Do you wear cologne?

[rkmsuf]

I've never really gotten the cologne people. Just wash and put on some deodorant.

Anyway here are the rules for wearing cologne according to Esquire's resident expert, Rodney.

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Rodney's Rules for Wearing Cologne
By Rodney Cutler

Esquire's in-house grooming expert, Rodney Cutler, chimes in with some aromatic advice of his own:

1. Your girlfriend knows how to put on fragrance: Spray it once in the air and walk through the mist.

2. You shouldn't have so much cologne on that people cough when you walk by. In fact, anyone outside a twelve-inch radius of your body shouldn't smell anything.

3. Evenings call for darker, muskier scents like vanilla, amber, and oakmoss. Daytime colognes should be lighter and citrusy.

4. No matter how great you smell, if you have bad breath, there's no way she'll notice your cologne.

5. Don't even think about watering down your cologne to make it last longer. It makes you look cheap, and it can stain your clothes.

6. Your cologne should complement your soap and shampoo. If your nose is not attuned to such distinctions -- and not many are -- play it safe and buy a cologne's entire line of products.

7. No matter how fantastic it makes you smell, applying cologne does not replace regular visits with soap and water.

8. Never put on cologne before exercising. If you start to sweat, there's a good chance it'll run into your eyes.

9. If you pick the right deodorant, you don't even need cologne. My suggestion: Old Spice Red Zone.

10. No matter what your buddy claims, there is never a reason to put cologne on your balls.

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[wade moore]

I have, but it's a VERY rare thing for me... I use that Axe stuff periodically which to me is basically cologne.. but I probably use cologne/body spray once a month at most.

[rkmsuf]

I have, but it's a VERY rare thing for me... I use that Axe stuff periodically which to me is basically cologne.. but I probably use cologne/body spray once a month at most.

What's the occasion?

[Eaglesfan27]

I have, but it's a VERY rare thing for me... I use that Axe stuff periodically which to me is basically cologne.. but I probably use cologne/body spray once a month at most.


I picked the first option since I wear it sometimes, usually a few days/nights per week. There are 1 or 2 different colognes that still drive my wife crazy even 7-8 years later.

[MacroGuru]

I wear it all the time, I am in the public, talking all the time, but I don't drown in it, the twelve inch rule is to much for me...

[wade moore]

What's the occasion?

Generally it's when me and the fiance are going out for something more than just the store, dinner, etc... So like if we're going out with a group of friends for something or headed out dancing, etc... In reality it's usually just when she specifically asks me to put it on...

Thus why it's often less than once a month ;)...

[Bee]

I do for special occasions (weddings, etc), but not regularly.

[rkmsuf]

I do for special occasions (weddings, etc), but not regularly.

Why would you suddenly feel the need to wear it?

[TheOhioStateUniversity]

I wear it all the time and always get compliments from women. Just dont over do it. Burberry touch is my starter with Issey Miyake filling in sometimes.

[Noop]

I wear it often. Curve and Burberry. I have that Paris Hilton for men but I am afraid to use it.

[Subby]

Cologne is a good idea for people who naturally smell horrid.

[Bonegavel]

Sister works at the (formerly) Calvin Klein in Jersey and she got me a bunch of CK1 for free and I like it. Tiny little spray from about 1.5 feet is all it takes.

Coincidence that this came up today... for the first time in as long as I can recall I was gag-coughed by the 55 gallon drum's worth of shit this guy was sporting in front of me in line at a 7/11. Was the first time I was wishing I could smell the nasty that is this 7/11.

[CamEdwards]

I use a splash of Burt's Bees Bay Rum every day.

[Honolulu_Blue]

I never wear the stuff. I have no sense of smell, so I can't tell how any of it smells and if I'm wearing too much or too little. Lady H_H doesn't like synthetic fragrances. it's a no go for me.

[rkmsuf]

Never heard the term 'synthetic fragrances' before.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Never heard the term 'synthetic fragrances' before.

Me either. I think I just made it up.

[Schmidty]

I've been told by lots of women (my wife, and ex-girlfriends) that my natural scent is very alluring and kind of like a cologne.

Yes, I am totally serious, and no I'm not talking about farts or pit stink.

[rkmsuf]

I've been told by lots of women (my wife, and ex-girlfriends) that my natural scent is very alluring and kind of like a cologne.

Yes, I am totally serious, and no I'm not talking about farts or pit stink.

Kavorka!

[Sublime 2]

Kavorka!

Nice!

I wear cologne when I go out to parties or out to the clubs/bars around school, but that's it. Certainly not daily.

[CleBrownsfan]

Yes - if the Act body spray counts. If it doesn't - then trout

[Schmidty]

Kavorka!

Yeah, but my nun-banging days are over. Though, I have to admit that I still somtimes make my wife wear the vestments when we copulate.

Some habits are hard to break.

[Kodos]

I wear a little Obsession now and again.

[rkmsuf]

I wear a little Obsession now and again.

I always had you pegged as an Estee Lauder guy.

[Kodos]

You make me blush.

[bbor]

I'm with Wade on this one...i am a "special occasion" cologne wearer.My wife buys me the shit like it's going out of style though......I think she may be trying to tell me something.

[MJ4H]

Never. I'm allergic to colognes and perfumes. Sneeze like crazy around them.

[Raiders Army]

I'm no chick. My BO is my cologne.

[Emiliano]

Yeah, often. "Acqua di Gio" by Armani is my favourite.

[Galaxy]

I have that Paris Hilton for men but I am afraid to use it.

So you smell like a dumb whore? ;)

[Bee]

Why would you suddenly feel the need to wear it?


Because sometimes I like to smell pretty. :cool:

[st.cronin]

I'm allergic to the stuff. I can't even hang out with people who wear it.

[Bee]

I'm allergic to the stuff. I can't even hang out with people who wear it.

Hey another reason to wear it! ;)

[rkmsuf]

Tom Brady lives for cologne. Practically eats the stuff.

[DeToxRox]

All it takes is Old Spice body wash and you're fucking set.

[jbmagic]

I bet a lot of you guys only put on cologne when you don't take a shower to cover up your funk.

[Honolulu_Blue]

I bet a lot of you guys only put on cologne when you don't take a shower to cover up your funk.


PWNED!!

[MizzouRah]

3 words: Acqua Di Gio

[bbor]

I bet a lot of you guys only put on cologne when you don't take a shower to cover up your funk.

I beleive that is called an italian shower:D

[Izulde]

Very Sexy For Him 1, which is a stronger, more masculine scent that smells fantabulous on me, as opposed to Very Sexy For Him 2 which is a much lighter, sportier scent and isn't really to my taste at all.

[Izulde]

dola,

There aren't very many colognes I can wear without my skin breaking out.

[JAG]

All it takes is Old Spice body wash and you're fucking set.

Funny you say that. My wife has always loved the Old Spice deodorant I use, which is good because I don't wear cologne.

[rkmsuf]

3 words: Acqua Di Gio

Never heard of that before but it's sounds a tad effeminate to me.



funk cover-upper!

[MizzouRah]

Never heard of that before but it's sounds a tad effeminate to me.



funk cover-upper!

It's the stuff chicks dream of.

[rkmsuf]

It's the stuff chicks dream of.

without the powers of Schmidy I guess we all need something

[Honolulu_Blue]

I've been told by lots of women (my wife, and ex-girlfriends) that my natural scent is very alluring and kind of like a cologne.

Yes, I am totally serious, and no I'm not talking about farts or pit stink.

Very Sexy For Him 1, which is a stronger, more masculine scent that smells fantabulous on me, as opposed to Very Sexy For Him 2 which is a much lighter, sportier scent and isn't really to my taste at all.

I would be willing to put up some money to fly Izulde out to meet Schmidty, smell him, and then have him give Schmidty's natural scent a name and write some copy describing it.

Who's with me?

Plane ticket to Cloudy Bellingham, WA: $400
Taxi fare to Schmidty's: $50
Izulde's description of Schmidty's natural scent: Priceless.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Yeah, often. "Acqua di Gio" by Armani is my favourite.

Never heard of that before but it's sounds a tad effeminate to me.


Emiliano just wrote about an hour ago. Read the thread more carefully next time.

Though, I could see where you'd miss it. It's a terribly wordy post. Mizzou's was much more your style: three words (thought techinically four plus a numeral). :)

[rkmsuf]

Emiliano just wrote about an hour ago. Read the thread more carefully next time.

Though, I could see where you'd miss it. It's a terribly wordy post. Mizzou's was much more your style: three words (thought techinically four plus a numeral). :)

OK sizzle chest...I meant never heard of it before reading it in this post. Having it mentioned twice got to me so I responded.

I'm just waiting for Musky Dusk For Him by Schmitdy to hit the market.

[MizzouRah]

Emiliano just wrote about an hour ago. Read the thread more carefully next time.

Though, I could see where you'd miss it. It's a terribly wordy post. Mizzou's was much more your style: three words (thought techinically four plus a numeral). :)

ok jb, will do. it's a lazy Friday..

[M GO BLUE!!!]

Lagerfeld, but only for occasions like dates (which is very rare...)

I tried it once and a fine lady noticed... I stick with what works.

[johnnyshaka]

9. If you pick the right deodorant, you don't even need cologne. My suggestion: Old Spice Red Zone.

Have been using this for as long as I can remember.

[jbmagic]

Old spice is for old people.

[Axxon]

I don't wear cologne. I've worked in environments ( hospitals, call centers ) where it's forbidden and never got in the habit.

On extremely rare occasions I would wear it in the past but I haven't splashed the stuff in years and don't really miss it.

[JS19]

I'm a regular cologne user. Been through many different types, but I have found the jackpot. Lucky, just started using it maybe a month ago, and the ladies love it.

[Galaxy]

I like jb is trying to be the insult guy lately.

[KevinNU7]

Very Sexy For Him 1, which is a stronger, more masculine scent that smells fantabulous on me, as opposed to Very Sexy For Him 2 which is a much lighter, sportier scent and isn't really to my taste at all.

I figured you for Pink or Very Sexy

[14ers]

Cologne, No.

That being said I do get a lot of compliments on the way I smell. No, it is not my Body Odor, but my Nivea after shave.


Does after shave count as cologne?

[INDalltheway]

Yeah, often. "Acqua di Gio" by Armani is my favourite.
I don't wear cologne much but when I do this is it. Lots of compliments from the ladies.

[DeToxRox]

Old spice is for old people.

Suicide is for you.

[Axxon]

Suicide is for you.

What better, suicide or Old Spice?

[Craptacular]

I've been wearing Drakkar Noir since the late 80s. I only put a few tiny dabs on my lower neck, so it takes years to go through a bottle.

[Ksyrup]

I do, every day. I sweat too much to be able to go bare. And even when that's not an issue, I'm a man, and men generally smell, and smells stink, so I do it as a public courtesy.

Apparently some of you non-cologne wearers have never stood in line at Disney World. That ain't all lack of deodorant...

[Ksyrup]

Dola.

Currently, I rotate between Coolwater, PS Sebastian, Joop, and Woods (my wife likes that one).

[andy m]

surprising number of poofs on this forum.

[Easy Mac]

Deer Musk. The does love it.

[LionsFan10]

Yeah, often. "Acqua di Gio" by Armani is my favourite.

We have a winner! This cologne is a real panties dropper :D ... I wear this stuff quite regularly.

[jbmagic]

Yeah, often. "Acqua di Gio" by Armani is my favourite.

DESIGN HOUSE - Giorgio Armani
YEAR INTRODUCED - 1995
FRAGRANCE NOTES - fresh floral, sweet pea and the fragrance of jasmine in a feminine scent.:eek:

[Galaxy]

DESIGN HOUSE - Giorgio Armani
YEAR INTRODUCED - 1995
FRAGRANCE NOTES - fresh floral, sweet pea and the fragrance of jasmine in a feminine scent.:eek:

What's that from?

[14ers]

We have a winner! This cologne is a real panties dropper :D ... I wear this stuff quite regularly.

After reading jbmagic's post this stuff must really work on the lesbians. I wonder if this was the first cologne designed for lesbians.


A Cologne designed by women for women.:)

[lighthousekeeper]

surprising number of poofs on this forum.

Glad i'm not the only one thinking this.

Not only have I never worn cologne, but I haven't used after shave since I was 17 or so. I haven't even used shaving cream/gel in about 12 years (just shave dry), but that's probably meant for another thread.

[Noop]

So you smell like a dumb whore? ;)

I got it as a gift but never put it on...

[samifan24]

Yes, I'm risking some time in the old penalty box for bumping a four year old thread but hey, it's on topic.

Does anyone know a website that gives good discounts on buying cologne online? I'd rather not pay $50 for the stuff at Macy's if I can avoid it.

[MacroGuru]

check out fragrancex.com

[M GO BLUE!!!]

Only when there is an important date with a woman.

My bottle of Lagerfeld needs dusting.

[Cringer]

Damn old threads, I see a jbmagic post and get all excited for a second.

[Abe Sargent]

Glad i'm not the only one thinking this.

Not only have I never worn cologne, but I haven't used after shave since I was 17 or so. I haven't even used shaving cream/gel in about 12 years (just shave dry), but that's probably meant for another thread.

I have dry too. I only use Deodorant on super hot or super active days otherwise, my pits don;t stink because I don;t sweat there that much. I'm much more likely to have sweaty hands than sweaty pits.

[korme]

Shave DRY? Are you kidding?

I mean, I may use shaving cream like once a month but that's because I typically shave IN the shower. Dry razor on dry face? No way in the hell!

Oh, and sometimes I will use cologne. Usually ends up being random. But I smoke, so I feel like it's pointless.

[k0ruptr]

Clinique Happy for Men a lil spray in the morning after the shower works wonders.

[ColtCrazy]

My wife always liked when I wore Dracar cologne, but I haven't bought a new bottle of that in years.

Now I just use deodorant. Usually Axe (or Lynx when I'm in the UK...same company, but Lynx has some good ones they don't have over here) or Old Spice Red Zone. Both are nice and work great.