Do you wear cologne?

rkmsuf · 12-08-2006, 10:40 AM

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 · 12-08-2006, 10:42 AM

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 · 12-08-2006, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

What's the occasion?

Eaglesfan27 · 12-08-2006, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 12-08-2006, 10:46 AM

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 · 12-08-2006, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

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

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Bee · 12-08-2006, 10:53 AM

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

rkmsuf · 12-08-2006, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Bee

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

Why would you suddenly feel the need to wear it?

TheOhioStateUniversity · 12-08-2006, 10:56 AM

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 · 12-08-2006, 11:17 AM

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

Subby · 12-08-2006, 11:29 AM

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

Bonegavel · 12-08-2006, 11:34 AM

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 · 12-08-2006, 11:40 AM

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

Honolulu_Blue · 12-08-2006, 11:42 AM

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 · 12-08-2006, 11:43 AM

Never heard the term 'synthetic fragrances' before.

Honolulu_Blue · 12-08-2006, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

Never heard the term 'synthetic fragrances' before.

Me either. I think I just made it up.

Schmidty · 12-08-2006, 11:44 AM

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 · 12-08-2006, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

Kavorka!

Sublime 2 · 12-08-2006, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

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 · 12-08-2006, 11:56 AM

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

Schmidty · 12-08-2006, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

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 · 12-08-2006, 12:03 PM

I wear a little Obsession now and again.

rkmsuf · 12-08-2006, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

I wear a little Obsession now and again.

I always had you pegged as an Estee Lauder guy.

Kodos · 12-08-2006, 12:11 PM

You make me blush.

bbor · 12-08-2006, 12:26 PM

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 · 12-08-2006, 12:38 PM

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

Raiders Army · 12-08-2006, 12:53 PM

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

Emiliano · 12-08-2006, 12:55 PM

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

Galaxy · 12-08-2006, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Noop

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

So you smell like a dumb whore?

Bee · 12-08-2006, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkmsuf

Why would you suddenly feel the need to wear it?

Because sometimes I like to smell pretty.

st.cronin · 12-08-2006, 01:13 PM

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

Bee · 12-08-2006, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by st.cronin

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

Hey another reason to wear it!

rkmsuf · 12-08-2006, 01:16 PM

Tom Brady lives for cologne. Practically eats the stuff.

DeToxRox · 12-08-2006, 01:17 PM

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

jbmagic · 12-08-2006, 01:37 PM

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 · 12-08-2006, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jbmagic

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 · 12-08-2006, 01:48 PM

3 words: Acqua Di Gio

bbor · 12-08-2006, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbmagic

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

Izulde · 12-08-2006, 01:49 PM

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 · 12-08-2006, 01:49 PM

dola,

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

JAG · 12-08-2006, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRoxDVHStyle

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 · 12-08-2006, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

3 words: Acqua Di Gio

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

funk cover-upper!

MizzouRah · 12-08-2006, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

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 · 12-08-2006, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

It's the stuff chicks dream of.

without the powers of Schmidy I guess we all need something

Honolulu_Blue · 12-08-2006, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 12-08-2006, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emiliano

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkmsuf

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 · 12-08-2006, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

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 · 12-08-2006, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

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!!! · 12-08-2006, 03:33 PM

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 · 12-08-2006, 03:41 PM

Quote:

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.

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12-08-2006, 10:46 AM	#5
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	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... __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

12-08-2006, 10:56 AM	#9
TheOhioStateUniversity High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, GA via Columbus, OH	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. __________________ Buckeyes Football/Basketball >>>> Your Favorite School

12-08-2006, 11:17 AM	#10
Noop Bonafide Seminole Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Florida	I wear it often. Curve and Burberry. I have that Paris Hilton for men but I am afraid to use it. __________________ Living in an Oligarchy.

12-08-2006, 11:29 AM	#11
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	Cologne is a good idea for people who naturally smell horrid. __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

12-08-2006, 10:53 AM	#7
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	I do for special occasions (weddings, etc), but not regularly.

12-08-2006, 11:34 AM	#12
Bonegavel Awaiting Further Instructions... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Macungie, PA	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. __________________

12-08-2006, 11:40 AM	#13
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	I use a splash of Burt's Bees Bay Rum every day. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

12-08-2006, 11:42 AM	#14
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	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. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

12-08-2006, 11:43 AM	#15
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	Never heard the term 'synthetic fragrances' before. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

12-08-2006, 11:44 AM	#17
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	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.

12-08-2006, 11:56 AM	#20
CleBrownsfan Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: C-Town	Yes - if the Act body spray counts. If it doesn't - then trout __________________ *XBox Gamertag:* Pronk32 FOOL-X - Cleveland Naps FOOL - Cleveland Cyclones SLOP - Cuyahoga Spiders

12-08-2006, 12:03 PM	#22
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I wear a little Obsession now and again.

12-08-2006, 12:11 PM	#24
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	You make me blush.

12-08-2006, 12:26 PM	#25
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	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. __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

12-08-2006, 12:38 PM	#26
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	Never. I'm allergic to colognes and perfumes. Sneeze like crazy around them.

12-08-2006, 12:53 PM	#27
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	I'm no chick. My BO is my cologne.

12-08-2006, 12:55 PM	#28
Emiliano College Prospect Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nuremberg, Germany	Yeah, often. "Acqua di Gio" by Armani is my favourite. __________________ Xbox Live&PSN: Emiliano81 GM of the Rome Gladiators in the WOOF

12-08-2006, 01:13 PM	#31
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	I'm allergic to the stuff. I can't even hang out with people who wear it. __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

12-08-2006, 01:16 PM	#33
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	Tom Brady lives for cologne. Practically eats the stuff. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

12-08-2006, 01:17 PM	#34
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	All it takes is Old Spice body wash and you're fucking set.

12-08-2006, 01:37 PM	#35
jbmagic Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2004	I bet a lot of you guys only put on cologne when you don't take a shower to cover up your funk.

12-08-2006, 01:48 PM	#37
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	3 words: Acqua Di Gio

12-08-2006, 01:49 PM	#39
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	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. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

12-08-2006, 03:33 PM	#49
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	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.

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