Anyone know anything about cologne?

"Anon" (tjsielsistneb) 06/11/2015 at 18:25 • Filed to: None

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According to almost every single one of my girl friends (friends that are girls), they all really like guys that wear cologne. I am currently single and wish to change that. So I was thinking about trying some out however I know absolutely nothing about it. Does anyone here know anything?

lone_liberal > Anon 06/11/2015 at 18:30

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All I know is wear way less than you think you should.

HammerheadFistpunch > Anon 06/11/2015 at 18:31

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Rule number 1. Hummer Cologne or GTFAC

Nobi > Anon 06/11/2015 at 18:32

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I bet it burns.

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > Anon 06/11/2015 at 18:32

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Don’t wear too much, too much and you smell like you should be rocking Lacoste and gater skin shoes. Especially if it is the Ferrari one.

blacktruck18 > HammerheadFistpunch 06/11/2015 at 18:32

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This.

My citroen won't start > Anon 06/11/2015 at 18:33

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Don’t go for anything too strong and always buy cologne at the DutyFree. Not sure if cologne helps with anything, other than make you smell nicer for longer (I use it for myself, I like to smell nice). I’ve been using Terre D’Herme for the last few months.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Anon 06/11/2015 at 18:37

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It;s called toilet water.

Patrick Nichols > Anon 06/11/2015 at 18:37

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don’t drink it

Supercharged-V8-Jag > Anon 06/11/2015 at 18:41

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B_dol > Anon 06/11/2015 at 18:42

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Bring a girl (or two) to a cologne booth at Macy’s or another store, have them help you pick out a scent both you and them like.

That’s what i did, currently have Calvin Klein Euphoria and Tom Ford Grey Vetiver. I only wear these on weekends when going out

$kaycog > Anon 06/11/2015 at 18:43

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Department stores have samples of women’s colognes, so I would imagine they have men’s cologne samples too. Colognes smell different on different people. Also, don’t overdo it when applying.

blacktruck18 > Anon 06/11/2015 at 18:45

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Go to Macy’s or higher end department store. Find a girl roughly your age and ask what she prefers. After she suggests a couple of things tell her you need a second opinion and point towards the cute girl at the makeup counter. If you can parlay this into a ménage à trois you win!

I buy stuff that comes in a spray bottle. Notice I said spray bottle not aerosol can. 2 squirts in the air right after you get out of the shower, walk through the cloud. That’s plenty.

BTW, I like this , and I have gotten quite a few complements about it.

EDIT: I shouldn’t have said right after the shower. In between drying off and getting dressed.

CaptDale - is secretly British > Anon 06/11/2015 at 18:49

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A decent fragrance that most people (men & women) will enjoy smelling. This will probably be a good starter scent for you. If you are worried about pricing, I suggest finding some at Ross. Go to a place like Sephora, try out the scents and see what you like, then but online or at a less expensive place.

yamahog > Anon 06/11/2015 at 18:50

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I am currently single and wish to change that.

I don’t want to burst your bubble, but cologne alone ain’t gonna make that big a difference...

However if you just want to smell slightly fancier there’s nothing wrong with that :) Try on some testers (or get a sample pack) to make sure you’re not allergic to any of the fragrances, pick whatever floats your boat since you’re the one who has to wear it all day, and definitely do not overuse.

Textured Soy Protein > Anon 06/11/2015 at 18:54

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This is all you need. It smells like a barber shop. In fact, my barber growing up put Clubman talc powder down the back of my neck after my hair cut.

My gf loves this shit. She kept asking me what she was smelling on me and once I told her, she started throwing a bottle of it in with every gift she got me. I have a lot of Clubman aftershave.

There was some article a while back that I can’t find, but it had a theory that women have an unconscious, positive reaction to Clubman and other barber shop scents. Their dads would go to the barber shop before special occasions, so they associate that smell with positive memories.

Also, the Amazon reviews for it are hilarious.

PatBateman > yamahog 06/11/2015 at 19:05

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Smelling nice may increase his chances of not being single. It's a small, incremental increase in chance, but every little bit helps.

PatBateman > Supercharged-V8-Jag 06/11/2015 at 19:06

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My favorite quote regarding that “cologne”:

Rico > Anon 06/11/2015 at 19:09

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Here are some of my favorites, remember cologne scents can change with your body chemistry but here is a good list of ones I use regularly. Note: I never leave my house without 1 spray of cologne, 3 if I’m going partying.

1. YSL white (silver top) or black (black top, is more of a spicy winter scent)

2. Gucci Guilty

3. Chanel Bleu

4. D and G Light Blue

5. D and G The One

Rico > CaptDale - is secretly British 06/11/2015 at 19:10

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Ooh I haven't had Brit in years that reminds me I should go get another bottle!

yamahog > PatBateman 06/11/2015 at 19:22

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Maybe if he actively smelled bad before, but I’ll give Oppo the benefit of the doubt wrt basic hygiene ;)

desertdog5051 > Anon 06/11/2015 at 19:24

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This attracts the ones that you will probably find the most in common with.

and it comes with its own atomizer.

AM > Anon 06/11/2015 at 19:40

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My wife keeps me stocked with both of these so I assume these would be a good buy for you

DipodomysDeserti > Anon 06/11/2015 at 20:31

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Try getting a good high quality after shave or after shave balm. It will be much more subtle and actually help your face. I use RazoRock King Louis after shave wax. Helps keep your skin in good shape after a shave and leaves a nice subtle lavender scent. Being subtle is the key. Truthfully, as long as you don’t smell bad you’re doing alright in olfactory department.

DipodomysDeserti > desertdog5051 06/11/2015 at 20:33

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Reminds me of the time I got transmission oil on my skin. Shit smelled like BO for a week.

PushToStart > yamahog 06/11/2015 at 20:44

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I wouldn’t.

/lol :P

Birddog > Textured Soy Protein 06/11/2015 at 20:46

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This and other “Bay Rum” fragrances are making a huge comeback.

I have never received a negative response to it.

desertdog5051 > DipodomysDeserti 06/11/2015 at 21:09

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A week? That’s all? You must have been using a synthetic :)

revrseat70 > Anon 06/11/2015 at 21:17

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#1 make sure you don’t get a scent that is similar to that of a girl’s ex or father or relative.. basically be unique. It makes it so you are associated differently

#2 different people “fit” different scents better. So try a few with a couple girls around and see which ones smell better ON YOU. It’s a chemical thing, almost like how different people can pull off different clothes or hair cuts.

#3 don’t over-use it

#4 find two scents: one for you day-to-day (if that’s what you’re talking about) and one for special occasions. AND I MEAN SPECIAL. That way, when you use it (I’m talking a few times a year) your significant other knows its a special night and it becomes a chemical trigger.

Now, back to cars...

Wurrwulf > Anon 06/11/2015 at 22:12

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I haven’t worn cologne in almost a decade, but when I did, Very Sexy for Him by Victoria’s Secret got good reviews for me.

Frank Grimes > Anon 06/11/2015 at 22:28

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this is the best stuff. anything with a crappy designer will be kinda crappy. look for deals at stores like ross and tjmaxx etc. you wont find this there though. try to find a unique scent and if it reminds you of AXE dont buy it. believe it or not but there are formal colognes and daily ones. generally the stronger is a more formal cologne. I could go on but I already slightly embarrassed I know this much.

Frank Grimes > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 06/11/2015 at 22:31

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also white sunglasses. LOL

boxrocket > Anon 06/11/2015 at 23:06

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It can certainly help, just don’t overdo it, and try a few smaller sample bottles before splurging, or knock-offs/generics (Kohl's, Ross, Cato, etc.). Different girls like different scents: my first girlfriend adored sandalwood, my second vanilla and slight woodsy smells, my third liked Tag Wild Card body spray (which sadly isn’t made anymore, smells great), and my wife likes the Mustang Black cologne, a few Tags and Axes body spray, my Mitchum deodorant, and my Gillette shaving gel - but mostly she likes me smelling clean.

Textured Soy Protein > Birddog 06/11/2015 at 23:53

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I was using Clubman aftershave before Clubman aftershave became a cool thing to use. I am the hipster of Clubman aftershave.

The real reason is I shave my head and have sensitive skin. Lotion-y aftershaves left my head all greasy so I looked for alcohol-based aftershave, saw a bottle of Clubman at Walgreens, and remembered my childhood barber using the powder on my neck. Skin Bracer (another “old guy” aftershave) actually does a little better job calming my skin down since it has menthol in it. But Clubman...dat smelllll.

Rico > yamahog 06/12/2015 at 08:15

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lol I think you severely overestimate who’s on here.

Rico > Textured Soy Protein 06/12/2015 at 08:16

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Clubman and Brut are the only products that remind me of old school barber shops.

Rico > Frank Grimes 06/12/2015 at 08:18

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Don't be embarrassed it's good to know these things. Creed is excellent but it's not easy to find and I think would be out of the OPs league. Still an amazing brand with great scents.