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arh860bedyWelty – :
I received a bottle of this as a Christmas gift when I was about 10 or 11 years old (I’m 33 now, to give you an idea of how long ago this was), and yes, I did wear it. I want to say this was probably one of the first “real” colognes I ever wore growing up that wasn’t a sample of Polo my mother got at the Sears cologne counter.
Looking back on it, what I remember most about this smell was the almost overwhelming notes of leather and spice. If I was to compare it to some other products I’ve smelled over the years, I’d say Chaps sat somewhere between English Leather and Stetson by Coty in terms of smell; not quite as pungent as English Leather, but not quite as clean smelling as Stetson, either. The main image I have stuck in my brain after all this time would be that of a cowboy or farmhand getting cleaned up and ready for a night on the town, and this is what he’d reach for. Definitely not an everyday wear scent, much better suited for evening use.
I’m not sure which one I have a harder time believing; that they quit making it, or that it’s going for such astronomical prices on ebay. Definitely one I miss.
Starboc – :
My dad had this. It was animalic in a good way. Very dirty also in a good way. It was so complex but yet simple. Such a classic. My dad also owned Avon Wild Country, Polo Classic Green, Classic Estee Lauder. Those were such historic gems that are unforgotten poems..So was my dad.
bellissima – :
First off, it’s obvious some reviews here are from ebay sellers of Chaps telling you it’s worth the pay the $100+ for vintage bottles of this crap. DO NOT FALL FOR IT!! Chaps is quite possibly the worst smelling cologne I ever had the unfortunate displeasure of putting my nose on. It’s Kerosene rubbed on a leather saddle just taken off a sweaty horse after a long run. And I’m by no means a fragrance snob, I like a lot of cheapies (Stetson, Brut, English Leather, etc.)
And the guy below me (ebay?) claiming woman “go nuts over this?” Well, I have to agree, because if I came home wearing this my wife would go nuts all right! And it won’t be pretty!
faluplill – :
Ralph Lauren really screwed up when he discontinued this amazing fragrance. It really is a shame. This is a very complex cologne with so many notes that it was pure genius making them all blend together so beautifully. This cologne always takes me back to those exciting and fun times of the 1980’s. Women go absolutely nuts over it! I have to go on E-Bay now to buy a bottle and sometimes pay way too much, especially for bottles that are over 8 years old, but IT IS WORTH IT! I recently read that Ralph Lauren Company wasn’t doing so well, well it’s no wonder! If he were to bring back this magical fragrance in it’s original formulation (brown bottle, silver cap), I believe he could save his company from ruin. There are so many fans out there, probably hundreds of thousands who would be absolutely thrilled to see this back on the shelves again. I would probably buy hundreds of bottles myself just in case it were ever discontinued again. I cherish this cologne.
vvs_93 – :
I got this for my father once for Christmas years back. Had absolutely no idea what it smelled like. Then he put it on almost right away and boy did it smell great on him! I loved when he’d walk past me and i’d catch a good whiff of it. It’s manly and spicy but also warm and vaguely sweet underneath, which really suited my dad. I should also add that i’m not a big fan of overly cool scents on men so this one appealed to my senses. I prefer this one much more over Stetson.
Unsurprisingly, my dad used up the whole bottle and he still has that empty bottle sitting there. I haven’t stumbled across Chaps again in the store. But one of these days, if i spot it again, i’ll definitely pick up another bottle for him.
vokshem – :
My boyfriend is the best smelling man in the world to me. “Chaps” has the power to make even him smell repellent, which is saying a lot for the power of “Chaps”. It has a sour, heachache-inducing smell that lingers on him and in my nose for hours. Too strong, too sour, with horrendously long staying power.
Edikkill – :
Strong, rough, animalic. No refinement. Some will love, some will dislike, but nobody can be indifferent.
vovcik77 – :
This (the old version) is what I wished Stetson could have been. It’s still a sweet brown brew, with honey and flowery spices yielding to a gentle musk, but while Stetson smelled like my mom’s Norell and had no balls, Chaps probably has one. It’s not very strong so sometimes I try to do a double dose. Even so, the base notes are pretty weak and I sometimes will re-splash myself to smell anything at all. If I breathe deeply over the splash spot, I get a slight pee residue smell. I wish there were something astringent or sour other than that pee in the mix, even if only for the first few minutes, to break up the monotonous, though not quite overpowering, sweetness.
vadim0 – :
Reminds me of the Marlboro man. It is very strong scent that overpowers your senses and transports you to the old western era. I cant stand the leather on it and gives me a splitting headache plus it smells dated. Perfect for Tom Selleck!
GERS – :
Old school yes, but too strong, crude and rough for me. Gave it away for a raffle. It’s a negative I’m afraid
Kniaz.V – :
Chaps does not fit my personality at all. The smell reminds me of a cowboy who just wrestled a sweaty bull. That is fine if you want to smell like you just got off the range, but for an urban IT professional it just doesn’t work. There is a stong powder smell that almost feels like you are trying to cover up soiling yourself. This is far from sophisticated.
veprortagueve – :
A few years ago I learned that the origninal formula was discontinued, and that the entire Chaps brand had been sold to Kohl’s department stores. Kohl’s carries Chaps 1978, and Chaps Weekend. Both are reformulated and smell nothing at all like the original. I searched online and found a bottle on Ebay, but it had already gone stale. Now I know where the expression “old lady perfume” comes from, because that’s what I smelled like after I put it on. I dumped it down the drain and could see that all the ingredients had separated. I did some research on the Ralph Lauren website and found that Lauren had stopped making the original in 2007. That means if you are lucky enough to find a bottle somewhere online, it’s going to be at least five years old.
tyler2_2010 – :
Guys, the girls like me find it irresistable on the man we love. I mean irresistable.
Indituend – :
I LOVE Chaps. It’s my favorite cologne for men. It screams masculinity and strength, with no apologies.
I bought a bottle for my hubby – he prefers brighter frags like Acqua di Gio – but he’ll wear this for me every so often. I love it! It’s like an aphrodisiac!
I agree, it’s a bit harsh straight out of the bottle, but the drydown is amazing. Very long-lasting with good sillage.
The 2007 version, in my opinion, was just a joke (shame on you, RL!). I’m pretty sure the original version has been discontinued, but I’ve been able to buy a couple of bottles online.
dkrshopru – :
Not particularly fond of this fragrence. But in all fairness, I haven’t smelled in years since I was in high school. But to my recollection, this is an extremely strong musky smell. Maybe at that time in my life, it wasn’t the best fragrence for my age group.
Lesnikkk – :
Unlike Lana Lool, I don’t perceive a lot of patchouli (which I only like in small amounts) though it’s a bit urinous. Vintage Givenchy Gentleman, on the other hand, is a patchouli sledgehammer, at least at first. Anyway, think of Gomma. Now sweeten it up a touch. Now add a pinch of Kouros. That’s more or less vintage Chaps. There’s a very interesting powdery quality that has more of a dusty, dry outdoors aspect than the powderiness of a fragrance like Dior Homme. As you might expect, I have to be in the mood for this one. The drydown isn’t as crude as the opening, thankfully. It’s natural smelling and lasts a long time, with excellent projection (“sillage”) and a great though subtle sandalwood note.
Pantera312 – :
Behind Bel Ami, this is one of my favorite dry leathery frags. The vintage bottles are full of oakmoss, and together with patchouli, sandalwood, and just a smidge of vanilla, make up one of the most wonderful vintage chypres. The patchouli can get a little overwhelming in the drydown, but in the right weather this brew shines. For a long time, I wouldn’t even think of using this or English Leather, as I viewed them as drug store fragrances, but it was truly my loss. Now, I wear Chaps whenever I don’t want to use the rest of my vintage Bel Ami, but am craving a nice dry oakmoss leather scent…satisfying!
UniocoksInini – :
I always loved the aftershave. I bought it for my husband when we dated, then married. I even had some in my secret stash so I could smell it whenever I wanted. mmmm! Sometimes I would wear it to work, just for me.
9mastermeh – :
Chaps was my first love. I would splash it on every day and felt so sexy. Indeed, the brilliant chypre accord developed into a later obsession. I must have been very sexy back then!!! Oakmoss, patcholi, vetiver with some jasmine and rose et al. It was somewhat crude, yet ever loyal to my young nose! I never forgot it.
And then one day, I found my old plastic silver capped splash in my old vanity. I though it must be water by now. I gave it a twist and it was still as potent as 1983! WOW! The quality of this baby is unmatched, especially by the worthless reformulation of today. It has devolved to water with some strange chemicals within.
furcereew – :
Easily my favorite fragrance from Ralph Lauren, Chaps is an invigorating burst of lavender and patchouli, with a swift drydown of powdery leather and sandalwood. Everything is represented in tandem, but it’s very crudely executed. Still, the fragrance works, if only because it is simple, concise, and utterly masculine. Nothing to lose sleep over if it can’t be found, but worth purchasing if it is.
kodojiwp – :
با نظر آقای سامی هاردانیان کاملا موافقم
کاری کلاسیک و مردانه و برای من که بسیار نوستالوژیک است هنوز که هنوز است گاهی برای رایحه آن دلم تنگ میشود اگرچه شاید امروزیها زیاد آنرا نپسندند اما در نوع خود و برای فصل پاییز و زمستان همچنان بی نظیر است و از دوام و پخش بالای بویی هم برخوردار است
مقداری بوی بادام تلخ هم از رایحه اش به مشام میرسد در کل عطری است
مردانه
کلاسیک
گرم و تلخ
چرمی و ادویه ای
به قول دوستمان
وسترن و کابوی
یاد مرحوم جان وین و گری گوری پک را تداعی میسازد
alchoholizmiki – :
یک عطر کلاسیک، قدیمی و بسیار مردانه. هر موقع بوی آن به مشامم می خورد یاد فیلمهای وسترن و مرحوم جان وین می افتم
luchshiycementuk – :
One of my first designer colognes ever. Very manly and very distinct. It was worn by all the cool guys in my high school. Very popular until Polo became the new rage. Then it fell out of favor, and gasp . . . was sold at Wal-Mart. Chaps seems to have been forgotten for the most part over the years, but I remember it well. Wish I would have kept my old half full bottle. Will definitely be keeping my eyes open for a vintage.