PS Paul Sebastian 1979 Eau de Cologne

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7.6 / 10 53 Ratings

A popular perfume by Paul Sebastian for men, released in 1979. The scent is spicy-sweet. It is still in production.

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Main accords

Spicy

Sweet

Fougère

Woody

Oriental

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Lavender

Sage

Heart Notes

Mugwort

Base Notes

Sandalwood

Musk

Myrrh

Patchouli

Vanilla

Ratings

Scent

7.653 Ratings

Longevity

7.947 Ratings

Sillage

7.447 Ratings

Bottle

6.051 Ratings

Value for money

8.820 Ratings

Submitted by DonVanVliet, last update on 04.02.2024.

Reviews

6 in-depth fragrance descriptions

12/18/2013

8
Scent

Scentemental
29 Reviews

Scentemental

Helpful Review 6

Fine Indeed

Last year about this time I visited the US for the first time. Now I am a fairly simple person with simple tastes. I spent most of my time in and around Oklahoma city and to its south west. I enjoyed the simple things, gospel meetings, time with friends, visiting Taco Bell and shopping at Ross, Walmart and Walgreens.

It was at a Walmart I managed to grab a 4oz edt bottle of Fine Cologne for $9.99 just after Christmas (reduced as it was "Christmas Stock"). PS Fine cologne is not widely available here in Australia and to me is a definite olfactory mnemonic of my US trip (as well as Preferred Stock by Coty, but that is another story).

I already had a bottle of PS, and knew what to expect and so I grabbed the bottle with glee. I originally learned about it when, on another forum, I asked "what is like Old Spice, but stronger?" PS fine cologne was suggested and it happened that I found a place a little while later that sold testers. I loved it right from the start.

I have seen a number of times on websites, that this is a best selling fragrance and I can understand why. It is classy at a tiny price. Musk, spice,floral notes and a powdery lavender make for a classic masculine fragrance. I cannot really pick what the floral notes are, they could be rose or carnation or some other pink and frilly thing. There is just enough of this note, however, to underpin and unify the other notes. It is pretty 'old school' (whatever that means) and lasts much longer than Old Spice. It also has more of a herbal/boozy/aromatic edge than O. S. which makes it a more robust fragrance.

This is indeed a fine cologne.

10/01/2018

7
Bottle 6
Sillage 8
Longevity 8.5
Scent

Terente
33 Reviews

Terente

1

Not exactly how I expected, but still nice

I met it for a while, but without having the occasion to test it. I decided to buy it, especially because I found it at 22 euros for 240 ml bottle. The smell of this is outstanding in opening, but mediocre in drydown. Musk, floral, spices is what i get. It's well blended and for its times (1979) maybe it could be called FINE COLOGNE. It's still Fine, but surely dated. For me it smells like a good mix of Aramis and Old Spice. The performances disappointed me: not so long lasting as other people say and i tested it not only on skin, but also on clothes/blotters. Maybe I am anosmic to its components?

08/24/2022

SmellGoodGuy
58 Reviews

SmellGoodGuy

4

The smell of a responsible man

A musky-floral, manly, concoction.

If you're a modern sharp dressing person, you'll definitely get a few compliments.

I wear it once in a blue and when I do, I enjoy it.

I was reading on another site how this smells like an old man. Sure, it's a DNA that is moved on from and the people who wore it then are now older. But no fragrance on earth will make you smell like an old man if you are not an old man. Just like there's no fragrance that can make you smell like a young man and you're not a young man. They're just older DNA's and contemporary DNA's. The contemporary DNA's of today will undoubtedly be criticized as smelling old 10yrs from now when new DNA's start to take hold.

Bottom line: If you like it, wear it. If you're old then no amount of shying away from stuff like this will mask such an obvious fact.

Personally, I like older DNA's and shy away from newer ones, because they smell different and remind me of some of the attributes of men who used to wear it when it was new. Attributes like responsibleness, being established, putting food on the table, etc..

Try it. Wear it with confidence. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

01/07/2023

10
Pricing 4
Bottle 7
Sillage 6
Longevity 7.5
Scent

Elmitz
15 Reviews

Elmitz

2

A Smooth Operator, 80's Older Gent Scent

Paul Sebastian Men's Eau de Cologne is a classic fragrance that has stood the test of time since its launch in 1979. As a man of the 1980s, I remember this scent being all the rage, with its sleek bottle and stylish advertising campaigns.

But beyond the surface level glitz and glamour of the perfume's pop culture presence, there is a depth and complexity to the scent itself that has kept it relevant and beloved for over four decades.

At first spritz, the top notes of cinnamon, lavender and green notes immediately grab the attention, providing a refreshing and invigorating opening. As the fragrance begins to dry down, the heart notes of jasmine and rose come through, adding a subtle floral depth that is both romantic and sophisticated. The base notes of amber, musk, and sandalwood round out the scent, providing a warm and masculine finish that lingers on the skin.

But what really sets Paul Sebastian Men's Eau de Cologne apart is its versatility. It is a scent that can be worn just as easily to the office as it can to a black tie event. Its balanced blend of fresh and floral notes make it suitable for most occasions, and its power ensures that you will leave a lasting impression long after you've left the room.

However, it is more of a winter/fall scent for sure and some may consider it an old man's scent, and I would not vigorously disagree. My wife does not particularly care for it, actually, so I tend to wear it when I'm about town solo.

In the 1980s, Paul Sebastian Men's Eau de Cologne was a fragrance of choice for suave and stylish men about town. And while fashions may come and go, this timeless scent remains a staple for any discerning gentleman's fragrance collection.

And at the cheap price, why not try it?

Musical Association: "Smooth Operator" by Sade, released in 1984. This sultry and seductive song, with its elegant sound, could be seen as a perfect match for a sophisticated and refined fragrance like Paul Sebastian Men's Eau de Cologne. The lyrics, which speak to the charms of a mysterious and irresistible love interest, could be interpreted as a metaphor for the allure of the scent itself.

02/04/2024

8
Pricing 8
Bottle 6
Sillage 6
Longevity 5.5
Scent

Msense
13 Reviews

Msense

2

Not Bad

The original version of this was Godly. The current version still smells very good although it has a synthetic note that the original did not. It is musky, spicy, fruity, smoky, elegant and rugged all at the same time. I still use it on occasion. Not nearly as vigorous as the original but still a no brainer purchase if you want a masculine scent that is affordable. Give it a whirl.

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