The Smell Of Things. Part 2 of 4

Happy belated Halloween everyone..

I didn't get any candy this year, but I did get some vodka orange juices in my system, all in all it went well. Hope yours was the same or better.

So yesterday was the Cartier Roadsters test. It was early after noon when I put it on to begin my day, and it opened up with a refreshing semi sweet/ citrus scent to it. Roadster by Cartier is a aromatic fougere fragrance, not very masculine but not summery sweet either for those that dislike that. Actually, the scent brought out a extra feeling of coolness that had me pop another button on my shirt before I headed out with my sister for the day. Almost as if I was going to hop on... a Roadster.

OK that was corny, anyways..

A couple hours go by, more then a few close encounters and conversation and no comments. When I gave a mix check to see how well the cologne mixed with my body, it was pretty much gone with no signs of coming back. Even my sister hadn't noticed and she always seems to notice when I'm trying something new. Maybe it was the days air or the vanilla mocha and hot chocolate mix from the BP station, but whatever it was, I was reaching for Tom Ford again when came to my evening out.

Even though other reviews rave it, I'm not digging it.

Notes:
Vetiver, labdanum, bergamot, vanilla, Cashmere wood, patchouli
Style:
fruity. Sophisticated. A little boring
Price: $50 - $85

The smell of things. Part 1 of 4

As I was preparing to get dressed for the day, I stood in front of my bathroom mirror looking down at my selection of colognes. I was pretty disappointed lease to say. A full bottle of Calvin Klein One, half a bottle of Victor & Rolf's Antidote, three fourths used bottle of D&G The One and a empty bottle of Acqua Di Gio (my favorite) that I keep thinking one day I'll wake up and will be full again. It has yet to happen.

I've always been the type to wear cologne, one for the work week, another for the weekend and the dater, but recently I haven't worn any. I've been feeling a little naked with out it. So today I went out to find a new scent, with the colder days coming in I know I want something masculine but not old school Hugo Boss style.

If your in the looks of finding a new "Signature Scent," I would recommend visiting a store like Sephora where they will give you bottled samples of your choice to try. Commonly you don't want to go out and just buy a cologne without knowing how it will mix with your body. One moment it may be refreshing, but by the middle of your day it may take a unjoyable turn or not even have a scent at all. I think most of us can agree that we've had this experience and its quite an annoyance, especially when it requires using our well earned money.

I got dressed for my regular day so I could really get the feel of what I going to be trying. The one's that caught my interest where Tom Ford, Cartier Roadster, and Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme (Order to be used).


First up, Tom Ford. Right off the bat the woman next to me said, "oh, I like that alot, it works well with your look." She proceded to come closer as conversation continued. I do enjoy this one, it opened up well and not too strong. It has a crisp citrus aroma but giving a presence as the man himself would do, unbuttoned shirt and all. That was about 10:30 this morning and moving into the evening now, it is more mellow but still masculine for the nights comforting air with a scent of amber and leatherwood. I feel like changing a shirt, brushing my teeth and adding one more spray would complete my readiness for a nights hunt.

Notes:
Mediterranean Hesperidic Notes, Lemon Leaf Oil, Basil, Mandarin Zest, Violet Leaves, Ginger, Grapefruit Flower Morocco, Tobacco Leaves, Oakmoss, Vetiver Mist, Golden Amber, Leatherwood, Cypriol.
Style:
Complex. Luxurious. Sensual.
Price: $40-$85
www.Sephora.com