Cologne vs. Body Spray

[Ronne]

Originally Posted by Millie

A fragrance is no substitute for deodorant. Full stop. Do people out there honestly swap in cologne or perfume for deodorant? People who aren't cab drivers?

Yes, some do, you can usually tell which ones for some odd reason...

I like how Curve smells, but I'm allergic to it or something; always makes my skin red and itchy.

And a big WTF at spraying your balls down with axe, honestly?

[Taranatar]

Originally Posted by Millie

A fragrance is no substitute for deodorant. Full stop. Do people out there honestly swap in cologne or perfume for deodorant? People who aren't cab drivers?

As for cologne, eh, people tend to overdo it. Way overdo it. It also seems unnecessary, IMO. Cologne is a relic from an era in which regular showering/bathing was not always an option. If you're clean and use deodorant (scent-free, plz), you don't need to smell like anything other than yourself. Mildly scented soap is cool, though.

Old Spice original is all it takes.

But seriously, I had a nasty-ass roommate my first semester of college claim that axe could be used, apparently, in place of bathing for several days. I had to break some of his stuff before he agreed to bathe every day.

Seriously, that shit is ridiculous.

[Darph]

Honestly, I haven't met a girl yet who likes AXE. I'd imagine the reason is obvious, because it's low quality shit.

Some will tolerate it. My g/f HATES it.

Here's a hint, Deodorant is sexier than antiperspirant. Cologne on top of that is the way to go allows your manly musk to drift about.

Antiperspirant is just aluminum that clogs your pores and kills your chemicals, so save it for the gym.

[Aria]

Axe is nasty because you can always tell which guys are wearing it. At least with colognes your scent stands out and isn't as generic.

[Keed]

If cologne/body spray has anything to do with getting a woman's attention then you guys seriously need to reconsider your game plan. I wear Old spice red zone deodorant/antiperspirant(any flavor) and very rarely(once every 3 months or so) wear Wing for men. I've actually been stopped walking through the mall shopping or whatever by a female to ask me what was that cologne I was wearing.

Seriously, I work the front door at a popular bar in town and I see hundreds of women each night thurs-sun and Red Zone works great and I get compliments on how I smell. You smell "fresh" and "clean" and that's way more appealing that cologne to most women because it conveys that you have good hygiene and care about maintaining it.

[Occido]

It goes both ways. I can't stand women that soak themselves in perfume. Seems a lot of women are just as guilty as men. Too many times have I walked by a woman in the mall or some random place in public and was nearly choked to death by the wall of Sweet Pea scented perfume, oils, lotions and whatever else females wear. It's so overpowering it becomes a repellent instead of an attraction.

You know it's bad when you walk by a chick and her perfume/lotion makes you tear up.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

The sense of smell is the closest to the memory portions of your brain. If you wear a common cologne, you run the risk of reminding her of that asshole she met last year. As such, don't wear common colognes. In fact, don't hide your natural pheromones (which don't produce conscious "smell" but do cause unconscious reactions...such as memory...and are unique to each individual) behind cologne at all. Deodorant to kill the bacterial waste stench and a mildly scented soap (woodsy scent, not peaches or vanilla) to accentuate your natural machismo.

I wash with old spice high endurance and use a crystal stick scentless deodorant. That means absolutely nothing to anyone, but whatever.

[Zarcath]

In High School I wore Cool Water. It was pretty much that or Brut/Old Spice.

These days my normal buy is Nautica, though I'm giving Bvlgari Aqva a try.. I've worn Ralph Lauren Polo Sport, liked that one too.

You can always tell who's wearing Axe. Don't be surprised if his colla is popped.

[Occido]

It's all about V U L V A
(NSFW)
V U L V A

[OhSeven]

I tend to skip both cologne and body spray honestly. A daily shower + a shower after an activity that will require it (i.e. the pool, gym, ect.) has worked good enough for me. Deodorant is another story entirely since you fail at life if you do not wear it.

[Vim]

Originally Posted by Occido

It's all about V U L V A
(NSFW)
V U L V A

Shits so porno.

[Cathan]

I shower with the liquid Dial scented soap and it smells pretty manly. The girls I've dated always like it, or I guess they wouldn't date me...

If I'm going out with a girl somewhere nice I'll spray on some curve. Just about every girl I've dated has either bought curve for me and really likes that scent. Just my dumb luck I guess.

[The Ancient]

Am I really the first to mention this?

[LexarkT11]

Not sure if this has been said.

But, I use Very Sexy (for him) from Victoria Secret.

Every girl i have ever been with has complimented me on it.


Best cologne I have found imo.

[Digits]

I used to wear Old Spice deodorant and nothing else on the principle that it reminds women of their fathers. Anymore I wear some bullshit deodorant spray that smells very mellow and light. I'm happy with it, and so does the chick tied up in my closet. Speaking of which, I have to go replace her bucket.