How to Pick Cologne/ Cologne Recos

10-10-2013, 05:06 AM

How goes it Fellas,

As the title implies, How do you go about picking cologne? What Cologne do you recommend?

I am looking for 2 types, 1 would be more economical, an every day use, refresher kind of cologne. The other would be a more premium, special events kinda cologne...

What do you recommend?

big_jaygee · 10-10-2013, 05:58 AM

i only own two bottles of cologne Hugo by Hugo Boss and Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme

mosesbotbol · 10-10-2013, 06:32 AM

Not sure what your budget is, but Fredric Malle is "Cohiba", "Ferrari", "insert your finest moniker..." scents on the market. Most are not male-female scents. Very high quality and you'll notice the difference very easily compared to the regular department store brands.

Elys and I have 6-7 different bottles. Barneys is the only US distributor (outside of their own website). I like to pick some a bottle or two when I visit Zurich as there's a famous perfume shop on the main strip.

I met Fredric Malle in Boston a few years ago and got a hand signed bottle...

http://www.barneys.com

http://www.fredericmalle.com/

If you have any questions, let me know.

Porch Dweller · 10-10-2013, 06:43 AM

When it comes to picking cologne I use the time-honored method of asking women. Works every time.

My wife likes Drakkar on me, so that's what I use.

Blueface · 10-10-2013, 06:49 AM

Tough one in my opinion.
If ever a subject as personal as underwear, cologne is it.
So many to chose from, what you and I like may never even cross each other.
Go to Macy's, get a stack of test cards, some coffee beans, and test away until you find what is pleasant to you.
In my case, I just ask my wife to buy me cologne. As a previous post says, what counts is what she likes.

I hear Sex Panther is awesome.
60% of the time it works every time.

Porch Dweller · 10-10-2013, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

I hear Sex Panther is awesome.
60% of the time it works every time.

Blueface · 10-10-2013, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

Man, glad someone got it.

And now, for the classic itself.
Clicky Sex Panther

markem · 10-10-2013, 01:03 PM

Do you have a woman in your life? If the answer is yes, why are you asking us. If the answer is no, why are you asking?

If you have women friends, ask them. Don't be surprised if they suggest some version of Axe antiperspirant (strong smells from that). Aftershave lotions (like Nivea) are also popular.

There used to be an aftershave that supposedly smelled like money, so you may want to check on that...

Whatever you do, don't be that guy that you can smell 10 seconds before he comes in to view and for 2 minutes after he passes by.

Porch Dweller · 10-12-2013, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueface

Man, glad someone got it.

And now, for the classic itself.
Clicky Sex Panther

It's made with bits of real panther, so you know it's good.

hammondc · 10-10-2013, 07:35 AM

I pretty much only use Stetson, Jovan Musk or Polo Green Bottle :-)

Seriously, check out Valentino. Hard as hell to find, but no one near you will ever be wearing it.

MajorCaptSilly · 10-10-2013, 08:19 AM

I don't wear cologne because my natural essence is that of a new pair women's shoes. The ladies; they love me!

MCS

stearns · 10-10-2013, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MajorCaptSilly

I don't wear cologne because my natural essence is that of a new pair women's shoes. The ladies; they love me!

MCS

You're sitting on a gold mine Trebek

CigarNut · 10-10-2013, 08:30 AM

Whatever you end up with make sure not to over-do it. A little bit goes a long way.

As Carlos and others have said -- take your wife or to the store with you and let her choose.

dave · 10-10-2013, 08:49 AM

I'm delaying my purchase; waiting for release of 'Eau de LP (#9) Cologne'.

pnoon · 10-10-2013, 09:05 AM

A little pinch of tuna fish behind each ear and I'm good to go.

maninblack · 10-10-2013, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

A little pinch of tuna fish behind each ear and I'm good to go.

You've found out my secret ,Peter!

kelmac07 · 10-10-2013, 11:28 AM

Really Rob?? Go to the store, smell different kinds, buy the one(s) you like.

Or if all else fails, get some of MCS's stuff.

pektel · 10-10-2013, 12:27 PM

The ones in my medicine cabinet:

Curve
Emporio Armani
Armani Black Code
Kenneth Cole Black
Victoria's Secret Very Sexy for Him (there's 2 different kinds, I have the blue bottle)

All except the Armani's were choices by my girlfriend.

It's weird I have that many colognes. I hardly ever wear it. I just prefer to smell clean. The absolute favorite scent my girlfriend likes is the gillette after shave I use. Go figure.

Subvet642 · 10-12-2013, 05:43 AM

For me it's Montblanc Presence or Hanae Mori Por Homme.

czerbe · 10-10-2013, 12:26 PM

I'm lucky that my wife works in a Retail store that sells tester bottles of the nice stuff for dirt cheap. So She brings me home what she thinks smells best... sometimes its not up to the man if she likes it... I like it!

10-10-2013, 05:06 AM	#1
Robulous78 Guest Posts: n/a	How to Pick Cologne/ Cologne Recos How goes it Fellas, As the title implies, How do you go about picking cologne? What Cologne do you recommend? I am looking for 2 types, 1 would be more economical, an every day use, refresher kind of cologne. The other would be a more premium, special events kinda cologne... What do you recommend?

10-10-2013, 05:58 AM	#2
big_jaygee I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 3,914 Trading: (59)	Re: How to Pick Cologne/ Cologne Recos i only own two bottles of cologne Hugo by Hugo Boss and Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme

10-10-2013, 06:32 AM	#3
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: How to Pick Cologne/ Cologne Recos Not sure what your budget is, but Fredric Malle is "Cohiba", "Ferrari", "insert your finest moniker..." scents on the market. Most are not male-female scents. Very high quality and you'll notice the difference very easily compared to the regular department store brands. Elys and I have 6-7 different bottles. Barneys is the only US distributor (outside of their own website). I like to pick some a bottle or two when I visit Zurich as there's a famous perfume shop on the main strip. I met Fredric Malle in Boston a few years ago and got a hand signed bottle... http://www.barneys.com http://www.fredericmalle.com/ If you have any questions, let me know. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

10-10-2013, 06:43 AM	#4
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,487 Trading: (24)	Re: How to Pick Cologne/ Cologne Recos When it comes to picking cologne I use the time-honored method of asking women. Works every time. My wife likes Drakkar on me, so that's what I use. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

10-10-2013, 06:49 AM	#5
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: How to Pick Cologne/ Cologne Recos Tough one in my opinion. If ever a subject as personal as underwear, cologne is it. So many to chose from, what you and I like may never even cross each other. Go to Macy's, get a stack of test cards, some coffee beans, and test away until you find what is pleasant to you. In my case, I just ask my wife to buy me cologne. As a previous post says, what counts is what she likes. I hear Sex Panther is awesome. 60% of the time it works every time. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

10-10-2013, 01:03 PM	#8
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,626 Trading: (47)	Re: How to Pick Cologne/ Cologne Recos Do you have a woman in your life? If the answer is yes, why are you asking us. If the answer is no, why are you asking? If you have women friends, ask them. Don't be surprised if they suggest some version of Axe antiperspirant (strong smells from that). Aftershave lotions (like Nivea) are also popular. There used to be an aftershave that supposedly smelled like money, so you may want to check on that... Whatever you do, don't be that guy that you can smell 10 seconds before he comes in to view and for 2 minutes after he passes by. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

10-10-2013, 07:35 AM	#10
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,626 Trading: (17)	Re: How to Pick Cologne/ Cologne Recos I pretty much only use Stetson, Jovan Musk or Polo Green Bottle :-) Seriously, check out Valentino. Hard as hell to find, but no one near you will ever be wearing it.

10-10-2013, 08:19 AM	#11
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: How to Pick Cologne/ Cologne Recos I don't wear cologne because my natural essence is that of a new pair women's shoes. The ladies; they love me! MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

10-10-2013, 08:30 AM	#13
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: How to Pick Cologne/ Cologne Recos Whatever you end up with make sure not to over-do it. A little bit goes a long way. As Carlos and others have said -- take your wife or to the store with you and let her choose. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

10-10-2013, 08:49 AM	#14
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: How to Pick Cologne/ Cologne Recos I'm delaying my purchase; waiting for release of 'Eau de LP (#9) Cologne'. __________________ I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it. Thomas Jefferson

10-10-2013, 09:05 AM	#15
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: How to Pick Cologne/ Cologne Recos A little pinch of tuna fish behind each ear and I'm good to go. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

10-10-2013, 11:28 AM	#17
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: How to Pick Cologne/ Cologne Recos Really Rob?? Go to the store, smell different kinds, buy the one(s) you like. Or if all else fails, get some of MCS's stuff. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-10-2013, 12:27 PM	#18
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: How to Pick Cologne/ Cologne Recos The ones in my medicine cabinet: Curve Emporio Armani Armani Black Code Kenneth Cole Black Victoria's Secret Very Sexy for Him (there's 2 different kinds, I have the blue bottle) All except the Armani's were choices by my girlfriend. It's weird I have that many colognes. I hardly ever wear it. I just prefer to smell clean. The absolute favorite scent my girlfriend likes is the gillette after shave I use. Go figure. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

10-12-2013, 05:43 AM	#19
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: How to Pick Cologne/ Cologne Recos For me it's Montblanc Presence or Hanae Mori Por Homme. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

10-10-2013, 12:26 PM	#20
czerbe Just a Traveling Man Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Corey Location: Reading Pa Posts: 1,309 Trading: (2)	Re: How to Pick Cologne/ Cologne Recos I'm lucky that my wife works in a Retail store that sells tester bottles of the nice stuff for dirt cheap. So She brings me home what she thinks smells best... sometimes its not up to the man if she likes it... I like it! __________________ Live fast, hard, everyday like its your last.