it's stronger than the plastic bottle cologne, but it's a slightly different formula that smells like original Brut as it dries down. i.beautyspin.com/view/16/faberge/fbgbsrm_aedc30-02__7.jpg For those that want to enjoy an interesting discussion of Brut: frompyrgos.blogspot.com/2012/04/brut-classic-helen-of-troy.html Wikipedia has a brief history of how Brut came to be Brut 33 along with information on the sale by Faberge. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brut_(cologne) Here's the Paris site: www.brut-for-men.com/#!models/cee5, If you click on the first picture and keep clicking, it appears you have the EDT. What I'd like to know is if they mean by "original", is it the actual stronger version released in 1964, before they introduced the weaker Brut 33 in 1968, then sold the line to Unilever and Helen of Troy/Idelle Labs? The new owners are supposedly selling the weaker version around the world according to Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brut_(cologne) For those that live in the UK, Pakcosmetics seems to have a 2 page selection of the Unilever made Brut aftershaves and EDT's, all in glass bottles: www.pakcosmetics.com/brand/brut/brut

Ken I just received some old spice from India and man I love it! It seems to be more rounded in scent and not as cheap smelling. They still come in the milk glassware containers. I got the fresh like and original and they are amazing. India old spice is where it's at if you ask me..... have a good weekend Ken and hope your doing well and hope the family is well!

Loved the Namath commercial

Brut also put out Brut Actif Blue but was discontinued.

Once read that if you buy a new bottle of Old Spice after shave to put it in a attic over the summer to "age" it. I did that, left it up there for months over a very hot summer. Not sure if it did anything. Has anyone else ever heard of doing that or done it and what did you think of the results?

hi ken , i just bought some "fine platinum " and some "creed aventus parfum 120 ml " for .. £205.00 and the fine for £17.95 ...... that aventus will be in a safe and the cap locked with a padlock for sure :O)

Vintage is the best, long lasting scent, and we want it back in the porcelain decanter.

Does Vintage cologne keep that long? My dad wore Old Spice and you could smell it a mile away back then. I think they have toned down the cologne today to make it more subtle. I have found my dad's old shaving mug and kit, (Old Spice) and want to start using now.

I bought my shulton old spice shaving soap pucks from an estate sale and cant tell what year they are from but the pucks came wrapped in clear plastic and the boxes are red with the old spice logo in a blue bar with gold trim above and below the bar. But it is shulton. There were no markings on the soap though. If you dont mind could you tell me what year they are from? I would appreciate any info youd be able to have for me ken. Thanks again

Thank you ken Great video I found a modern european brut with a silver medallion on eBay Not the gold medallion like the one Paul reviewed but it was affordable Im guessing its the standard modern brut in the u.s with an original looking bottle ,

Just used PAA fresco tonight so this old spice video comes up haha

I use brut classic and my wife loves it! Makes her want to get closer for a whiff of it 😉

Have you tried Proraso Wood & Spice?

Hi ken, great video, 2 of the best. I'm planning on purchasing old spice cream from west coast shaving, made in India, there's 2 types from India, I had the one with anchors printed on it, smelt not even remotely close to old spice, in fact it smelt candle wax? Not for me. So I'm hoping the other type is better, I've read it is. I only hope one day I see brut shave cream or soap, not the goo in a can. The shave experience would just about be completed lol. Thanks for your efforts as always, Owen in nz💈

Thank you for the doing this video. I learned a lot. I'm a big fan of a original vintage old spice. Also tried new old spice. As you said it hasn't the original smell. Its different from original. Little bit same. And it is not long lasting. Original one is long lasting. What are the aftershaves or perfumes similar to the origial vintage old spice ? Actually i like it very much because it had a smell of manliness . Thank you !