Are fragrances like Fleur De Male, Dior Homme, and Antidote (amongst others) really womens fragrances masquerading as mens perfumes ?
The following article discusses the current trends in fragrances for men. Some interesting snippets from the article :
To answer the age old question: What to wear for office and formal meetings ? (this might apply only to North American office etiquette):
"With that in mind, men might want to be careful about wearing the newest scents to the office. "For work, keep it clean and serious," says Samantha von Sperling, an image consultant in New York. Anna Soo Wildermuth, a consultant in Elmhurst, Ill., suggests men apply any scents lightly for work and choose "a soapy smell, like Irish Spring." "
And a few words on Dior Homme, which is one of my current favorites:
"Bob Roberts, a 33-year-old computer-security engineer in Jessup, Md., who took a chance with one of the newer scents, says it took some getting used to. When he first sprayed on Christian Dior's Dior Homme cologne, his wife said it smelled too flowery, "like a women's perfume."
But after it settled in, the couple no longer smelled the iris and began to detect hints of cocoa and leather. Now, whenever Mr. Roberts sprays himself, he waits a half hour before getting too close to his wife."
Dior Homme is rated as "a safe bet for men who like strong scents" by the authors of the article! :toppie:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB117952226907107918.html
* Also check out the "Jaywalking" style video accompanying the article in which the journalists solicit comments on fragrances from Wall Street professionals !
The following article discusses the current trends in fragrances for men. Some interesting snippets from the article :
To answer the age old question: What to wear for office and formal meetings ? (this might apply only to North American office etiquette):
"With that in mind, men might want to be careful about wearing the newest scents to the office. "For work, keep it clean and serious," says Samantha von Sperling, an image consultant in New York. Anna Soo Wildermuth, a consultant in Elmhurst, Ill., suggests men apply any scents lightly for work and choose "a soapy smell, like Irish Spring." "
And a few words on Dior Homme, which is one of my current favorites:
"Bob Roberts, a 33-year-old computer-security engineer in Jessup, Md., who took a chance with one of the newer scents, says it took some getting used to. When he first sprayed on Christian Dior's Dior Homme cologne, his wife said it smelled too flowery, "like a women's perfume."
But after it settled in, the couple no longer smelled the iris and began to detect hints of cocoa and leather. Now, whenever Mr. Roberts sprays himself, he waits a half hour before getting too close to his wife."
Dior Homme is rated as "a safe bet for men who like strong scents" by the authors of the article! :toppie:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB117952226907107918.html
* Also check out the "Jaywalking" style video accompanying the article in which the journalists solicit comments on fragrances from Wall Street professionals !
I wonder if she really knows what's in Old Spice, Brut and Tuscany? The trend towards uniscents will soon be a mass phenomenon.
