10 Fragrances that match the "Old Money" Style/Aesthetic

Fragrances that suit old money, suit and tie classic gentlemen's wear.

[@maxfortefan2947]

I need some frags to match “no money” aesthetic

[@TheFragranceApprentice]

That usually happens after you buy Absolu Aventus at full retail.

[@kellypearcemoore9074]

Me too 😢😫

[@nefarious_saint]

@@TheFragranceApprenticeso you saying he should get it?

[@dannymartinez3600]

@@nefarious_saintI heard him say he should. Plus 2 backup bottles

[@DirtyDawg]

Mine is Kouros because I'm piss poor

[@AGentlemansJourney77]

I see George, I watch. I see others, and I don't. One of the few and best channels out here.

[@Jeremy-lc3pe]

Prada amber pour homme and the intense version are soo damn good 👌🏻

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great video with some great choices in there and I enjoyed it and have a blessed day

[@MuddyGreenMonster]

Eau Sauvage & Royal Oud are pure old money, pure class. 10/10.

[@christopherm.6323]

Awesome video sir! Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum is one of my top 5 of all time!

[@lordcharfield]

Oud Noir is fantastic, as is Ralph Lauren Supreme Oud - this is a great list George!

[@Devppp]

Some other fragrance that scream old money (at least to me): 1. Guerlain’s Mitsouko- an incredible amber tinted chypre that while marketed for women is 100% unisex and just screams “I am better than you 2. Guerlain’s Shalimar- same thing but instead of a chypre it is a leathery oriental fragrance that smells like a relationship that turned sour from a crime but then got fixed up and love has never been stronger 3. Hermes’ equipage- a cool slightly piercing aldehydic fragrance for men that smells like the utmost expression of aristocracy and dare I say vampiric immortality. 4.Hermes’ Caleche- supremely white, definitely feminine, but old enough to be an off-kilter choice for men. I highly rate this fragrance it just radiates elegance like nothing else I have some more but this is a KZbin comment and not a video so I’m not making it a 10. Have a nice day George and fam

[@JT-rx1eo]

I'll agree with you on Equipage. But I'm thinking masculine so Shalimar and Mitsouko didn't come to mind, but yes I can see it. Maybe Habit Rouge too.

[@btudor_06]

Isn't Shalimar a women's fragrance ?

[@Devppp]

@@btudor_06 while it is marketed towards women it has a lot of big dark notes that turn it unisex to masculine

[@SevastianoS]

Georgie your unique style is so enjoyable to watch ! Kudos and greetings from Greece!

[@MiamiSammy]

Will never get over the AI art with the fragrances it’s so awesome

[@elisabethfournier9941]

Stunning selection! Evening Mystique perfectly fit that vibe. Bleu Noir is lovely. Love Ombré Leather. ❤

[@lordcharfield]

Oud Palao is indeed an amazing scent and performs incredibly well. It’s an affordable proposition too! I’ve been using it for 2 or 3 years now and will always have this in my collection!

[@96gds]

Perfect video for this time of year thanks

[@monkeyhousescouse]

LOVE THE FACT that George mentions #Prada Amber - SUCH a luxurious clean scent. Classy, clean but with added pizzazz for any gent out there.... ❤❤❤❤❤

[@lukaspriest]

HELL YES.

[@raucusretread]

That was a very well thought out out together list. Cheers! 🎉🎉🎉😅

[@bearbearingston7696]

Old money uses Dior Eau Sauvage and Guerlain Vetiver for casual and Aramis for fancy or winter weather. And the stuff they get gifted like Bleu De Chanel EDT or some Bvlgari gift set.

[@Itsnealnotmeal]

Finally another person who understands that old money just wears what their father wore, who wore what his father wore, and wore what his father wore, back to the one who was mentioned in the Domesday Book and was given a tract of land by William the Conquerer.

[@ndhaon91]

"The check cleared so it's in the list." 😂 Ps Leather Tabac is a grown ass man scent. I predict you'll love it after another year of lifting.

[@justaddlight]

Looking forward to trying Josh's new Blend 83 too. Dark chocolate coffee-amber? Ci por favor. Interesting #1!

[@ile_klikow]

Said it under the short so I’ll repeat here. Bought a 2ml on your recommendation of Oud Palao and I hate it - smells like an old lady and a niche, weird store selling things like incense sticks. I hate it - but thank you for recommending it because it’s important to test the things we don’t like, too to broaden our perspectives.

[@rd5469]

Oud Paleo is what Dior Oud Isphahan used to smell like before they reformulated it. A beast and priced nicely at discounters.

[@tacticalfart473]

The best "barber shop" frag I have found is Rouge Perfumery's 'Bon Monsieur'. Absolute perfection for old school lavender fragrance.

[@scottgiles3053]

Eau Sauvage Parfum has become by signature. It's just so darn good. Strong, serious, smooth, and suave.

[@jameslunsford4168]

Gotta agree on the Royal Oud and it was a decant from years ago so it literally macerated for years I had a set of sprayable decants a friend gave me royal oud and Green Irish Tweed changed my life lol

[@290revolver290]

Yessssssss!!!!! This is a fantastic video 🔥

[@dakasport]

As mentioned elsewhere, I'm perplexed that you have not listed Musc Ravageur, it is matching this style entirely. Funny, that you also started to make these top10 lists. You still project 100% more class and information than the others👍

[@mordziasty2]

Lalique Lion + Bentley Absloute - old money on a cheapie 🙂

[@MarcMercier1971]

I ordered the little sample bottles from George Z. I agree with the Leather Tabac... WHOOO BABY is that strong. Aggressive is slightly understated.

[@sstshave]

I would add Chanel Platinum Egoiste to this list but that's just me

[@timw5k]

Not just you, i was about to suggest the same.

[@curlyhairdudeify]

Aaron Terrence Hughes agrees.

[@Steve_D1974]

I have the vintage Prada Amber which was made in Spain and is an amber colour. That shit is the absolute pinnacle of luxurious soapy fragrances

[@TLTGReviews]

Thrilled that you've been enjoying Evening Mystique so much George. Cheers 🍻

[@JT-rx1eo]

My "Old Money Aesthetic" holy grail scent has always been Ralph Lauren Polo (Green). And it happens to be my #1 scent of all time (nearly 30p bottle collection). And the brand scored a direct hit with 1978's Polo. They knew what they wanted when they briefed Carlos Beniem. As the brand says: "...Its name awakens association with a closed circle of the chosen and this circle has its rules and traditions....". American Republicanism in a bottle. Perfect. Other iconic Old Money aesthetic scents I have: Creed Royal Oud. Basically any masculine slightly-austere woody scent: Dyptique Tam Dao, Houbigant Bois Mystique, etc. Creed Tabarome Millesime. Floris No. 89 and even the recently released No. 007, which is basically a modernized No. 89. Oxford by Roberto Ugolini, which was brought to my attention by a Gentleman's Gazette video about the Old Money aesthetic. High Desert by Boyd's of Texas.

[@paulrobertson3079]

Today's American Republicanism is not Polo Green. It's more like a cheap Aventus clone that goes sour after reading the notes

[@JT-rx1eo]

​@@paulrobertson3079I would hate to smell the Democrat party fragrance then 😂. Maybe a spoiled Red Moscow in a pink bottle.

[@MuddyGreenMonster]

Flash & Memoirs are fantastic scents. Great for anyone with confidence. Highly recommend.

[@loveincorporated9658]

I like Creed Royal Oud and Roja Dove Enigma from your list. I've been wearing Roja Dove Enigma off/on lately.

[@Schatje79]

Some amazing choices here such as Enigma, Eau Sauvage Parfum, and Royal Oud (one of my all-time favorites). Oud Palao has been piquing my interest again as of late so I think I'm going to have to grab a sample. Some other favorites I love in this category are Gucci Nobile, Versace Man, and Chopard Oud Malaki. They're just so good!

[@yoshki81]

In my collection I think it's Jaipur Homme by Boucheron that smells the most "old money" style...it's amazing!

[@Yong_Goh]

Jean Patou Pour Homme. the OG old money frag

[@1986taz]

This list is insanely good. And I love watching George's top 10's because every time they're much more than just another video. And the idea is great. I would throw in Erolfa by Creed, Kalan by PdM, Beau du Joir by Tom Ford and maybe Sartorial by Penhaligon's

[@dwyaneohmar9418]

Tom Ford Ombré Leather Parfume is That One!! Ombré Leather was so good . I had 100 mil, used it then. Was going to purchase again.. mistakenly I bought The Parfum the 2nd time.. At first I was like wtf.. but baby let me tell u!! MONEY MONEY MONEY I SMELL MONEY.. whew . So luxurious and classic.

[@ronnierowe1312]

❤ Best Fragrance!

[@BonitoFlakes24]

Prada Amber smells like an older version of Prada L’homme L’eau. They just swap out the 90s musks for ginger and sweetness to update the formula.

[@lordcharfield]

Just for the sake of pedantry (and because I own both)……You featured Eau Sauvage EDP 2017 Version which differs from the more resinous, longer lasting 2012 version 😊 Both iterations are wonderful in their own way 👍

[@Mr.Cologne]

Great list

[@captaindietrich8602]

Glad to see Imaginary Authors make an appearance. I’d very much like to know what your thoughts are on other frags that they have

[@romanhut2917]

I have Royal oud . It’s one of those colognes you have to dress it up so I can see why old money would favor it .

[@josevilchisreza1317]

IMO acqua di Parma should be there.

[@BarbaPamino]

The 125ml Royal Oud Millesime years was my favorite fragrance ever. Since the reformulation I find it dies on my skin fast.

[@Hoffman_VP]

Absolutely loving the ozonic quality of Ombre Leather Parfum. Even more versatile than the EDP, but still prominently leather focused. With the parfum you get to have your cake and eat it too.

[@Klacoslav]

We need more fragrances like Prada Amber. I just smell this old bathroom of a luxury house from the past. Shaving with a straight razor. Prada Amber still has this punch at the beginning, something extra that makes it more than just a soapy fragrance. Did you smell the intense version, George? Ombre Leather Parfum smells amazing, I do like its more wet violet approach then leather car seat of EdP. I don't find it redundant if you own EdP honestly. About NR Bleu Noir Parfum. I just don't get it. I love Dior Homme Original. I enjoy Bleu Noir EdP and Extreme. But this NR for me lacks a personality among other iris scents. Not a bad fragrance at all. Maybe I will warm up to it one day. Yeah, the longevity isn't great.

[@mrrob4590]

Prada amber pour homme is the greatest post shower scent ever

[@UZISHAF]

I ordered Amber Pour Homme but noted the notes have changed from all reviews I’ve seen on KZbin. There is no longer laudanum and saffron mentioned on the metal plate and instead lavender and geranium replace these two notes. Have you noticed this and is there a significant difference to older versions? Thanks 🙏

[@ezraselga]

I bought Bleu noir parfum thinking the same similarities with Dior homme original and Valentino Uomo Intense. I only have a 50ml bottle of Dior Homme original and it’s impossible to find here in Australia. Bleu noir has become a suitable alternative

[@carlgranados7106]

My two favorite, and only, frags from Aaron is Arabica (the only coffee forward frag I love) and Dirty Orange. Love Dior Eau de Sauvage and it's flankers (can't make up my mind which of these I like best so I have all). Creed Royal Oud and Tom Ford Oud Wood are similar and love them both. These are Oud the way I like it.

[@yogurtboy123]

These are the types of videos you need to do. Pick a Vibe. Aesthetic. Personality. And give fragrances to pick.

[@sharbelabuwarda5216]

You had me at Scandal 🤩

[@jimr880]

Very nice...generally not a fan of Zaharoff, but I'm gonna have to try the two you mentioned because they sound interesting and...well, why the flug not? As for the others mentioned...no real disagreement, except for Vanilla Flash and Memoirs of a Trespasser. Great scents...and I just remembered I used every drop of Vanilla Flash and have to order another bottle...but Vanilla Flash, to my is more of a fun scent with a brutally stellar vanilla and spices. I love Memoirs of a Trespasser, but I don't own a bottle simple because it's one of those scents I can only wear around the house and, sadly, I believe it may have triggered a headache or two. Anyway, here is what I said about Trespassers when I reviewed it 8 or more years ago (see whether you agree). "To me, Memoirs of a Trespasser smells like a musty, dusty, two hundred year old Oxford English Dictionary, stolen from the vestibule of a Basilian monastery, in which the pages were alternately exposed to the humidity of the outdoors and then baked in the intense sunlight radiating through a nearby etched glass window...for decades, and decades and decades. Atop this weathered two-stone book sat a thurible, broken chunks of raw incense, and a flask of stale communion wine that would occasionally leak onto the text and seep into its pages. Being the thieves were children, they hid this stolen book in their tree house. Occasionally, they would dust-off the cobwebs and peruse the pages inside with fingers laden with chocolate and marshmallow crème from their messy appetite for eating Boyer Mallo Cups. Trespasser evokes all the aforementioned images in my mind. Moreover, it is a complex scent that is certainly an out-of the-box composition. I rarely get headaches but, for whatever reason, I occasionally develop a headache shortly after applying this one....probably because I have my nose buried against my arm. Projection and Longevity are both solid on my skin. Surprisingly or not so surprisingly, I love Memoirs of a Trespasser...but this one is a definite try before you buy." Solid fragrance video. Cheers!

[@lukaspriest]

Wore Prada Amber to work today, that stuff is just AMAZING. It smells SO sophisticated and CLEAN! It smells like a man just bathed at a luxury hotel that I could never afford. I have a 50ml, but I'm thinking that this will become the very first backup bottle that I own.

[@UZISHAF]

What are the ingredients mentioned on the front of your bottle? I’ve seen two variations.

[@lukaspriest]

@@UZISHAF Resine de Labdanum de France, Fevilles de Patchouli d'Indonesie, Cardamome du Guatemale, Safran d'Espagne et Dalm.

[@UZISHAF]

@@lukaspriest thanks mate, there’s definitely a difference with new batches. The one I saw has no saffron or labdanum in- instead lavender and geranium. 🤔

[@Coys1970]

Was your Prada amber bottle the newer one with the grey juice compared to the purple one?

[@lordcharfield]

What do you think to “Saltburn” (Movie) George?

[@w.stevejoynerskeet9313]

What do you think of Quorum?

[@steliosc.4686]

I blind bought Oud Palao and i really wanted to like it but that Rose-oud combo kills me and stays on my skin for a long long time. Yes the drydown is nice but that loooong opening-mid puts me off everytime. Can't handle any rose-oud fragrances anymore. I will probably sell my bottle.

[@DushyantShrikhande]

I'd probably put Green Irish Tweed on this list - but I guess it's more "old" and less "money" or "Aesthetic", hah. One of my favorites though.

[@z144p]

What happened to the video countdown to the last video at the beginning of the video? What video are we on anyway?

[@luism.9737]

Hahaha Edwin really knows what he's doing

[@veneroantonio905]

What’s your thoughts on Le Labo Santal 33?

[@kevino73]

I feel like 40 Knots by Xerjoff fits this aesthetic.

[@MuddyGreenMonster]

Spicebomb Infrared is fantastic for younger guys like George, but certaintly not old money.

[@lenafelipe]

Not old money at all to my nose

[@gaborszucs777]

In fact he was holding the night vision bottle in his hand 🤷‍♂️🙂

[@BK-Media]

So did the Roman numerals just stop?

[@MuddyGreenMonster]

Versace Oud Noir is a great cheaper alternative to Oud Wood or Carved Oud.

[@Polyfusia]

Old money is not tame designer fragrances with wide appeal. Old money is traditional, classy, timeless.

[@the.Aruarian]

Old money, new poverty - fragrance collecting

[@mrrob4590]

For me my old money frags are Chanel sycamore MDCI invasion Barbare Amouage Beloved man Milano cento him Patrick by fragrances of Ireland And of course Creed royal oud / taberome/ bois du Portugal the choice is yours on them.

[@lenafelipe]

The only one I’m curious about is Narciso Rodriguez Bleu de Noir Parfum

[@lukaspriest]

It is absolute FIRE. It's so damned good.

[@Tripokaridos22]

Thanks for not mentioning Terre and Beau de jour.

[@miles-178]

glad i have Prada amber pour homme (3rd full bottle just right before it disappeared completely)

[@Jeremy-lc3pe]

Pick up the intense version if you can find it I'd say it's better than the original

[@miles-178]

@@Jeremy-lc3pe thanks sir …. I had it too years ago …. Didn’t like it that much like original

[@dannymartinez3600]

But what fragrance would Sam Spade wear in Maltese Falcon? T.E. Lawrence in Lawrence of Arabia? Darth Vader maybe is Ombre leather layered with something sweaty, funky and burnt!

[@BarAlexC]

2:35 is that Father Christmas Tate 😂

[@MuddyGreenMonster]

Enigma PC smells just like Cola, Ombre Leather is a great youthful leather. Both great for 20 - 30 year olds, IMO.

[@jasonparisi688]

I love scandal cologne

[@thomashardy1851]

Do 10 fragrances that match the blue collar tradesman pls. No one ever does.

[@jrcp106]

I married well. My wife's from old crypto.

[@asefragrance]

I always found prada amber like toilet/restroom soap

[@pauln0371]

You just can't beat Dior Eau Savage Parfum IMHO for this category.....

[@MuddyGreenMonster]

As George's accountant, I can confirm that the transfer has been made. All above board. Nothing to see here, move on.

[@TheFragranceApprentice]

Whilst you are here, is Absolu Aventus a good investment for me?

[@MuddyGreenMonster]

@@TheFragranceApprentice Oh, no, no, no, no, no.

[@saief3213]

Where’s the winter list?

[@TheFragranceApprentice]

It's only November Kenny. (●'◡'●)

[@Tom_77777]

I was expecting Creed GIT to be on the list 😞

[@fragrancetrip8209]

To me Ormonde Jayne Man and Clive Christian X are the ones screaming old money.

[@beaver6d9]

I'm very much a nouveau lower middle class riche

[@Alexander-dr4mw]

No Guerlain on an Old Money list?

[@cuchanu]

😂😂😂😂 the check cleared, why not?

[@Jakuby21]

How much is BRUT nowadays? That'll do

[@Memfys]

I actually don't find L'Homme one dimensional at all. I love the drydown. Although to be honest, I don't reach for it very often. Today, I discovered Bottega Veneta Pour Homme and I think it would fit in this video as well. Yes, I know Justin has been hyping that one for years, but honestly, it's reaaally good.

[@slingblade37814]

Lol at the Zaharoff shit. Shillboi.

[@calebgodard4554]

#forthealgo

[@a54936]

infrared edp>>

[@notyouraveragecomment1328]

George, you starting to lose credibility by aggressively promoting Zaharoff bs, So maintain what left from your decaying credibility please.

[@Cornflake81]

I dont like prada l'homme, its amber ph ot d'infusion for clean class.

[@mikebayong8057]

I ain't even A big fan of zaraoff leather tabac but thr check cleared today so it's in the list 😅😅😅😂😂😂😂

[@sapojuajac]

funny!

[@MuddyGreenMonster]

Roja Scandal is NOT another level. Stick to Old Spice / Brut.

[@TheFragranceApprentice]

TBF, you're not exactly wrong.

[@marcusskyfall]

Quorum...

[@arqelf9505]

Love the fragrances but the old money style is so off putting, it screams weak boy who was born into a wealthy family.

[@btudor_06]

The whole message of the aesthetic is to promote classic elegance