Gentlemen,
I don't fancy current designer aftershaves and colognes. And I dislike bay rum. My taste leans more toward some of the traditional fragrances. For what it's worth, here are my five preferred aftershaves and colognes.
Spanish Leather by Truefitt & Hill
Spanish Leather by Geo F Trumper
Woods of Wiindsor
Annick Goutal
Alvarez Gomez
Noting fancy. And yours?