Published 2008-04-29 03:32
Scents and sensibility of the everyday man
We road-test three new fragrances with the average Joe
David Jeffrey, controller, 24
Favorite: Michael Kors Fiji
First impressions: “The Burberry perfume is too girly. Michael Kors smells like potpourri.”
Would rather be seduced by: Fiji, because “it’s alluring and sensual.”
Jason Lepre, salesman, 36
Favorite: It’s a tie between Ralph Lauren Romance “because it’s not too overpowering. It’s clean and soapy,” and Michael Kors Fiji (“a strong, sexual woman must wear this!”).
Mom would wear: “Burberry, because it smells tough like her.”
Would rather sit beside at work: Ralph Lauren Romance, because “I would not be too distracted.”
Anthony Ricardo, national parks employee, 30
Favorite: “I like Michael Kors Fiji because it makes me sexually excited!”
Initial impressions: “The Burberry one smells like a pine tree car freshener. And the Ralph Lauren perfume has a cheap Duane Reade kind of smell.”
Would sit beside at work: “Burberry, because I’d like to avoid being sexually aroused at work.”
Ron Varrial, 30, Metro news editor
Favorite: “I like the Burberry because it reminds me of a fun girl. The Ralph Lauren perfume smells too much like an old lady.”
Mom would wear: Ralph Lauren Romance.
