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General Discussions => Beauty => Topic started by: KaylaW on May 16, 2013, 06:31:21 PM

Title: Body Spray or Perfume
Post by: KaylaW on May 16, 2013, 06:31:21 PM
Ok, having to be "male" at work sucks. Ok, so it sucks period and sucks that nobody knows the real me period and so I have to hide Kayla.

Those that read my "help" thread know I hate the male scented stuff like body wash and all that jazz. So I bathe in O'lay Seven Effects and use the same type lotion when I get out the shower. Well, lots of perfume out there and some of it offered in the cheap knock-off at places like Walgreens. Well, my question...what's a perfume or body's pray that doesn't exactly scream "woman" but certainly doesn't say "man" either?  Something that could be worn by either but leans towards the females. I want to wear this while I'm at work and around family. I currently use Secret deodorant and that can certainly be smelled if applied heavy enough.
Title: Re: Body Spray or Perfume
Post by: KayCeeDee on May 16, 2013, 06:32:43 PM
Stay away from body spray. They're all nasty.
Title: Body Spray or Perfume
Post by: KaylaW on May 16, 2013, 07:28:40 PM
Well I like Happy but it's a bit much to wear dressed as my usual self. Haven't ever really used any body spray to be honest. So thanks for that heads up.
Title: Re: Body Spray or Perfume
Post by: KayCeeDee on May 16, 2013, 08:40:39 PM
I'd say wear what makes you feel good. If you have enough on for other people to notice, you probably have too much on.
Title: Re: Body Spray or Perfume
Post by: Kia on May 16, 2013, 10:29:13 PM
I have a Kenneth Cole cologne called reaction that is a bit of an androgynous smell, being a cologne it is meant for and marketed to men but its not the typical man-musk. it's light and fruity and smells good, when I did wear it I got plenty of compliments from the boys and girls. It's a nice early transition smell for the MTF crowd.
Title: Body Spray or Perfume
Post by: KaylaW on May 17, 2013, 08:52:21 AM
That's probably something I'd be interested in, thanks. I want something that's like "you smell kinda girly" but not exactly ready for "are you wearing women's perfume".

And of course for myself, I sure don't want the "man smell". I hate those peppery and musky smelling colognes and stuff. I'm off work today, took it off so I could enjoy Kayla before the weekend and I'm wearing Happy right now.  And yea, it makes me happy.

Seems there isn't a lot out there that is borderline.
Title: Re: Body Spray or Perfume
Post by: Joanna Dark on June 27, 2013, 02:00:42 PM
Years ago I used to wear CK1 now I just used Olay Lavendar Bodywash and don't really do smells but I prob smell femme.
Title: Re: Body Spray or Perfume
Post by: Jamie D on June 27, 2013, 08:10:45 PM
Patchouli makes me wretch.
Title: Re: Body Spray or Perfume
Post by: kelly_aus on June 27, 2013, 08:41:03 PM
There's a mens cologne I've always liked and still wear from time to time.. It's called 'Grey Flannel' and has a violet scent base.. It's a nice floral scent that isn't too overpowering..

Stay away from anything in a can.. It will likely be a synthetic scent and simply won't last..