Is it possible to get cologne smell out of clothing? I kind of "inherited" a half-dozen nice sweaters that reek of perfume, and I'm allergic as well. I've tried mucho baking soda and soaking in the wash machine; haven't tried vinegar yet; past (somewhat related) threads suggest Ozium and Synthrapol, but they're really not for this purpose.
posted by Shane on Oct 5, 2009 - 11 answers

Travel advice for Nordrhein-Westphalia, please! [more inside]
posted by backseatpilot on Oct 1, 2009 - 8 answers

TravelFilter: Amsterdam, Cologne, Copenhagen, Oslo. 2-3 days each. Mid-November. What to do? [more inside]
posted by wayofthedodo on Sep 15, 2009 - 10 answers

I want to sell a cologne. How do I do that? [more inside]
posted by defmute on Sep 5, 2009 - 8 answers

Colonge - need to get out to countryside and end up in a few days later in Munich. [more inside]
posted by priorpark17 on Jul 23, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm trying to replicate a cologne out of a ingredients from a lotion my girlfriend bought several years ago at Bath and Body Works. [more inside]
posted by AsRuinsAreToRome on Jun 11, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm going to be visiting Cologne, Germany on a research trip at the end of the month-- how should I dress? [more inside]
posted by RedReplicant on Jun 10, 2009 - 4 answers

Cologne Filter: I like Subtil by Ferragamo. Recommend me something new! [more inside]
posted by morallybass on Mar 7, 2009 - 3 answers

Family members who will be visiting me in Amsterdam in April have requested that we spend a day in Germany. What cool stuff can we do in northwestern Germany, fairly close to the Dutch border? [more inside]
posted by transporter accident amy on Jan 26, 2009 - 15 answers

What does Barack Obama smell like? [more inside]
posted by boy detective on Oct 7, 2008 - 22 answers

Help me find a replacement cologne! [more inside]
posted by ian1977 on Aug 10, 2008 - 13 answers

I need ideas for natural body colognes. [more inside]
posted by keith0718 on Jun 1, 2008 - 19 answers

Can someone help me find the name for a specific cologne from about 8 years ago? [more inside]
posted by Obscurum on May 7, 2008 - 6 answers

Moved to Germany from the US. Need advice on rebuilding my life. [more inside]
posted by barrakuda on Mar 18, 2008 - 10 answers

how do i find my scent - what deodorant to use? [more inside]
posted by edtut on Feb 24, 2008 - 9 answers

Wikipedia says that petrichor is " the name of the yellow organic oil that causes the familiar scent of rain on dry earth". The article also mentions that perfumes have been produced from it. Which perfumes? Are there synthetic perfumes that come close? Failing that I'm looking for an interesting men's cologne with strong bergamont notes.
posted by rdr on Oct 26, 2007 - 10 answers

As a guy, how do you smell really good without the use of cologne? Some people, I've noticed, have a great fresh smell to them, but I'm not sure how they get it. I try using scented soaps, but it doesn't give nearly as strong an effect. Is it lotion? Does skin type matter?
posted by Malad on Aug 29, 2007 - 24 answers

Cologne picking advice: it can't be as simple as "just pick what your like" or "bring a girl with you and buy what she likes"... can it?
posted by joshuaconner on Aug 26, 2007 - 30 answers

How do I reverse engineer a scent? [more inside]
posted by iurodivii on Apr 13, 2007 - 7 answers

Why does a brand-new bottle of cologne smell very different (and not in a good way) from a small sample vial of the same? i just bought a bottle of Terre d'Hermes (which I think is wonderful, and great on me) based on how great the sample vial I got on eBay smelled. The "real thing" is a lot less sharp and the layers are a lot muddier. It actually smells like it could be a knockoff! WTF? (a little more inside) [more inside]
posted by dmaterialized on Jan 12, 2007 - 11 answers

I need help locating a certain brand of cologne requested as a charity gift. The request is from a 14 year old male, and who wants "Sexy" cologne for men. On-line searches just seem to turn up "Very Sexy for Him" by Victoria's Secret. I'm not sure that is the right one. Any ideas, or thoughts on possibly substitutions? I know from my teacher friends that Axe body spray is all the rage with teen boys right now.
posted by socrateaser on Dec 11, 2006 - 18 answers

Ideas for respectfully avoiding cigarette smoke when visiting a strong smoking culture (especially in Wien/Vienna, but advice for other cities is very welcome too). [more inside]
posted by allterrainbrain on Oct 14, 2006 - 9 answers

Anyone know of a good sage cologne? [more inside]
posted by kimota on Jan 22, 2006 - 5 answers

Places to go and things to see (and photograph) in Berlin, Dusseldorf/Essen/Cologne and Vienna. [more inside]
posted by jedrek on Nov 3, 2005 - 16 answers

I need to get opinions on perfume, specifically from men, but women's experiences will help as well. (MI) [more inside]
posted by Ugh on Dec 23, 2004 - 51 answers

What is the difference between eau de toilette and cologne? More importantly, why is it called "toilet water"?
posted by borkingchikapa on Dec 9, 2004 - 13 answers