Thread: Best & Worst & Why

Originally Posted by Phrank

Yes, I pretty much stay away from colognes...I find they can be a bit overpowering.

I prefer a nice aftershave, I have a favorite that you have to be quite close to actually notice it, and I've had lots of compliments on it. Never liked the idea of my cologne/AS entering the room before I do...

So... What is it phrank?!

I like 4711. The "Old Spice" of the past was great, but they've changed the recipe. English Leather was unique. And I liked Yardley.

Originally Posted by Phrank

Yes, I pretty much stay away from colognes...I find they can be a bit overpowering.

I prefer a nice aftershave, I have a favorite that you have to be quite close to actually notice it, and I've had lots of compliments on it. Never liked the idea of my cologne/AS entering the room before I do...

Have you considered putting a cologne in an atomiser? Some EDT's of course come in one. Atomisers are relatively inexpensive these days, and a light mist of cologne goes a long way with out the overpowering nature of the stuff just splashed on.

Colognes are supposed to be dabbed or sprayed in hot spots on the neck, behind the ears, on the top of the chest etc, not splashed on, thats why they can be over powering, to much is not good. A quality cologne will last much longer than a AS generally. If you don't want to go to the expense of an atomiser then place your finger over the bottle top aperture , upend the bottle on to your finger which is completely closing the end, then dab to apply…. also remember the initial scent needs to dry down for 30 seconds or so, to reach its true intended characteristic. You should not be able to smell it strongly and if you can, you have applied too much.

Hope that helps

Originally Posted by Phrank

Yes, I pretty much stay away from colognes...I find they can be a bit overpowering.

I prefer a nice aftershave, I have a favorite that you have to be quite close to actually notice it, and I've had lots of compliments on it. Never liked the idea of my cologne/AS entering the room before I do...

I agree. I usually just wear an AS since I can't go wrong putting it on as it fades so quickly that within a half hour you have to be VERY close to smell it. Only on special occasions do I wear a cologne. Usually when I get all dressed up and even then it is 1 spray and that's it unless it is exceptionally weak and then maybe MAYBE 2.

I read in another post that men should focus on not smelling bad and women should focus on smelling good. I kinda subscribe to that one but to each their own.

I have to agree with Nightblade Clubmans Lilac vegetal is by far the worst, (Makes me sick to be near it)The best I think is Chanel Bleu with its light citrus notes makes it my go to scent.

I have posted before that I have gone to the practice of filling the sink and adding a few splashes of favorite AS. This does two things...1)Makes for a nice smelling invigorating face splash and 2) Disperses the AS evenly and the scent is lighter and to me more sublime.

Originally Posted by Nightblade

I have posted before that I have gone to the practice of filling the sink and adding a few splashes of favorite AS. This does two things...1)Makes for a nice smelling invigorating face splash and 2) Disperses the AS evenly and the scent is lighter and to me more sublime.

sublime??are those the little suckers that come from Mexico? Great for making Guacamole

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

sublime??are those the little suckers that come from Mexico? Great for making Guacamole

hahahahaha !

I dig Lilac Vegetal by Pinaud Clubman. It may not be my favorite but I do splash it on every now and again. I generally like it after I use MWF.

Originally Posted by Nightblade

I have posted before that I have gone to the practice of filling the sink and adding a few splashes of favorite AS. This does two things...1)Makes for a nice smelling invigorating face splash and 2) Disperses the AS evenly and the scent is lighter and to me more sublime.

I add some AS to my unscented witch hazel for the same effect. :