Hi
Do you assosiate perfumes with men–I mean, I have learned that perfumes are for women only, yet I have seen it written on many perfume bottles “For men”?
Secondly, which perfume or cologne (I hope the spelling is correct) do you use?
Tom
In the western world, there are a lot of fragrances for men. Girls love it. Most people call it aftershave, even though it comes as a vaporisor 8)
Some women in non-English-speaking countries wear men’s cologne, and I used to think that they did this because they couldn’t read “for men” on the bottles. Later, however, some of these women told me that they knew it was men’s cologne, and that they prefer to wear men’s fragrances because women’s perfumes are “too sweet”.
Don’t forget about doggie cologne, or doggie aftershave. That’s what we call the smell that results when a dog rolls around on a dead bird.
I used cologne when I was 12 and first started shaving, but very soon I stopped, because I could smell it on my hands all day. Instead of using cologne, I just stay clean. I don’t shave anymore either.
Boy! Whoever would’ve got the idea to make a cologne that smelled like a dog that rolled around on a dead bird? :shock:
And why on earth would anybody wear it? :?
The DOG wears it!
He finds a dead bird outside, rolls around in it, and comes home feeling debonair. His owners, on the other hand, think he stinks, and he immediately gets a bath.
Sorry, my mistake, I jumped the gun. 
I thought there was a real cologne that actually smelled like a dog that rolled around on a dead bird.
Hi,
There’s an after shave currently advertised on TV in the UK at the moment:
and every time I hear the name, I’m reminded of an older product:
Could be confusing!
Alan
I thought an aftershave is an aftershave. It doesn’t last you long and it is supposed to reduce the itchiness after shaving, right? I tried it once on my face, after disregarding my father’s advice not to. Guess what, it burn. Back then I was just curious and I also liked imitating him.
I think the reason most men don’t call it perfume is because they don’t want to be regarded as vain. Many of my guy friends when asked about wearing perfume, they’d say, “No, it’s just cologne.”
And not all girls like men wearing perfume. I don’t. I love the smell of men after they just showered, that clean and fresh, soap smell. Nice enough for me.
And eventhough I don’t wear perfume on myself. I usually put perfume sprayed papers in my begs and drawers. I like to surround myself with good smell. My favourites are:
Kenzo Flower
Gucci Rush
Green tea by Elizabeth Arden
Burberry Baby Touch
Britney Spears Curious
J’Adore
Paul Smith Extreme
Paris Hilton Heiress
According to the old old-wife’s tale, yes. Hard men use aftershave to rub alcohol into their bleeding wounds while defying pain and common sense. Sane men use aftershave balm or moisturising cream.
Perfume is for girls, cologne is what carries the scent of Creed Green or Old Spice. Fragrance is what commercials call it, but aftershave seems like the only dignified word to refer to the stuff you use in girly fashion.
I use Aramis Devin, because it is relaxed, fresh and easygoing. Devin captures the spirit of the countryside by blending crisp green and bright citrus notes with the rich spices of Cinnamon, Clove and exotic incense. The lasting impression is a unique blend of Oak Moss and Sandalwood. 
Ahh…Ralf, you are such a charmer. So tell me, how many of your students are in love with you?
Oh yes…I’m pretty sure you don’t need ‘old spice’. :lol:
I don’t think there are any, I’m afraid. I only ever use the good aftershave to charm the senses of my girlfriend at the weekend. During the week I utilise Old Spice as a protective shield 
Good to hear that 8) . Sometimes advertisement can be very misleading. I hope young chaps won’t be fooled by the ‘manly’ thing. :shock:
I don’t believe this, Ralf. I have observed in real life that whatever you put in front of the classroom day after day – be it a handsome man, a monkey, a punctured tire, a talking PeeWee Herman doll, a plate of liver, or a toilet plunger – someone will fall in love with it.
good topic
okay, let’s see… these are the colognes I can remember having used at some point in my life:
- Polo, by Ralph Lauren
- Brut, by Faberge
- Tommy, by Tommy Hilfiger (Tommy Pullmyfinger, to Beavis & Butthead)
- Hugo Boss (can’t remember its title)
- Drakkar Noir (a friend’s bottle)
- Image, by Cerutti
that’s all I can remember in terms of cologne.
Aftershave:
- Old Spice (grandpa’s… when I was a kid. I don’t use aftershave now.)
A little bit of US culture here – generally speaking:
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Men use cologne
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Women use perfume (“eau de parfum” or “eau de toilette” – both are generally referred to as “perfume” here)
For those unfamiliar with American kid culture, it is common for one child to stick out his index finger and tell another, “Pull my finger.” When the other child pulls his finger, the first child immediately passes gas, as if pulling the finger triggered it. On most kids, this trick works only once.
So “Tommy Pullmyfinger” is a reference to passing intestinal gas.
Years ago, some weaker perfumes in the US were still called “toilet water”, but this is just too funny to children (especially because most toilet water is yellow), so it is now called “eau de toilette”, mispronounced as [o də toaley].
Has anyone noticed a perfume advertisement appearing at the bottom of this page?
I don’t see the advertisement.
(that’s AD-ver-tize-ment, Alan. hehe)