tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post5958706704967915561..comments2024-03-02T17:12:10.514+00:00Comments on Katie Puckrik Smells: Viewer Mail: Which Perfumes Make Guys Go “Grrr”?Katie Puckrikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-67220951252097491872012-08-20T08:33:40.882+01:002012-08-20T08:33:40.882+01:00Thank you for this fun post. I agree that this is...Thank you for this fun post. I agree that this is very subjective territory we are entering into. But I have heard with a moderate level of consistency that men really enjoy the foody scents, vanilla being a perennial favorite note. Even if this doesn't get a guy instantly aroused, smelling edible can get the ball rolling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-51737567813482015332011-11-29T03:18:57.621+00:002011-11-29T03:18:57.621+00:00i need woman no robote Anonymous00i need woman no robote Anonymous00Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-68833031715774955462011-02-14T18:47:32.245+00:002011-02-14T18:47:32.245+00:00Melissa,
"Sex doll smuggling raisins" -...Melissa,<br /><br />"Sex doll smuggling raisins" - funneeeeeeee!Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-34809318528952249892011-02-14T18:34:03.609+00:002011-02-14T18:34:03.609+00:00HAHA! I need to be careful when reading your blog...HAHA! I need to be careful when reading your blog at work. I'm scrollin'... Katie Perry and Betty Page, ok move along... scrollin'... cat butt crochet, hmm, I don't think people can tell right away... scrollin'... AACK!! Sex doll smuggling raisins!!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08442174290450777611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-2897987906170719842011-02-04T17:01:34.051+00:002011-02-04T17:01:34.051+00:00thanx! I would "laaaaaaa" in an operati...thanx! I would "laaaaaaa" in an operatic tone, if I only knew how to spell it! (at least I don't have to actually sing it!)Simple Pleasures - Vintage Reimaginedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01156858568841511830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-49296456722480192602011-02-03T06:52:41.629+00:002011-02-03T06:52:41.629+00:00Dee,
That's funny about your husband being at...Dee,<br /><br />That's funny about your husband being at sixes and sevens when asked to pinpoint a sexy scent. He couldn't even pipe up "toast!", so busy was he with his nervous gesticulating hands.<br /><br />Elise,<br /><br />That's such an interesting observation about Maroc pour Elle. Now I want to track down that toast!<br /><br />Rose,<br /><br />I can vouch for Musc Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-22223086746184941262011-02-03T00:12:28.337+00:002011-02-03T00:12:28.337+00:00Hmmm, as I recall, I wore a strawberry oil in the ...Hmmm, as I recall, I wore a strawberry oil in the 70's and my then-fiance LOVED it. It was ok for me. Not hideous and was quite strawberry-ish and not in a bad way. I actually preferred another fruity fragrance called Love's Baby Soft Lemon which I think has long disappeared from the scene. My sis found some for me a few years back and I enjoyed it very much. I also had a Love's Simple Pleasures - Vintage Reimaginedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01156858568841511830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-36977338544820994782011-02-02T16:25:45.726+00:002011-02-02T16:25:45.726+00:00Musc R works as does Vivienne Westwood Boudoir (bu...Musc R works as does Vivienne Westwood Boudoir (but used very sparingly) the thing is you have to be in the mood to handle that it works- so I think what was said before is true- there's no use in wearing a super sexy scent if you aren't feeling super sexy that day- and perhaps it works when you are because feeling super sexy made you reach for that bottle <br /><br />Strawberry is gross Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08459305021803770946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-69919162658706386132011-02-02T15:03:16.700+00:002011-02-02T15:03:16.700+00:00Dee, I think Maroc pour Elle smells like toast, af...Dee, I think Maroc pour Elle smells like toast, after the bubblegum opening wears off. Maybe you should look into it! :)Elisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270808520581466353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-22839174626936641802011-02-02T15:01:46.448+00:002011-02-02T15:01:46.448+00:00I asked my husband to weigh in on this, and the qu...I asked my husband to weigh in on this, and the question distressed him. <br />"I don't know! You tell me!" said he with gesticulating hands.<br /><br />He responds well to Agent Provacateur, but Once, as I was walking past him he grabbed me and pulled me close murmuring, "Do you smell like toast??"<br /><br />There it is, ladies and gentlemen! The smell that makes your Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-85041818843448611722011-02-02T06:21:02.477+00:002011-02-02T06:21:02.477+00:00Nora,
I appreciate your kind remarks! It's fu...Nora,<br /><br />I appreciate your kind remarks! It's funny to think of offering myself as a "prize" in a giveaway.<br /><br />It's very nice to hear that reading KP Smells has nudged you to pipe up with the fume talk with strangers. And why not? They've taken the trouble to smell nice, and I'm sure they appreciate having their taste singled out. I know I do!<br /><br />Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-79274691477990543562011-02-02T06:06:33.858+00:002011-02-02T06:06:33.858+00:00Vanessa,
I'm secretly on your SO's side a...Vanessa,<br /><br />I'm secretly on your SO's side about not wanting my other half to smell of anything in particular. But that's just because I want to be the only one in close proximity peacocking with perfume.<br /><br />Speaking of perfumes that smell like soap, I've been loving one from Penhaligon's recently called Castille. It's really gorgeous! I can't even Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-77777993194512793482011-02-02T03:02:22.895+00:002011-02-02T03:02:22.895+00:00Dear Olfacta,
"I've also noticed that pe...Dear Olfacta,<br /><br />"I've also noticed that people stand closer and linger a little."<br /><br />You know, since reading Katie's blog, I've definitely overcome my shyness and spoken up when someone is wearing a perfume that smells nice. It's also a good way to learn about fragrance in general. I've still got a lot to learn!<br /><br />--NoraJennifer Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11769363516299757050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-74520047527799471652011-02-02T02:45:50.618+00:002011-02-02T02:45:50.618+00:00Aw, Fernando. That's very nice.Aw, Fernando. That's very nice.Jennifer Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11769363516299757050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-28715917837286045752011-02-01T18:37:53.237+00:002011-02-01T18:37:53.237+00:00I thought Tanya Sanchez had nailed this one: the s...I thought Tanya Sanchez had nailed this one: the scent that drives men crazy is bacon.<br /><br />Actually, fresh-baked bread does that for me, and pizza too.<br /><br />Oh, on a woman, you mean? Anything, really. My woman smells good at all times, with or without perfume on.Fernandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16608465156897608196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-90336806370799667912011-02-01T18:26:46.821+00:002011-02-01T18:26:46.821+00:00Dear Katie--
My apologies to Stefanie, 'cause...Dear Katie--<br /><br />My apologies to Stefanie, 'cause I'm about to bust in and change topics, but your next giveaway should be like, "Win a chance to spend two hours with me talking about perfume!" <br /><br />'Twould be preferable to many giveaways. Talking to someone in person about smellies would be a lot of fun, but most people are not down with it. <br /><br />Or,Jennifer Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11769363516299757050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-3274140817007593352011-02-01T16:26:16.167+00:002011-02-01T16:26:16.167+00:00Anyhow~It's a great conversation opener to hav...Anyhow~It's a great conversation opener to have WITH men. Some have no clue whatsoever, but others have interesting things to say, memories and hopes. BUT not that strawberry guy.cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12843504371442952403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-8118169837496329952011-02-01T14:44:09.106+00:002011-02-01T14:44:09.106+00:00I'm in the "wear what makes you feel allu...I'm in the "wear what makes you feel alluring and you will be" camp. And lately I've noticed people noticing perfume I'm wearing, especially men. In these days of scent paranoia, I think it can be a way of being different, standing out. I've also noticed that people stand closer and linger a little. Not a scientific survey but just something I've noticed.Olfactahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15789892462517523124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-88604420212160544192011-02-01T09:35:26.738+00:002011-02-01T09:35:26.738+00:00thiswildelectricity,
What you said.
Sabrina,
No...thiswildelectricity,<br /><br />What you said.<br /><br />Sabrina,<br /><br />No to dead animal carcass. But maybe yes to Amouage Opus III - have you tried it? Could be another violet success story for you.<br /><br />SoS,<br /><br />All hail Karl!Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-55541437828100506632011-02-01T03:30:34.714+00:002011-02-01T03:30:34.714+00:00I always laugh when people discuss "what kind...I always laugh when people discuss "what kinds of scents do men/women like", as if no such thing as personal preferences existed. I just wear whatever I damn well please. My guy almost always enjoys the way I smell: not sure if I subconsciously "trained" him this way or what, but...<br /><br />Even generational differences aren't a given. My boyfriend is 20 and his thiswildelectricityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17927069623923946157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-69609581795452794862011-01-31T18:57:54.832+00:002011-01-31T18:57:54.832+00:00Ha ha, Katie, I am glad you sensed the 'tongue...Ha ha, Katie, I am glad you sensed the 'tongue-in-cheek'-iness of my Karl Pilkington comment. I, too, am a fan of the Ricky Gervais show. The sincerely absurd and deadpan comments made by Karl on any topic crack me up. And how he has to get all the back story before he will even respond to a question, such as when he was asked about doppelgangers, is a hoot.<br /><br />Can't wait Simple Pleasures - Vintage Reimaginedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01156858568841511830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-853183702067565482011-01-31T12:27:47.536+00:002011-01-31T12:27:47.536+00:00Wow, so many nice thoughts on what kinds of scents...Wow, so many nice thoughts on what kinds of scents men prefer that I don't know where to start writing without being repetitive...<br /><br />First of all, I agree on 100% with "you should wear what you like", that's nothing better than that to put you in the mood during a "hunt". In my opinion, men tend to prefer gourmand scents in women, but this is not a rule.<br />Sabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02674538416504868456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-65901847143528923202011-01-31T12:03:44.904+00:002011-01-31T12:03:44.904+00:00My other half would prefer me to wear nothing - in...My other half would prefer me to wear nothing - in the way of perfume, I mean - or freshly washed nothing for preference. For out of the "gabillions" of scents I have thrust under his nose for an opinion over the past three years of this hobby, the ONLY one he ever said (with a rising inflection of surprise) was "okay, actually" was SJP Lovely. And that was because it smeltVanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847145282522572183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-7054870086929092992011-01-31T09:47:19.183+00:002011-01-31T09:47:19.183+00:00Nora,
I would rather wear Anne's foot-smellin...Nora,<br /><br />I would rather wear Anne's foot-smelling lotion than a licorice or lavender perfume - yick! I'll betcha a million Good'n'Plentys that the research for that particular finding has holes galore. Those smells are just so...arbitrary. Check out Dan's and my discussion on it here:<br /><br />http://www.katiepuckriksmells.com/2010/03/Katie Puckrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816871787892998256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2684347516161317491.post-77795626604953989922011-01-31T03:13:10.478+00:002011-01-31T03:13:10.478+00:00I enjoyed reading this post and all the responses....I enjoyed reading this post and all the responses. I agree with some and disagree with a few. Namely, I detest vanilla scents and if I was of a mind to entice a gent for some canoodling, I would steer clear of vanilla both for me and him. (Are there male vanilla fumes? If so, don't wanna know!) But I SO agree that if you love the scent you are wearing and projecting, then you are going toSimple Pleasures - Vintage Reimaginedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01156858568841511830noreply@blogger.com