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FlyingMoose · 8 December 2007, 03:05 AM

I saw another thread on cologne/perfume, and I was a bit surprised at some of the things that people say they wear. Lots of what would be the equivalent of Casio and Timex (considered Designer fragrances). For example, I saw that someone mentioned Cool Water. That's like wearing Invicta's watch that looks like the Submariner (I have the Invicta on order, by the way, to see if I like the style. See my thread in the main forum). Cool Water is a blatent copy of Creed's Green Irish Tweed, and like a cheap copy of a Rolex, comes nowhere near the quality of the real thing.

Most would consider Creed to be the Rolex of fragrances (producing what are considered Niche fragrances). They're one of the oldest companies in the world, they were founded in 1760.

My favorite fragrance is their Erolfa. It's basically the Yachtmaster of their line. It smells like the ocean, with some citrus notes. Apparently it's fairly difficult to copy because there isn't really anything close on the market.

They have their main store in Paris, and from what I've heard, if you go to the exclusive up-stairs part of the store (no idea how to qualify for that privilege), you have to take off your shoes because it's carpeted with mink fur.

So, does anyone else have any suggestions on how to smell good?

Paulie · 8 December 2007, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyingMoose

So, does anyone else have any suggestions on how to smell good?

Besides bathing? No.

Just because something is expensive though, doesn't mean it will be good. Fragrances on people are different than what is from the container. There's a dialog in the book "Stranger in a strange land" that I'll see if I can dig up. Covers this topic well.

JJ Irani · 8 December 2007, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyingMoose

So, does anyone else have any suggestions on how to smell good?

YES!! Step out of your AD's with a brand new Rolex strapped around your wrist.....and the new smell of a freshly opened up Rolex box and the great perfume nestled between the cleavage of your AD.

JJ

CPTL · 8 December 2007, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

YES!! Step out of your AD's with a brand new Rolex strapped around your wrist.....and the new smell of a freshly opened up Rolex box and the great perfume nestled between the cleavage of your AD.

JJ

At that point, you'd probably also smell like the steak you have pasted over your swollen left eye.

JJ Irani · 8 December 2007, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by CPTL

At that point, you'd probably also smell like the steak you have pasted over your swollen left eye.

Trust me, pal....if anything's "swollen" after that encounter, it most certainly isn't my left eye!!

CPTL · 8 December 2007, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Trust me, pal....if anything's "swollen" after that encounter, it most certainly isn't my left eye!!

Holy moly that was funny.

Thomas · 8 December 2007, 05:15 AM

JJ, we always hear about the beautiful girls at your AD, isn't it about time we saw some proof?

Solar · 8 December 2007, 05:19 AM

Classic British men's cologne:

Blenhiem Bouquet, Penhaligon's. Actually most Penhaligon's fragrances are outstanding. Penhaligon's tends towards perfume making as it was in the turn of the century, minus the whale products. Instead of smelling like every other can of drugstore aerosol deoderant, Penhaligon's crafts its scents in a traditional manner, so many of the results are built from natural products, not chemically derived. And you'll notice the difference from many modern, deriviative products.

Molton Brown (also British) do great fragrances.

Just my 2 C,

Chris

FlyingMoose · 8 December 2007, 06:33 AM

Creed still uses the real whale products...

Bama · 8 December 2007, 06:59 AM

I just purchased a bottle of Burberry London. I like the way it smells and my wife approved.

scottschoe · 8 December 2007, 08:28 AM

The same cologne will smell differently on other people. I'm not too into fragrances...as long as you have your basic morning/afternoon along with an evening one, you can't go wrong.

GerardoG · 8 December 2007, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomas

JJ, we always hear about the beautiful girls at your AD, isn't it about time we saw some proof?

I agree!

mailman · 8 December 2007, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Trust me, pal....if anything's "swollen" after that encounter, it most certainly isn't my left eye!!

We know it ain't your teeny weenie

JJ Irani · 8 December 2007, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

We know it ain't your teeny weenie

Bastid!!

East Bay Rider · 8 December 2007, 10:33 PM

I'm not very particular about cologne. I do believe that a man should not be smelled from a distance and for me that proximity is reserved for my wife.
Women's perfume should be barely worn in order that people nearby only get the slightest wisp of fragrance in the air as a woman passes and then disappear. Heavy perfumes that linger in the air should be reserved for outdoor events like Nascar or pig wrestling and such.

Ed Rooney · 8 December 2007, 11:24 PM

polo blue aftershave. i might try black this year.

fear · 9 December 2007, 07:23 AM

Skin Bracer by Mennen! The original formula. It stings when applied to a freshly shaved head. It feels good after the shock. I also like Old Spice and Ivory soap.

Bama · 9 December 2007, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by fear

Skin Bracer by Mennen! The original formula. It stings when applied to a freshly shaved head. It feels good after the shock. I also like Old Spice and Ivory soap.

Some might laugh at Old Spice but it is a classic that will never go out of style in my opinion.

frostie · 9 December 2007, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Bama

Some might laugh at Old Spice but it is a classic that will never go out of style in my opinion.

i use old spice also

fear · 9 December 2007, 07:43 AM

"Some might laugh at Old Spice but it is a classic that will never go out of style in my opinion."

You are absolutely right! Truly I like Old Spice. No Joke. I also like the smell of Barbasol.

Almost all the time the only fagrance I have on is Ivory soap and Skin Bracer/or Old Spice (all depends on what I want to get at Wal-Mart after I run out of aftershave). Those smells are results of everyday grooming.

Bama · 9 December 2007, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by fear

"Some might laugh at Old Spice but it is a classic that will never go out of style in my opinion."

You are absolutely right! Truly I like Old Spice. No Joke. I also like the smell of Barbasol.

Almost all the time the only fagrance I have on is Ivory soap and Skin Bracer/or Old Spice (all depends on what I want to get at Wal-Mart after I run out of aftershave). Those smells are results of everyday grooming.

There is something very old fashioned or classic about Pinaud Clubman products - such as their talcum powder. It smells like an old style barber shop.

mailman · 9 December 2007, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Bama

There is something very old fashioned or classic about Pinaud Clubman products - such as their talcum powder. It smells like an old style barber shop.

Your right on Mike

It reminds me of getting my haircut by my grandfather. Sitting in his old fashioned barber chair with the leather straps that he used to run his straight razors up and down hanging from the side.

When he was all done, he would but some Clubman talc on a brush and put it on the back of my neck. Nothing like it.

Before he retired he gave me a hot towel shave. Now that's something you have to experience at least once in your life if you have the opportunity

I also still wear Pinaud Clubman after shave on occasion

Bama · 9 December 2007, 11:29 AM

A great website for ordering Pinaud Clubman products. I've ordered from here before and had no problems.

http://store.clubmanonline.com/index.html

fear · 9 December 2007, 07:25 PM

"I've ordered from here before and had no problems"

I never knew what old time barbers use, but I remember the smell. All barbershops had that same smell. Gotta order some Clubman products.

Real men smell like barbershops!

mailman · 10 December 2007, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Bama

A great website for ordering Pinaud Clubman products. I've ordered from here before and had no problems.

http://store.clubmanonline.com/index.html

Thanks Mike

Launch Mini · 10 December 2007, 04:23 AM

When he was all done, he would but some Clubman talc on a brush and put it on the back of my neck. Nothing like it.

Before he retired he gave me a hot towel shave. Now that's something you have to experience at least once in your life if you have the opportunity

Never had a hot towel shave, but did try to get on while in Vegas this year.
Get this, the shop didn't open until 10am

WTF, We were well under way by that time

So spent the money on liquor instead

mailman · 10 December 2007, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Never had a hot towel shave, but did try to get on while in Vegas this year.
Get this, the shop didn't open until 10am

WTF, We were well under way by that time

So spent the money on liquor instead

Most places don't do them now John because if the barber cuts you, there's a chance of them getting a blood disease if someone would have one. But if you ever get the chance, don't pass it up buddy

Maz25 · 10 December 2007, 07:10 AM

Who cares if someone wears Stetson and a Rolex? Or if they wear Millesime Imperial with an Invicta? Wear what you like, smell the way you like. No one cares if Cool Water is a homage to GIT,or if Unforgivable is a rip off of MI. Most people don't even care as long as you smell (relatively) good. What I think is "fake" is someone who wears a Rolex just to show off. Or someone who wears anything for that matter, such as Creed cologne, just to show off or brag to other people about how their colognes are "real" and how others are "fake" and all that other BS. These people are just as fake as the ones who wear the Folexes and the Coolwater.

BLSampson · 10 December 2007, 08:26 AM

I wear Tuscany by Aramis. My wife likes it.

fear · 10 December 2007, 10:27 AM

I piled on Stetson back on high school 20 years ago. Had to smell good back then. For the girls, you know.

8 December 2007, 03:05 AM	#1
FlyingMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York, USA Posts: 502	Fragrances I saw another thread on cologne/perfume, and I was a bit surprised at some of the things that people say they wear. Lots of what would be the equivalent of Casio and Timex (considered Designer fragrances). For example, I saw that someone mentioned Cool Water. That's like wearing Invicta's watch that looks like the Submariner (I have the Invicta on order, by the way, to see if I like the style. See my thread in the main forum). Cool Water is a blatent copy of Creed's Green Irish Tweed, and like a cheap copy of a Rolex, comes nowhere near the quality of the real thing. Most would consider Creed to be the Rolex of fragrances (producing what are considered Niche fragrances). They're one of the oldest companies in the world, they were founded in 1760. My favorite fragrance is their Erolfa. It's basically the Yachtmaster of their line. It smells like the ocean, with some citrus notes. Apparently it's fairly difficult to copy because there isn't really anything close on the market. They have their main store in Paris, and from what I've heard, if you go to the exclusive up-stairs part of the store (no idea how to qualify for that privilege), you have to take off your shoes because it's carpeted with mink fur. So, does anyone else have any suggestions on how to smell good?

8 December 2007, 05:15 AM	#7
Thomas Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 625	JJ, pictures please JJ, we always hear about the beautiful girls at your AD, isn't it about time we saw some proof?

8 December 2007, 08:28 AM	#11
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	The same cologne will smell differently on other people. I'm not too into fragrances...as long as you have your basic morning/afternoon along with an evening one, you can't go wrong. __________________ __________________

8 December 2007, 10:33 PM	#15
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	I'm not very particular about cologne. I do believe that a man should not be smelled from a distance and for me that proximity is reserved for my wife. Women's perfume should be barely worn in order that people nearby only get the slightest wisp of fragrance in the air as a woman passes and then disappear. Heavy perfumes that linger in the air should be reserved for outdoor events like Nascar or pig wrestling and such. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

10 December 2007, 04:23 AM	#26
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	When he was all done, he would but some Clubman talc on a brush and put it on the back of my neck. Nothing like it. Before he retired he gave me a hot towel shave. Now *that's* something you have to experience at least once in your life if you have the opportunity Never had a hot towel shave, but did try to get on while in Vegas this year. Get this, the shop didn't open until 10am WTF, We were well under way by that time So spent the money on liquor instead __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

8 December 2007, 05:19 AM	#8
Solar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North America Watch: their hands, baby. Posts: 1,116	Classic British men's cologne: Blenhiem Bouquet, Penhaligon's. Actually most Penhaligon's fragrances are outstanding. Penhaligon's tends towards perfume making as it was in the turn of the century, minus the whale products. Instead of smelling like every other can of drugstore aerosol deoderant, Penhaligon's crafts its scents in a traditional manner, so many of the results are built from natural products, not chemically derived. And you'll notice the difference from many modern, deriviative products. Molton Brown (also British) do great fragrances. Just my 2 C, Chris

8 December 2007, 06:33 AM	#9
FlyingMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York, USA Posts: 502	Creed still uses the real whale products...

8 December 2007, 06:59 AM	#10
Bama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,150	I just purchased a bottle of Burberry London. I like the way it smells and my wife approved.

8 December 2007, 11:24 PM	#16
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	polo blue aftershave. i might try black this year.

9 December 2007, 07:43 AM	#20
fear "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mililani, Oahu Posts: 1,307	"Some might laugh at Old Spice but it is a classic that will never go out of style in my opinion." You are absolutely right! Truly I like Old Spice. No Joke. I also like the smell of Barbasol. Almost all the time the only fagrance I have on is Ivory soap and Skin Bracer/or Old Spice (all depends on what I want to get at Wal-Mart after I run out of aftershave). Those smells are results of everyday grooming.

9 December 2007, 11:29 AM	#23
Bama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,150	A great website for ordering Pinaud Clubman products. I've ordered from here before and had no problems. http://store.clubmanonline.com/index.html

9 December 2007, 07:25 PM	#24
fear "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mililani, Oahu Posts: 1,307	"I've ordered from here before and had no problems" I never knew what old time barbers use, but I remember the smell. All barbershops had that same smell. Gotta order some Clubman products. Real men smell like barbershops!

10 December 2007, 07:10 AM	#28
Maz25 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ca Posts: 52	Who cares if someone wears Stetson and a Rolex? Or if they wear Millesime Imperial with an Invicta? Wear what you like, smell the way you like. No one cares if Cool Water is a homage to GIT,or if Unforgivable is a rip off of MI. Most people don't even care as long as you smell (relatively) good. What I think is "fake" is someone who wears a Rolex just to show off. Or someone who wears anything for that matter, such as Creed cologne, just to show off or brag to other people about how their colognes are "real" and how others are "fake" and all that other BS. These people are just as fake as the ones who wear the Folexes and the Coolwater.

10 December 2007, 08:26 AM	#29
BLSampson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bryan Location: Kansas City, MO Watch: TT Blue Submariner Posts: 930	I wear Tuscany by Aramis. My wife likes it. __________________ Yoboman "People sleep safely in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."

10 December 2007, 10:27 AM	#30
fear "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mililani, Oahu Posts: 1,307	I piled on Stetson back on high school 20 years ago. Had to smell good back then. For the girls, you know.

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