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O' beautiful and wise muse of perfumery, I call upon you for aid; do you have any recommendations on men's perfumes for a hot guy I'm not-so-subtly trying to flirt with?

Hi love!!!! While I do like men’s fragrances, I like them mainly through the lens of them being worn by women, so I’m not sure I can be of any help here. Especially since I don’t know the man.

I’m happy to try, though!🌹🪽

The classics: Bleu de Chanel, Allure Homme Sport de Chanel, Terre d’Hermes. All more on the fresh side. The two Chanel’s are massively popular which could be good (likeable scent) or bad (if he’s afraid of being perceived as “basic”). I get the hype, though. And Hermes is a Darling and known for both being relatively easy to wear (depends on the guy, his age and personality of course) and still being sophisticated. Chanel’s Platinum Égoïste is also very chic imo and more on the fresh side.

If he likes refreshing, cool-water scents, I’d recommend trying L’Eau par Kenzo pour Homme, L’Eau d’Issey pour Homme or Aqua di Giò pour Homme (the frosted EdT from 1996). These are also all classics. The Gaultier Beaus (Le Beau and Le Beau Paradise) are also lighter/refreshing, but a little sweeter than the previous ones.

If he’s more of a “here I am” type, he could try Fucking Fabulous by Tom Ford. One Million by Pack Rabanne is also a scent in that direction, very loud, but I personally find it a little too sweet and cloying. If he is more of a young, popular, clubby type of guy, One Million might work for him, though! It really depends. I think many Tom Fords are both extroverted and young/clubby, if that’s his thing that might be worth checking out? Also Gaultier Le Male, of course, if he’s into the 90s clubbing OGs. That or the flankers always works, I feel — but again he might feel like they’re overplayed (or not his style). Same with Eros by Versace which gets a pretty bad rep in the “fragrance community” (opinionated YouTubers), but I personally don’t hate it? For more modern options, I’d maybe try Scandal pour Homme and that little robot boy from Pack Rabanne. I haven’t tried them yet but I feel like they might be fun.

If he likes sweeter scents, he could try L’Homme Ideal by Guerlain, Dior Homme Intense, or Spicebomb by Victor & Rolf. I’ve also heard interesting things about Luna Rossa Black by Prada, L’Homme Prada and the Valentinos, but haven’t tried them yet. They look really hot though I have to admit.

Scents that really get to me personally are égoïste by Chanel, Antaeus by Chanel, Fat Electrician by Etat Libre d’Orange, La Fin du Monde by Etat Libre d’Orange and Habit Rouge by Guerlain. These are however all a little opulent, old fashioned/“for older men” or unisex (or multiple of these). That’s what makes them hot to me, but depending on the guy he might not be into that.

#sigh. I wish they still produced kokorico #sigh. I wish I were a guy. I’d wear so many scents. #I'd probably make Pour Monsieur by Chanel my go to. let's be real. that or Habit Rouge of course!!!!!!! ugh if only #Flakon #storytime! I was hanging around the hermes scents last summer and a chic younger guy popped up - he saw me trying terre d'h #& went 'that's always the best one isn't it' or something along those lines. moment of shared thoughts truly. #I also keep wanting to add to this. like Givenchy.... might be really fun. Also the Hermes colognes.

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Alexander McQueen S/S 1999

Erin O'Connor | © Chris Moore

#alexander mcqueen

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marie.sauvage on instagram

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SHUSHU/TONG x ASICS (2022)

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The Château de Villette, Condécourt, France.

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I unfortunately can't find the poll about locaring the US-States, but it inspired me to do a poll about locating countries in the EU. We never had to learn the US states (obviously, I guess), but we did have to learn the countries at some point, so I'm really curious.

Take this Quiz to test how fast/correctly you can locate countries in the EU.

disclaimer: this is a first attempt test with no prep, so if you do poorly, don't feel bad. I find this site is a very helpful tool when it comes to learning where countries in general (or US states) are located, and if you're interested in it, you'll get better in no time! I promise! :) Knowing where certain countries are located makes it a lot easier to understand historical events, cultural influences and contemporary politics, which makes it useful and fun. This isn't a marker for intelligence and this poll isn't intended to be condescending or mean-spirited.

#omg forgot my poll!!!!! #ahhhh

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The vampire of Toledo Cathedral (or Cain's bite). Late 14th Century.

A rare representation of Cain and Abel's biblical story in which Cain kills Abel by biting him, instead of hitting him with a rock.

#tropfendes Maul

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Met my prof earlier as I was walking to class and he said “oh I immediately recognised you by your walk!“ - something new to obsessively think about for the time being I suppose.

#???? #do I walk in an unpleasant way?! #I do Walk fast with large strides and my feet in a line #so I think I stomp around looking like I’m late all the time?!?! #but others also commented on my posture in the past which might apply to walking too #AND when I was younger a bunch of drunk guys made fun of me for ‘walking like a model’ #so!!!! what! is it! #good look bad look ridiculous goofy look?!

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elijah wood as bacchus at 2004 mardi gras. if you care

#yes!!! #Lebensfreude

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idk if this is an american thing but things like fake nails and lashes are often considered “trashy” or “cheap” mainly because of their racial associations (hip hop played a big role in popularizing them). in my personal opinion, that sort of feminist critique is just a replay of that stereotype cloaked in progressive language. similar to when ppl say they don’t like rap music bc it’s misogynistic. all different kinds of music can be misogynistic, but ppl choose to specifically target a genre created/popularized by black people, instead of criticizing the broader system

this is such an important addition, thank you for that!! I saw that you saw my other ask, but I really think your addition is really great, so I hope you don't mind me posting it. While I see some similarities to the situation here, the context really put things into perspective again. Especially the reference to hip hop&rap. You're so right, there is a crass inequality when it comes to how these aspects of a culture are judged. And oppression getting rebranded this way something to be aware of. Yes, we have to think critically and criticise antifeminist systems but singling out an oppressed group to criticise is not an option.

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i totally get what you’re saying, i’d just like to clarify that i wasn’t talking abt makeup in general, but specifically abt types of makeup that have been popularized by black and latina women. it’s one thing to criticize makeup as a whole, it’s another to single out things like false lashes and nails which originated and are popular in black and latina communities. therefore painting those communities as uniquely antifeminist, compared to the ppl doing like, “clean girl” makeup (which is just as worthy of criticism but not singled out nearly as often)

you're so right!! I see what you mean now, I'm sorry that I focused on the other part so prominently. I don't know enough about terf culture to know what they're criticising exactly BUT I also notice the way people in general talk about different types of make up and I hate it. Where I live, I really noticed a change in reception of fake nails, too. They used to be colourful and square and glittering, which was seen as tacky and lower class and cheap, and now they're milky almond shape and """""natural""""" and girls are basically expected to have them. Clean girl chic, looking polished, etc etc. They make a narrow definition of beauty that serves a specific group of people, then ridicule (at BEST) people who find other means of self expression or have other beauty standards - only to adopt the means of self expression and transform them until they, too, uphold the beauty standard they set.

I'm sorry about misinterpreting your words (and/or taking what you said and wandering off into some other direction). I understand what you mean now and that IS a really worrisome development. Thank you so much for reaching out again and for making me aware of this and reflect on it! I'm definitely keeping an eye out for that nuance in the future!!

#this is such a messy answer #what I'm trying to say is: #I see what you mean now!!! thank you for explaining! <3333

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just letting you know the post abt the lashes is by a terf, and talking abt fake lashes and nails is a really common terf thing that specifically targets black and latina women (by singling out trends they started as uniquely vulgar and feminine in the “wrong” way)

Thank you for letting me know! I agreed with the sentiment(more on that below), but was really uncomfortable with how mean it was expressed, so I’d deleted the post before even seeing your ask, but I really appreciate you reaching out with this addition!!

This is going to be a longer message that touches on feminism, and, by association, terfs. I’m doing my best to express my thoughts through the language barrier and I hope I’m getting my points across. It’s also just my personal thoughts because your last sentence rung some bells for me. So there’s no need to read it, of course. My message is mainly a “thank you for letting me know!!”

I just felt the need to say this:

I’m not sure the reason why terfs call out make up culture is because they think it’s “vulgar” or feminine in the wrong way. That sounds more like conservative reasoning, as in, something trad wives or fundamental Christians would say. This is not me defending terf transphobia in any way, please don’t take this the wrong way. I just think it’s important to acknowledge that terfs have feminist beliefs, because denying that that’s what those beliefs are is going to circle back into something akin to “criticising make up in any way is transphobic and conservative”.

I’m saying this because being make up critical is a core feminist issue and while I don’t associate with terfs OR agree with their transphobia, I’m a feminist. So I agree that make up culture is bad, that it’s terrible how women are taught to hate their faces and to spend so much money, time and mental peace on what they get glued to their body or ripped out of their body. HOWEVER, this is very much an issue with society and not with the individual. This is also something I struggle with, because I personally always prioritise empathy — hence me deleting the post. I feel bad for the girl who feels the need to spend hours on “natural make up” AND I can see that make up can be self expression & build community AND I hate hate HATE the beauty industry for making us feel like there is only one way to be beautiful — by being consumerist objects. It’s a very difficult topic to me.

The thing is: terfs agree with that last point. I know because I see many posts I agree with that turn out to be terf posts. That’s because terfs are, by definition, radical feminists. There is an overlap between feminists and terfs. That’s why I don’t think that terfs target make up because they think its “vulgar” — that word really sat wrong with me. This is a difficult topic to navigate, I think. Because they have bad opinions, but also have opinions I (and other feminists, I’m sure) agree with. That doesn’t mean I agree with their hurtful opinions, but it also doesn’t mean their other opinions are bad by association.

That’s what I meant at the start: I worry that we see feminist talking points (prostitution, make up, porn, kink…) through the lense of terf transphobia. To illustrate this in a philosophical argument structure:

Terfs agree make up culture is bad. Terfs are transphobic. Therefore, the opinions terfs agree with are transphobic. <- as a feminist, I worry about this conclusion.

DISCLAIMER: I might be wrong. Maybe I read something in the post that wasn’t there. I’m not a terf and I don’t make it a habit to associate with them. So maybe all of this is me being way too kind.

I hope what I’m trying to say is coming through. I think terfs hate make up because they’re feminists. I worry that we are going to start associating feminism with transphobia (and racism, if I interpret your message correctly). I personally (to make my stance clear) will always value empathy over anything else, I support trans people and people who wear make up (I have complicated feelings about make up).

This is a really difficult topic, imo. I’m sorry for making this whole rant, frankly, but I really am worried. This is also not attacking you for telling me, of course!!! I’m thankful for that. I just took this chance to express some thoughts.

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Update: I took a shower just now and it was definitely my perfume. I got a whiff of it from the back of my neck as I got warmer.

During class today I kept thinking “oh the girl next to me smells nice :) I need to start a new routine, get a body mist maybe for this class only?” etc. Reader — I think I might’ve smelled my own perfume.

#maybe I need to get the body lotion or hair perfume #hair perfume is more realistic #since I do love my Nuxe oil #it’s helped me a lot

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During class today I kept thinking “oh the girl next to me smells nice :) I need to start a new routine, get a body mist maybe for this class only?” etc. Reader — I think I might’ve smelled my own perfume.

#im not sure #but when I put on my shirt later on I was all ‘oh?!’ #it smells so good on clothes #it might’ve been her though #I really can’t say #and I do want to establish a scent routine #for dance class

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brandon maxwell fall 2019 rtw

#brandon maxwell