MOBLEYC57
01-07-2005, 09:17 PM
:sick: Found these thoughts on scents. Anything thoughts/opions/experiences with any of the below listed scents?
BLACK -- by Kenneth Cole
Kenneth Cole is all about fashion for the urban man who favors classic looks with cutting-edge style, and its latest cologne reinforces that mission. "Black" is described as a "modern combination that's both fresh and sensuous at once."
Best for: I recommend "Black" for a night out with a new date -- it'll emphasize your mysterious side and the hints of spice will entice her like an aphrodisiac.
Key notes: mint, mandarin, basil, ginger, incense, exotic woods, black suede
Similar to: Dolce & Gabbana -- by Dolce & Gabbana
GIVENCHY -- by Givenchy
Released in 2002, this self-titled fragrance is woody and masculine, ensuring that women will take notice of your scent without even realizing what's catching their attention. Subtle yet noticeable, "Givenchy" is the perfect complement to a pair of black pants and a super sleek dark sweater.
Best for: Splash on some Givenchy the next time you're hitting the town, preferably heading to a happening nightclub or supper club.
Key notes: tangerine, grapefruit, coriander, cedar, breath of hedione, olibanum wood
Similar to: Diesel Zero Plus -- by Diesel
MARCH JACOBS -- by Marc Jacobs
Known as a refreshing scent, Marc Jacobs is the design house you want to turn to for modern style that is never flashy, but always noticeable. This spicy and mossy cologne is so sexy that the ladies will want to know your name -- you can tell them, but just make sure you remember Marc Jacobs' name next time he has a new cologne on the market.
Best for: "Marc Jacobs" is just the cologne to wear during the day or on weekends, when you want a scent that won't overpower, but will always entice.
Key notes: bergamot, ginger, fig, rose, cyclamen, cedarwood, tonka bean
Similar to: Fahrenheit Summer -- by Christian Dior
A smooth cologne for the office, a scent for the busy man, and two classic colognes that every man should own...
[/url]BOSS IN MOTION -- by Hugo Boss
This fresh scent is just as attractive as the cool spherical bottle it comes in. [url="javascript:ol('http://www.askmen.com/fashion/trends_100/');"]Hugo Boss (javascript:ol('http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id%3dY*cuqNT4ZsM%26amp;offerid%3d55783.31772 3169%26amp;type%3d10%26amp;subid%3d');) launched this cologne (javascript:ol('http://www.askmen.com/fashion/trends_100/');) in 2002, and stylish men who work long hours, party on weekends and tone up at the gym, appreciate its musky yet refreshing scent. It is for the man in motion, after all...
Best for: "Boss In Motion" is recommended for daytime use, whether you're at the office or spending your Saturday hitting the streets, running errands, and keeping busy.
Key notes: basil flowers, dry pink pepper, musk
Similar to: Aramis Life -- by Aramis
M7 -- by Yves Saint Laurent
Now here's a powerful scent for a powerful guy. It's always difficult to find the right cologne for corporate settings, but your days of searching are over. "M7" is a masculine scent that'll make you seem like the enigmatic and energetic leader you are.
Best for: This is the cologne for the office. No one wants to attract the wrong kind of attention in the workplace (if anywhere at all), and "M7" will make any business wear -- from a power suit to a collared shirt and flat-front pants -- seem more serious and more attractive.
Key notes: mandarin, grapefruit, bitter orange, ginger, vetiver, amber blended with rich moss and wood
Similar to: Essenza Di Zegna -- by Ermenegildo Zegna
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POLO BLUE -- by Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren's "Polo Blue" is fresh and attractive at the same time. It lends wearers that post-shower scent without being overpowering. And if you want a woman to get dirty with you, you'd better smell (and be) clean.
Best for: A daytime date in which you take a walk on the beach, have a drink at an outdoor terrace, or attend a sporting event.
Key notes: patchouli, geranium, amber wood, melon
Similar to: Echo -- by Davidoff.
ACQUA DI GIO -- by Giorgio Armani
Introduced in 1997, "Acqua Di Gio" has earned a reputation in the cologne hall of fame. Armani's fragrance is a classic: it's refreshing and reminiscent of a relaxing outdoor lifestyle that includes lounging at the beach.
Best for: Reach for your bottle of "Acqua Di Gio" next time you're spending a casual day with friends, family, and/or the woman you'd like to get beached with.
Key notes: rosemary, jasmine, bergamot, lemon, lime, mandarin, coriander, marine note, freesia, cyclamen, cedar, patchouli, moss, musk, hint of wood, ocean breezes
Similar to: Kenzo -- by Kenzo.
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NOTE: Part of wearing a cool cologne has to do with knowing how to wear it. The following are some tips on cologne care and application:
· Don't spray it onto your clothes.
· Do go for pulse points like your wrists, behind your ears, and the base of your throat. Ankles and the back of your knees are good spots too.
· Don't rub the cologne onto your skin -- let it dry naturally.
· Do hold the bottle at a distance of 15 centimeters.
· Don't rush to reapply -- wait until the end of the day before spraying on more cologne.
· Do keep your cologne in a cool, dry place (a drawer, medicine cabinet, or cupboard are best).
· Don't think that what smells great on your friend will smell great on you. It all depends on your skin's chemistry and how it reacts to the cologne.
BLACK -- by Kenneth Cole
Kenneth Cole is all about fashion for the urban man who favors classic looks with cutting-edge style, and its latest cologne reinforces that mission. "Black" is described as a "modern combination that's both fresh and sensuous at once."
Best for: I recommend "Black" for a night out with a new date -- it'll emphasize your mysterious side and the hints of spice will entice her like an aphrodisiac.
Key notes: mint, mandarin, basil, ginger, incense, exotic woods, black suede
Similar to: Dolce & Gabbana -- by Dolce & Gabbana
GIVENCHY -- by Givenchy
Released in 2002, this self-titled fragrance is woody and masculine, ensuring that women will take notice of your scent without even realizing what's catching their attention. Subtle yet noticeable, "Givenchy" is the perfect complement to a pair of black pants and a super sleek dark sweater.
Best for: Splash on some Givenchy the next time you're hitting the town, preferably heading to a happening nightclub or supper club.
Key notes: tangerine, grapefruit, coriander, cedar, breath of hedione, olibanum wood
Similar to: Diesel Zero Plus -- by Diesel
MARCH JACOBS -- by Marc Jacobs
Known as a refreshing scent, Marc Jacobs is the design house you want to turn to for modern style that is never flashy, but always noticeable. This spicy and mossy cologne is so sexy that the ladies will want to know your name -- you can tell them, but just make sure you remember Marc Jacobs' name next time he has a new cologne on the market.
Best for: "Marc Jacobs" is just the cologne to wear during the day or on weekends, when you want a scent that won't overpower, but will always entice.
Key notes: bergamot, ginger, fig, rose, cyclamen, cedarwood, tonka bean
Similar to: Fahrenheit Summer -- by Christian Dior
A smooth cologne for the office, a scent for the busy man, and two classic colognes that every man should own...
[/url]BOSS IN MOTION -- by Hugo Boss
This fresh scent is just as attractive as the cool spherical bottle it comes in. [url="javascript:ol('http://www.askmen.com/fashion/trends_100/');"]Hugo Boss (javascript:ol('http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id%3dY*cuqNT4ZsM%26amp;offerid%3d55783.31772 3169%26amp;type%3d10%26amp;subid%3d');) launched this cologne (javascript:ol('http://www.askmen.com/fashion/trends_100/');) in 2002, and stylish men who work long hours, party on weekends and tone up at the gym, appreciate its musky yet refreshing scent. It is for the man in motion, after all...
Best for: "Boss In Motion" is recommended for daytime use, whether you're at the office or spending your Saturday hitting the streets, running errands, and keeping busy.
Key notes: basil flowers, dry pink pepper, musk
Similar to: Aramis Life -- by Aramis
M7 -- by Yves Saint Laurent
Now here's a powerful scent for a powerful guy. It's always difficult to find the right cologne for corporate settings, but your days of searching are over. "M7" is a masculine scent that'll make you seem like the enigmatic and energetic leader you are.
Best for: This is the cologne for the office. No one wants to attract the wrong kind of attention in the workplace (if anywhere at all), and "M7" will make any business wear -- from a power suit to a collared shirt and flat-front pants -- seem more serious and more attractive.
Key notes: mandarin, grapefruit, bitter orange, ginger, vetiver, amber blended with rich moss and wood
Similar to: Essenza Di Zegna -- by Ermenegildo Zegna
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POLO BLUE -- by Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren's "Polo Blue" is fresh and attractive at the same time. It lends wearers that post-shower scent without being overpowering. And if you want a woman to get dirty with you, you'd better smell (and be) clean.
Best for: A daytime date in which you take a walk on the beach, have a drink at an outdoor terrace, or attend a sporting event.
Key notes: patchouli, geranium, amber wood, melon
Similar to: Echo -- by Davidoff.
ACQUA DI GIO -- by Giorgio Armani
Introduced in 1997, "Acqua Di Gio" has earned a reputation in the cologne hall of fame. Armani's fragrance is a classic: it's refreshing and reminiscent of a relaxing outdoor lifestyle that includes lounging at the beach.
Best for: Reach for your bottle of "Acqua Di Gio" next time you're spending a casual day with friends, family, and/or the woman you'd like to get beached with.
Key notes: rosemary, jasmine, bergamot, lemon, lime, mandarin, coriander, marine note, freesia, cyclamen, cedar, patchouli, moss, musk, hint of wood, ocean breezes
Similar to: Kenzo -- by Kenzo.
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NOTE: Part of wearing a cool cologne has to do with knowing how to wear it. The following are some tips on cologne care and application:
· Don't spray it onto your clothes.
· Do go for pulse points like your wrists, behind your ears, and the base of your throat. Ankles and the back of your knees are good spots too.
· Don't rub the cologne onto your skin -- let it dry naturally.
· Do hold the bottle at a distance of 15 centimeters.
· Don't rush to reapply -- wait until the end of the day before spraying on more cologne.
· Do keep your cologne in a cool, dry place (a drawer, medicine cabinet, or cupboard are best).
· Don't think that what smells great on your friend will smell great on you. It all depends on your skin's chemistry and how it reacts to the cologne.