I remember the first time I bought a gift for a boyfriend. I was fifteen and my boyfriend and I wanted to exchange gifts for Christmas. My mother wasn't very keen on the idea but said OK but that the gift could not be too personal, no clothes, etc. I finally got her to agree to men's cologne. So I bought my boyfriend a bottle of English Leather....it was popular in the 60's and I loved the smell. I couldn't decide between English Leather and Brut.
Isn't funny how a fragrance can take us back in time and space. If I were to smell a bottle of Ambush today I'd instantly be fourteen again. A bottle of Jean Nate After Bath Splash and I'm a freshman in college. Loved that stuff, especially in the summer just after a day in the sun. Nothing better than a cool shower followed by Jean Nate to revive you.
I've had expensive colognes that no one ever commented on but twenty years ago I bought a cologne at Walmart that I still wear today. I get complimented on it daily and I didn't have to rob a bank to purchase it. It is Vanilla Fields. My dentist told me one time, "Mmmmm you smell so good." I told him what I was wearing and he said, "No wonder, you smell like my mama's sugar cookies". He said the scent of vanilla makes us remember our childhood.
I don't know if any of that is true but I know it must be a scent pleasing to most people because I sure get complimented on it. My daughters think it just smells like mom!
What was your signature scent as a teenager and what do you wear today?
My New Garden
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Coppertone, Hawaiian Tropic, or any other suntan lotion. Ahhh, summer!
I had several, but my favorite was "Shalimar" by Guerlain. I really loved "My Sin" by Lanvin too. They don't make it anymore. Nowadays, I can't wear any scent - my husband is very sensitive to aromas. I do have a bottle of Chanel #5 for special occasions.
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