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[–]Drunken_Economist 185 points186 points ago

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So instead I invented facebook

[–]Sugar_Skull 10 points11 points ago

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Whatever works.

[–]ssbaudi 9 points10 points ago

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I cannot unsee this now.

[–]Hellman109 215 points216 points ago

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ALL TEENAGERS:

Please note that "Anti Perspirant" is VERY VERY VERY FUCKING DIFFERENT to "body spray" and such.

One stops you stinking like a hookers ass, the other makes you smell like a hookers ass with a terrible air freshner stuck in it.

[–]willywillybangbang 27 points28 points ago

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Sadly, it is not just teenagers that think this.

[–]Sloppy1sts 6 points7 points ago

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Seriously...how people manage to still think Axe spray is cool after high school is beyond me.

[–]Roger_KK 3 points4 points ago

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Fucking middle school draws the line.

[–]dimsen 11 points12 points ago

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Oh god, the smell of those locker rooms.

[–]NO_TOUCHING__lol 4 points5 points ago

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Hey man, just because you don't like it doesn't mean it's bad. I use Axe Kilo every day (along with an anti-perspirant stick). If you don't slather it on and use it like cologne instead, it smells quite nice. Don't think everyone uses it like a New Jersey shower.

[–]Sloppy1sts 3 points4 points ago

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My ex told me she thinks it smells like middle schooler, so take that for what it's worth. You are certainly right that many people drastically over use it though, which is certainly a factor in the hate.

[–]NO_TOUCHING__lol 2 points3 points ago

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That's true. I still equate some of their scents with middle school/high school, like Phoenix, Apollo, and Tsunami (I don't even know if they still make those, those are some of the ones I tried out back in the day). I can still smell them if I think about it hard enough, and it smells like puberty and angst. The only ones I've ever found that I liked are Kilo and Essence. And my wife likes Kilo, so Kilo it is.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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I'm 24. Essence is about the only one I like. I tend to use other colognes though over Axe, usually only when i travel.

[–]CyricTheMad 0 points1 point ago

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My friend is 34 and practically bathes in the stuff.

[–]offguard 8 points9 points ago

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Amen!

My universal scent solution:

Wash your clothes regularly.

During your daily shower, use Ivory (or other more-or-less unscented) soap and unscented shampoo/body wash/etc. Wash well.

Use unscented ANTI PERSPIRANT.

If desired, apply one (1) spray of a tasteful cologne from a distance of ~1', to the center of the chest, before putting on your clothes.

Using this method, so long as your laundry detergent isn't aggressively scented, you end up smelling like one thing (the cologne), instead of a whole awful mix of different things. Also, that one thing, since it was chosen carefully and applied conservatively, smells good.

[–]Roger_KK 4 points5 points ago

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Spray cologne on wrist, rub with other wrist, and dab on chest and behind the ear. Only gets smelled by those within intimate distance.

[–]offguard 3 points4 points ago

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Yup, that'd work too. I guess the common factor is "one spray only, onto your skin (not your clothes)".

Also, none of that "double pits to chesty" idiocy.

[–]jslondon85 1 point2 points ago

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I would love to see someone try to do a "double pits to chesty" spray with a cologne that costs $60 for 2.5oz.

[–]offguard 2 points3 points ago

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I wonder if that's a "thing" among really rich kids...like 15 year old kids in Beverly Hills or something who burn through hugely expensive cologne trying to do "double pits to chesty".

[–]Hellman109 0 points1 point ago

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So not many Greeks in your town hey?

[–]dubloe7 0 points1 point ago

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I've been getting all of my various hygiene products unscented for a while now. Unscented laundry detergent/dryer sheets, unscented soap, etc. The only reason I don't use unscented deodorant is because I bought a pack of deodorant at Costco a few years ago and I'm waiting for it to run out.

[–]junkit33 5 points6 points ago

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For the life of me I struggle to understand how Axe and the like have been able to successfully market such an absolutely shitty product.

Use real deodorant that comes in a stick/gel format.

While we're on the topic of shitty fragrances - stop wearing cologne too. Used properly and sparingly, it is fine. However, about 1% of the population seems to know how to use it correctly. For every one else, you're better off not wearing it at all than doing it incorrectly. Otherwise you smell like an 18 year old who is trying way too hard at something they don't understand.

[–]korri 5 points6 points ago

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The student I used to work in a lab would keep about 12 kinds of cologne in his desk drawer and before doing anything (going for a meeting, going to class, or even going to lunch) he would directly spray himself at least 5 times. Even after I told him it made me feel sick AND later after I found out I'm actually allergic to any type of fragrance, he told me to "stop being a drama queen". I wanted to punch him in the face, but the cologne cloud would knock me out if I got to close.

[–]jslondon85 2 points3 points ago

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I think part of people's problems with too much cologne or perfume is that they get used to the smell, so they'll apply it to the point where THEY can smell it (which creates a cloud of unbearable-ness around them).

I wear cologne every day and I have the same routine: One spritz on my wrist, which I rub against my other wrist, and then another spritz on my chest (the ladies love it [and by ladies I mean my wife]). After years of doing this I've gotten use to scent and can't smell it anymore, but I don't increase the amount that I put on.

[–]Beastlykings 0 points1 point ago

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This is my EXACT routine, I can no longer smell mine either, but I don't dare change it. However, if I am going to be outside in wind or driving a long distance to whatever event I'm going to, I will sometimes add a third spray in my hair, just that extra little bit.

[–]HemHaw 0 points1 point ago

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Pretty much this. One half-spray (a full spray is a shitload) onto one wrist, rub with other wrist, then wipe / dab a bit on each side of the neck just under each ear.

I haven't smelled it in years, but when I get a little close to a woman, especially if I've been sweating a bit, they tend to melt, and often comment.

It's because I smell like a [Hugo] Boss!

[–]carbonnanotube 0 points1 point ago

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Also stick deodorant that is not made by axe. Their solid stuff is just as useless.

[–]not_poko 7 points8 points ago*

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TO ALL BOYS/MEN: If you make my nose hurt when you are near by, you're doing it wrong. This is the male equivalent of too much make-up.

Just use some deodorant, please.

Edited for rudeness. I apologize for my bad internet manners.

[–]Sloppy1sts 13 points14 points ago

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Wouldn't a better analogy be that it's the male equivalent of too much perfume?...because that's exactly what it is.

[–]PolardOOd 1 point2 points ago

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I don't use cologne or body sprays. Just a nice scented deodorant/anti perspirant, whatever the fuck it is, that you don't notice unless you're close. Just enough to notice.

I hate those that use so much you still smell them for 30 minutes even after they're gone.

[–]wildo421 1 point2 points ago*

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I've been complimented on my smell quite a few times and I wear Old Spice deodorant.

[–]jhangel77 0 points1 point ago

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my boyfriend doesn't use any cologne, just Old Spice deoderant mixed with his own clean smell. He smells sexy and manly and I love his smell. IMO a guy doesn't need all that extra stuff if he does it right.

[–]wildo421 1 point2 points ago

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MY GF seems to dig it even more when I skip the shower and come straight home from the gym.

Man-smell is totally different from BO though.

[–]jhangel77 0 points1 point ago

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I'll agree with that. Although I do have to admit that its different with everyone...my ex smelled horrible when he sweat (although it prob had to do more with him not having proper hygiene a week at a time) but my BF now he comes home from work and he can smell awesome with man smell; makes me really wonder if certain people have compatible pheromones.

[–]FashionSense 1 point2 points ago

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this needs to go to the top.

[–]Ashikahotchu 19 points20 points ago

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I second this motion. Hellman109's comment must be the top comment.

Another thing that these spray cans have in common is that their contents all very, very seriously STINK.

And while we're on the topic. The very old and the very young seem to have forgotten that colognes and perfumes are intimate fragrances. Someone giving you a hug should smell them, but we should not still be able to smell you ten minutes after you've left the room. A dab on each side of your neck behind the ears and possibly each wrist is all you need. If you splash it on and rub it all over your chest/neck/crotch/pits you are doing it egregiously wrong and you fucking reek.

[–]Manial 4 points5 points ago

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I dunno, I think Dark Temptation actually smells quite nice, in tiny amounts of course. If you do that whole "pit, pit, chest" bullcrap with anything it's going to smell awful.

[–]MacGregoman 8 points9 points ago

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Tiny amounts being the key word, I remember in middle school when this stuff first came out kids would drench themselves in that stuff.

I believe its called the guido shower.

[–]NO_TOUCHING__lol 0 points1 point ago

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I'm a big fan of Kilo from the original line. One spritz on the wrists, one spritz on the neck, good to go. As long as you don't use it like air freshener after taking a shit, you might be alright.

[–]otaking 22 points23 points ago

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I remember when Axe first came out. The middle school locker room was suffocating. The worst part was that it just blended in with all the body odor to make it sickeningly sweet/putrid.

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[–]Manial 5 points6 points ago

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Oh man my school had their sports grounds several kilometres away from the school itself on the other side of the city, so we'd be taken there and back by a bus which had unopenable windows. Coming back home from bi-weekly sports in a bus with 40 sweaty, Lynx-toting teenage boys was pretty much noxious death. Especially seeing as we'd be travelling at peak times through the most congested parts of the city, and the trip could take over an hour.

The teachers refused to travel with us purely because of the smell, even though we'd trash the bus at least once a month.

[–]dubloe7 1 point2 points ago

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The worst part was that it just blended in with all the body odor to make it sickeningly sweet/putrid.

Which is pretty much what happens with 90% of people that wear the stuff anyway.

[–]ChoadFarmer 0 points1 point ago

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I don't know which is worse. We didn't have Axe when I was in HS, but we did have Joop. The whole school smelled like Joop when that shit first came out.

[–]Majoring_In_Vaginas 17 points18 points ago

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When did Playboy come out with a body spray? o.O

[–]Wolfosaurus 20 points21 points ago

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Axe, or "Lynx" as it's called in my country, had some deal with playboy I think, because the playboy bunny was on some cans here, too...

[–]projectile2me 18 points19 points ago

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lynx is axe? SHUT DOWN EVERYTHING ಠ_ಠ

[–]johnydeluca 3 points4 points ago

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Yes, Lynx and Axe are the same BS.

[–]philge 0 points1 point ago

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In which country is axe called "Lynx"?

[–]EuthanizedCracker 5 points6 points ago

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The UK.

[–]philge 0 points1 point ago

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Hmmmm . . . weird. I wonder why they did that . . .

[–]scsnse 4 points5 points ago

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It's actually the original name of the product, we only know it as Axe in the states.

[–]GarMc 3 points4 points ago

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It's actually called Axe in most countries now.

[–]EntForgotHisPassword 3 points4 points ago

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You're getting downvoted? I'm from Finland and I only recognise Axe, not lynx...

[–]johnydeluca 2 points3 points ago

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Why is this getting downvoted? This guy is right.

[–]Wolfosaurus 1 point2 points ago

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A couple. I'm in 'Straya.

[–]Manial 0 points1 point ago

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I believe it's Lynx in NZ too.

[–]yazoZ 2 points3 points ago

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They have Eau de Toilette out for quite a long time, so why not make some body spray too?

[–]mywhiteshadow 186 points187 points ago

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[–]taco_tuesdays 30 points31 points ago

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If this is a meme, I have never seen it before and it frightens me

[–]carbonnanotube 13 points14 points ago

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I hate axe, it wears off in less than an hour and being near anyone wearing it makes my eyes water. If you don't know, being allergic to perfume is not fun.

[–]Supernumerary 10 points11 points ago

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Female perspective: In this particular case, it's not just you. That shit makes everyone's eyes water.

Dear gentlemenfolk: As a lady who enjoys perfume and men who smell nice, please stop with this Lynx/Axe nonsense. In many cases, it is acting as repellant, not attractant.

[–]JoinRedditTheySaid 5 points6 points ago

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That's the genius of it. The stupid customer thinks it's not working so he keeps buying more.

[–]brandorobot 0 points1 point ago

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It's not working..so maybe I'm just not using enough of it.

[–]giggs123 13 points14 points ago

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Well maybe I like the smell of it, and am wearing it for me, not you.

[–]havaianas 1 point2 points ago*

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for real, i have my own thoughts and preferences. i'm not compromising them because of your views.

firstly, bacteria in your sweat smells. this spray is alcohol which kills the bacteria or inhibits their growth. so it keeps you from smelling putrid. i've been to some 3rd world places where people don't have the money for deoderant. it can be bad.

secondly, i think it's pretty much the same as 'real' cologne with lower potency, so you can use it as both deoderant and a light cologne scent.

also i like to be able to vary the scent every few weeks. it's cheap, which i see as an efficiency. i've seen how cologne is made, it's a very skilled trade. that's why unique cologne is expensive. this shit goes through the same process, it's just mass marketed after.

anyway, i'm well aware 'classy' girls don't like it. i just think they're wrong.

[–]Supernumerary 0 points1 point ago

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And that's awesome. But the marketing is very clear in its message of 'this will help you get laid because chicks dig it', and that's what is most frequently discussed in relation to the product. If it makes you happy, then have at. I'm not trying to kill your joy, bro.

[–]wallychamp 8 points9 points ago

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Name a product that is marketed towards Men 12-25 where the campaign's core message isn't "You'll get way more chicks."

[–]Supernumerary 1 point2 points ago

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I concede. You're off by a bit, though -- push it more toward 35.

[–]NO_TOUCHING__lol 1 point2 points ago

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Doritos.

[–]wallychamp 1 point2 points ago

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[–]NO_TOUCHING__lol 0 points1 point ago

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Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't realize a single 30 second commercial constituted Doritos' entire core campaign message.

[–]wallychamp 2 points3 points ago

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We're just having fun here. But I'd also argue that their demographic is bigger than Men 12-25.

[–]NO_TOUCHING__lol 0 points1 point ago

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That's true. It's marketed to anyone who loves cheese or ranch (the only other flavor worth mentioning is salsa verde). Which is like 98% of the population. They have some pretty good commercials that have nothing to do with picking up chicks (Grandma baby slingshot and dog vs. glass door immediately come to mind).

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

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What do you recommend wearing then?

I personally like Polo Black and Aqua de Gio, your thoughts?

[–]rowgirl2k 4 points5 points ago

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Also, I find that any of the old spice deoderants like Pure Sport combined with the body wash are enough to make a guy smell great so that cologne is unnecessary. Almost any time I say to a guy who smells good "what cologne are you wearing" the answer is nothing and it's the old spice.

[–]Supernumerary 5 points6 points ago*

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Depends on the man in question, really. Some men can get away with musk-heavy colognes (America seems to have a particular obsession with musk-based perfumes, though, I will say), some carry aquatics better, etc. I have a personal preference for oil bases as opposed to alcohol, but even with that in mind, neither of the two you mentioned are bad. I have a hard time making recommendations without, you know, actual knowledge of the person.

My pet peeve with the Lynx/Axe line is that it's 'clever' marketing which gives a predominantly false impression; yes, of course there are women who will like the product line. I can't say that I've personally met any of them, but doubtless they are out there. And yes, I can appreciate that most men don't want to fuss with soap + aftershave + cologne. That is completely understandable... but please don't think that the cheap crap which goes into the Lynx/Axe products do most men many favors. I always advise testing a few things out and seeing what you like -- if some dude hates patchouli, for example, then the base notes in the two colognes you mentioned probably won't appeal. And if you want to break out from the really cheap crap, or the higher-end stuff which can certainly come across as intimidating to the uninitiated, then there are approximately a bajillion online e-tailers who make their own product. Hell, there's a perfumery who has D&D/RPG-themed scents out there, so it doesn't have to be a completely foot-dragging experience.

Edit: Also, gosh, I didn't mean to kill the lulz. Sorry, /r/funny!

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points ago

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Thanks for the very thoughtful answer. I always enjoy getting people's opinion on cologne.

I've always thought Axe was shit anyway.

[–]Supernumerary 3 points4 points ago

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I think it's toxic, personally, but if some people like it then more power to them.

Scent -- not necessarily for sex appeal, but just in general -- is one of those undervalued senses which can have stupendously positive effects if you go about it the right way. It's just easy to forget when set against things like sight and sound. And at the risk of coming across as a shill: If you have any real interest in it, and how perfume/cologne can light up our lizard brains, or the commercialized mad scientist industry which pumps out all these weird designer products (I think it's all fascinating, but I like combining science with our base selves), Chandler Burr wrote a couple of fantastically good books on the topic.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points ago

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So, this http://www.chandlerburr.com/newsite/page0/Books.htm

I've always been interested when people talk about using the 'right cologne for you' because I've never really understood that. I have noticed how the same cologne can smell a little different depending on the day, but I am really interested to know more.

I wonder if there are any AskScience posts about this. I'd prefer to not buy and read an entire book on the subject, but if it comes down to it, why not.

[–]Supernumerary 3 points4 points ago

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That would be them, yes. I read The Perfect Scent last year and was blown away; I had not expected to be interested in a book about a French perfumer building a scent for one of The Super-Fancy Fashion Houses, and certainly not about Sarah Jessica Parker having a perfume constructed ~special for her~. But the history and the science were fascinating, and the prose was fantastically lush. Can't yet critique The Emperor of Scent -- it's on my pending pile o' books -- but it's supposed to be just as good as the other, so I have high expectations. Plus, you know, science is happy by default.

So 'the right cologne for you' comes down to body chemistry. It's what makes the perfume I'm currently wearing smell a certain way, whereas it could easily smell very different on another person's warm body. Peoples' body chemistry means factoring in the way they smell unadorned, what notes they may amp up or drown out. Example: If I put on your Polo Black, I might smell like a dirty hippie when set beside you, because my body chemistry thinks patchouli is the bee's fucking knees and amps it up to high heaven. It also affects how quickly you burn off a perfume altogether, i.e. its lasting power. It's something which is more obvious for people who wear oil-based scents (hi) as opposed to alcohol, but it does tend to be present to some degree in both.

If you find anything interesting on AskScience, I'd love to know.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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You're responses have been so great. Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! I'll see if I can put aside the time to read The Perfect Scent, from what you say, it sounds really, really interesting.

I'm sure I'm not adequately skilled to judge my own body chemistry. All that seems really complicated.

[–]Supernumerary 2 points3 points ago

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No problem. Thanks for indulging me. I know it's not a topic most people are interested in, but if nothing else, ladies usually like a guy who smells nice.

Re: judging one's body chemistry, it's trial and error. I got into perfume not because I'm a frilly girly-girl, but because I found a perfumer who made literary-themed scents, and thought the idea of smelling like something inspired by Cthulhu would be amazing. Prior to that, I thought perfume was kind of invasive and noxious, like the stuff you get spritzed by when you're hurriedly dodging salespeople in department stores. Ultimately I dug through this perfumer's catalog, found the things which I thought were cool, and tried out some samples. Some of the things I thought I'd love were disasters, some were smash hits, and I ultimately discovered things which worked for me but I wouldn't have otherwise considered. You don't really know what will work on you until you give it a go, and that can be unfortunate and kind of fun all at once.

[–]not_poko 0 points1 point ago

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The real key is to pick something you like. You will naturally be drawn to something that matches your body chemistry.

[–]Aisha11 0 points1 point ago

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Also accost a female friend into coming fragrance shopping, it makes it a hell of a lot more interesting.

[–]Supernumerary 2 points3 points ago

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God, yes. But make sure she knows what she's in for. Even if she isn't perfume-savvy, her responses will be handy.

Oh, and also try not to venture in too deep to department store-land. The salespeople with their spray bottles are intense. It can be like playing the last level of Paperboy, with all the dodging about.

[–]rowgirl2k 1 point2 points ago

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Polo Black is great. Also Polo sport though some people might make fun of me for this as some consider it ghetto for some reason.

[–]Jafit 2 points3 points ago

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[–]carbonnanotube 1 point2 points ago

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Perfume gets me as well. Ladies perfumes bug me worse actually.

[–]Supernumerary 1 point2 points ago

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Oh, I translated. Just a general message for guys who are okay wearing that sort of thing.

How severe of an allergy do you have?

[–]carbonnanotube 0 points1 point ago

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Eyes turn red, itch, and water, my nose burns. I try to be polite about it, but we have a "share the air" policy at my university so if someone is reeking I will tell them off.

[–]Supernumerary 0 points1 point ago

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Ugh. That sounds miserable. Is it solely perfume/cologne that kicks off the allergy?

I'm all for wearing the stuff, but wearing it so strongly that the people around you can pick up on it seems inconsiderate. If you are standing outside kissing range, you don't really need to know what I smell like.

[–]carbonnanotube 0 points1 point ago

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It is pretty much only perfumes / colognes / body sprays.

I agree on the second point entirely.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points ago

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I do have one can for covering up weed scent. That way my parents assume I'm just a fucking douche who puts on Axe at 10 in the morning and don't investigate further.

[–]Moweropolis 2 points3 points ago

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You will believe that they have no clue till you hit your mid to late 20's.

Then you realize that your parents completely knew about 95% of the shit you did, because they probably did it or had friends who did it when they were young.

Then your own kids will try to pull the same crap. You will not say anything until the time is right, and then you will use it to ambush their ass when they least expect it.

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I was more just joking. I never smoke when my parents are around. If they knew, they would act a lot different towards me.

[–]1qw 1 point2 points ago

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^ this is the real market for these things

[–]Enterres 0 points1 point ago

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Thank you for saying something carbonnanotube. 15% of the population of my country has scent sensitivities and are nauseated by the combination of petroleum in methylated alcohol and another few % have full blown allergies where they can go into shock from exposure.

To put that into perspective your perfume is powerful enough to be classified as a drug and is as a matter of fact regulated through the FDA. While the OP is complaining that these drugs aren't powerful enough; presumably 'needing' more pheromones and an even more volatile alcohol which evaporates more aggressively so as to drug women into being aroused there are 2-3 people out of every hundred who are tortured by this drug elixir.

Please remember that scent is the sense that is most directly tied into our brain with more nerve endings than sight or touch.

[–]The_Obesemaurice 7 points8 points ago

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Everyone is wrong, he looks like Art Garfunkel.

[–]Vexin 7 points8 points ago

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any of them*

[–]pan0ramic 0 points1 point ago

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scrolled through to find...and was disappointed at how low this was, and how few upvotes it had.

[–]ramsay_baggins 4 points5 points ago

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That's because Axe (or Lynx as it's called in the UK) smells DISGUSTING.

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I've never understood the giant backlash against Axe. I do get that a lot of people use it as an alternative to bathing, but to me, the smell of Axe is pleasant enough.

I bet that if you took a good looking guy, gave him a moderate spray with Axe, most women would say that he smells good.

To me, the scent is just of the generic spray-in-a-can smell. Old Spice also have similar spray-in-a-can deoderant. It is perhaps not as good as a good cologne...but the hyperbole around Reddit makes it as though the smell of Axe is comparable to the smell of manure.

[–]ramsay_baggins 3 points4 points ago

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My brother used to choke the house with his Lynx. Even in small quantities it makes it hard for me to breathe. It's ridiculously overpowering and I honestly think it smells pretty much like BO. The only people I come across who wear it now I'm at University are the dicks who hang out in the gym standing by the weight machines trying to look cool.

[–]WrethZ 0 points1 point ago

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'sup Ramsay

[–]ramsay_baggins 0 points1 point ago

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Ha! Sometimes the internet feels so small

[–]WrethZ 0 points1 point ago

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Indeed. I've only been on Reddit a week or so, I guess I can expect more of this?

[–]ramsay_baggins 0 points1 point ago

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You're the only person from our particular niche I've seen around here, but depends what subreddits you're active on honestly.

[–]WrethZ 0 points1 point ago

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Mainly the news, science and politics ones for me.

[–]ramsay_baggins 0 points1 point ago

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Might not see me around much, I'm more 2X, Tattoos, WTF and aww but I browse all all the time

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points ago

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[–]JackBandit90 2 points3 points ago

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Actually, there are a couple that genuinely smell good. The chocolate scented one for example.

[–]genericname12345 1 point2 points ago

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I use dark temptations. Use it sparingly like you're supposed to, and everyone seems to like it quite a bit.

[–]JackBandit90 0 points1 point ago

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it smells delicious

[–]luft-waffle 43 points44 points ago

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STOP BUTTONING THE GODDAMN TOP BUTTON!

[–]natholomew 18 points19 points ago

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STOP WEARING THAT SHIRT (OR ANY LIKE IT)

[–]slayer8a 22 points23 points ago

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STOP YELLING! YOU'LL WAKE UP THE WHOLE TRAILER PARK!!

[–]JoinRedditTheySaid 8 points9 points ago

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QUIT WITH THE FUCKING SCREAMING!!! FUCK YOU RICKY!

[–]HeyCarpy 3 points4 points ago

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WHAT IN THE FUCK?!

[–]szand0r 1 point2 points ago

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FUCK OFF LAHEY!

[–]Wolfosaurus 3 points4 points ago

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LOUD NOISES!

[–]duhduhduhduhduh 5 points6 points ago

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TATTERSALL IS OKAY, AS LONG AS IT'S FITTED AND YOU'RE JGL!

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[–]duhduhduhduhduh 4 points5 points ago

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I'm sorry, I've spent too much time lurking /r/malefashionadvice. Tattersall is the pattern on the guy's shirt, JGL is short for Joseph Gordon-Levitt. To be honest, anyone can wear the pattern, but JGL can pull it off extremely well.

[–]zoidberg1339 0 points1 point ago

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The shirt reminded me of a young Forrest Gump.

[–]duhduhduhduhduh 5 points6 points ago

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I believe that's checkered gingham, which is a different pattern. It's still checkered, so I see the resemblance.

[–]zeppelinfromled 1 point2 points ago

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Meh, I think it's fine. Unbutton a couple buttons and roll up the sleeves, and you're good to go.

[–]luft-waffle 0 points1 point ago

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SHIRTLESS PARTY!

[–]Marcob10 1 point2 points ago

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I'd even say the top 2 buttons.

[–]luft-waffle 1 point2 points ago

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Now now, we don't want to sail into hipsterland.

[–]Tactful 3 points4 points ago

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In the UK this is a popular style, so fuck you.

[–]judokalinker 0 points1 point ago

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But he isnt in the UK

[–]luft-waffle 0 points1 point ago

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I would ask why my country doesn't attack yours over this, but then I remember how awesome the UK is and I can forgive you for your fashion faux pas.

[–]darcysaurus 13 points14 points ago

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I think the guy in this picture is very good looking

[–]MenthollyChallenged 11 points12 points ago

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Your opinion is contradictory and not undermined by coming from a novelty account.

Panic!

[–]hits_on_girls 2 points3 points ago

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You're cute, Darcy. :3

[–]Dickapenis 3 points4 points ago

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Drink up, buddy.

[–]beeUnit 1 point2 points ago

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Awww he's adorable... when he gets older I'll take his virginity.

[–]Zydratesthecure 2 points3 points ago

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I don't have to wait. I'll take it now.

[–]beeUnit 1 point2 points ago

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I totally would. What state are you in?

[–]JTDeuce 1 point2 points ago

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ಠ_ಠ what the hell people?

[–]TheDarkHorse83 9 points10 points ago

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Smell can be a very strong trigger for memory. So my question is, do you want your girl to smell you and remember every generic douche that has ever hit on her in a bar or club? Or that dick that cheated on her last month? Or, would you like to go out, buy something different, something that she doesn't have a memory of just yet, so when she smells it she is reminded of the first time you met, your first date, and all of the wonderful things that you've done together?

tldr; Stop smelling like a toxic cheap little boy, buy a real cologne and smell like a man.

Edit: Pro tip; If I'm not within arms reach, I should not be able to smell you!

[–]Spyhop 3 points4 points ago

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Elaboration: "Buy a real cologne and smell like a man" doesn't mean find something that smells like leather and whiskey.

[–]TheDarkHorse83 1 point2 points ago

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Ooh, thank you! I forgot that this is an amateur mistake.

[–]dakkeh 1 point2 points ago

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Everyone should find that one scent that works perfect for them and make it their own, in a very subtle way. It's something that should only be smelt upon more intimate contact, like leaning in to say something into somebody's ear, or hugging someone goodbye. It's your unique smell, and it smells fucking awesome. Cologne when smelled is supposed to be a treat.

Edit: For example, this is me: http://www.amazon.com/Burberry-Sport-Men-Ounce-Spray/dp/B003BK4ZSO

[–]Spyhop 1 point2 points ago

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[–]jslondon85 0 points1 point ago

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This is the scent my wife associates with me: http://www.bperfume.com/images/products/3360377027619.jpg

[–]mrnmukkas 2 points3 points ago

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[–]segagaga 2 points3 points ago

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Nearly every woman I know hates guys who use Lynx/Axe

[–]AuroraMaryAlice 2 points3 points ago

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Guess what smell my husband wears? That's right! Bar soap. He showers every day. One of the major reasons, I was attracted to him in the first place.

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[–]philge 1 point2 points ago

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That's probably because you used it correctly, rather than drowning yourself in it. I think it is okay in* small* amounts.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points ago

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In small amounts it does smell great. My girlfriend loves it. I remember when I first starting reading all these comments about how horrible people thought it smelled I was aghast and asked my girlfriend if it was that bad and said I was going to use something else. She told me not to and that she loves how it smells. As long as you use just a little bit so you have to be close to get a small whiff of it, it smells great. I always thought it smelled good and for a minute thought I must be crazy.

Truth is, people who douse themselves in it make it appear to smell offensive. Yet, the circle jerk on criticizing people who use it continues here on reddit where butthurt virgins continue to rave how amazing Old Spice is (which I honestly think smells like ass) because the advertising department decided to get free marketing here on reddit.

[–]NO_TOUCHING__lol 2 points3 points ago

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Yes! You don't need to shower in it! If you use it LIKE COLOGNE, with a spritz on the wrists and a little behind the ear/on the neck, some of their scents are quite nice. None of this "double pits to chesty" nonsense. If you wouldn't do it with nice cologne, DON'T DO IT WITH THIS. It's not hard.

[–]MrKrazybones 1 point2 points ago

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No its because he looks like Jamie Kennedy

[–]iHaveYearsAheadOfMe 1 point2 points ago

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Ugh, I hate encountering this in the men's locker room. You're trying to extinguish an odor, not a friggin' giraffe.

[–]One_Angry_Cow 1 point2 points ago

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Lynx (Axe) is great!....great if your intention is to smell like a 13 year old boy after PE.

[–]Outdoor_Girl 1 point2 points ago

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I hate those things. They have a very alcohol/aerosol smell that gives me a headache.

[–]brandorobot 1 point2 points ago

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For the record their hair products do not cause hot women to appear out of nowhere just to touch your hair either...fucking rip off.

[–]RawJa777 1 point2 points ago

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When Axe was first released my roommate and I spent 5 minutes testing the various scents in an isle in the grocery store. When we started the isle was empty other than us. When we finished the isle was FILLED with women. None of them were good looking.

True story.

[–]EnysAtSea 1 point2 points ago

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I remember watching one of those stupid videos about things to buy as gifts for christmas like 4 or 5 years ago and they'd do short reviews on the items. They gave some axe to these two girls who and made them talk about whether or not it's a good gift. They sprayed it, smelled it, scrunched their faces, and one of them said "Smells like a douchebag"

From that point on i knew that women hate the smell of axe. Which means that AXE LIES!!!

[–]b_blizzy 1 point2 points ago

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But yet these bastards are still in business! HOW?!?

[–]notjawn 1 point2 points ago

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PREPOSTEROUS! Women love the smell of gas station urinal cakes!

[–]i8afisch 1 point2 points ago

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Jake cologne from Hollister is so superior to those horrendous gas clouds. Every other girl that I have ever spoken to has agreed with me on this. Once you smell it (not the terrible odor that comes from the actual store, but the spray itself, on a man) Mmm.

[–]carl84 2 points3 points ago

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Fun Fact: in the UK we call it Lynx, and "the Lynx effect".

[–]anexanhume 2 points3 points ago

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You cannot partially embrace the Guido. Also, know your target.

[–]Roketderp 1 point2 points ago

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The problem is thinking that Axe alone will work.

[–]InferiousX 1 point2 points ago

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Ya gotta spray it all over, brah...

[–]Savoir_faire81 1 point2 points ago

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I use Axe and get told very regularly at the clubs how good I smell. I have even a number of times been had girls lean in real close and smell me. Smelling nice is a good thing just remember that smelling nice will not by itself get you a girl.

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Real men use black str8.

[–]DrascaL 0 points1 point ago

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Is axe just re-branded lynx?

[–]Wackydude1234 0 points1 point ago

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The newest adverts are over the top.

[–]ilovebooks08 0 points1 point ago

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[–]kyzfrintin 0 points1 point ago

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Their aftershave is better than their bodyspray. Particularly Africa.

[–]trylleklovn 0 points1 point ago

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djh3max from hat films, is that you?

[–]paksman 0 points1 point ago

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Actually, this works fine, just one spray on each wrist and neck area and bring a white hanky & chloroform with you on a date just to be sure.

[–]UILHOK 0 points1 point ago

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Well have you tried putting them all on at the same time? That might work!

[–]tigerinhouston 0 points1 point ago

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Duh. Old Spice. You're welcome.

[–]discountair 0 points1 point ago

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Woody Allen is aging well

[–]electricmice 0 points1 point ago

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the hell? isn't that a jonas brother?

[–]knowses 0 points1 point ago

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What do you mean? The marketing is working perfectly?

[–]Ibrokethosecuffs 0 points1 point ago

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Is that a Jonas bro?

[–]katielady125 0 points1 point ago

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Every one of those smell like ass. Now Old Spice... yum.

[–]ItMightBeMagic 0 points1 point ago

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The twist may be alright in certain situations. In the summer I use a slight spritz on my wrists and rub it into my neck like cologne and it's light and a bit citrus-y so it's good for the season.

[–]nUmbdA 0 points1 point ago

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Jesse Eisenberg?

[–]jesusapproves 0 points1 point ago

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Did you try all of them at once?

[–]ZippoS 0 points1 point ago

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Speak for yourself, girls fucking love when I wear Axe Kilo. (all the other scents are garbage)

[–]Haisoj 0 points1 point ago

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I don't think he needs any help getting the ladies. He looks pretty cute.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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Is this Dax Flame?

[–]LadyKeen 0 points1 point ago

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Came here to ask this too!

[–]ihsan 0 points1 point ago

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It's because he's not using Old Spice.

[–]connaire 0 points1 point ago

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Get a stick of old spice. Bitches love old spice.

[–]eccentricity 0 points1 point ago

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[–]MrMadcap 0 points1 point ago

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Shower daily, and wash your clothes. Do this right, and the unique smell of your clean skin will keep them close.

Anything more, and you'll risk repulsing those you wish to attract, and attracting those you wish to repulse.

[–]Sapphire--Blue 0 points1 point ago

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My 9 year old brother uses axe.... our house is covered with it

[–]hull26 0 points1 point ago

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I love axe, i don't have to look around..I can just smell that someone trashy is in the area

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I use Axe essence to cover up my cig smoke smell before I go into work, I've only gotten positive reviews from it. My nickname there is actually tall guy that smells good, sooo apparently not all Axe brands are repulsive smelling.

[–]Hime_Takamura 1 point2 points ago

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try axe dark temptation. mmm... me gusta... it works for my fiance at least.

[–]eNomad 0 points1 point ago

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worked for me

[–]hallowedsouls 1 point2 points ago

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Same here. Dark Temptation represent.

[–]Downfaller 0 points1 point ago

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I use Axe to cover up my funky ass for ~30 minutes. Just going to the bank today? Floor Pants and a good application of Axe and they will just think I'm a douche bag instead of a lazy bastard who doesn't want to shower.