Cologne recommendations

[Daniela]

Originally Posted by Shystonefem

I do not, normally, notice cologne unless it stinks.... BUT, a few weeks ago there was a cologne I loved souch, I asked the guy what it was... lol... Never did that before but I was thinking about presents for my sons. Armani...

Armani Mania!!! I love it. I think I swooned the first time I smelled it.

My cheapy go-to for the last decade has been Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male. (came out in '95).
Because it reminded ex-mrs.d of her ex fella I stopped using it for a wee while and then because she said Dior Homme smelled spectacular on me that's what I changed over to. I always get 'you smell good' comments when wearing it. It's not half as common as JPG. Not surprising, it's twice the price too.

Now I'm back to JPG for daily squirts and Dior Homme for special squirts.

I can't smell, am totally anosmic, so I wear this stuff for other people and for the knowledge that I smell delicious.
I'm just as happy to not wear smelly stuff, I'm told I have a really good personal smell anyway...the universe making up for me not having a sense of smell mebbe?

[imperfect_cupcake]

Originally Posted by Daktari

My cheapy go-to for the last decade has been Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male. (came out in '95).
Because it reminded ex-mrs.d of her ex fella I stopped using it for a wee while and then because she said Dior Homme smelled spectacular on me that's what I changed over to. I always get 'you smell good' comments when wearing it. It's not half as common as JPG. Not surprising, it's twice the price too.

Now I'm back to JPG for daily squirts and Dior Homme for special squirts.

I can't smell, am totally anosmic, so I wear this stuff for other people and for the knowledge that I smell delicious.
I'm just as happy to not wear smelly stuff, I'm told I have a really good personal smell anyway...the universe making up for me not having a sense of smell mebbe?

I love JPG Le Male.

I'm not very fond of many scents but the ones I like, I really like. I especially like it if it's done very lightly, so that I only smell it if they lean in to me to talk, or if they hug me. That's lovely. And that would be the middle and base notes because the top notes fade in 15 minutes.

And it is very true that personal scent completely affects the cologne. What smells great on one person, will not be such a good match on another.

Originally Posted by imperfect_cupcake

I love JPG Le Male.

I'm not very fond of many scents but the ones I like, I really like. I especially like it if it's done very lightly, so that I only smell it if they lean in to me to talk, or if they hug me. That's lovely. And that would be the middle and base notes because the top notes fade in 15 minutes.

And it is very true that personal scent completely affects the cologne. What smells great on one person, will not be such a good match on another.

I wish I could smell 'em...but even more I wish I could smell unadulterated girl!

I've been told that JPG LM lasts well and it's sillage is moderate on me....sillage is the 'wake' of scent that trails behind you. The Dior Homme however had great lasting power on my skin and will still be smelling really good the next day, it's sillage is also moderate, I'm told.

Smells really aren't that important to me, never having smelled anything, but I know they are to other people so I'm happy to oblige...when I can be bothered

[Daniela]

Originally Posted by Daktari

I wish I could smell 'em...but even more I wish I could smell unadulterated girl!

I've been told that JPG LM lasts well and it's sillage is moderate on me....sillage is the 'wake' of scent that trails behind you. The Dior Homme however had great lasting power on my skin and will still be smelling really good the next day, it's sillage is also moderate, I'm told.

Smells really aren't that important to me, never having smelled anything, but I know they are to other people so I'm happy to oblige...when I can be bothered

So...how is food for you, if your ability to smell is hampered?

I can never settle on a scent because I inevitably end up disliking the way it smells on me after awhile – maybe the result of some weird alchemy that happens on my skin. lol Interestingly, it seems to happen less with things that aren't alcohol-based, or maybe that's just my imagination.

I had a friend who used to insist everyone needs a signature scent. WHY? She was so focused on creating a "persona" that she almost took a marketing-style approach to it. I think she thought of herself as a brand.

[Talon]

Originally Posted by Daniela

So...how is food for you, if your ability to smell is hampered?

I can never settle on a scent because I inevitably end up disliking the way it smells on me after awhile – maybe the result of some weird alchemy that happens on my skin. lol Interestingly, it seems to happen less with things that aren't alcohol-based, or maybe that's just my imagination.

I had a friend who used to insist everyone needs a signature scent. WHY? She was so focused on creating a "persona" that she almost took a marketing-style approach to it. I think she thought of herself as a brand.

Who the fuck are you to judge anyone, amature?.....Try to get on the level first, tourist.

Food is always heavily seasoned and chilli sauced up. Garlic is lost on me generally. My sense of taste is in broad strokes rather than fine details. I'm grateful to have even an impaired sense of taste.
I was born anosmic

[Shystonefem]

Originally Posted by Daniela

Armani Mania!!! I love it. I think I swooned the first time I smelled it.

I have to admit, it is the best cologne

[Cailin]

i like some weird smells...

i like drakkar noir, and yes, old spice...


but one that usually turns my head is polo sport type of scents. i can't handle anything too sweet or strong.

currently i have my significant other wear Kenneth Cole's "black"



for me, i'm more of a "halloween" person. i haven't found another perfume that i've stuck with.

[Femmadian]

Originally Posted by Femmadian

[...] my favourite cologne scent of all time has to be Armani Mania for Men:


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I've recommended it to a number of friends, both men and butch, and they've all had success with it (however you define that...). Just sayin'. Highly recommended!

Originally Posted by Shystonefem

I do not, normally, notice cologne unless it stinks.... BUT, a few weeks ago there was a cologne I loved so much, I asked the guy what it was... lol... Never did that before but I was thinking about presents for my sons. Armani...

Originally Posted by Daniela

Armani Mania!!! I love it. I think I swooned the first time I smelled it.

Originally Posted by Shystonefem

I have to admit, [Armani Mania] is the best cologne

I hope the butchies looking for a new scent to try are taking notes.

Originally Posted by Femmadian

I hope the butchies looking for a new scent to try are taking notes.

I've been informed, on numerous occasions, that 'smellies' smell different on each person due to their personal chemical thang and that something which smells good on one can smell rank on another. Is this not true?

[PatrickIver]

I am a fan of anything (pretty much) Armani.

I currently wear Armani Code or Aqua di Gio. But, have switched to others in the Armani area. I like something that is earthy with a citrus smell. Kind of an odd mix, so it takes me a bit to settle on something that mixes good with my body chemistry.

I have also used D&G - The One all the way down to Joe Boxer. Just depends in the end on how it mixes with my skin.