Hmmmm. Ahhhhhh. A good smelling man just walked by. Oooh, he's good looking, too. I happen to live with him! OK, so what is it that happens when a guy smells nice? I, for one, get distracted and start thinking about fragrance notes, but that's not what I'm talkin' about. If a man smells good enough, I start making plans!
So, what's on my list of favorite fragrances? Let's take a trip down memory lane....
Fahrenheit. A simple woodsy fragrance, with hawthorn and sandalwood. Watch out!
New West. It's zingy and fresh...and hard to find. But so nice!
Platinum Egoiste, Chanel. Oh, man. This smells so distinguished and sexy!!!! It's a Armani suit kinda smell. Classic fresh, with a lovely green, herbal twist.
Joop! Homme. Sweet, aromatic and gourmet. Another one like this is Pi from Givenchy.
Joop! Night flight. Goodness gracious! A fresh water scent. 100 times better than Cool Water.
Ralph Lauren Polo Sport. So nice out of the shower, so they say. Fresh!
Activist from the Body Shop, way back when. It had hay and citrus notes. Also have to give a shot out to Wood Musk oil, also from TBS. Oh man, they smelled so natural and fresh!
Cerruti Image. Ozone with some musk. Light, but not vapid. (Aromatic Fruity notes)
Kenzo Homme. Light and nuanced. Tres raffine! (Fresh Water notes)
M7. It smells like burning embers. So sexy for fall. (Wood Oriental notes)
Le Male, Jean-Paul Gaultier. African & African American men really take to this scent. On any given weekend, I smell it often (and almost always too strong!) (Aromatic Oriental notes)
Guys' favorites?
I hear many votes for Le Male by Jean-Paul Gaultier, Issey Miyake, Dunhill Desire, Rochas Man, Cool Water. Also, votes for Drakkar Noir & Versace Blue Jeans.
My least favorites?
Brut--blech. Overpowering lemon--I think there's a cologne by Balmain. Anything too strong and/or cheap smelling. I also don't like singular notes like lime or pine. Men's scents are usually on the strong side. If you're not sure, ask a trusted source at 8, 12 & 4 o'clock. Your scent should get more and more faint as the day wears on. If you're going to hit the streets after work, reapply in the evening.
Other tips:
Try applying the scent to skin while it's damp. Why not try wetting your arm, etc? I think it would smell better that way.
Take someone with you when you shop for a scent. If you want to attract women, for example, bring a woman (but not Mom!). Know what kinds of scent you like so that you don't smell too many. Do you like fresh citrus, fresh leafy green, or fresh watery? Do you like woodsy as in smoking wood, or wet mossy forest smells? Or is it more spices like vanilla and cinnamon and aromas like almond and coffee? Whatever your tastes, wait 15 minutes after spraying on your skin (a must) before deciding. Don't rub skin together; instead, dab to preserve scent.
