Breath wise, it’s the new Crest in the blue and white tube. Mouthwash is usually Listerine cavity control. It may be purple, but it burns like lava. And then I’m also a devotee to Altoids Smalls and Wrigley’s 5ive gum.

It’s an old theatre trick for freshening costumes – though they usually (at least in the costume shops I’ve been in)add detergent to the spray bottle to keep the dressers from drinking it ^_^. It works like a charm on carpets and drapes too.

I generally have avoided cologne. too much risk. I think you HAVE to ask your main squeeze what she thinks. Let her apply it- let her offer an opinion after it’s been on half the day. It’s practically impossible to gauge this yourself.

In my case I am lucky enough that my excellent wife bought me what she thought was going to be good for me. I trusted her and I wear it. I like it fine- and she likes it. Marc Jacob. I tend to wear it like a nice sweater. Not everyday, but when I need to feel a bit of an extra boost or when we are going on a date or on vacation. that way there’s a lot of positive reinforcement that goes with the scent- such as going to the nice restaurant, or that great day on the Cape.

I also wore Burts Bees Bay Rum for a while. The aftershave slap-on was kind of nice.

I use Old Spice Pacific Surge- jsut because it’s the least offensive of any of the men’s deodorants. I have no need for anti-perspirant. I’d love to find a deodorant that really worked and was scent-less. There’s a lot of competition that goes on between your shampoo, conditioner, soap and deodorant! Add cologne to the mix and whoo-boy- there could be some funky conflicts.

I am amused by the names of mens deodorants which are so aggressive! Surge…Blast…Attack!