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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 28, 2020 9:57:58 GMT -5
OK, this is none of my business, but I wonder how many of you wear cologne on a regular basis. I enrolled in scentbird (not spamming or endorsing) to try out some new colognes for DH. He used to wear it back in the day, but he quit. I'm trying to find him one he likes, so he'll start again. But, maybe it's just something younger and/or single guys do. Do you guys wear it? Is just a special occasion thing or what? Color me clueless.
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Post by knave on Jan 28, 2020 10:31:28 GMT -5
Right up there with deo, gotta have it.
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Post by Fossilman on Jan 28, 2020 10:44:59 GMT -5
I stopped using cologne years ago... I do to much hunting and fishing to worry about smelling good. Hahahaha It's come to the point where I don't like being around people (male and female that do), can't stand the smells that are on the markets now! Most over do the cologne and you can smell them a block away...LOL
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 28, 2020 12:12:36 GMT -5
I stopped using cologne years ago... I do to much hunting and fishing to worry about smelling good. Hahahaha It's come to the point where I don't like being around people (male and female that do), can't stand the smells that are on the markets now! Most over do the cologne and you can smell them a block away...LOL I hear ya. I don't like it strong, either. And some just simply make me sick.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 28, 2020 12:13:23 GMT -5
Just to be clear, DH doesn't smell bad, at all. He's very clean, but sometimes I just like my man to smell good.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2020 13:19:38 GMT -5
I think cologne is mostly a younger-guy thing. We're an insecure bunch. When younger we worry about smelling bad and try things to smell better, some buy into the hype of certain scents "driving women wild" (they don't any more than men being driven wild by women's perfumes - we're not insects), then we notice others gossiping about others (or - the absolute worst scenario - us) who reek of cologne, then we learn about the brain becoming numbed to familiar smells and how something that smells fine to one person can be outright offensive to another person's nose, and it all gets so complicated that many of us drop scent altogether. Seems to be a common thing among Americans these days - we've not been a perfumed culture like some countries. Even after-shave that evaporates within 15 minutes or so seems to have largely gone out of use except among the suits and cuffs set, though there still are some heavily perfumed deodorants out there.
But he's your guy. If you want him to wear a certain scent, I'd think it would encourage him if you'd coach him on how much to wear, when, and where and how often to apply. It should be light and noticeable mainly by you (putting myself in his shoes, if I started to hear comments from others, I might drop it) and only occasionally (otherwise, your brain also can get too used to the scent). Those are things few of us were brought up knowing much about. Maybe I'm way off - just my thoughts,
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Post by knave on Jan 28, 2020 13:28:53 GMT -5
It may be insecurity but I am around people who routinely reek of BO. I put a little on each wrist about 1x day to take the edge off. We do live in the age of allergies though and if it bothered anyone I would drop it. It all helps. Wash yourself brush your teeth use deo and cologne is just the little extra
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 28, 2020 13:32:42 GMT -5
I think cologne is mostly a younger-guy thing. We're an insecure bunch. When younger we worry about smelling bad and try things to smell better, some buy into the hype of certain scents "driving women wild" (they don't any more than men being driven wild by women's perfumes - we're not insects), then we notice others gossiping about others (or - the absolute worst scenario - us) who reek of cologne, then we learn about the brain becoming numbed to familiar smells and how something that smells fine to one person can be outright offensive to another person's nose, and it all gets so complicated that many of us drop scent altogether. Seems to be a common thing among Americans these days - we've not been a perfumed culture like some countries. Even after-shave that evaporates within 15 minutes or so seems to have largely gone out of use except among the suits and cuffs set, though there still are some heavily perfumed deodorants out there. But he's your guy. If you want him to wear a certain scent, I'd think it would encourage him if you'd coach him on how much to wear, when, and where and how often to apply. It should be light and noticeable mainly by you (putting myself in his shoes, if I started to hear comments from others, I might drop it) and only occasionally (otherwise, your brain also can get too used to the scent). Those are things few of us were brought up knowing much about. Maybe I'm way off - just my thoughts, Thank you very much for that insightful post. Yes, I would prefer that it be used sparingly for my benefit. I don't like strong perfume OR cologne.
When I was younger, I remember after shave being a big thing, but like you said, it seems to have fallen out of favor. I still love the Old Spice, though. Reminds me of my dad. Don't want DH to wear it, but I like it.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 28, 2020 13:36:27 GMT -5
It may be insecurity but I am around people who routinely reek of BO. I put a little on each wrist about 1x day to take the edge off. We do live in the age of allergies though and if it bothered anyone I would drop it. It all helps. Wash yourself brush your teeth use deo and cologne is just the little extra A little is fine, IMO. I do like a nice smelling man, I will admit.
I remember I got a set of Estee Lauder perfumes which I loved. Unfortunately for my work mates, I didn't realize how strong and pervasive it is. I walked down my aisle and everyone groaned.... not the reception I wanted. LOL! Estee Lauder perfumes are mostly very awesome, but very, very strong and they linger. They became pretty bottles sitting on a shelf.
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Post by MsAli on Jan 28, 2020 13:49:25 GMT -5
It may be insecurity but I am around people who routinely reek of BO. I put a little on each wrist about 1x day to take the edge off. We do live in the age of allergies though and if it bothered anyone I would drop it. It all helps. Wash yourself brush your teeth use deo and cologne is just the little extra A little is fine, IMO. I do like a nice smelling man, I will admit.
I remember I got a set of Estee Lauder perfumes which I loved. Unfortunately for my work mates, I didn't realize how strong and pervasive it is. I walked down my aisle and everyone groaned.... not the reception I wanted. LOL! Estee Lauder perfumes are mostly very awesome, but very, very strong and they linger. They became pretty bottles sitting on a shelf. There is something about a good cologne
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 28, 2020 13:59:46 GMT -5
A little is fine, IMO. I do like a nice smelling man, I will admit.
I remember I got a set of Estee Lauder perfumes which I loved. Unfortunately for my work mates, I didn't realize how strong and pervasive it is. I walked down my aisle and everyone groaned.... not the reception I wanted. LOL! Estee Lauder perfumes are mostly very awesome, but very, very strong and they linger. They became pretty bottles sitting on a shelf. There is something about a good cologne Do you have a favorite? DH used to wear, what I think was called, Joop!. But I could be wrong. I smelled really good on him. I think it is still around.
For women's perfume, I love Channel number 5. THEY CHANGED IT! The perfume that Coco made in the 20s is now Channel 5 Premier. It is NOT the same. I got a bottle for Christmas. They took the CLASS out of it and threw in a used prostitute. It is so musky, it is almost embarrassing to wear. Thank goodness, I have some original- and you can still get it for now.
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Post by woodman on Jan 28, 2020 14:09:29 GMT -5
I stopped using cologne years ago... I do to much hunting and fishing to worry about smelling good. Hahahaha It's come to the point where I don't like being around people (male and female that do), can't stand the smells that are on the markets now! Most over do the cologne and you can smell them a block away...LOL So can the deer and elk! Some street dwellers could use a bit tho! I do use a bit of Old Spice aftershave once in while. Haven't been clean shaven since 1985 tho!
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Post by MsAli on Jan 28, 2020 14:23:57 GMT -5
There is something about a good cologne Do you have a favorite? DH used to wear, what I think was called, Joop!. But I could be wrong. I smelled really good on him. I think it is still around.
For women's perfume, I love Channel number 5. THEY CHANGED IT! The perfume that Coco made in the 20s is now Channel 5 Premier. It is NOT the same. I got a bottle for Christmas. They took the CLASS out of it and threw in a used prostitute. It is so musky, it is almost embarrassing to wear. Thank goodness, I have some original- and you can still get it for now.
I have a few mens I love. Dior *savauge Viktor & Rolf *Spicebomb Chanel *Bleu
and one that will always bring me fond memories Givenchy *Gentleman
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Post by Rockoonz on Jan 28, 2020 14:25:19 GMT -5
I have a pretty severe reaction to something that must be an ingredient in some women's perfumes. It has been remindful of the CS teargas chamber in boot camp when worn in excess. Elizabeth had to drag me along to the perfume counter to test them before buying.
I grew up in an Old Spice household, my dad anyway. Back when I was mostly clean shaven I used aftershave until I learned about head wash. Where aftershave has more alcohol than cologne, head wash has even more and is a nice follow up to a close shave. I found a bay rum variety that is very similar to old spice and used it for years.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 28, 2020 14:31:43 GMT -5
I have a pretty severe reaction to something that must be an ingredient in some women's perfumes. It has been remindful of the CS teargas chamber in boot camp when worn in excess. Elizabeth had to drag me along to the perfume counter to test them before buying. I grew up in an Old Spice household, my dad anyway. Back when I was mostly clean shaven I used aftershave until I learned about head wash. Where aftershave has more alcohol than cologne, head wash has even more and is a nice follow up to a close shave. I found a bay rum variety that is very similar to old spice and used it for years. Love bay rum! Haven't smelled that in years.....
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Post by RickB on Jan 28, 2020 16:22:29 GMT -5
rockjunquie I don't use cologne anymore, just a rare occasion. Years ago a young lady gave me a bottle of Lagerfeld cologne for men. It is the greatest but strong so I used to touch the neck of the bottle on my wrist, wash it off with a little water, then rub on other wrist and then elsewhere. Do not get this for your DH as you will not leave him alone. Some of us old timers use Ben Gay now.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 28, 2020 16:32:31 GMT -5
rockjunquie I don't use cologne anymore, just a rare occasion. Years ago a young lady gave me a bottle of Lagerfeld cologne for men. It is the greatest but strong so I used to touch the neck of the bottle on my wrist, wash it off with a little water, then rub on other wrist and then elsewhere. Do not get this for your DH as you will not leave him alone. Some of us old timers use Ben Gay now. Mmmm... the warming aroma of menthol.
Now, of course, I have to get him some Lagerfeld. LOL!
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Post by joshuamcduffie on Jan 28, 2020 18:34:26 GMT -5
I just use plain old soap and deodorant, and Hai Karate on special occasions.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jan 28, 2020 18:43:46 GMT -5
A lot of people cannot handle the smell of strong cologne/perfume, it actually affects them physically, gives them headaches, etc. In mrrockpicker's cardiologist's office, there is a sign on the wall proclaiming it is a "fragrance free" office. Yet, the last time we were there, it smelled VERY STRONGLY of onions! Must've been someone's lunch, lol. Seems older folk now tend to smell like linament, BenGay, CBD oil, the like, products old people use, ha ha.
Seems as you get older, strong smells seem to really bug some people more. My brother bitches when my sister uses household cleaning products (at my dad's house, the family home). I suppose she could just quit cleaning, let the place become a sty (just kidding). He would feel more at home there (not kidding, lol).
Although I have been using Zest soap since I was a little kid, my DH now tells me he can't stand the smell of it. Huh? I know that it is drying, but I like how it cleans. To make him happy, I use his soap now... Are ya happy now?
And then others lose their sense of smell as they age. Go figure?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2020 18:58:21 GMT -5
Some of us old timers use Ben Gay now. Round here, Honey Mustard dressing seems to be the guys' go-to scent (Ranch for the gals). The unisex attractant is Reeses' if you want folks to start drooling when you enter a room. Although I have been using Zest soap since I was a little kid, my DH now tells me he can't stand the smell of it. I'd prefer Lever2000, if the bars didn't disappear so fast. I use Zest when I can't find the other on sale. Did like the smell of "Zest Ocean Breeze" better than regular Zest (plus it seemed a little less harsh), but stores or the local distributor seem to have stopped carrying it.
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