Yeah, yeah, I know...'Everything can be found on the internet..." However, that is, among others, is what this forum is for....Discussion. Even though I could do the research and, probably, find the answer, I would just as soon promote the use of the forum and ask here. And NO, I'm not just lazy. I really do want to promote the use of this forum.


That being said:

I wonder what the ingredient(s) is, that makes certain colognes and aftershaves "Stick with you" throughout the day vs die'ing after a couple hours? I recently bought a bunch of samples of colognes and aftershaves, to see which fragrance I (and Mama) liked. I noticed that some lasted longer than others, given the same (approx) amount applied.

For example:
The D.R. Harris 'colognes' seem to die off after a few hours.

The Pinaud "aftershaves'" seem to hang on longer...usually about 1/2 to 3/4 of the day.

Proraso "aftershaves" seem to die within minutes.

My "old" aftershaves and colognes...ones I have used for a hundred yrs (Stetson 'aftershave' and Tommy H. 'cologne') seem to last all day...and then some. These seem to be "revived" throughout the day as I perspire...whereas the others just 'go away.'



Since my wife has a small business in which she makes soaps, body scrubs (whatever those are), etc. I asked her...in which she said she'd 'check into it." But, to promote forum use, as well as, ask more "veterans", I post here.

Comments, suggestions, theories, tales of witchcraft, etc!?!?