Hi there!
This may take a little while, so bear with me.
By way of background, i work in a boring office job during the day, but where I really get my kicks is acting, writing and directing in theatre and short films. A few months ago I was lucky enough to get a part in a stage version of "Pillow Talk", the old Rock Hudson / Doris Day 1959 film. I am playing Brad, the rold made famous by Rock Hudson.
For the past few months, at rehearsals, I have been "testing" a variety of fragrances from my wardrobe in terms of are they suitable for this character. (Brad is a New York playboy, who in the course of the story pretends to be a guy from Texas named Rex, in order to win the heart of the girl).
I live in Australia, so while my American accents aren't all that great (!) I thought it would be interesting to find a fragrance that suited Brad/Rex.
I recently purchased among other scents, a bottle of Ralph Lauren Chaps, specifically for that purpose. What could be more aptly named than "Chaps" for a guy who pretends to be a cowboy?
I personally didn't care all that much for the top notes and the initial hour or so of the drydown, particularly given the "macho" vibe it sells itself as. I thought it wasn't very "cowboy" at all.
But after another hour or so, I kept getting a little whiff, and was very impressed. I do get the "outdoors" feel that it has, despite its basic perfume-ness, but the longer the drydown goes, the better I like it. For a blind buy, not bad.
Anyway, I tried a little on just before rehearsal last night and one (older, female) fellow castmate commented that it smelled " ... nice but not overpowering or too sweet, provocative, a little naughty ... smooth ..."
As long as my other castmates don't have any negative reactions, given that we will all be working together in fairly close proximity during rehearsals and performances, I may have found a fragrance to add to my stage "wardrobe" for this show.
Rock would be proud.
Just wanted to share my story! Have a great day!
QE
This may take a little while, so bear with me.
By way of background, i work in a boring office job during the day, but where I really get my kicks is acting, writing and directing in theatre and short films. A few months ago I was lucky enough to get a part in a stage version of "Pillow Talk", the old Rock Hudson / Doris Day 1959 film. I am playing Brad, the rold made famous by Rock Hudson.
For the past few months, at rehearsals, I have been "testing" a variety of fragrances from my wardrobe in terms of are they suitable for this character. (Brad is a New York playboy, who in the course of the story pretends to be a guy from Texas named Rex, in order to win the heart of the girl).
I live in Australia, so while my American accents aren't all that great (!) I thought it would be interesting to find a fragrance that suited Brad/Rex.
I recently purchased among other scents, a bottle of Ralph Lauren Chaps, specifically for that purpose. What could be more aptly named than "Chaps" for a guy who pretends to be a cowboy?
I personally didn't care all that much for the top notes and the initial hour or so of the drydown, particularly given the "macho" vibe it sells itself as. I thought it wasn't very "cowboy" at all.
But after another hour or so, I kept getting a little whiff, and was very impressed. I do get the "outdoors" feel that it has, despite its basic perfume-ness, but the longer the drydown goes, the better I like it. For a blind buy, not bad.
Anyway, I tried a little on just before rehearsal last night and one (older, female) fellow castmate commented that it smelled " ... nice but not overpowering or too sweet, provocative, a little naughty ... smooth ..."
As long as my other castmates don't have any negative reactions, given that we will all be working together in fairly close proximity during rehearsals and performances, I may have found a fragrance to add to my stage "wardrobe" for this show.
Rock would be proud.
Just wanted to share my story! Have a great day!
QE
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