5 GOOD REASONS TO SMELL BETTER IN LIFE! | THE VALUE OF WEARING COLOGNE

[@jrandom2995]

My father starts each day with a clean shave and a spray of polo green. In my youth I found it odd for a man to do this even on a Saturday filled with yard work, but that was his routine. When I was 14 he gifted me a bottle of nautica cologne at Christmas. I gave myself a few sprays the morning we returned to school after holiday break. It only took until mid-morning for a female classmate to say “you smell nice”. I have used cologne daily ever since. A shower, clean shave, and cologne sets me on my way.

[@adambb71]

Polo green is lovely. I've been buying that since I had it in a sample coffret when I was 17. I'm 52 now.

[@jonham8469]

I thought of you this week as my wife and I binge-watched the Inspector Alleyn Mysteries from the early '90s,. I told my wife, "I'd love to hear what The Chap's Guide would say" about the style of the inspector, portrayed by Patrick Malahide. We were impressed by his wardrobe, the "city" one with dark Savile Row suits, and the one for the "country," heavy on tweeds. The only discordant note I saw was the much-too-white (in my opinion) trench coat he wore in a couple of the final episodes. It just goes to show the impact of your channel that we noticed any of this. Keep up the good work.

[@void1984]

I like wet shaving. I use Proraso cologne, however that doesn't last long, maybe an hour.

[@adambb71]

I have been obsessed with cologne/aftershave/EDT since i bought a small gift set of Givenchy Gentleman from a chemists when I was 15 years old. I then went on to Drakkar Noir and Kouros and would wear it at secondary school. I'm 52 years old now, and I have a passion for the old traditional stuff - Geo Trumper, Taylor of Old Bond Street, and Pinaud Clubman. Not to mention my other obsession with shaving creams and soaps!

[@lorettashumate446]

In my youth I wore cologne just on special occassions. I liked Aramis and Bermuda Spice, which on my McDonalds paycheck was a precious commodity. Lately in my older age I enjoy wearing cologne for myself, I just like the small of it, I think if I like it, it probably atleast is not offensive. I've had a few complements and no one has complained yet.

[@flasherol3764]

Good selection of fragrances. I have a collection of fragrances and enjoy wearing them. Makes me feel happy.

[@stebo-pv2hq]

Another great topic,and great choices.Ah,King Kouros,I wore some today.I lam very fond of Antaeus as well.Alain Delon Plus is very similiar,perhaps a bit richer. Vintage Ceasar's Legendary Man,or vintage Tsar,by Cleef and Arpel,is wonderful too,if you can find it,both are very clean, great morning/spring scents.There is a universal malaise these days regarding dress and grooming,but I was raised a certain way,and too old to change now,besides,I enjoy the ritual.Thanks again for another inspiring chat

[@josezerpa8177]

Great topic Ash! I was part of that 85% until early last year started to build a new collection. What I enjoy the most about wearing fragrance is how easy it is to strike a conversation with strangers and meeting new people. Receiving compliments is great, specially when they come from ladies. My signature scent is Givenchy Gentleman Boisee, and my old school scent is Herrera for Men (1991) from Carolina Herrera, which was my first ever fragrance when I was 14 years old. Cheers from Canada!

[@svtk5104]

Very well thought out, thank you!

[@ClassicModernGentleman]

I use my fragrances as a mood booster and spray throughout the day at work or days out. I usually wear different ones on the same day to suit my mood or surroundings. Thanks for your thoughts Ash.

[@silasmoser301]

Thanks Ash!

[@marceloclemente7419]

I like Drakkar by Guy Laroche, including the Drakkar Intense.

[@ludwigmises]

I only use 2 colognes: Burberry London and Cedrat Boise by Mancera.

[@e-remes7029]

Eyes down look in for a Chap's Guide marathon. 2 weeks to catch up on. 6 videos and the Maastricht trip... "Those heady Miami Vice days" 😂😂😂 I remember them well😂😂😂 I'm still not one for fragrance. It's never really been a thing for me and now at 55 I see less need to start now. I have watched all of you fragrance videos and view them as a complete outsider. That said, I have just ordered some Eucrist shaving soap, let's see how it goes eh. On to the next video on Bowties 🫡

[@TheChapsGuide]

You will love Eucris - It may convert you to a scent lover.

[@chrispnw2547]

I would add the tactility of the bottle is very important. Chanel, Dunhill, and Dior are very aware how the materials, closures, and bottle heft have a sensorial impact. I suspect Ash could close his eyes and identify a large portion of his fragrance collection simply by touch.

[@TheChapsGuide]

You are very correct sir.

[@ronaldpoppe3774]

Ash. I use both Dunhill and Drakkar as spring and summer fragrances. I use different Dunhill in fall and winter. I used to have a signature fragrance Woods by Abercrombie & Fitch I used from 1983 till they quit making it. They have a new one but it isn't the same. Thanks for the video. Cheers Ron

[@gorgeousgeorge3947]

Ash, Denim Original. That would be a good review. The EDT formulation. A wonderful fragrance for this time of year.

[@Egsise]

I use unscented soap, shampoo, conditioner, shaving cream and roll-on deodorant so the one or two sprays of fragrance I use don't mix with other smells. Scent memory is really powerful and it can bring back memories and emotions decades after. D&G The One edt is my signature scent

[@Dappertrucker]

I wear dogle cabana and Gucci and Bentley and Tom Ford along with many others in my collection

[@anoldslowhorse]

Great advice and I agree.

[@QV1010]

After trying different colognes I now tend to go for more “spicy” ones that I find more appealing to me. I spray on my right wrist as well on the back & front of the neck. When I’m unsure if the fragrance is still on I sniff my right wrist to smell if it still good. My 2 favorite currently is Dior sauvage & Spicebomb. I would like to try more spicy/ earthy cologne in the future but those 2 are my favorites currently.

[@markwalsh6714]

I have about 90 odd colognes. I must whittle it down to few signature scents. I recently bought drakkar intense. Very disappointed with its longevity. I want to get down to about 20. Great video as always. Thanks Ash. I would totally agree to follow Ash’s advice and to shave each morning. It makes the Cologne sing and makes you just feel clean and ready for the day.

[@KFCJones]

90!? Do they lose strength or change over time?

[@markwalsh6714]

@@KFCJones not that I’ve noticed I keep them in the dark away from sunlight. I do need to reduce the number as you lose that signature feel of a fragrance. There are ones I haven’t used in a long time.

[@9er..]

Just another reason why The Chaps Guide is an encyclopedia of knowledge and fountain of motivation. I’ve always been into “cologne” but now….., well now is a very different time than then. My pilgrimage to Taylor and Floris yielded some great additions to the collection. I’d love to hear your thoughts on TOOBS sandalwood.

[@TheChapsGuide]

It's in my collection and there is perhaps to more of a classic male fragrance in existence. Great selection - I hope you opted for the shave cream too - superb stuff.

[@edwardbirdsall6580]

I have a small collection of fragrances. I get complements on them from time to time. I also notice within a few minutes I become completely nose blind to it. If asked what I am wearing I have to think back to the shape of the container I held in my hand that morning.

[@johnbunton9177]

The last thing I do before I leave the house for my morning walk and trip to share coffee with friends at my local patisserie is to spritz myself with one of my favourite colognes. I've received rave reviews from both women and men for Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanille and Black Orchid, which I have worn throughout the winter months. With the weather turning somewhat warmer, and spring approaching, I will transition to lighter fragrances such as Ford's Grey Vetiver or Dior's Fahrenheit. I wouldn't leave the house without putting on cologne.

[@gorgeousgeorge3947]

Tobacco Vanille is an outstanding fragrance.

[@TheChapsGuide]

You have expensive tastes sir.

[@johnbunton9177]

My wife has a good friend who works in the cosmetics industry. -Suffice it to say that I don't pay full retail for any of these fragrances.@@TheChapsGuide

[@3ofus135]

Great video, Ash. Eucris is the only one I haven't tried. The others are great, especially Antaeus.

[@gorgeousgeorge3947]

Eucris is Quorum on steroids. Wear it to a funeral? I've worn it to three!

[@CeeCee2960]

Ash, how many years were you in law enforcement? 28 yrs NYPD and love you channel. Cheers!

[@TheChapsGuide]

10 military and 25 LE. Salute to you sir.

[@Rob-cv3vh]

Applying a good fragrance is the last piece of the jigsaw for me whilst getting ready. After the cleansing, moisturising, oral hygiene and dressing, the scent is the thing that I choose to be the icing on the (somewhat stale these days 😄) cake. The fragrance I choose will depend on my outfit, the event I'm attending that day, who I'm meeting and the weather / season of the year. As I often joke - I'm cursed with these looks so I at least owe it to the world to make me a better place! Kind regards, Rob

[@martyn8116]

Ash, thanks for the new vid. Have you ever made a video about your 'studio' (i.e. the woodland/field)? Do people ever wander past with their dogs? Or is the secret location included in the Official Secrets Act? PS: Loved the first reason. I'd never considered it before. Edit: My 80s/90s smell equivalent of your Kouros (which I remember) is Amber Lynx (obviously, a deodorant). I'm not sure what happened to it. They might have stopped making it, possibly because it drove the lasses wild.

[@danielmanor605]

Great video Ash! How has your taste in perfumes evolved over the years?

[@TheChapsGuide]

Yes indeed. As I have aged, I find myself drawn towards more powerful and traditional fragrances. As a younger chap, I preferred more light and citrus-oriented scents. The olfactory sense definitely goes on a journey as the years progress.

[@SuperTanya1234]

Great video. The problem I have with fragrances is where to buy them. Amazon? Ebay? How do you know you are buying the real thing? There are so many fakes out there. Short of going to Harrods or Selfridges, where do you buy?

[@TheChapsGuide]

I buy from a variety of locations, such as department stores (when they have a sale day), Amazon and Ebay. I usually chase the best prices.

[@Mugwumps107]

Eucris, my absolute favourite 😎👌🏻

[@deniskk2]

great

[@kaberinandy9130]

Ash could you please make a review on Geo F Trumper SPANISH LEATHER please...

[@TheChapsGuide]

It’s a long time favourite of mine.

[@terrym3837]

I never leave the house without a bit of spray over the body makes me feel good

[@martindoyle7077]

Weres your florris

[@KFCJones]

It's a little treat every time you catch a whiff of yourself.

[@samwiseman150]

Any suggested fragrances for a postal delivery officer? I work quite closely with other people, so I dont want to stink them out. Who wants to be the “stinky guy”?

[@KunaiKrazy]

Maybe something fresh. I highly recommend YSL Y Le Parfum.

[@samwiseman150]

@@KunaiKrazy Thanks very much, I'll look into that one. I must admit I haven't heard of it before, but anything suggested by a fellow Chap is worth investigating. I tip my hat to you.

[@teenoso4069]

go to the shop and test them on your skin - everyone's skin is different. sth fresh for warmer weather and heavier frag for winter

[@dteun]

Old spice orderd the drakar

[@adrianwalker2833]

Ash, where do you apply the cologne? Just the face or other parts of the body?

[@TheChapsGuide]

Usually upper chest and neck transition area - never actually applied to the face.

[@johnjames218]

If I leave the house without a fragrance I feel naked

[@TonCon89]

Great video! Ash - what’s the jacket you’re wearing? I love it!

[@TheChapsGuide]

A cheap bombe jacket from Gap.

[@brendan5419]

What would be the most long lasting cologne at least 10 hours lasting? Any i buy wear off after about 4 hours😢

[@FiddlingCPA]

I'd recommend Jaipur by Boucheron.

[@brendan5419]

Ohh thanks ill give that a try, Got a large bottle of CK one, wears off by lunch time, same with David Beckham fragrances. Although i found Montblanc Explorer the longest lasting scent EVER up to 2 days still amazed by its potency

[@FiddlingCPA]

​@brendan5419 Before buying, definitely try to smell it first, or at least pay careful attention to people's description of it, as it's very different from the ones you mentioned. It is a cool- or cold-weather scent. Also, you might want to try some fragrance oil roll-ons from Al Rehab, if you haven't already done so. They are quite potent and super long-lasting (however, they're also linear, which you may or may not like).

[@TheChapsGuide]

It is hard to offer specific recommendations, as everyone’s body chemistry will affect fragrance longevity in a different way, but I find Bleu de Chanel Parfume very long-lasting

[@FiddlingCPA]

@TheChapsGuide Yes, some fragrances that reviewers tend to say are long-lasting don't always last a long time on my skin. One trick I like to use with short-lived scents, or fragrances that have great top notes but don't dry down well, is to apply them to my undershirt (on parts of the undershirt that will be hidden, in case the liquid stains the undershirt).

[@ZoomZoom-ng6sn]

85 percent is a lot. I'm surprised.

[@void1984]

Do you always choose Cologne, or do you sometimes use Eau De Toilette?

[@TheChapsGuide]

I use a selection of many types, mostly EDT and EDP.

[@void1984]

@@TheChapsGuide Thank you. I will give EDT a chance.

[@KlausKokholmPetersen]

Rule number one: dont overdo it.

[@jimmydigital]

Agree. A lot of people don’t appreciate heavy silage when indoors, in the workplace especially. It should be something you can only smell when within someone’s personal space. 1-2 sprays for the office maximum

[@KlausKokholmPetersen]

@@jimmydigitalit's extremely inconsiderate to others! Also spray deodorants should simply be banned!

[@merc7paul]

I just use soap😂😂

[@lordlucan7655]

The reason smelling good is simple : go talk to that bloke in the pub who has not showered in days or washed his hair and clothes and has retched BO .. how fast do you make your excuses and break contact ? He might be highly intelligent, wealthy and successful but OMG just drives you away without a word … Now ask yourself « why should I smell good « ?

[@TheChapsGuide]

A compelling argument sir, well made too.

[@lawrenrich-nf3ni]

Please don’t wear fragrances. Just gross