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post #1 of 6
9/11/09 at 8:59am
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It is strange how I seem to be drawn to two very specific fragrances for working out at the gym. I wear SummerbyKenzo or 4711, exclusively. They are so clean to me, and when my adrenaline flows, these scents heat up and maintain that clean feeling for me, even when I am not They even encourage me to keep going :bounce:

Today, however, I reached for something different. I wore Vanille Galante. It became so sweet as my heart rate increased, and I was very disappointed with my selection. I love this fragrance under normal heart rate circumstances

I wonder if others experience the same, and what do you wear for exercises (either in the gym or for a hike, etc)?
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post #2 of 6
9/11/09 at 9:16am
I wear perfume to the gym all the time. I think the one that shocked Basenoters the most when I was new here, was Hypnotic Poison ! But I only used a little - it was strong enough to emanate somewhat when I did cardio .

I have also worn Youth Dew parfum extrait in small doses - I got 2 good compliments from that and also Beyond Love By Kilian which also got compliments.

The new Chloe which is no longer in my wardrobe got male compliments a lot -I was quite surprised. One guy said he was going to buy it for his mother- he said it was wonderful .( I beg to differ ! )

Shalimar does well at the gym too and really warms up when you get hot and sweaty.

The one I DO NOT recommend anyone use to the gym is Origins Ginger Essence. I nearly died of heat - I was burning up -I had to throw my entire bottle of water on me when I was spinning . ( I did feel like a Tour de France rider though ! )
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post #3 of 6
9/11/09 at 11:33am
I like to wear light, somewhat citrus or white musk scents.
Royal Water
Eau D'Hadrien
Bond Eau De New York
Chanel Rue de Cambon 31
Profumum Neroli or Acqua Viva
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post #4 of 6
9/12/09 at 11:08am
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Mysticknot--Hypnotic Poison and Youth Amber! My goodness you really like to heat things up! How interesting...the Shalimar is also an interesting choice particularly because these sorts of 'full-frontal' orientals aren't typically refreshing. I like your style :-)

kumquat---Profumum Neroli or Acqua Viva sounds wonderful
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post #5 of 6
9/12/09 at 3:03pm
I love orange blossom and clean musks- "bright scents" to me. Creed Aubepine Acacia, Prada Infusion de Fleur d'Oranger, Laura Mercier Neroli, sometimes Vent Vert,Beige, Musc Bleu. Sometimes a dab or two of Monyette Paris

Funny, I was just thinking how appropriate Estee Lauder Aliage (thanks Kumquat!!) was as a "sport scent". It is bright and invigorating and for that reason alone I think I must get some. To improve my work out
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post #6 of 6
9/12/09 at 4:02pm
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I wear perfume to the gym all the time. I think the one that shocked Basenoters the most when I was new here, was Hypnotic Poison ! But I only used a little - it was strong enough to emanate somewhat when I did cardio .

I have also worn Youth Dew parfum extrait in small doses - I got 2 good compliments from that and also Beyond Love By Kilian which also got compliments.

The new Chloe which is no longer in my wardrobe got male compliments a lot -I was quite surprised. One guy said he was going to buy it for his mother- he said it was wonderful .( I beg to differ ! )

Shalimar does well at the gym too and really warms up when you get hot and sweaty.

The one I DO NOT recommend anyone use to the gym is Origins Ginger Essence. I nearly died of heat - I was burning up -I had to throw my entire bottle of water on me when I was spinning . ( I did feel like a Tour de France rider though ! )

Shalimar is unexpected but now that you mention it does seem wonderful, I usually wear Hermes d'Orange Verte, is perfect because it doesn't have any saltiness to it, saltinesss in perfume= terrible gym experience for me
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