Cologne and perfume

[DeaconKC]

Whichever one like wife prefers at the time!
All joking aside, I want her to enjoy the scent more than I do.

 

[Stoney]

A) Romeo Gili
B) Versace Blue Jeans
C) 4711

Any of the above depending upon where I am going.

 

[Joe_Frances]

Wow, this thread has had some legs.

Currently, I like the new limited edition Aramis Special Reserve, which is like the basic Aramis, but with a smoother, more mellow sheen.

 

[DeaconKC]

My lovely lady bought me some Curves this weekend. She likes it and since I can't smell worth diddly, it seems like a winner!

 

[Flieger]

I just got myself a bottle of LAYRITE Hawleywoods No.9 Bay Rum after shave, which so far is the only Bay Rum variant I've been able to find here in Sweden.

http://layrite.com/items/buy-now/no_9_aftershave-detail.htm

I like it very much but I noticed that the scent dies down rather quickly. Is this something that is common on all the Bay Rum variants, or is it just that I got my hands on a "weak" brand?

/F

 

[rmrdaddy]

Flieger,
In my limited experience, the bay rum scents simply do not last. I'm not happy about it, but that's the way it is for me.

 

[JohnnyGringo]

I, too, purchased a bottle of Hawleywood's No.9 Bay Rum, and although I really enjoy the scent, it does not last very long. I also use Master Bay Rum, and it dies down very quickly as well. I think it's just the nature of the Bay Rum aftershaves- anyone else know of a Bay Rum that sticks around?

 

[Flieger]

Yep, if I could lay my grubby little hands on a bottle of Bay Rum with a bit more staying power I would be extatic.

/F

 

[rmrdaddy]

Another way to boost the staying power of some colognes is to put it into an atomizer. Spraying or spritzing it on rather than a splash on method makes many scents last longer, at least for me.

 

[4drymartinis]

Spark (the amber colored one) from Liz Claiborne has always been my signature scent until I met the girl I've been dating and hope to marry...

However, my current arsenal of favorites includes Pi from Givenchy, Allure Sport from Chanel (the scent that makes my girl think of me) Very Sexy for him (which leaves her drooling and very territorial, though I can't figure out why...I hate the stuff!), Burberry London, Intuition from Estee Lauder, and Royal Secret for Him (my "bring 'em to their knees and begging for more/I own you" scent).

Would love to find some "vintage" scents for men that are of the "oriental" family. The "chypre" family is ok too, but nothing even remotely similar to Polo Green...I'm too blasted young and have no desire to smell like my grandfather! If anyone knows of any, drop me a line, please!

 

[John K Stetson]

Depends on mood, weather and time of year:

Lili Bermuda: Navy
Trumpers: Silvester, eau du Portugal
Zegna: Intenso

There are others, but these are in the current rotation.

 

[Lilibet]

In summer --
Creed Royal Water
Elizabeth W. Vetiver
Paco Rabanne Calandre
Chanel No 5

In winter --
Creed New Tabarome
Chanel Cuir de Russie
Chanel No. 5
Jil Sander's Woman III (which is discontinued, darn it!)

 

[culp]

Trumpers

As a Brit I enjoy Trumpers, essence of West Indian Lime, Also the Astor Cologne is very refreshing. I'm currently wearing Sandalwood Cologne from Taylors of Old Bond Street but it's a little heavy for me.

 

[Bugsy]

Trumpers, essence of West Indian Lime, is wonderful for the summer. I'm also partial to Endymion by Panthalogen. Goes well with a tuxedo.

 

[Mid-fogey]

Bay Rum Lasting...

Flieger,
In my limited experience, the bay rum scents simply do not last. I'm not happy about it, but that's the way it is for me.

...Agree with some, but Royal Bay Rum seems to last all day. Their lime scent doesn't seem to.

 

[patrick1987]

Vintage is good enough for me.

Canoe by Dana.

 

[Mike K.]

For some reason I thought that I had posted to this thread earlier, but it must have been a related one instead. For me there are a number of possible colognes & aftershaves, but I'd say of all those that I own there are a few that stand out.

• Dominica Bay Rum - classic scent for a Caribbean soul like mine. Sure the scent isn't that strong/lasting but it is not a cologne; there is a low percentage of essential oils. It is meant more as an aftershave, skin tonic, etc. For something stronger and more cologne-like, perhaps I'll try gathering some local bay leaves to infuse in a bottle (benefit of living in the subtropics).
  
  
• Avon Spicy - while I am a fan of Old Spice, this scent has just a bit more depth. It is more an aftershave but its fragrance lasts most of the day. Unfortunately it has been discontinued so I'm rationing my bottle.
  
  
• Armani Mania - this is the crisp, masculine scent that I'll wear for a night on the town. A little dab'll do ya...it is strong. It was a favorite of my ex-girlfriend and hopefully my next.

And last but not least, my everyday smelly sauce of choice - an unfortunate but necessary mixture of DEET bug repellent and sunscreen.lol*yucky* Sorry, but as a field biologist in south Florida it is very necessary. Thank goodness for showers!!

 

[PADDY]

Dominica Bay Rum. (Double Distilled).

Got a bottle out of the Orvis Shop (USA). Dominica Imported Bay Rum (double distilled), Superior After shave and body lotion (from the C.A.Trading Co.).

Can't get it in the UK, so when the bottle is nearly finished I'll be asking one of my US pals to get me a few bottles more. But you do have to top it up during the day (just decant some into a little pocket bottle to carry with you ).

 

[Edward]

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It is a moisterizing lotion that people with sensative skin often found helped calm irritation. They make other stuff now but you can check out the web site www.cetaphil.com

Thks

You've tried just a skin cream? Works for me.

bk

That's an idea...

C) 4711

Just like Dr Frank'n'Furter, eh?

 

[Mike K.]

Can't get it in the UK, so when the bottle is nearly finished I'll be asking one of my US pals to get me a few bottles more.

Paddy, if yours came in a glass bottle you better hang on to it. Dominica Bay Rum has discontinued the old-style glass bottles with the nifty cork stopper. Instead, they have decided to go with a "new & improved" plastic bottle. *yucky* There is usually a large quantity to be found on eBay and a few other online retailers, but I could arrange to ship you some too. I kept about 3 or 4 glass bottles so I can refill from the cheap plastic varieties when I run out.