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OKJohutiro – :
There are three bottles from three separate batches in my wardrobe:
2016- heavy on the powdery note, more florals than citrus
2017- equally heavy on the floral and citrus notes, with the powder always lurking
2014- a beautifully balanced batch and easily my favorite
The florals and citrus make for a cheerful, uplifting feel; the musk keeps this scent leaning towards the ‘masculine’ side; and that heavenly, powdery note really sets this apart from today’s current scents. Admittedly an older gentleman’s scent, it dominates its niche and is a study in 19th century perfumery. Call it dated but there’s a reason it is still in production today.
This scent has become my signature, as it’s such a comfort to wear. Tabac original,
Lagerfeld classic, and Clubman Pinaud all provide the classic barbershop talc/powder note but none equal Jockey Club in its ‘dandy’ splendor.
kroko777 – :
This smells like baby powder. It’s pleasant, but not very masculine.
pro100spray – :
I love old-fashioned apothecary/barbershop scents. Jockey Club fits perfectly into this category. It’s floral and powdery without being feminine. It accomplishes this by using notes of citrus, greenery, and musk to compliment a heart of dry, soapy talc. It’s a must-have for anyone who enjoys clean classic scents that are just as much a time capsule as they are a cologne.
tarask – :
I remeber there was a generic cologne called “Jockey Club” sold in super markets, is there any link between the tow? I dont see that cologne now, but I miss how sparkling it smelled then, would love to try this as it might be the inspiration behind that cologne…
Andryou – :
For me, this is the textbook barbershop fragrance. Cannot help but think of those visits to barbershops in the old country back in the day. Amber is quite prominent, and I think I get lavender, too, but it is not listed among the notes here on Fragrantica; so, take my word with a grain of salt.
Those who are sensitive about “old men” fragrances should stay clear away. This reminds me of my dad, and I am no young dude myself to begin with. So, we are talking grandpa level stuff here; which, by the way, is perfectly fine with me.
prosto-sasha.16 – :
Like warm, musky, mossy cream, with some aquatic lily in the background!
The mossy pine is so subtle and is sweetened by something that almost smells like maillette lavender, maybe with a hint of anise, that I can’t really call this a fougere, specifically; it’s more like… floating on a cloud of mineral cream, across a frozen pond (I know, weird; warm cream floating over a frozen pond) and a haze of trees can be seen in the distance, almost looking like a smudge or water-color blur.
I don’t spend time in barbershops but I use to go with my Grandfather to one, with my brother, when we were children, once a week while he got his hair trimmed. It was a special treat. There’s something vaguely familiar to me about “Jockey Club” that I think was associated with those trips and I think it was something to do with the heated shaving cream pumps because that’s the image “Jockey Club” brings to mind; hot, pure shaving cream. I think it’s lovely and the right kind of clean scent.
sei969bedyWelty – :
Almost a thumbs up. This stuff is flawlessly barbershoppy and lasts pretty well. I don’t know why they made the juice green though. I think it has less anise/licorice and more clove/cinnamon than some of the other old barbershop ones, or the neo-barbershoppy Rive Gauche…those notes are usually the dealbreakers for me in this genre. So it’s a little less sweet, or maybe sweet in a less pungent way, than the others, and for me that means it’s slighly more refreshing. There’s some creamy orange peel in there which is a little different from the others as well. Still, it’s inescapably old-fashioned so “old man scent” haters may want to beware, even though it’s not one of the 70s-type that seem to be the biggest offenders. In the end, the orange peel becomes very prominent and it reminds me of Equipage more than anything else. I’d take Jockey Club over a lot of its kindred, but it’s still a tad too much licorice for me to enjoy reguarly. I’m hoping to find an alternative from among the Trumpers line.
dimlom – :
Jockey Club evokes old world charm of style, sophistication and elegance. No wonder this was JFK’s preferred scent. Fresh, green and powdery just like stepping out of a refined gentleman’s barber salon. I still go to one and tucked away he has a bottle of this for special clients. This is an aristocratic perfume for men who are confident and charming.
Furweng – :
Funny how people compare this to Wild Country, which is an aromatic fougere. While I do find Jockey Club to be very powdery and dandified, if anything, it’s sort of similar to (get this) Chypre de Coty, without all the animalism.
I know, right? It’s a farfetched comparison, and it’s not as green or mossy as Chypre either, butI definitely smell a similarity, even when comparing Jockey Club to my decant of Chypre from the 50’s. Jockey Club really isn’t a chypre, but Chypre doesn’t really smell like most chypres either, so if you’re looking for a suitable replacement for Chypre, this one might work. I dig it.
Coldrex – :
i remember knowing that this had been JKF’s scent before i smelled it… and then after i tried it? he suddenly made more sense. he had charisma and must have smelled amazing… what a dangerous combination!
i wouldn’t call this an old fashioned scent by any means, but i guess it could be considered a traditional type of fragrance for a man. it’s VERY nice, though!
mozgoffnet – :
This is a nice old fashioned cologne from America’s first perfumery that brings to mind fond thoughts of an old time tonsorial parlor complete with steaming hot towels, shaving mugs, brushes, and straight razors. Something from a bygone era to wrap around you. Said to be JFK’s signature scent, it has amazing staying power for an EDC. This comfort scent,to me, was a welcome addition to my perfume wardrobe.