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Just wanted some feedback from the women on what colognes they like on guys. I'm not wearing cologne
to impress myself, after all. :rasp:
Favorite phero mixes are welcome too. It's good to have a woman's
perspective on things since that's who we men are (usually) trying to impress. :D
If you could also provide
some info about yourself (age and type of girl you are), that would be cool too. Thanks! :cheers:
I can only tell
you one specific cologne that I thoroughly enjoyed and that was CK Eternity. I don't know about other girls, but I
can give you a description of what appeals to me...
Nothing too strong, if its overpowering, it doesn't matter
how good it smells, it is a turn-off. :nono:
I go for something fresh/woods-y with a bit of musk. I guess
the cologne category would be Aromatic - Fresh.
Sorry I don't have specifics! :sad:
My age: 26
Type
of girl: The heck does that mean? I am a handful. That is all you need to know.
:whip: :run:
So you wanted to
know what appeals to girls, but here is one for all the guys out there. What do guys like? Soft and flowery? Sweeter
than candy? Heavy and musky? Or maybe spicy and warm? Share!! :thumbsup:
I think BGuy20 is trying to find
out if you are sporty that sort of thing. Personally, I too have a habit of getting a feel on a person based on the
fragrance he/she wears. By the same token, I also admit this approach is partial and can be misguiding if other
factors such as environment are not taken into account. For example, I typically wear Bvlgari PH Extreme or Thierry
Mugler Cologne to work while Lancome Miracle Homme and Hypnose Homme are my staple scents outside work. If colognes
were the only gauge of character, I would appear to have multiple personalities since Bvl Extreme and Hypnose could
not be more different.
Nevertheless, I would not expect a 70-year-old to wear CK One no matter how young at
heart the person is or what the environment the person is in.
The guy I used to date wore
Kenneth Cole Black. That one smells really good and after he wore it I wanted to smell it again and again.
Here
is a description I found online:
"KENNETH COLE BLACK was created by Kenneth Cole in 2003. Black is bold and
luxurious, like the feeling of slipping into a tuxedo, a cashmere turtleneck, or a black leather jacket. A mix of
mandarin warmed with incense and lotus flower, exotic woods, dark violet and sensuous musk."
Oh yeah, and my
age: 28
Type of girl: Well, I like to think I am classy. :) Well-educated and cultural/artsy. I'm fairly girly but
do have a very competitive side. Adventurous, and people tend to think I am sweet.
Not sure if that type of
description is what you wanted, but to get an idea of what I am like, there ya go.
I'm afraid I don't fit a
type like you suggest, ToxDoc. Like blueblack, I'm not just one thing. I don't think most of us gals are just one
type. :)
I'm a little bit of everything, depending on my mood. Please see Meredith Brooks song "B*tch" for
reference. :D
A nice site that I found that gives tons of information on both men's and women's
cologne/perfume is Osmoz. It also has quizzes to find fragrances that seem to suit your personality. Not a complex
little test, but interesting, nonetheless.
Happy cologne hunting! :p
Hmm, my father is 76 and wears CK One. He got it as a gift and really liked it. Tossed his oldQuote:
Nevertheless, I would not
expect a 70-year-old to wear CK One no matter how young at heart the person is or what the environment the person is
in.
Spice...
My boss is 65 and wears Armani Aqua de Gio. He walked into Sephora and bought what the salesgirl said
was the number one seller.
Bassnotes is also a great site for cologne info.
Well, what can I say. I am not at allQuote:
Originally Posted by Gegogi
surprised about AdG, but I certainly am speechless about your father wearing CK One.
Yeap, Basenotes is
great. I frequent it, too. Can't wait for the forum to come back up.
Thanks for the suggestions so
far. I think someone like Blueblack is more what I'm looking for at the moment. Not that I don't like the feisty
girls like Capricious, but I've already done the feisty girl thing with my ex (even though she had a bit of the
refined thing going too), and variety is the long-lasting base spice of life. :)
Is that pic actually of you,
Blueback?
I have looked at Basenotes a bit, it's a great resource. Will check out Osmoz as well.
I started
out a while ago with just the deodorants (my ex bought a whole bunch for me for Christmas), but I didn't start
looking at the colognes until I bought the beginners kit on here. Now I'm getting addicted. I just bought Boss Soul
plus a $60 stencil-design T-shirt. IMPRESSING WOMEN CAN BE SO EXPENSIVE! :blink::rofl:
It was almost worth it to
go to the Hugo Boss store because of the salesman, he seemed the kind of alpha male I was trying to emulate (his
salesperson status notwithstanding). Imagine Neil McDonough crossed with Matt Damon, very deep voice, very
knowledgeable, and (of course) very presentable (which I would certainly expect given his job at a store that sells
primarily clothing).
As for my taste, I think it runs more towards the citrusy and woodsy. If they could put them
together (say, mix Terre d'Hermes and Polo), that would be PERFECT. My tastes also run towards the scents you find
in some of the stuff I have (Musk at the moment, maybe Sandalwood if I get scented TE). I'm considering getting
Green Irish Tweed if my internet sales of an upcoming electronics product do well.
Cap: I usually don't worry
about something being overpowering, most colognes seem to wear off after 2 hours anyways. Of course, I suspect
womens' noses are more sensitive then mens' noses.
Also (Cap), I wish you had some specifics! Woodsy is just
about the only kind of cologne I want that I DON'T have.
Currently own:
Terre d'Hermes - citrusy
Drakkar Noir
- the red-headed stepchild of my collection. Seems to have acquired a negative reputation.
Lucky #6: Exotic and
eastern. One of my favorite colognes due to the way it complements the mones I wear and its comparatively
long-lasting scent.
Armani Code - refined, with a hint of vanillaness (the actual bean, not a description of its
blandness). The only thing I don't like is I've had a hell of a time finding a body wash for it. Don't Code users
shower? :blink:
I use Burberry Brit bodywash as a close analogue.
Boss Soul - just bought it, haven't gotten to
really try it out yet. Also, they didn't have any body wash or deodorant to go with it.
It's the add-ons that
really start to add up, since the colognes themselves usually last quite a while.
Colognes I'd like to
try:
Green Irish Tweed - sounds refined, but also sounds expensive.
Le Male - have heard positive things about
this one. Ladies, is this an overused scent in your opinion?
Aramis - loved the deodorant.
Ferrari -
ditto.
Burberry Brit - would be more appealing if I didn't have Armani Code. And a budget.
Thanks for the
feedback, ladies. Keep it coming. :thumbsup:
My previous 2 ex-gf's love
CK Be, CK Eternity, CK Escape, Davidoff Cool Water ... I own them all now, except CK Be, which one of my ex-gf took
it from me, coz it's unisex ...
Some guys have the act down but can't back it up with substance and/or action.Quote:
It was almost worth it to
go to the Hugo Boss store because of the salesman, he seemed the kind of alpha male I was trying to emulate (his
salesperson status notwithstanding). Imagine Neil McDonough crossed with Matt Damon, very deep voice, very
knowledgeable, and (of course) very presentable (which I would certainly expect given his job at a store that sells
primarily clothing).
Didn't study in school? Otherwise he wouldn't be a salesman in a clothing store! Often real alpha males--those in
powerful leadership postions--don't fit the stereotype looks, voice, etc.--but have balls of steel and are ruthless
rulers.
Well, feisty is one way to describe me. I have been told I am a challenge. I imagine that is true, since I am smart
enough to make my own money, strong enough to make my own decisions, and confident enough to be exactly who I am
with pride. :cheers: Cheers to all the alpha females out there!!
Sorry again about not having specifics. I
don't exactly walk up to a guy, sniff his neck, and ask about his cologne. I may like a scent, but that doesn't
mean I am attracted to the guy.
You can look at colognes by scent family on Osmoz, in case you didn't see that
part. For instance, say you searched a cologne that you know you like. Below the pic of the bottle, it tells you the
family. You can click the family there to see other colognes like it. Or try Encyclo at the top and check out the
Olfactory groups.
By the way, the best way to find a cologne is going to be good old-fashioned footwork. Test it
on your skin at the store. If it smells good to you, then your body chemistry mixes well with it, and it will
probably appeal to the girls.
I tried hunting for a perfume by seeing what others recommended. Like I tried Pink
Sugar, because several people said how it smelled so good. Well, it was a major candy overload to my nose. I'm not
going to buy a perfume because someone says its great. I'm the one wearing it and smelling it 24/7, so I better
like it.
I say stick with what you have, if you like it. ;)
Happy hunting, best of luck!
Nope, not of me, that is Dita Von Teese. Though I've beenQuote:
Originally Posted by BGuy20
told that I look like a mix of her, Christina Aguilera, and Paris Hilton with dark hair lol.
For those wondering , Dita von Teese
(Heather Sweet) was married to Marilyn Manson till recently...
mmm, one fine lookin' lady!
Cologne wise I
wear CK eternity or Chanel egoiste , I seem to get a lot of complements on the CK. The Chanel is pretty much
reserved to cover heavy none mixes.
try Creed Tabarome & also Aqua Di
Gio by Armani
Thx for all the recommendations.
Osmoz seems like a good place to prospect for new fragrances. If I weren't trying to get myself on a budget I'd be
a bit more active in looking!
Two winners, Gucci Envy another (winner) and a greatQuote:
Originally Posted by Guy101
bargain.
DCW
I'm a male but I get tons of
compliments from the ladies when I wear Angel.
I am actually in love...pics? ;) hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by blueblack
Back on topic!
I always get good
reactions from this Hugo Boss http://www.basenotes.net/ID26120240.html
As for women's fragrances, CK
Be does strange things to me, but that's probably because that was all that an ex of mine used to wear. There is
another fragrance that I keep smelling that I really like, I shall endeavour to find out what it is.
Well, I am not one of the
ladies, BUT ...
My two favorites are Arcus by Amouage during the summer and Pheros for fall/winter or evening.
Both have been VERY well received.
I also have Armani, Aqua de Gio, Kenneth Cole Black, Hugo Boss, Fendi, and a
few others I cannot think of at the moment.
How about suggestions for
those of us who are sensitive to colognes or can't stand the strong fragrances. Favorite essential oils? Anybody
have any subtle alternatives to going out without cover?
-CAt
I wear Aloeswood oil sometimes
mixed with musk oil. Get a lot of compliments on it. I'm with you on colognes.
Glad to here there's
someone else out there who is not a cologne guy! Many women I know can't stand cologne either-- they prefer a
guy's natural smell with a bit of something natural or very subtle.
Never heard of Aloeswood oil. What's the
scent like?
-CAt
There's an old thread on it
but in general it is dark and musky, very complex. The oil is refined from the aloeswood tree that has become
infected with a jungle fungus. In India and Asia it has been used for a couple thousand years and is considered to
be both an aphrodisiac and psychoactive. The buddists use it in certain rituals as well.
It isn't like any
cologne on the market. I am a poor one to ask because my lack of cologne use doesn't give me a lot of reference
points to try to describe it. It is reactive to your skin chemistry so is unique for each person. When you first
look into it the price seems high but you use so little that it is very economical.
Sandalwood oil on its own is
really good.
Thanks iDesign... I didn't
know about that Oud thread. Just read through it. Very helpful!
-CAt
DST has said this too, I'm trying itQuote:
Originally Posted by CptKipling
soon.
Quote:
Originally Posted by CAtriathlete
That's because belgareth is hesitant to "toot his own horn". Its a great
thread with good info. He's gotten me hooked. Make sure to check out the links in the thread.
See
also
http://www.pherolibrary.com/forum/sh...ight=perfuming
I learned a lot from
this thread, and its a great starting point for further experimentation. You'll have to wade through a lot of
"fluff", but within lies good info from the Dr. even if you don't want to make your own fragrance. Its very good
general knowledge, and subtleties abound if you want to hone in on the finer points of attraction by fragrance. Its
opened up a brave new world for me.
Have fun!
Greg
Thanks everyone,
I just
ordered the Oud sampler from Oriscent. I'll let you know how it works for me.
-CAt
Don't let the scent in the
bottle or right at first on your skin throw you. It mellows quickly on your skin. Then it stays around, very subtly,
for a long time.
Yes, let us know CAt, this is kind of a cult following here so far as I canQuote:
Originally Posted by CAtriathlete
tell, and we'd love to hear about your results, esp. how you use it with the mones.