The Best and Worst Men's Colognes of the '80s and '90s - Retro Fragrance Review

About this video

The Gentleman’s Gazette team reviews ten classic fragrances from the 1980s and 1990s, providing first impressions and team feedback on each. The video examines how the fragrance market has evolved since these iconic scents were released, evaluating their compositions, packaging, pricing, and wearability by modern standards.

Key takeaways

• The Gazette team argues that the fragrance market was more limited before the 1980s, with cologne primarily available through high-end boutiques and department stores, making modern options oversaturated by comparison
• The Gazette team recommends fragrances like Acqua di Gioia, Davidoff Cool Water, and Calvin Klein Obsession as versatile, elegant options that remain relevant despite their age
• The Gazette team notes that Dior Fahrenheit and Jaguar Noir are divisive—while historically significant and award-winning, most team members found them too polarizing or unconventional for regular wear
• The Gazette team observes that unisex fragrances like CK One successfully balanced masculine and feminine notes, reflecting broader fashion trends of the era

Episode details: published November 23, 2020 · 98K views · 15:45 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style guidance summarized here is the Gentleman’s Gazette team’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are theirs, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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