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Getting colognes to last longer

post #1 of 11
5/26/08 at 3:57am
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I noticed most colognes don't last that long on me. I normally spray them on my arms right after my shower. Of course the scents are pretty intense the first 5 minutes but after that they tend to fade pretty rapidly. Anyone know of any good tricks to keep the scents around for longer than a 1/2 hour or hour? I'm presently wearing throughout the week several different colognes.

Hermes - Concentrate De Orange
Bond 9 - Chez Bond
La Base - La Base for Him
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post #2 of 11
5/26/08 at 12:15pm
Your post makes sense. Colognes need oily skin to hold and last. Right after a shower there is nothing for the cologne to grab onto.
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post #3 of 11
5/26/08 at 7:21pm
get out the shower and slather you wet person with baby oil. pat dry and spray on cologne.
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post #4 of 11
5/27/08 at 1:57am
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Thanks for the replies I'll try your suggestions
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post #5 of 11
6/17/08 at 3:00pm
mm apply to neck, chest, and wrists- three good places
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post #6 of 11
6/17/08 at 8:05pm
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Originally Posted by dsholmes1 View Post
get out the shower and slather you wet person with baby oil. pat dry and spray on cologne.

If baby oil is too greasy for you, try moisturizer. But you get the idea.
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post #7 of 11
6/17/08 at 8:57pm
Just fyi, colognes last a lot longer than you think they do. It just happens that your nose gets used to it pretty quickly.
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post #8 of 11
6/18/08 at 5:53am
If you moisturize thyself prior to spritzing, be mindful of any scents in the lotion or potion.

In other words, take care not to mix and match too many scents. That goes for shower gel, etc. as well.
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post #9 of 11
6/20/08 at 1:39pm
And think "pulse points."

The inside of the wrists...

Inside of the elbows...

behind the knees...

one small spritz on the carotid artery.

And always remember... your fragrance should enhance your appearance, not announce it.
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post #10 of 11
6/20/08 at 4:24pm
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Originally Posted by TexasLidig8r View Post
And always remember... your fragrance should enhance your appearance, not announce it.
Perfectly said. There is nothing better than having a great scent on - and having an attractive woman notice it faintly, but then tell you that you smell good, as she leans all the way into your neck for a full on whiff. Once you get that "lean in", you are half way home...and your cologne has done its job.
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post #11 of 11
6/20/08 at 7:27pm
Scent-free moisturizer!
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