I’m reminded of how my clothes smelled when I was a smoker. It’s also a very nostalgic smell and, yes, I would also dub it a “dad smell”, if there was such a thing. Kind of interesting accord, but definitely not universally appealing. A couple of hours after application the smell just gets better and better.
I remember seeing the bottle as a kid thinking that that’s what men’s cologne looks like. I really want to re-experience the vintage version of this that all the boys in school wore the year it came out, but it’s so darn expensive, it’ll have to wait. I tried the new version of the original, which is needless to say, very very different. Definitely American Republicanism, conservatism and capitalism in a bottle – things I love and respect, definitely masculine, and most definitely green and leathery – at least in the drydown.
Performance wise it is a beast for me. I find that applying some Vaseline on the area and then spraying helps longevity as well (good for your skin, too!). I will, however, note that this isn’t a safe blind buy. It is a scent that will fit the person and by that I mean it has an aura people are either extremely fond of, or shy away from. I say this because I wear this daily and a friend wanted it after smelling it on me. Once he purchased his own and started to use it, he just didn’t like it as much.
Neiman Marcus offers a luxurious collection of Ralph Lauren men’s clothing and shoes. The Faxon Casual Shoe by Polo Ralph Lauren displays refined style constructed with casual comfort in mind. The Faxon sports a canvas upper, embroidered Polo logo, and soft cotton laces. The padded shock-absorbing insole and treaded rubber outsole allow support and durability that’s perfect for everyday wear.
It’s not sweet at all, which makes it stand out from a lot of modern colognes & what draws comments. It has impressive silliage and longevity. My skin absorbs most colognes pretty quickly but this one will last me 8+ hours. All you need is the ’78 Firebird Polo Ralph Lauren t shirt and to unbutton your shirt revealing a hairy chest to complete the picture. I will most likely give an update in the future, maybe on 6 months when I’ve got a more solid opinion, but I have a feeling I’m only going to like this fragrance more.