Okay, so I don't have a lot of male role models. I'll never be Spock or Carl Sagan or Eric Kandel or Iggy Pop or Robin Hood or T. S. Eliot or anybody but me, and I'm not sure I want to smell like any of those guys anyway.

And yes I know Spock is not a real person. xD

I've spent most of my life tending toward unscented, extremely practical bath products. Lately I've been buying gendered things just to see if it helps me pass, or helps me feel like I pass. I like it, but it's confusing, and I've wasted some money.

Anybody want to chime in about any soap, deodorant, shampoo, razors, etc that you like? Or advice on male hygiene in general? Past threads on the topic have been interesting.

I use the Men's ocean spray from Bath & Body Works, but I've also used Old Spice "Fiji" and "Komodo" in the past which are really good. My deodorant is usually "Axe: Sharp Focus" but I'm thinking about to switching to a deodorant called "Dusk" from GNC.
Right Guard: Total Defense (with protein) is my body wash and shampoo currently.
I plan on getting an electric razor soon, but I don't have one yet. :p

I use Old Spice everything. I love the way it smells and it makes me feel more like a boy. I mean, seriously, Old Spice is classic.

I happen to have gillette body wash and deodorant right now. I also have a razor but no need to use it just yet. I find that a small spray of Aeropstale Maximum tops it off for me and the confidance flows.

I prefer unscented deodorant so it doesn't interact with my cologne (which is Emporio Armani's "Diamonds" for men). I also have Old Spice "Fiji" deodorant which is awesome and some nasty Degree stuff that I just bought because it was cheap. Sometimes I use Axe "Dark Temptation" bodyspray as well, it's the only Axe product I like.

I find that the type of shampoo/bodywash you use doesn't matter, as no one can smell it once you get out the shower anyway. I'd advise you just to get what works.

Quote from: Wesley_33 on November 14, 2011, 01:40:33 PM
I happen to have gillette body wash and deodorant right now. I also have a razor but no need to use it just yet. I find that a small spray of Aeropstale Maximum tops it off for me and the confidance flows.

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You just started T today?


Congratulations!

I use a lot of Axe products (according to Wikipedia, their products are called Lynx in the UK and sorts), got lots of different deodorants lying around here. Lots of different 'manly' smells haha. And I always felt they work better than my other deodorants, but that could just be me.

I usually use axe, dial, or old spice soaps and gender neutral shampoos, the shampoos I usually use are either neutral, or leaning toward girls products because i want my hair healthy like treseme or suave professionals

Just open the soaps and see what smells you enjoy, I think old spice is the best.

my boyfriend uses old spice swagger and its really nice because it smells good and it cleans so well and makes you feel super fresh and like any dead skin cells are washed away

right now I am using dial magnetic it says it has pheromones to attract people and it is red colored like blood which is my favorite part, and it smells so good.

but I like my "girly" things too, like bath soaps and bath beads for baths and stuff, just to relax, I wish they made manlier smelling bath salts because I love masculine scents

i use old spice fiji deodorant, all different shampoos, dove soap on my body, ivory soap on my face (for acne), gillette razor, and this cologne. http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=362965&catid=183369&aid=338666&aparam=362965&scinit1=pla&scinit2={keyword}

Thanks Jason

I got into using coupons so that led to getting all the soaps and shampoo I use. I think anything that smells clean works. Not to much or heavy smells. Nothing worse than standing next to someone who soaked in smells.

I usually go for anything sporty, pepperminty or chocolatey - my favourite products are some blue shower gel from Lush (can't remember the name, but it's marketed for men and smells of mint), Sonic Death Monkey from Lush and Lynx Chocolate body spray. I really want to get some new aftershave - I like Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier. Think it's going on my boyf's Christmas list, hehe! 

I love Lynx brand deo (marketed as Axe in the US) and my fave scent is Dark Temptation.  I use Gillette Mach 3 razors and Gillette shaving foam and aftershave lotion.  For my 'do, I use VO5 styling wax.  Soap is a nice bergamot scent from Rivers and I use just plain old Organic Care dandruff shampoo.

Quote from: Ayden on November 14, 2011, 01:10:52 PM
I use Old Spice everything. I love the way it smells and it makes me feel more like a boy. I mean, seriously, Old Spice is classic.

original scent old spice?

Quote from: Wesley_33 on November 14, 2011, 01:40:33 PM
I happen to have gillette body wash and deodorant right now. I also have a razor but no need to use it just yet. I find that a small spray of Aeropstale Maximum tops it off for me and the confidance flows.

Which scent? I just got some gillete body wash. It says fresh+clean, and the scent is Arctic Ice. I think I like the way it smells, but I'm not sure how good it is for my skin. Not sure if I care how good it is for my skin.

I'd never heard of Aeropostale Maximum. Haven't ever tried cologne, but I've noticed these little nominal indicators of malehood help me a lot.

Quote from: Gifted Universal on November 14, 2011, 01:57:47 PM
I prefer unscented deodorant so it doesn't interact with my cologne (which is Emporio Armani's "Diamonds" for men). I also have Old Spice "Fiji" deodorant which is awesome and some nasty Degree stuff that I just bought because it was cheap. Sometimes I use Axe "Dark Temptation" bodyspray as well, it's the only Axe product I like.

I find that the type of shampoo/bodywash you use doesn't matter, as no one can smell it once you get out the shower anyway. I'd advise you just to get what works.

If I put on my deodorant right after I get out of the shower, I find that the combination of scents is pretty clashing and nasty. Gillete Arctic Ice bodywash and Old Spice Fresh High Endurance deodorant. You're right the bodywash scent goes away pretty quick. I think I like that smell better than the deodorant's smell, though. The "Fresh" smell is too sharp and I'm not sure what. This is why I asked. I feel lost in this realm.

Also, the deodorant doesn't work. It has no antiperspirant, and I wish I'd noticed that before I bought it. I'm not a fan of frequent showers, so antiperspirant effect is a must.

I found some Axe spray on a streetcar bench the other day (just a weird coincidence), and the label says Clix. I'm not sure I like it, but I think I might like it better than the body wash and deodorant smells. Even if it's douchey, it still seems pretty male to me.

Lol but Axe carries such stigma.

I got some disposable (but nice-ish) men's razors, with the intention of shaving my face even if I'm not on T. There are black hairs on my chin that I usually pluck because they look weird, and I might as well go through these motions.

Thanks everybody for your input so far. I'm kinda wandering in the dark with this stuff. I do think after I've transitioned better I won't want much scent at all, but I think for now if I keep it subtle or classy or inoffensive enough it might be really good for helping me keep my feet on the ground.

I use Tom's of Maine long lasting in the mountain spring scent (which I think is the only one that actually reads "mens" on the label). It's the first natural deodorant I've come across that actually works. And I don't mind the smell.

All my soap for the last year or so has come from a local lady that hand makes it in awesome "flavors" like lavender, oatmeal, lemongrass, etc. Yeah, not very manly-man, right? But it's awesome stuff.

I'm not really into cologne or anything. I never buy shaving cream/gel because soap works just as well and I don't have many whiskers to shave off anyway.

Old Spice makes me feel manly and it's generally pretty nice. I use the body wash and deodorant.
Someone told me I smelled like a waterfall once. Apparently I have my own distinctive 'scent'.

I LOVE my men's toiletries

Deodorant: I prefer Old Spice "after hours", Arm and Hammer is good as well, I find.

Soap/body wash: Dove Men+Care "Deep Clean" it has the scrubbing particles in it, and I find it works very well since I can get just as gross as a bio-male, Gillette and Old Spice are awesome as well.

Razors: Gillette Fusion. Lots of blades = better shave, even if it is just the peach fuzz. The trimmer blade is excellent. Keeps the sideburns in proper shape.
Use the Gillette shave gel, as well. Covers well, smells great. The Gillette cooling cream is ok, but if you have acne prone-skin, you may want to skip it. I found that I had more pimples the next day after using it.

Another thing you'll want to have on hand for acne/pimples in general: Oxy pads. Use as often as needed, without drying out your skin. You can get sensitive skin in these. Very important item to have, especially if you've started on T.

Body Spray: I have cans of Axe, but don't use them very often. "Kilo" is waaayyyy too strong. Even if you only put a small amount on. It also starts to smell funky after a few hours. "Pheonix" is good. Not too strong a smell, and don't go all weird after a day of wear.


           

Quote from: Elijah on November 14, 2011, 02:48:11 PM
I usually use axe, dial, or old spice soaps and gender neutral shampoos, the shampoos I usually use are either neutral, or leaning toward girls products because i want my hair healthy like treseme or suave professionals

Just open the soaps and see what smells you enjoy, I think old spice is the best.

my boyfriend uses old spice swagger and its really nice because it smells good and it cleans so well and makes you feel super fresh and like any dead skin cells are washed away

right now I am using dial magnetic it says it has pheromones to attract people and it is red colored like blood which is my favorite part, and it smells so good.

but I like my "girly" things too, like bath soaps and bath beads for baths and stuff, just to relax, I wish they made manlier smelling bath salts because I love masculine scents

Thanks for the blood coloring detail.

I like certain girly things, too. When I get an apartment with a bathroom again (current one is substandard, communal bathrooms), I want to go back to using sugar scrub. It makes such a mess that I'm afraid of getting in trouble using it where I'm at.

I also like conditioner. I was confused the other day at the grocery store, looking for male conditioner. Took me awhile to get the insight that duh guys probably aren't much into that kind of thing. But I know may hair and skin gets staticky and itchy if I don't condition. Not ready to give it up yet. I ended up getting some Tresemme Naturals stuff. Smells pretty neutral.

I use lotion too sometimes. Do guys use lotion?

Quote from: insideontheoutside on November 14, 2011, 11:10:02 PM
I use Tom's of Maine long lasting in the mountain spring scent (which I think is the only one that actually reads "mens" on the label). It's the first natural deodorant I've come across that actually works. And I don't mind the smell.

All my soap for the last year or so has come from a local lady that hand makes it in awesome "flavors" like lavender, oatmeal, lemongrass, etc. Yeah, not very manly-man, right? But it's awesome stuff.

I'm not really into cologne or anything. I never buy shaving cream/gel because soap works just as well and I don't have many whiskers to shave off anyway.

Thank you. I used to work at a health food store and I never found any Tom's of Main products that worked well for much of anything, but I do respect the company and I'll try the mountain spring stuff.

I have some years-old Barbasol that an old boyfriend left, but I wasn't really planning to use shaving cream either. I never did back when I shaved my legs.