WS-SC-1938

Old Spice Original

1938Men

warm spicy up front, then floral, settling into fresh spicy.

Old Spice Original by Shulton Company is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for men. Old Spice Original was launched in 1938. The nose behind this fragrance is Albert Hauck. Top notes are Nutmeg, Star Anise, Aldehydes, Orange and Lemon; middle notes are Cinnamon, Carnation, Geranium, Pimento, Heliotrope and Jasmine; base notes…

warm spicy floral fresh spicy vanilla

Nose: Albert Hauck

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Nutmeg, Star Anise, Aldehydes, Orange, Lemon
Heart· 2–4h
Cinnamon, Carnation, Geranium, Pimento, Heliotrope, Jasmine
Drydown· 6h+
Benzoin, Musk, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Cedar, Ambergris

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

61%

59%

52%

46%

44%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Fall29%Winter28%Spring24%Summer19%Day66%Night34%Wears male76%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Old Spice Original smell like?

warm spicy up front, then floral, settling into fresh spicy. Dominant accords: warm spicy, floral, fresh spicy.

What notes are in Old Spice Original?

Top: Nutmeg, Star Anise, Aldehydes, Orange, Lemon. Heart: Cinnamon, Carnation, Geranium, Pimento, Heliotrope, Jasmine. Base: Benzoin, Musk, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Cedar, Ambergris.

How long does Old Spice Original last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Old Spice Original loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Old Spice Original best for?

Fall is the top pick (29%). Winter is second at 28%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Old Spice Original?

Day wear leads at 66%. Night is a secondary pick at 34%.

Is Old Spice Original for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 76% read it as male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Old Spice Original?

Composed by Albert Hauck. Released in 1938.