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 #3 (permalink) Mon Mar 24, 2008 3:13 am Men and perfumes |
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Some women in non-English-speaking countries wear men's cologne, and I used to think that they did this because they couldn't read "for men" on the bottles. Later, however, some of these women told me that they knew it was men's cologne, and that they prefer to wear men's fragrances because women's perfumes are "too sweet".
Don't forget about doggie cologne, or doggie aftershave. That's what we call the smell that results when a dog rolls around on a dead bird.
I used cologne when I was 12 and first started shaving, but very soon I stopped, because I could smell it on my hands all day. Instead of using cologne, I just stay clean. I don't shave anymore either. |
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| #6 (permalink) Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:02 am Men and perfumes |
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Sorry, my mistake, I jumped the gun. 
I thought there was a real cologne that actually smelled like a dog that rolled around on a dead bird.
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| #7 (permalink) Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:12 am Men and perfumes |
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Hi,
There's an after shave currently advertised on TV in the UK at the moment:
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Davidoff Cool Water Man After Shave 75ml
DAVIDOFF Cool Water Man After Shave 125ml
Davidoff Cool Water Man After Shave Spray 75ml
Davidoff Cool Water Coffret - Gift Set
Davidoff Cool Water Man Eau de Toilette Spray 125ml
Davidoff Cool Water Man Eau de Toilette Spray 75ml
Davidoff Cool Water Man Eau de Toilette Spray 40ml
Davidoff Cool Water Man Eau de Toilette Spray & FREE Sports Bag, Rucksack and Wash Bag 75ml |
and every time I hear the name, I'm reminded of an older product:
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Goddards Dry Clean was an aerosol which you sprayed on clothes to remove small stains and marks. It dryed to a chalky white powder which you then brushed off which removed the stain as well. It was actually damn good and really worked well, however it was probably discontinued as the chemicals in the fluid helped remove the ozone layer by the bucketload.
DABITOFF was a glass bottle containing a similar mix of chemicals, but instead of being an aerosol it had a sponge pad which you used to apply the fluid to the mark or stain. Didnt work as well as Dry Clean but was cheaper.
Today both would be banned for sale to under 18's for obvious reasons.
Its a shame that DryClean couldnt be reintroduced but with more environmentally friendly ingredients. |
Could be confusing!
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| #8 (permalink) Mon Mar 24, 2008 15:44 pm Men and perfumes |
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| Ralf wrote: |
In the western world, there are a lot of fragrances for men. Girls love it. Most people call it aftershave, even though it comes as a vaporisor  |
I thought an aftershave is an aftershave. It doesn't last you long and it is supposed to reduce the itchiness after shaving, right? I tried it once on my face, after disregarding my father's advice not to. Guess what, it burn. Back then I was just curious and I also liked imitating him.
I think the reason most men don't call it perfume is because they don't want to be regarded as vain. Many of my guy friends when asked about wearing perfume, they'd say, "No, it's just cologne."
And not all girls like men wearing perfume. I don't. I love the smell of men after they just showered, that clean and fresh, soap smell. Nice enough for me.
And eventhough I don't wear perfume on myself. I usually put perfume sprayed papers in my begs and drawers. I like to surround myself with good smell. My favourites are:
Kenzo Flower
Gucci Rush
Green tea by Elizabeth Arden
Burberry Baby Touch
Britney Spears Curious
J'Adore
Paul Smith Extreme
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| #9 (permalink) Mon Mar 24, 2008 19:45 pm Men and perfumes |
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| NinaZara wrote: |
| I thought an aftershave is an aftershave. It doesn't last you long and it is supposed to reduce the itchiness after shaving, right? |
According to the old old-wife's tale, yes. Hard men use aftershave to rub alcohol into their bleeding wounds while defying pain and common sense. Sane men use aftershave balm or moisturising cream.
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| I think the reason most men don't call it perfume is because they don't want to be regarded as vain. Many of my guy friends when asked about wearing perfume, they'd say, "No, it's just cologne." |
Perfume is for girls, cologne is what carries the scent of Creed Green or Old Spice. Fragrance is what commercials call it, but aftershave seems like the only dignified word to refer to the stuff you use in girly fashion.
I use Aramis Devin, because it is relaxed, fresh and easygoing. Devin captures the spirit of the countryside by blending crisp green and bright citrus notes with the rich spices of Cinnamon, Clove and exotic incense. The lasting impression is a unique blend of Oak Moss and Sandalwood. 
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| #13 (permalink) Tue Mar 25, 2008 17:53 pm Men and perfumes |
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| Ralf wrote: |
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Ahh...Ralf, you are such a charmer. So tell me, how many of your students are in love with you? Razz
Oh yes...I'm pretty sure you don't need 'old spice'.  |
I don't think there are any, I'm afraid. |
I don't believe this, Ralf. I have observed in real life that whatever you put in front of the classroom day after day -- be it a handsome man, a monkey, a punctured tire, a talking PeeWee Herman doll, a plate of liver, or a toilet plunger -- someone will fall in love with it. |
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| #14 (permalink) Wed Mar 26, 2008 18:56 pm Men and perfumes |
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good topic
okay, let's see... these are the colognes I can remember having used at some point in my life:
- Polo, by Ralph Lauren
- Brut, by Faberge
- Tommy, by Tommy Hilfiger (Tommy Pullmyfinger, to Beavis & Butthead)
- Hugo Boss (can't remember its title)
- Drakkar Noir (a friend's bottle)
- Image, by Cerutti
that's all I can remember in terms of cologne.
Aftershave:
- Old Spice (grandpa's... when I was a kid. I don't use aftershave now.)
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| #15 (permalink) Wed Mar 26, 2008 18:58 pm Men and perfumes |
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A little bit of US culture here -- generally speaking:
- Men use cologne
- Women use perfume ("eau de parfum" or "eau de toilette" -- both are generally referred to as "perfume" here)
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