One of my unhappy university memories were northern California 'earth mothers'- birkenstocks, braided armpits and patchouli oil bought by the imperial gallon
Scent can certainly be used to mask offensive smells. I like to think- I HOPE my use is pleasureable on a more or less neutral canvas.
My diet has changed over the last year for both health and economic reasons. One happy side effect recently noticed is a marked greater longevity in my scents drydown.
Maybe my olfactory system has also improved?
Body Chemistry and Scent
Ah - thought so - I have had a meat-free diet for quite some time, and I think (personally) that this means an improved sense of smell and lower odour (possible down to fewer hormones and fewer antibiotics in my food). I have always thought that this makes for a "cleaner" metabolism, although I never considered this in relate to the scent I use.
I first started using cologne (Clive Christian 1872 was a gift that I likes, but now I use Penhaligons BB 7 1870, as CC 1872 is too pricey) about three years ago.
Never been told I smell bad!
I first started using cologne (Clive Christian 1872 was a gift that I likes, but now I use Penhaligons BB 7 1870, as CC 1872 is too pricey) about three years ago.
Never been told I smell bad!
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KAV, it sounds like you've reduced your intake of complex carbs which will have a huge impact on your body. If you eliminate them as much as possible a lot of things will improve. I noticed this with my own body when I cut out complex carbs and starches for the most part. Keep up the good work!
Chris
Chris
I've stopped all intake of potatoes, rice, bread and pasta. My diet is almost Atkins like but I feel great and am losing weight. I'm shooting for 200 lbs as well.
The OP is onto something because now I can apply SMN Casa Fondata Rosewater to my face post-shave and still detect it at the end of the day. It used to disappear quickly on me.
The OP is onto something because now I can apply SMN Casa Fondata Rosewater to my face post-shave and still detect it at the end of the day. It used to disappear quickly on me.
You are what you eat!
I think the classic North American diet has way too carbs in general (pizza, rice, pasta...). Even when I try to eat absolutely no carbohydrates, I still easily end up getting enough. Also if you cut out carbohydrates, you generally reduce a lot of your calorie intake which is the most important if you're trying to lose weight (calories in vs calories out).
Anyway, getting back to body chemistry and scent, I think it can obviously be a factor - just like how dermatologists recommend to drink lots of water.
Good on you, and keep it up.
I think the classic North American diet has way too carbs in general (pizza, rice, pasta...). Even when I try to eat absolutely no carbohydrates, I still easily end up getting enough. Also if you cut out carbohydrates, you generally reduce a lot of your calorie intake which is the most important if you're trying to lose weight (calories in vs calories out).
Anyway, getting back to body chemistry and scent, I think it can obviously be a factor - just like how dermatologists recommend to drink lots of water.
Good on you, and keep it up.