I may be crazy for saying this, but I personally prefer to find just one scent that I feel defines me (currently Zirh Corduroy), and I wear it all the time. I tie people to smells, and I find it confusing when people smell differently from day to day. Therefore, I try to keep my scent consistent to avoid causing similar problems for others. Is anyone else like that?
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I used to, although it was really just a function of what I had on hand. If I bought one bottle, I'd use just that. If my wife gave me another, I'd have a rotation of two. Now I have six or eight that I use regularly and a number of others that come and go. I agree with what you said about tying people to scents. Maybe now I'm trying to throw them off the trail?
I am not confused by the smell of people (unless the smell is bad, then I am confused as to why they don't shower).
I have several in rotation, and I use whatever strikes my fancy (not that I particularly enjoy having my fancy struck).
I have several in rotation, and I use whatever strikes my fancy (not that I particularly enjoy having my fancy struck).
I like to have a few choices based on where I'm going and what the weather is like.
Why have one, when you can have many?
I do something similar. I have a few scents that I wear pretty much based on the seasons. Spring and summer I tend to lighter fragrances (Aqua di Gio, Lacoste Essential) and then in fall and winter I wear some heavier/richer scents (L'Occitane's Eau de L'Occitane for example). I occasionally stray from these few, but I like the idea of a sort of signature scent too.
I get the same feeling when my wife switches shampoo (feels like I'm having an affair for some reason).
Also, as Jim Gaffigan points out, whenever I change deodorant brands it feels like a stranger is following me all day.
Also, as Jim Gaffigan points out, whenever I change deodorant brands it feels like a stranger is following me all day.
You, sir, are having way too much fun.
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I suppose EDT's could be looked at like shoes. You wouldn't wear the same pair of shoes to church as you would to a 4th of July BBQ, and I suppose you wouldn't want the same cologne either.
I understand where OP is coming from, but I do prefer variety. There are some women I do tie to certain scents.
I'm happy to be the guy that always smells great.
I'm happy to be the guy that always smells great.
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I use only two different scents each season*. That way I still have a definitive scent but also not get bored. I then have a few scents I will wear if I go out at night and for special occasions.
*The seasons are broken down as Fall/Winter and then Spring/Summer.
*The seasons are broken down as Fall/Winter and then Spring/Summer.
Are you a bloodhound? lol. I really can't see how it could be confusing if a person changes cologne from one day to the next. I'd be really interested to hear you elaborate on that. Like if one of your co-workers switches up his cologne on Tuesday it totally throws off your routine and you can't concentrate for the rest of the day?
I agree.
I'd like to have at least 4 scents (day, night, cool, warm weather) just for starters.
Also, I'd like a scent for suits/special occassions.
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As much as I'd like to have one signature scent, I enjoy rotating my 8 or so scents too much. I do try to keep a consistent office scent and reserve the rest for everything else, though.
Besides, why waste Green Irish Tweed on co-workers?
Besides, why waste Green Irish Tweed on co-workers?
if it makes it more fun then it has to be good 
Overall, I like variety but occasionally will stick with one for several days, especially if it's plentiful or inexpensive. My wife would probably consider Brooks Brothers 1818 definitive because I wear it a lot.
Other wonderful scents might be signatures if they were not so expensive or scarce. Guerlain Derby comes to mind. I use my bottle sparingly.
Other wonderful scents might be signatures if they were not so expensive or scarce. Guerlain Derby comes to mind. I use my bottle sparingly.
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