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Spacemen, have you ever given much thought to how you smell? Or wondered if others have given much thought about the way you smell? Do you wear cologne? Too much? Wrong scent? Is your lady friend impressed? Does it matter? 

Today, Matt, Mike, and Rob tackle smell. Matt got all smelled up for the show and really impressed us. Does he ever not? But maybe, we're just impressed with Matt and he just feels more confident when he smells of musk and manliness. So spritz on the ol' Drakkar Noir and listen in. 

keywords

men's scents, fragrances, cologne, lotions, body sprays, book club, scent, masculinity, success, memories, preferences, personal confidence, attraction, emotions, moods, individual, hygiene, grooming

takeaways

• Men's scents can have an impact on attraction
• Popular fragrances from the past include Obsession, Drakkar Noir, and Cool Water
• Some men use lotions and body sprays as an alternative to cologne
• The hosts announce an upcoming book club discussion on Dave Grohl's 'The Storyteller' 
• Finding the right balance with cologne is important, as overdoing it can be overpowering and off-putting.
• Scent preferences are subjective and can vary between individuals.
• Certain scents, such as wood or leather, can be associated with masculinity and success.
• Women may have a higher sensitivity to musk scents, which are commonly found in colognes. 
• Wearing certain scents can make individuals feel more confident and attractive.
• Scents can be more for the individual wearing them rather than for attracting others.
• Personal hygiene and grooming play a significant role in self-confidence.

Sound Bites

• "Cannibals functioning on pheromones, rational thought lost to instinctual"
• "It just smelled like something good was happening in there."
• "It just smells like power and confidence in this place."
• "Smells like Papa."
• "Like they're almost kind of like getting in the mood themselves"
• "I feel confident, I feel like a million bucks"
• "Maybe the scent is much more for you"

Chapters

00:00
Nostalgia for Popular Fragrances

03:10
Discussion on Smells and Fragrances

06:51
Using Colognes and Lotions

09:47
Importance of Hygiene and Pleasant Smells

14:49
Men and Scents: What Attracts Your Wife?

23:48
The Power of Scents: Memories and Aspirations

31:02
Wood Shop Smells and Positive Associations

34:33
Introduction to the topic of wearing cologne

36:23
The allure of a good cologne applied in the right amounts

38:36
The perception of cologne as a lack of confidence

41:27
The personal nature of wearing cologne

47:19
The science behind attraction and body odor

52:28
Generational differences in wearing scents

57:51
Embracing personal preference and confidence in wearing cologne

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