The smell goods.
 

I love things that smell good, don’t we all? Recently I had the opportunity to go with a friend in cosmetics to a perfume/cologne showcase. Since scent can probably be the most instant turn on or turn off in any situation, I figured a good exchange thread would be useful. Most the information here is either something I’ve gathered from reading, the showcase, or is simply personal preference.

I apply directly after toweling off from the shower. Apparently the moisture on your skin simultaneously dilutes the intensity of the smell and allows the scent to hold longer. Generally I put a small dab or spritz in my hair, as hair holds scent longer, then one small dab on a wrist, rub them together then a across my neck. It is important to allow the cologne to set before putting on any jewelry or watches as most metallic items will change the scent, adding an almost coppery undertone. When applying always remember the number one rule with scents, err on the side of too little.

Generally when choosing scents you have to think about your body type. If you “secrete” a lot, or generally have a strong personal smell you want to go more towards your musk and heavier colognes. If your skin is often dry or you simply don’t sweat you want to consider the lighter, more acidic scents.

Being one of the latter I use Este Lauder’s Pleasures for Men, it’s an inexpensive citrus scent that’s light and faintly smells of tangerines, furthermore the applicator is usually a mist, allowing for more even dispersions. Occasionally when I think I’m going to be smoking a lot, or in a bar I’ll go a little stronger; currently partial to Polo Blue, a heavier and crisper scent but still a citrus base. For those of you preferring a heavier musk scent I would recommend the Polo Black. I have also heard from several women about a purple bottled Prada cologne that is irresistible.

As far as perfumes go I’m a big fan of women who wear Dior Addict, and I pretty much want to attack anyone wearing Sublime by Jean Patou.

As a final note, for those of you who react to badly cologne’s consider baby powder. In almost every blind survey baby powder wins as most “attractive” smell.

So what cologne’s, perfumes and scent schemes work for you EDF?

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You need to watch the movie Perfume

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Depends on the season...winter I wear Cartier and all other seasons I wear Estee Lauder Intuition. Occasionally I'll wear Ferragamo as well.

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I always use an after shave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older.

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In the morning I'll put on an ice pack before doing my stomach crunches, I can do a thousand now.

To answer OP's question I wear Polo blue.

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I'm content with not smelling bad. I'll give more detail later, need to return some video tapes.

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In the morning I'll put on an ice pack before doing my stomach crunches, I can do a thousand now.

To answer OP's question I wear Polo blue.

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Me too

I get compliments on it all the time

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I wear Armani Aqua Di Gio.

The girls seem to like it.

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I'm sorry for taking this thread off track immediately with my 'witty' American Psycho quote.

I can see you put a lot of time into the OP, so it would be a shame if all the replies were 'i like xxx, people like it'. But unfortunately, most, like myself, probably don't have enough knowledge on the matter to type a lot.

One little tip I learned recently was to put a dab behind each ear, that way when a girl is talking into your ear in a crowded club/bar she can smell it. Pretty sweet.

Anyway, hopefully this thread will take off.

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I can see you put a lot of time into the OP, so it would be a shame if all the replies were 'i like xxx, people like it'. But unfortunately, most, like myself, probably don't have enough knowledge on the matter to type a lot.


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The density of the writing was totally intentional, and the reference appreciated, it's my first EDF post, I wanted it snazzy.

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I go through phases so I'll just list what's in my bathroom now.

Issey Miyake cologne. This is what I'm wearing at the moment. I got it on a recommendation from my brother and it's very nice indeed. More of an evening cologne.

I also have CK one summer, Chanel Allure Sport, and lacoste Red.

The biggest "make girls go wild" cologne is Jaun Paul Gauiter Le Male. I've had women stop me on the street when wearing that one.

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I'm fairly ignorant on these matters (married, and working in a predominatly male environment), so please forgive me for the silly question, but I do react a bit to cologne and was intreagued by the suggestion of using baby powder. Where do we put this? And how much? Do you buy this in a drugstore?

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I'm fairly ignorant on these matters (married, and working in a predominately male environment), so please forgive me for the silly question, but I do react a bit to cologne and was intrigued by the suggestion of using baby powder. Where do we put this? And how much? Do you buy this in a drugstore?

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Any grocery store, chemist, or convenience store should carry it. When I use it I buy johnson and johnson, I believe Talcum powder and baby powder might be the same thing?

Generally you want to apply it lightly to your back and shoulders. There are those who like to spruce up the boys with it as well.


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The biggest "make girls go wild" cologne is Jaun Paul Gauiter Le Male. I've had women stop me on the street when wearing that one.

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Hasn't come across my radar, but I will hunt it out.

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JPG

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My brother wears Jean Paul Gaulteir. He gets compliments on it all the time.

Can't really describe the scent right now cause my nose is stuffy, but its more strong than citrusy.

I wear Curve. Been wearin it since high school. It's definitely time for an upgrade.

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i used to wear cologne every day, but i stopped this year for some reason. anyway, here are the all time greats:

escada for men - super clean, good for work.

channel egoiste platinum - awesome all purpose scent

escada sentiment - i don't know if they make it anymore, but it is one of my all time favorites - good for spring/summer

romeo gigli - might be hard to find, but very soft - girls like it.

issey miyake is a great scent - there was a period when everyone i knew wore it so i stopped - but it is excellent and i may break it back out in a year or two.

Thierry Mugler angel is different and kind of interesting - it has a little coffe/chocolate thing going on - not for everyone.

my current go to is dunhill desire - all around great and noone else wears it.

if i had one recommendation it would be to stay away from anything that people might recognize.

edit: ralph lauren safari is a great scent too - but also had a period where tons of people were wearing it.

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i wear cool water. i think it smells good and so do some women. at a party once this crazy girl was like "who is wearing cool water" and she kinda sniffed around till she got to me. for the next 30 mins she was just smelling me. kinda weird.

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I really like Polo Safari. Kind of a manly woodsy scent that doesn't overpower but last longer than anything else I have tried.

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Does anyone know where you can get mini-bottles of cologne? I'd like to get a bunch of different ones, but they're so expensive in the full sized bottles to bother taking a risk with a bunch of them. I've seen gift packs in shops around Christmas but never any other time really.

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"I've seen gift packs in shops around Christmas but never any other time really. "

You should be able to get them like next week then?

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Burberry Touch for Men FTW

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heh i have a feeling i don't apply enough quantity wise. i don't want to overdo it, but how are people approaching you on the street / from opposite sides of the room to compliment you on your scent? this seems absolutely ridiculous?

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ciano it seems most online places sell smaller bottles that are 1/5th of the regular size.

well that's what i assumed when i saw this link

http://www.fragrancex.com/products/_..._products.html

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Does anyone know where you can get mini-bottles of cologne? I'd like to get a bunch of different ones, but they're so expensive in the full sized bottles to bother taking a risk with a bunch of them. I've seen gift packs in shops around Christmas but never any other time really.


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dude just walk into any nice dept store, and tell the lady or gay guy at the cologne counter that you want to take home a few samples to try before deciding. tell them the money means something to you and you want to make sure you get something you like. they will load you up with little samples.

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My favorite men's cologne was called "Baron", a rich, smooth, pine scent, but on the right guy could send me into raptures. The only thing that would be better is a cherry pipe tobacco/expensive leather scent.

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My request is related but may not be important enough for a lead post so I'll try here

I'm looking for something to neutralize the often overpowering smell emitted by a player sitting near me who eats too much garlic on a regular basis; so much that it seemingly comes through every pore of his or her skin. Usually this is due to eating too much of certain types of ethnic food on a regular basis (for example kimche but too much Italian food would probably do the trick too).

I can handle second hand smoke, reasonable levels of nuclear radiation, moderate BO, and even the smell of dog or cat poop but this one has gotten me nauseous to the point I've had to leave games.

~ Rick