LeoGibson
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After doing a quick search, I determined that the few threads on this subject were all around 5 years old, so i figured what the hell, instead of reviving one from the dead I'd start a new one since there are several posters on those threads that aren't around these days and several new folks here now and those that contributed then may have changed their tastes in the 5 years since.
I would like to add a twist to this one though. Fellas, list what you wear and what you have and a brief description of why you like them. Also, if you feel like it, list any you have had and don't particularly care for and why. Another thing, do you prefer aftershave or cologne?
I'll kick this one off with what I currently have on the dresser.
1.Bay Rum aftershave by Pinaud - It is as old school as old school gets. To me it smells like pirates (the romantic glamorous kind from the Caribbean, not the raggedy kind from Somalia) or maybe Hemingway in his hard drinking Cuban years. It smells pretty much just like Old Spice but without the softer, powdery undertone that Old Spice has.
2. Clubman aftershave by Pinaud - another old school man's aftershave. It is softer and sweeter than the Bay Rum with a more floral note to it. I tend to wear it more when it's cooler out. Smells like old barber shops.
3. Stetson aftershave - classic, rugged and cheap. Still gets nice comments from the opposite sex and has a classic masculine smell to it. A little on the sweet side, again I prefer it in cooler temps.
4.Stetson Fresh aftershave - a new scent from them that is ok, very citrus-y and spicy which I like on warmer days. Doesn't last long on my skin though.
5. Adidas aftershave - not a bad daily one. It is cheap and has that citrus smell I like for warmer weather, but this one if used in high dosage can smell a little like medicine or linament.
6. Drakkar Noir aftershave - I still like this one, even though it reminds me of high school since that is what I wore back then, and often too much of it! Still has that dark musky smell. It is my go-to in the winter months.
7. Lagerfeld cologne - I used to not like this one as it didn't really appeal to me or smell particularly good on me, but I got a free bottle a year or so ago and gave it a shot. I was pleasantly surprised that it smelled good on me and I liked it. It has a sweet yet spicy smell that I like for cooler weather.
8. Cool Water by Davidoff aftershave and cologne - My absolute favorite in the summertime. To me it smells fresh and clean, just like coming up out of a fresh, cool lake.
That covers what I currently use. Some honorable mentions that I have used and liked in the past, CK1, Aqua Di Gio, and one that I got a lot of comments on from the ladies, Blue Jeans by Versace.
Also, one that disappointed me because it smelled so good in the store, but I just didn't care for how it smelled on me when it mixed with my body chemistry was Paris Hilton for men. It was BOGO at Perfumania so I wound up stuck with two damn bottles of it! I learned to always put some on my skin and walk around for a bit and come back later for my purchase to see how a scent mixes with my body chemistry.
I would like to add a twist to this one though. Fellas, list what you wear and what you have and a brief description of why you like them. Also, if you feel like it, list any you have had and don't particularly care for and why. Another thing, do you prefer aftershave or cologne?
I'll kick this one off with what I currently have on the dresser.
1.Bay Rum aftershave by Pinaud - It is as old school as old school gets. To me it smells like pirates (the romantic glamorous kind from the Caribbean, not the raggedy kind from Somalia) or maybe Hemingway in his hard drinking Cuban years. It smells pretty much just like Old Spice but without the softer, powdery undertone that Old Spice has.
2. Clubman aftershave by Pinaud - another old school man's aftershave. It is softer and sweeter than the Bay Rum with a more floral note to it. I tend to wear it more when it's cooler out. Smells like old barber shops.
3. Stetson aftershave - classic, rugged and cheap. Still gets nice comments from the opposite sex and has a classic masculine smell to it. A little on the sweet side, again I prefer it in cooler temps.
4.Stetson Fresh aftershave - a new scent from them that is ok, very citrus-y and spicy which I like on warmer days. Doesn't last long on my skin though.
5. Adidas aftershave - not a bad daily one. It is cheap and has that citrus smell I like for warmer weather, but this one if used in high dosage can smell a little like medicine or linament.
6. Drakkar Noir aftershave - I still like this one, even though it reminds me of high school since that is what I wore back then, and often too much of it! Still has that dark musky smell. It is my go-to in the winter months.
7. Lagerfeld cologne - I used to not like this one as it didn't really appeal to me or smell particularly good on me, but I got a free bottle a year or so ago and gave it a shot. I was pleasantly surprised that it smelled good on me and I liked it. It has a sweet yet spicy smell that I like for cooler weather.
8. Cool Water by Davidoff aftershave and cologne - My absolute favorite in the summertime. To me it smells fresh and clean, just like coming up out of a fresh, cool lake.
That covers what I currently use. Some honorable mentions that I have used and liked in the past, CK1, Aqua Di Gio, and one that I got a lot of comments on from the ladies, Blue Jeans by Versace.
Also, one that disappointed me because it smelled so good in the store, but I just didn't care for how it smelled on me when it mixed with my body chemistry was Paris Hilton for men. It was BOGO at Perfumania so I wound up stuck with two damn bottles of it! I learned to always put some on my skin and walk around for a bit and come back later for my purchase to see how a scent mixes with my body chemistry.
