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Add to FavoritesColognes are wonderful, and their scent is inspiring. It is great to take a whiff of cologne and really get a spark from it. Truly it can act as a magnet when the nostrils are allured - after all the nostrils are the gateway to the most sensitive thinking organ in the whole entire body, the brain. The brain is just a highway off thoughts, and reflections of feeling - so if the scent pleases the nostrils then the person will become naturally livid. There are many scents in the modern world, some are sweet, some are spicy, and some are aromatic. The amount of scents on the range are multiple - there are simply hundreds to choose from. You can go into a store and just get lost when you look on brand after brand of different styles, and types - from imported to local, the range is there to see.
So what can an old cologne offer?
Well number one its scent has been used. It has allured audiences in the past, and only faint recalls of the scent may survive. In fact some people may just keep an empty bottle of their favourite past fragrance on their shelves, and miss it by the day. Then someone walks into the office, or working area, with the scent lightly dabbed on their skin - and those special senses pick up, as hearts fill up the iris of the eyes. The words I've missed you!' might be heard before any thing else, while the stars circle above the person's head.
Well that's great for someone who has experienced the old fragrance, but what can it offer youth who have been brought up with the new ones?
Well the youth have been brought up with the new fragrances, and they are used to other people smelling nice. In fact, the nice scent may be the stale on the end of their worn down nostrils. They may have been around fragrance so often, that they may swear they have no longer any interest in the category. However then someone walks by with the old fragrance on, and it smells a bit different. It may be the difference that gets a response, rather then the fact that they may in fact like it, or be allured. The fragrance of the old type may just be the kind to get some sort of reaction rather then a shrug, it being filled with a range of old style chemicals, that really don't exist on the shelves.
What about the buyer? What can they get out of using old colognes?
Well the buyer needs to really tip those bills in order to get their hands of a cologne. In fact a tiny bottle that is no taller then half a finger, may cost over sixty dollars! They need the urge in their minds. This may come from just favouring the cologne - old impulses never grown off it, may just crave for it like a hunger. This may come from interest sake - a person has read the classic celebrity list, and realized that their stars used certain types of cologne on their skin; the person may get so absorbed in their studies that they just have to discover what it is the cologne smells like. This may also come from wanting something original - whether for personal use, or for a gift; a person may just want something more original then the modern day colognes, so they hunt the antique stores, find their perfect cologne, and buy it without fail.
So there is plenty of allure for those old fashioned colognes - it may just be true that nothing beats the original.
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I would never be motivated to buy cologne that has been discontinued, regardless of its prestige or cost. It's one thing to consider purchasing a crystal vase, for example, that is no longer being made; or a vintage piece of furniture or even a rare piece of jewelry would be a wiser investment to spend money on.
When I think of perfume or cologne, I think of personal definition and allure. If I were browsing the perfume counter for a new fragrance, I would be inclined to smell a few and would focus on what I am attracted to most. Furthermore, if I were standing at that perfume counter and saw a bottle with the sign that read Discontinued, I immediately think Damaged Goods!
The first and foremost reason for not wanting a discontinued fragrance would be my concern for loss of fragrance. I am of the opinion that fragrances lose their effectiveness over time. I have noticed this first hand with my own personal collection of fragrances, and I always make sure I test them to make sure they are still fresh enough to wear. I am of the opinion that it might not be a bad idea to label fragrances as we do any perishable item, with a disclosure, stating that the fragrance will lost its potency; or a warning stating to use by a specific expiration date.
If we take a closer look at shoppers, in general, we must note that amongst your average shoppers, there is a strain of shopper who is attracted to high style designers and would buy anything made by their favorite designers. Let's say that a designer shopper discovers that their favorite designer has a fragrance on the market; and let's stretch this hypothesis even further and propose that this designer shopper finds their favorite designer cologne is now discontinued. I believe that designer shopper would buy the cologne at any cost, risking lack of fragrance potency. However, this is a specific case scenario.
The average shopper, and perhaps any conscientious person wanting as much value for their dollar as possible, would not be as inclined to purchase a discontinued product such as a cologne, which could be considered a luxury item for some. In our current economical crunch, I would even say many folks are only buying essential items and omitting such things as expensive colognes and fragrances.
So in conclusion, I maintain my stand that discontinued cologne, regardless if it is the most prestigious designer, should not mean it is worth more money. I do not consider cologne to be an investment item that will continue to increase in value, or worth more as time goes on. To me, discontinued cologne is like purchasing a carton of milk with an expired expiration date. To my way of thinking, the word discontinued conjures up devaluation; like buying damaged goods.
Colognes and fragrances are a very personal thing and should be selected by you, or someone close to you, who knows your taste and style. A fragrance can summon special meaning from the brain. It can trigger your memory to recall a special event, a song, or a remembrance of a loved one. A fragrance is designed to make you feel refreshed and wonderful when you wear it. A beautiful fragrance can even boost your self-esteem.
I have had several favorite fragrances over the years and while I have experimented with new and trendy scents that have come along through the years, including a couple of designer fragrances, I always return to my favorites albeit their cost. It gives me a sense of security that I have not compromised the fragrance that defines my character and spirit. I will continue to be true to my favorites yet won't close my mind to something new that comes along. However, one thing makes a lot of sense to me and that is no discontinued scents!
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