Wilbur 20,156 Report post #1 Posted February 12 I don't mean nasty, dirty scents, I mean the spendy, store bought scents. Like you rolled around in patchouli all day? 1 Goat Geddah reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Longjohn 17,772 Report post #2 Posted February 12 It makes scents to me. I sometimes smell like frankincense. 3 1 bikeman564™, JerrySTL, Wilbur and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randomguy 15,107 Report post #3 Posted February 12 I loved Polo in college, then added Drakkar Noir to the collection. I haven't bought any cologne since college, but I can clearly remember and love the smell of Polo. I am sure I normally smell ok. 1 bikeman564™ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wilbur 20,156 Report post #4 Posted February 12 I have some cologne's but generally don't wear them. Different Hermes and Armani scents my wife bought for me. Armani stuff is over the top. Reminds me of clubbing type scents of my 20's. I was in a mall in Florida the other day and a fragrance lady sprayed me with Creed Aventus. I really liked myself for the rest of the day But, $400!!! I will go roll around in patchouli. 1 1 Goat Geddah and Longjohn reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeman564™ 8,275 Report post #5 Posted February 12 Polo is my scent. Used it for years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kzoo 15,066 Report post #6 Posted February 12 Just a bit. Just a small bit. Just a real small bit. 1 smudge reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dirtyhip 13,913 Report post #7 Posted February 12 Cologne? Never. A light hint of deodorant and maybe coconut face lotion. Those are scents I can handle. 1 Wilbur reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kzoo 15,066 Report post #8 Posted February 12 39 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: Cologne? Never. A light hint of deodorant and maybe coconut face lotion. Those are scents I can handle. Face lotion... Did you say face lotion? Coconut face lotion? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddmaxx 16,600 Report post #9 Posted February 12 Men are normally too scented. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razors Edge 3,713 Report post #10 Posted February 12 Just now, maddmaxx said: Men are normally too scented. Yep. I don't want to smell anyone. Period. Man or woman. Keep your "statement" to yourself and stop stinkifying the world. 1 Zephyr reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 5,679 Report post #11 Posted February 12 My wife liked Piere Cardin and would buy it for me back in the day but I’m really not a cologn guy either. I use a Neutrogena after shave lotion that has a light scent, my deodorant is probably stronger smelling... 1 Wilbur reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Longjohn 17,772 Report post #12 Posted February 12 All summer I smell like sunblock. 2 3 smudge, JerrySTL, Razors Edge and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goat Geddah 1,768 Report post #13 Posted February 12 1 hour ago, Randomguy said: I loved Polo in college, then added Drakkar Noir to the collection. I haven't bought any cologne since college, but I can clearly remember and love the smell of Polo. I am sure I normally smell ok. I wear Polo after shave...green or blue. My wife loved it, doubt I'll ever stop. 2 1 Longjohn, Randomguy and Wilbur reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razors Edge 3,713 Report post #14 Posted February 12 9 minutes ago, ChrisL said: My wife liked Piere Cardin and would buy it for me back in the day but I’m really not a cologn guy either. I use a Neutrogena after shave lotion that has a light scent, my deodorant is probably stronger smelling... A "close in" scent is fine - ie someone has to be snuggling up to you or really tight in your space. It is the "why am I smelling that person?" sort of thing that is annoying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsharr 23,587 Report post #15 Posted February 12 I used to use cologne. My go to was Lagerfeld and then I switched to Roger & Gallet L'Homme. Seldom wear any scent these days, not even scented deodorant/antiperspirant. The scents give me a headache and make my eyes itch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MickinMD 1,688 Report post #16 Posted February 12 I'm sure the perfume companies are, at this very moment, doing lab as well as psychological research whose goal is to get men wearing more perfurnes. Whether it's been Old Spice, Brut, Axe, etc., men have proven susceptible to a good sales pitch for a new scent. Note that ALL of them are perfumes but are cleverly marketed as after shave or cologne. Back in the 1970's, a monthly meeting of the Maryland Chapter of the American Chemical Society featured a guest speaker from Revlon, who said that his company's market only comprised 50% of the population - women - and they were doing their best to capture the other 50% of the population. They have made minor inroads so far, but note that jewelry companies have grabbed a significant number of males customers now, which was virtually unheard of a generation or so back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kzoo 15,066 Report post #17 Posted February 12 3 minutes ago, MickinMD said: They have made minor inroads so far Eye shadow for goths... 1 Longjohn reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsharr 23,587 Report post #18 Posted February 12 Just now, Kzoo said: Eye shadow for goths... three words glitter dog balls Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wilbur 20,156 Report post #19 Posted February 12 56 minutes ago, ChrisL said: My wife liked Piere Cardin and would buy it for me back in the day but I’m really not a cologn guy either. I use a Neutrogena after shave lotion that has a light scent, my deodorant is probably stronger smelling... A guy I work with was asking me about gifts for his parents anniversary.. He wanted something retro from the 70's. I said, get your dad a bottle of Pierre Cardin and your mom a bottle of Black Tower wine. Fond memories will follow.. 1 ChrisL reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirwickWithCheese 14,639 Report post #20 Posted February 12 2 hours ago, Wilbur said: I don't mean nasty, dirty scents, I mean the spendy, store bought scents. Like you rolled around in patchouli all day? 1 Wilbur reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zephyr 4,032 Report post #21 Posted February 12 Everyone should just smell clean. Perfumes, scents, and colognes need to go the way of smoking in public places. If you want to dab a little on your kibbles 'n bits for your S.O., fine, but I should not be able to smell it standing beside you 1 1 Wilbur and Longjohn reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dirtyhip 13,913 Report post #22 Posted February 12 1 hour ago, Kzoo said: Face lotion... Did you say face lotion? Coconut face lotion? Yes. Face and body lotion. You must have never lived in the desert. Or if you have and don't lotion up, maybe you like being a shriveled old man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 6,794 Report post #23 Posted February 12 I like when a guy has just a hint of a nice scent. Like he has to walk past me for me to notice it. For some reason HoSmudge got into the Sweet Pea scented face wash from bath and body works. It was nice; he only used it to wash his face in the morning. They don't have it in the foaming version any longer, so he switched to Japanese cherry blossom. I actually like that one better. 2 Wilbur and Longjohn reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dottles 4,719 Report post #24 Posted February 12 We probably should be but I'm not. I will never be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
late 658 Report post #25 Posted February 12 Nonscense.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petitepedal 11,194 Report post #26 Posted February 12 I remember buying some spendy designer stuff for my cousins 2 sons one Christmas..different sent a for each of them...the youngest one said "thanks, smells just like Brut" 1 Wilbur reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kzoo 15,066 Report post #27 Posted February 12 1 hour ago, Dirtyhip said: Yes. Face and body lotion. You must have never lived in the desert. No I live in Michigan - the state preferred by 4 out of the 5 Great Lakes. We have sand but our dunes come with water. Face lotion *shakes head* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 5,679 Report post #28 Posted February 12 14 minutes ago, Kzoo said: No I live in Michigan - the state preferred by 4 out of the 5 Great Lakes. We have sand but our dunes come with water. Face lotion *shakes head* I never wore face lotion and about 15 years ago started getting really dark blotches on my cheeks. I started using SPF 150 face cream on my cheeks and nose and over time they all went away. So face lotion is a thing for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Longjohn 17,772 Report post #29 Posted February 12 31 minutes ago, ChrisL said: So face lotion is a thing for me. Me too, but my face cream is quite spendy for a tiny 30 gram tube. 1 Further reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites