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Just wondering
I feel fragrances are a very personal item that reflect your personality. I won't wear a scent that I don't like. I do own a couple that my wife really likes and I wear these when I know we'll be spending time together.
I don't think I own any colognes that she really dislikes.
i wear colognes. most of the time i get what my wife loves. some times i will get one she tolerates but that i really love
sam
If someone, especially the girl, said I smelled like I'd been drinking lysol I'm sure I'd have to reconsider my choice, but I choose for myself and luckily I'm picky enough that everybody else goes with what I do.
I work at a scent free office so the Thayer's Witchhazel and Aloe astringent goes on with an indistinct and practically imperceptible odour and doesn't have any smell at all after just a few minutes.
Outside of work, for cologne I substitute a Nigerian Green Musk essential oil that drives the women NUTS! :shrug: :cool: It's not your ordinary aroma and I can't tell you how many times women standing near me will say, "what smells so good" and not believe me when I say it's me until I walk up to them and put my neck to their face. The light in their eyes at that moment is awesome. I can see them wondering if they should dump their boyfriends. Does wonders for my ego (like it needs it). ;)
X
OK, I'll bite. Just what are the details on Nigerian Green Musk EO? I've never heard of it and can't imagine what it would smell like.
Wayne
Before I used a Straight I rarely used aftershaves just some witchhazel. Now that I use a straight I've been experimenting with different scents, some my wife likes and some she doesn't. Funny she never used to ask me about how I liked a scent before she bought for herself but now that I buy my own scents she seems to be asking me before she buys her own scents. Hmm
It's made or perhaps only blended by a woman in a private little market shop. All of the dozens of scents she has are geared toward women, but she says this one is REAL popular with the few men who frrequent her shop. I had a friend (may he rest in peace) who would regularly travel 500km to get it. When he came back from Korea (Hi Hal) he made sure to stop in and get a few vails. They're just under an ounce each I'd say and it has a tiny roller applicator. When I was using it every day, one would last me about 6 months! Yes, it's green and like all essential oils it reacts to body chemistry and is a little different for each wearer.Quote:
Originally Posted by bbqncigars
Here's what just transpired at Heroes Headquarters:
X-Man
How would you describe the Nigerian Green Musk Smell?
The Validator
Oh my goodness ... (long pause) ... it is not an overpowering, musky heavy scent. Slightly floral scent.
X-Man
What else?
The Validator
I'm not sure. There's like a tinge of a soap, a clean smell, like a jasmine or something. It's making me drool. Ah, I love it. For a musk it's got a very clean scent to it. It just smells so delicious on you. Pitter-patter, pitter-patter. Why?
X-Man
People want to know.
The Validator
People? What people?
X-Man
The guys on the forum.
The Validator
Tell them it makes me drool. It's just got a delicious, sensual smell [edit] ;) A manly smell.
Gotta go now. Duty calls.
X
Greetings Gentlemen,
I also want to bring up the subject of fragrance etiquette. Out of respect for others, Cologne should be applied in such a way that only those in close proximity can smell it. I would hate to have someone take a sniff and say Rik has entered the room.
Think we've all had that experience where someone bathed in some awful smelling stuff and then prances around the office - usually in a building where the windows don't open and the AC sadistically decided to not work.
Right on. I was a waiter for a long time and sometimes the amount of perfume and cologne I would have to endure made me never want to use the stuff. Of course that has changed. The thing I like most about the scents I have discovered here is that they are seldom overpowering. I'm wearing some Trafalgar today. Lovely.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rik
Ok I'll bite where can you get this Nigerian Green Musk EO ???:hmmm:
Also a scent free office?? While I have passed people at work who seemed to have bathed in cologne, scent free seems a tad draconian to me. Do they fire people who smell offensive?? How do they get around body odor, " Ok you stink, you're fired" :nono: Some people need scents:eek:
Like I said it's just a little shop and she has very limited hours, but I'll find out more for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by RichZ
And just because there's no colognes or perfumes permitted, doesn't mean washing is discouraged. It's for the hypoalergenic types af which there are a few. it's refreshing not to be assaulted by somebody's idea of a nice perfume. For deodorant, the crystal deodorant stick has no scent, works amazingly well and lasts a looooooooooooong time. One $7.99 stick goes for about 6-7 YEARS of daily use!!!!
X
There's a Nigerian Green Musk available on this site for what looks like a pretty reasonable price.
Thanks I'll try it out.
I'll wait until Xman chimes in with his source (and then probably buy both;-).
Wayne
Perfect candidates to meet the operating end of a fire hose. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by RichZ
Crystal deodorant stick sounds good where do they sell that. You are a wealth of information. Thanks.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Xman
You need to start frequenting the Health Food stores and Natural product type places. The places that Granola's and Vegetarians go. Those wacky All Natural places with vitamin supplements and a dozen kinds of tofu(yum). New York's a little "Liberal", right? Ask the girl behind the counter with hair ties and all the peircings (wonder where else they go), or the guy with dreadlocks and tattooed on sleaves. But, if they offer you a copy of Socialist Worker just don't get scared and run back to your Conservative closet. ;) Couldn't hurt to read could it?Quote:
Originally Posted by RichZ
The Crystal Stone comes just on its own or in a traditional underarm dispenser. Since it's used wet the stone is slippery and will drop and break into a million shards. Go for the dispenser style even if it costs more. Like I say, my last one lasted about 7 years. The wife and I share hers now. Looks like it'll go until the text decade, but then both of us are on it so I could be wrong. :D
X
So I've finally spoken to Yvonne at Vibes in Toronto who said she has various sizes of essential oils available. The standard 2 dram ? 10 ml goes for $14 and has the roll applicator, or 25 ml for $29 without applicator. She even has 100, 125 ml or 240 ml (8 oz and that one comes in a plastic bottle. Shipping is $6-10 depending on how much you order plus a service charge for the bubble wrap and such since they are glass bottles, but obviously the more you buy the better the deal.
She doesn't have e-mail so you have to call her (416) 971-5321 to order and arrange payment (she suggested money order) and delivery (Canada Post Express). Her times are very limited in the shop. Tuesdays and Thursdays 5-8pm and Saturdays 3-8pm EST, but you might catch her there on a Friday or Sunday if you're lucky.
She said that it was not in her interest to reveal her source, but did admit that in New York there were Muslim guys on the street would sell some of the oils that she sells down in the village around 4th street. With the weather colder now they might not be there now but you could keep an eye out next spring and summer, Rich.
She also said some people dilute the oils, which is not preferred of course, and that there is sometimes some confusion with the name. It is known as Nigerian Musk, but because it IS green it is sometimes called Green Musk even though there is another musk called Green Musk as well. To avoid confusion she calls it Nigerian Green Musk.
All in all, I suspect it's too much ado to get it from Yvonne when it's likely the same stuff as Mr. B's sells, but if you want to be 100% sure it's the lady killer I'm wearing you can get it from both and compare. I'm glad I just have to go down to the market myself.
You don't have to wear essential oils, you can warm them over a candle to scent the whole room. That's a great use for the sweeter scents. Another great thing about them is that they will NEVER get older, only better.
X
I use Natural Crystal's Deodorant Stick. Picked it up at a local whole foods / natural pharmacy. An interesting experience.Quote:
Originally Posted by RichZ
Hi,
I've used the crystal deodorants on and off for several years, and I prefer the crystal to a more "normal" type. The natural crystal does not interfer with cologne scents. Please make sure that you read the directions that come with it and follow them. If you don't use as directed they may not work.
Tim
Something tells me you are a frustated pollster. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by RichZ
Has anyone tried either of the musk oils as of yet?
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Originally Posted by moshet
Could be. But actually I am just nosey. :D
Nosey is good. I have the same problem. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by RichZ