Thread: i have old man chemistry

Originally Posted by thewatermark

Any sandalwood aftershave/cologne, i really like the Elizabeth Arden Sandalwood, although it doesnt really smell that much like sandalwood it does have an older man nostalgic smell that i love and being 26 years i like to balance the old barber shop smells which i love with newer fresh scents , and Ive been happy soo far

When you actually are an old man and thus are a bit bored with the old man scents, you may (or may not) feel differently. That's not to say that at 58 I'm going to rush out and buy a full compliment of Axe products.

Think I should spike my hair(s)? Really? Cuz I think I'd be crazy kool wid da spike hairs! No, I dont luk ghey that way LOLRFLMAO.

I admittedly don't act my age, but I don't stray all that far from it either. It just isn't seemly.

Skin Bracer. Love it.

Regards,
EL

I love clubman aftershave,lime sec and bay rum. When I'm not wearing that it's good ol old spice. I love smelling like a man not a boy.But then I'm 47. Still.. it's a great kept secret.I only pay 10 bucks tops for my wonderful aromas which are like crack to me. Why is everyone so paranoid about smellin like a man anyway? What's up with society today ?

Originally Posted by Nightblade

What's up with society today ?

It's the era of the gender-ambiguous metrosexual. I probably can't help smelling like an old man, but I can see why younger guys want to choose the "associations" people make at first contact. That's not to say that there aren't Geezer Metrosexuals, though. Imagine George Hamilton with an orange spray-tan, spikey hair and a Speedo. I've seen a few (no Speedos, but I stay away from the pool) and they are flat scary. Visit the People of Walmart site if you want to see what I mean - but not immediately before or after a meal. On second thought, even though you don't know me you should just trust me on this one, you'll be glad you did.

While body chemistry definately plays a part in the way a particular scent reacts and develops, I don't know if I buy into the young vs. mature chemistry line of salesmanship. I think what one might classify as an older or mature scent has to do with generational devotion and a typical male resistance to change once we find something we like.

For example, my father hasn't changed his hairstyle or shaving cream since he met my mother. 40 years from now, today's Clubman may be tommorow's Aqua Di Gio, Eternity, etc.

There are many scents that have sort of "timeless" quality about them. I'd agree with observations made about Sandalwood scents. Limes and Spanish Leather as well, and Vetiver is another I think you would want to explore.

I've always been the type of person who doesn't want to smell like every other guy in the bar, and my exploration of "mature scents" has served me quite well in that regard.

OK I bought the Tabac soap and aftershave. The soap is GREAT! I really like the smell of the soap and aftershave; however the wife HATES the aftershave and says it gives her an asthma attack.

Guess I will be selling the aftershave on the classifieds soon

For Christmas a few years ago, I got some blue stuff in crystal decanters that smelled like skunk pee. Give me my Bay Rum any time. I'm glad that stuff wasn't around whe I was 29. And by the way, I'm 59 so I've earned my old man chemistry.