Thread: i have old man chemistry

Like I sid earlier I often get told i smell like an old man when I wear sandalwood but I love the classic smell of it, mind you I also like scents such as aqua da parma its citrusy and refreshing. But my point is wear what you like coz opinions gonna change from nose to nose.

The last time I bought any Cologne or After Shave was 1970...English Leather.

I break out in hives just taking a shower.

Au Naturale!!!... be manly! LOL

Is Musgo Real considered "old man"? Whether or not it is, MR is one of my favorites, one I'd recommend to anyone.

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.

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

There's another factor in the young-man / old-man chemistry issue that may be fooling us - even if our personal chemistry hasn't changed, the formulation of many of the scents we once liked may have. I loved Old Spice when I was a younger man, but I don't care as much for the way it smells on me now. Did I change, or did Old Spice? Maybe my "nose" changed, and/or my wife's. There are so many variables that I don't see how it would be possible to make any sense of a scientific test.

Which leaves us with our nose, and the noses of those near us. If that's the case, then the only way to learn it is to do it.

Originally Posted by smarullo

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

The Tabac cologne is definitely in the same league as Old Spice. This old guy likes it........ Mama is beyond caring.......hahahahahaha

The ladies at the Hair Salon like it...........

Lynn

Originally Posted by smarullo

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

I may have to buy it from ya.