Scents
What do you all wear and/or recommend?
Quote: aceofspadesI am in the market for a new cologne -- I currently wear Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanille -- however it is very heavy and I want to find another for daily use
What do you all wear and/or recommend?
I get kind of weak in the knees for Polo. Oldie but a goodie. TMI? Likely. :)
Quote: beachbumbabsQuote: aceofspadesI am in the market for a new cologne -- I currently wear Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanille -- however it is very heavy and I want to find another for daily use
What do you all wear and/or recommend?
I get kind of weak in the knees for Polo. Oldie but a goodie. TMI? Likely. :)
The original Polo -- there are about 10 different types now
Quote: aceofspadesQuote: beachbumbabsQuote: aceofspadesI am in the market for a new cologne -- I currently wear Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanille -- however it is very heavy and I want to find another for daily use
What do you all wear and/or recommend?
I get kind of weak in the knees for Polo. Oldie but a goodie. TMI? Likely. :)
The original Polo -- there are about 10 different types now
Yeah, I'm dating myself. I liked the original very much.
On men, I like vanilla, musk, cherry, or apple notes, pretty much in that order. Light citrus can be fun. Some fragrant woods are ok.
Don't like florals, sandalwood, patchouli as the main notes on anybody, especially men. Reminds me of head shops and infrequent showers.
All FWIW.
Same for the song "Feelings." The song was huge back in 1975. It was sung at weddings. Made it to near the top of the charts. But for the last 30 years it's been thought of as a joke. It's been parodied and ridiculed.
Same thing with the Bee Gees. Their album, Saturday Night Fever was 15 X Platinum. By 1982 they were a laughing stock and probably couldn't get a gig in the lounge at the Trop.
Disco. Huge from 1975 until about 1982. Died a quick and violent death. People that liked dancing disco were left out to dry after 1982. They all had to find new hobbies. Yes, it's back to a certain extent. But by about 1982 almost no dance club would play it. And even if they did people that danced to disco music felt too embarrassed to dance to it anymore. Then the big fad became break dancing. That was huge and fizzled out too.
Quote: GreasyjohnIt's funny how some things just become a joke in popular culture. Not so much because they really are a joke, but because everyone knows you're supposed to feel that way. I'm talking about Old Spice. I mean how many people really wear this fragrance or like it? I'll bet if you masked the label and put it in another container, and had a focus group, a lot of guys would say they liked it, but once they found out it was Old Spice they'd slink away. I mean, it just isn't cool to be a wavy haired rugged fisherman from the United Kingdom. "Hello my sweet, I had a good catch. I brought you home some halibut." What a turn on.
You're dating yourself. Old Spice is all Mustafa and Terry Crews now. It's hip. And pretty damn hilarious. Pa-pa-PA-pa-PA-pa-POWER!
No cologne for me. I smell like I smell and I like how I smell. Sometimes I even smell, and I like that smell, too.
Quote: FaceYou're dating yourself. Old Spice is all Mustafa and Terry Crews now. It's hip. And pretty damn hilarious. Pa-pa-PA-pa-PA-pa-POWER!
No cologne for me. I smell like I smell and I like how I smell. Sometimes I even smell, and I like that smell, too.
I really liked their commercials. They're both funny and catchy.
And GJ I wear Old Spice. But then, I'm an old married guy.
Quote: GreasyjohnIt's funny how some things just become a joke in popular culture. Not so much because they really are a joke, but because everyone knows you're supposed to feel that way. I'm talking about Old Spice. I mean how many people really wear this fragrance or like it? I'll bet if you masked the label and put it in another container, and had a focus group, a lot of guys would say they liked it, but once they found out it was Old Spice they'd slink away. I mean, it just isn't cool to be a wavy haired, rugged, hairy-chested fisherman from the United Kingdom. "Hello my sweet, I had a good catch. I brought you home some halibut." What a turn on.
Same for the song "Feelings." The song was huge back in 1975. It was sung at weddings. Made it to near the top of the charts. But for the last 30 years it's been thought of as a joke. It's been parodied and ridiculed.
Same thing with the Bee Gees. Their album, Saturday Night Fever was 15 X Platinum. By 1982 they were a laughing stock and probably couldn't get a gig in the lounge at the Trop.
Disco. Huge from 1975 until about 1982. Died a quick and violent death. People that liked dancing disco were left out to dry after 1982. They all had to find new hobbies. Yes, it's back to a certain extent. But by about 1982 almost no dance club would play it. And even if they did people that danced to disco music felt too embarrassed to dance to it anymore. Then the big fad became break dancing. That was huge and fizzled out too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ihs-vT9T3Q
Quote: texasplumrRemember Hai Karate?
And GJ I wear Old Spice. But then, I'm an old married guy.
How about English Leather? "All my men wear English Leather or they wear nothing at all".
Quote: AxelWolfhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ihs-vT9T3Q
That was fun to watch. Good dance tune. But the best dance tune of all time was Billie Jean. Once I was at a club and the DJ started to play this song. I grabbed my date's hand and wisk us onto the dance floor. No formalities like asking her if she wanted to dance or anything. Come on, we're near death and lost in the desert and found water. I don't need to say, "Would you like to go to that oasis over there and drink from that pool of water?"
So we're out on the dance floor and she says to me "I guess we're dancing now."
Quote: 1BBHow about English Leather? "All my men wear English Leather or they wear nothing at all".
Ah, yes. And British Sterling and Jade East too.
Hai Karate came with self defense lessons in the box. You know, so you could protect yourself from all of the women who were going to try and take advantage of you. Haha, like I would try and fight them off!
Quote: texasplumrRemember Hai Karate?
And GJ I wear Old Spice. But then, I'm an old married guy.
Where I live there are Fragrance Police that can enter anyone's home without probable cause or a search warrant and look in their bathroom for Old Spice. They once found a bottle at a guy's house just down the street from me and he's never been heard from since.
(Remember the whistling Old Spice melody? Kinda up beat, playful and positive. Just what you'd need when you bring fresh halibut home to your wife. And your wife would want to sit next to her man by the fireplace, him smoking a pipe with the bowl in the shape of a leprechaun,s face while he broods about the 150 lb marlin that he battled but couldn't reel in. It's getting a little warm by the fireplace. Maybe he should take off his wool turtleneck sweater to reveal his long johns.
Edit: The Old Spice commercials I'm referring to are probably not being made anymore. I saw a couple on YouTube and they're more clever and updated. The commercials with the Anglo-Saxon seafaring young man walking down the beach on the way to the pub for some ale after the day's catch have probably been mothballed.
I woud be interesting to see a 50-year sales chart on Old Spice and watch the sales plummet when it went out of fashion, and then apparently make a rebound.
Quote: GreasyjohnWhere I live there are Fragrance Police that can enter anyone's home without probable cause or a search warrant and look in their bathroom for Old Spice. They once found a bottle at a guy's house just down the street from me and he's never been heard from since.
(Remember the whistling Old Spice melody? Kinda up beat, playful and positive. Just what you need when you bring fresh halibut home to your wife. And what woman wouldn't want to sit next to her man by the fireplace, him smoking a pipe in the shape of a leprechaun,s face while he broods about the 150 lb marlin that he battled but couldn't reel in. It's getting a little warm by the fireplace. Maybe he should take off my wool turtleneck sweater to reveal his long johns.
WOW tough neighborhood
Quote: GreasyjohnAce, could you file a writ of Habeas Corpus for my missing neighbor if I give you the particulars? He still has my power drill that I loaned him.
HAHA - cheaper to buy a new drill
Quote: JoemanNo Aqua Velva? You know, there's something about an Aqua Velva man! :)
The Imperial Palace restroom attendant use to carry Aqua Velva, made me laugh every time! Sometimes I miss that place, particularly before the evil empire acquired it!
Based on my VERY limited experiences, I think cologne may actually be becoming a generational thing. In my household of 4 males, neither myself nor my two younger housemates use any cologne or perfumes, while the one older than myself does. I also remember that my step-father did use cologne (Brut).
Quote: beachbumbabs
Yeah, I'm dating myself.
Is that even legal in FL? No awkward dinners,
anyway..
This stuff smells great, and it's not expensive at all.
Try it, you'll like it..
Quote: EvenBobI use Frank Sinatra's cologne of choice, Agua Lavanda.
This stuff smells great, and it's not expensive at all.
Try it, you'll like it..
I don't think it is working. Frank no longer smells very good. :/
Quote: kewljI don't think it is working. Frank no longer smells very good. :/
Frank is now wearing the same scent as Mel Torme.
Quote: EvenBobIs that even legal in FL? No awkward dinners,
anyway..
Heeheehee...good one.
Quote: aceofspadesJust bought this - amazing citrus scent perfect for summer
Good call on the citrus! Haven't smelled it but I'll check it out. Vanity Fair has 2-4 inserts per rag. Might be one there. lol....
Quote: EvenBobI use Frank Sinatra's cologne of choice, Agua Lavanda.
This stuff smells great, and it's not expensive at all.
Try it, you'll like it..
Has great reviews on the web - referred to as "lavender water"
Quote: aceofspades
Has great reviews on the web - referred to as "lavender water"
"A gorgeous lavender soliflore (both floral and herbal aspects shine in this bottle), from 1940, that has transcended time with brilliance, charm and grace. It is, undeniably, a beautiful scent that drifts you away to the fields of lavender in Provence. A light, but incredibly pure Eau de Cologne that is meant to be applied by being splashed on - liberally. Indulge!
I love how it wears on my skin - the floral aspect is soft and lovely with the herbal, slightly sharp greenness of the blade resonating through...providing focus. While it is soothing in one aspect, it is invigorating in another. One can expect the aromas to waft up for about 90 minutes to a little under 2 hours, but the first hour is where it shines the most...a soft skin scent after that."
Quote: ncfatcatI read an article somewhere that said licorice(Mike and Ike was a specific brand named LOL) or baby powder scents were most attractive to women.
I remember reading that as well - and BBQ sauce scent was the biggest turnoff
Quote: aceofspadesI remember reading that as well - and BBQ sauce scent was the biggest turnoff
A lot of baby powder scents, but for women.
Ace, you're a single guy, try this out in
Vegas and let us know the reaction.
Quote: EvenBobA lot of baby powder scents, but for women.
Ace, you're a single guy, try this out in
Vegas and let us know the reaction.
Bob - you know that I am celibate
Quote: aceofspades
Bob - you know that I am celibate
You want to see if it attracts them,
not beds them. Does celibacy mean
you're completely monastery material
now?
Quote: EvenBobYou want to see if it attracts them,
not beds them. Does celibacy mean
you're completely monastery material
now?
Can you elaborate…?
None of anybody's business of course but I'm sure I'm not alone in wishing you'd get back in the game.
The conventional wisdom is, is that some girl either stomped on your heart or took some sadistic mean spirited pride in stealing your verility. (If it was one of these two the details aren't really important to share, unless you want to. The important thing is to get past it.)
It would be nice if you could experience passion and have a close wonderful love in your life.
Quote: GreasyjohnAce, you mentioned you might speak of why you made the decision you did. I would't bring it up again except you said in your AC report you'd clarify.
None of anybody's business of course but I'm sure I'm not alone in wishing you'd get back in the game.
I did say I would elaborate and I will - I have to get some work done and clear my head of that before the trip - so hopefully I can get my work done and elaborate before I head to Vegas
Quote: aceofspadesCan you elaborate…?
You're a monk now? No dating, no flirting,
no contact with beautiful women at all?
Quote: texasplumrRemember Hai Karate?
And GJ I wear Old Spice. But then, I'm an old married guy.
One of my clients, a liquidation store, still has Hai Karate, 007, and that old after shave and cologne that came in two plastic Buddhas (don't remember the name). But my favorite is Kouros which is no longer carried in the mainstream market.
Quote: AlanMendelsonOne of my clients, a liquidation store, still has Hai Karate, 007, and that old after shave and cologne that came in two plastic Buddhas (don't remember the name). But my favorite is Kouros which is no longer carried in the mainstream market.
Last time I looked Hai Karate was still available online. Jade East came in plastic Buddha bottles.
Quote: ten2winThis has been my favorite for the past year or so.
Yay! Gotta love the graphic + the tagline.
