Pino Silvestre Original Eau de Toilette vs Coty Aspen Cologne

Both are cheap, old-school woody aromatic fougères for men, and both are rated 4.5 out of 5. Pino Silvestre Original is the more distinctive scent: a sharp pine-and-citrus opening over cloves, lavender and herbs, with a warm amber and cedar base, and it has a much larger review base behind its rating. Aspen by Coty is the safer, softer, more generic fresh-spicy cologne with light sillage and short wear. Buy Pino if you want a real pine fougère with character; buy Aspen if you want an easy, inoffensive everyday spray.

• Choose the Pino Silvestre Original if you want a bold, coniferous fougère with a pine-and-citrus opening and a warm woody base, and you like a scent with history.
• Choose the Aspen if you want a light, clean, fresh-spicy cologne that stays close to the skin and suits casual daytime wear.