Your favorite classic Eau de Cologne?

I'm a bit surprised but my statistic says that Asprey's "Purple Water" is the Eau de Cologne I have worn the most (I don't count in Eau de Guerlain which is more like a complete perfume for me).

I love Eau de Sud, my third bottle arrived the other day and I said 'Baby I've missed you' Now, how can you get that attached? My bottle came in the male shape because it was half the price-and why? Yes, I know, but the subject is probably best left alone

Just now I have gotten a bottle of "Original Eau de Cologne" by Farina Gegenüber - an old one, I think (not as shown here but green)
in a nice wooden box with attached description in calligraphic lettering. Quite nice!

I just wanted to ask - does anyone know how long ago was manufactured in this form? Anyway, will remain wondering whether this is his real aroma or over time something is lost.

However, there is much beauty in it, mostly I sense a wonderful touch of neroli (I think) very gentle and ethereal (milder and more noble than in 4711, say) but, right now, nor notes, neither lightness I can't decide because I have already wearing a really powerful one.

I really love classic Eau de Colognes.

Acqua de Genova. Tart/sour opening with a lovely lime in the citrus accord, then herbs, with a more floral heart than many others of the genre. Beautiful. A classic.

Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Sicilia. Only launched in the late 1990's. My absolute favourite. Bright citrus with petitgrain, shot through with a very refreshing bitter green streak which I always think is cypress. Very effective in lifting the spirits.

Alvarez Gomez Agua de Colonia Concentrada. A Spanish Cologne. Inexpensive. Robust and artisanal in style. Juicy citrus, lots of herbs, and geranium. Splash/spray with abandon. A feel good Cologne.

Penhaligons Blenheim Bouquet Eau de Toilette. A Cologne by any other name. Citrus, herbs and pine, terrific. Elegantly masculine and stylish for the girls too.

and many others........

Je Suis Un Homme, by ELdO. A cologne alike fragrance with a hint of leather behind. My best cologne for spring and summer nights out.

One that serves as bait for girls??
Tempest - Al Kimiya.

Will serve well for both of us, but now she knows you are in!!
Good point to start my approach!!

I associate eau de cologne with mornings. I am interested to hear how others see it.
I often use Apres L'Ondee in the modern EDT as a morning fragrance, it has that dewy feel, even if it doesn't scream hesperidic

My personal favorite is about as classic as you can get. I always have a bottle of this at my bathroom sink for myself and guests.

I forgot to mention Eau France by Molinard, a great splash in the 4711 category

"Tommy Girl" by Tommy Hilfiger

Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura. The original colonia is must try and all the other flankers as well.

Colognise EDC

Not a classic but my favorite is Helmut Lang EDC.

Hands down my favorite is Acqua Di Selva. That lemony minty foresty brilliance is just classic

"Curve for Men (Cologne) | Curve / Liz Claiborne"

I strongly disliked the classic neroli EdC as I associated it with my mum wearing freshly applied 4711 while I was getting sick on the back-seat of the car as a kid. I'm finally getting over it and I've come to appreciate the classic Colonia by AdP. I like its slightly bitter, herbal touch and the slightest sweetness rounding off the colonia DNA. I have a decant and might get a bottle one day. But I actually haven't tried many other colonias.

I like Sanborns Flor de Naranja.

A bottle of Colonia Eau de Cologne is mine now, looking forward to the summer!

Colonia Essenza

I have a lot of Eau de Colognes that I like but my favorite of them all is Acqua di Selva by Victor which was released in 1949. A gorgeous, heavy and minty citrusy masterpiece that to me smells unlike anything I've ever put my nose to. 

I love 4711 and I am obsessed lately with the neroli note but I wanted something with a better longevity. I have been buying some fragrances although some arrived to my home and I will not be able to try them until August (I am travelling for work, currently living in Germany). The new additions to my collection have been: Happy Chopard - Bigaradia (neroli with bitter oranges, really uplifting) Matin Blanc (powdery, really similar to Pure Poison by Dior) Puro Neroli Eau de Parfum (amazing, floral in a very carnal way) Bright NeroliSolo Atlas