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Blue Jeans Colonge
The Blue Jeans Colonge was introduced in 1991. It soon became a top-selling
product for men and one can now get body-care merchandise
that ranges from shower gels to deodorants to after-shaves
and colognes. I discovered the Blue Jeans Colonge about six
years ago and it immediately replaced Ralph Lauren's Polo
as my favorite everyday scent. I prefer it to an after-shave.
The odor is similar, but there are stronger woodsy hints that
linger on my skin and clothes. When you first put it on you
get a rush of rosemary, lavender and citrus.
I like
the color and design of the bottle even if it's one of those
sealed atomizer things that I hate; there's always a bit left
that you can't ever get out. I've managed to find some other
accessories that match the deep blue-green of this handsome
bottle. There is a nice heft to it in my hand and it sparkles
on its glass shelf in the bathroom. I usually buy the Blue Jeans Colonge's 4.2 (125-ml) fluid ounce bottle as I feel
that at the money I pay for it (depending on where I buy it)
gives me more value. That way I never feel guilty if I'm a
bit more lavish after a shower and shave for my personal enjoyment
than I would be if I were just going out for the evening.
The designer says, "There are those who derive pleasure
from life and those who merely tolerate it." I think
I've always been one of those. He adds, "Of all the scents
in the world, the scent of life is the most exciting."
He says, " the Blue Jeans Colonge is modern and fresh.
It's a unique fragrance; it's sensuous, yet daring, like the
changing moods of the ocean. It's clean, clear and compelling."
To me, it's as refreshing as a dip in a cool stream.
Oils used
in perfumes can be split into several groups. The ones nearer
the top are lighter and evaporate quickly. The ones nearer
the bottom take longer to evaporate and create the lasting
scent of a fragrance. The base notes in the Blue Jeans Colonge
are Fern and Oak moss. Although the designer says the Blue Jeans Colonge can be used at any time, I rarely use it during
the winter months, preferring instead some of the smokier
aromas I've collected. They seem better suited for the colder
months. They also seem to go better with heavier clothes.
I enjoy this scent more in the spring and summer months than
I do during when the weather chills a bit and begins to turn
brisk as the winds are blowing off of Lake Michigan.
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