Women: Part I
This post will be an on going series as I endeavor to better understand the impossible:
The mind of the woman
So I’m in the incense isle with a friend (a female obviously) who is buying incense. The following conversation takes place in the incense isle:
Lady Friend: <sniffs> omg…this smells so good
Doctor: <sniffs> umm…I guess
LF: What? You don’t like the smell?
D: <shrugs> its smells like an incense
LF: <laughs> Are you serious…smell this
D: <sniffs>
LF: now smell this
D: <sniffs>
LF: Could you smell a difference?
D: no…they both smelled like an incense
LF: <shakes head> You’re a man…of course they do
What was learned from this brief conversation:
Epiphany #1:
Women see the world in shades of gray –> meaning – women see and care about details
Epiphany #2:
Out of the 5 senses, its safe to say that men typically use their sense of sight the most <hence the advice of Bel Biv Devoe not trusting a big butt and a smile…but dude…those 2 alone might just be a bit hypnotic> but women use their sense of…smell…heavily
I’ve noticed that women place a high value on scent – from flavored candles, oils, lotions, etc. Meaning that a scent on a man means a lot (perhaps…leading to a scent of attraction…)
What does this mean? I gather it means…that as a man…smelling good = smelling like something distinctive. So smelling like clean laundry, soap, or quality cologne, just smell like something good…
With this in mind…I’m then led to believe that this scent becomes distinctive and uniquely yours (mine). Meaning – If I’m rocking <insert name of cologne> I dont give out trade secrets – and the first time you meet me…thats what you smell…that scent will instantly remind you of me…and me alone (provided I was the first to wear it). Conversely, if a woman meets a man…who smells like me (wearing the same cologne) – it wont be – oh he smells good…it turns into – he smells like Doc – he smelled so good.
Further proof:
I was just thinking about you
wondering if you wear the same cologne
smelled good
on you
had the next boyfriend of mine try the same kind
but it stunk on him though.
You know what they say everything ain´t for everybody.
but I tried anyway.
You sure did smell good.
Cross my mind – Jill Scott
However, if you smell a foul the first time you meet a woman…every time she sees you…she will be reminded of musky armpits…and you will never be attractive.
Women…am I off?
This is for the most part very true! I happen to be allergic to almost everything that has a scent and I am still drawn to or turned off by scent. Like one scent reminds me of my friend Sanjay from high school who used to let me wear his sweatshirts when it was too cold in the building(smelled really good) And yet the smell of sour milk always makes me remember a dude named Bryan i grew up with.
So yes Doc I believe you are correct!
wow…actually teddy, this was some kinda accurate. the smell of curve still reminds me of my ex….so just dont wear curve…thanks
This is so true. My sesnse of smell is especially keen. This is somewht of a disadvantage because unpleasant odors cause me to be nauseous.
Anywho – you are on point with this post, Doc. Smell might just be the number one dealbreaker. To that end here are a few words of wisdom for the brothers:
1. Take a shower! We don’t want the smell of you at the basketball court all over us. That’s trifling! Basic hygiene is so necessary.
2. Find a cologne that’s unique. Don’t buy the smae thing your boy got. NO!!!! When I was at UMCP, every male and the grandfateher was wearing Joop and Cool Water. If I smell those ever again, I am going to hurl.
3. Please shower BEFORE you use your signature scent. Not even the best smelling cologne can cover up funk. Handle it.
4. Please do not bathe in your cologne. A couple of sprays is fine. Your car and appartment do not need to smell like Issey Miyake (sp). Seriously!
5. Sometimes deodorant is more than enough. Keep it simple and don’t be trying to do too much.
I thank you for your time…
I’mma say you’re on point. Although some scents should be BANNED cuz men tend to be too dayum heavy handed.
Jean Paul or whatever that shyt is..Ugh!
Calvin Kline Obsession (even though it smells fabo on me
)
Umm what’s another one that sickens me? Ok so I can’t think right now but when I smell it, I’ll know!
Just my 2 cents..
Durty
Yeah, you hit the nail on this one. I can ALMOST forgive anything if a man smells good. For example:
You can be sexy and smell okay or you can by ugly and smell great but you can’t be ugly AND smell bad. You have to have something working for you and the right smell just might be the deciding factor.
I remember in high school I loved the smell of Fahrenheit. I simply melted when I smelled it. I loved it so much it made me think twice when walking by a “not so sexy” looking guy. Oh yeah not every scent works on every man. Please men do some searching, spend a little money and find something that is unique for you.
Yes lawd, I will definately remember a good smelling brother… The Jill Scott lyrics was just the touch too. Yep, I remember the good smelling brother who made it…and the bad smelling brother whom I still avoid to this day….I just dont want to experience that ordor again, sad part is, he might have just been having a bad day….but of course I dont care- he’s done!