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Thank you. They seemed apropos given some of the recent discussions here ...

For me, the "Aha" moment was with Bodice Ripper. It was definitely a guy's scent, but it said "dark masculine violet" and I thought "No way". But Mara said "Trust me" and it was the first LP that really clicked with me.

The other thing I have learned - and Luna just hit on this in another thread - I have really learned to trust Mara's opinion on scents. I have looked at notes and though "probably not" but Mara has said "trust me" on the phone or here on the forum and is usually right.

Everyone has to get used to the non-commercial "fixed" scents they are used to but for some reason it seems to take (most/a lot of) guys longer. I know it did me.

Haha - what Mai said - Congrats!

Hmmm .... I think I need to get these ... Eve of Darkness Sugared Black Tea Sugared Cedar Sugared Dragon's Blood Sugared Frankincense & Myrrh Sugared Grasses Sugared Leather Sugared Nag Champa Sugared Oud Sugared Patchouli Sugared Pine Needles Sugared Sandalwood Sugared Vetiver

Haha - yes it is. And still somehow I have more LPs than I think I will ever be able to wear ...

It's all good ...

Not yet ....

Still with us, Tyvey, or lost somewhere in the ecstacy?

Maybe, kinda, sorta. I think it all depends if she wants to go with the flow of whatever pheromone I am wearing. If she really wants to just wallow in whatever, that is what she chooses to do.

Why I am shocked, shocked, that anything I have said could be construed as ... improper!

I did not see it nor do I think I would have been offended as I know that you are here to create drama or purposely offend. We sometimes get one, but they do not stick around for along as they are called out on it. Politely of course haha. The added "complication" is that I have to go very lightly with colognes around Mrs. QG and in fact she would be just as happy if I never wore one. But I wear them (as lightly as possible lol) anyways as I obviously enjoy them quite a bit. I am resigned to the inevitable discussion when she figures out how many LPs I have but I think we have kind of reached an equilibrium of sorts as you describe. My LP collection is not too huge nor is it a mess. At the same time, her job is stressful (and she makes it a little more so as she is very demanding of herself and goes the extra mile even when not necessary) so she really enjoys massages as stress relief. I have always supported that to include her getting a massage a week if that is what she wants. And considering she easily spends more on massages than I do LPs overall, then there you are. It is one of those things in a long term relationship, that from her perspective, you just let slide. But that is one of those little rough spots below an otherwise smooth surface that form after 25+ years of marriage. And please do not get me wrong about Mrs. QG either. I am not speaking ill of her by any means. She is a very smart, strong woman and one of the best in her fields here in our area. She does not hesitate to speak her mind, especially here at home, and that is the way it should be. So I know quite clearly where her "mind" is on certain subjects haha!

Mrs. QG is very frugal and very practical. She feels that buying cologne/perfume is not a wise use of our finances, not to mention spending time on online forums being a wise use of time.

I only wish Mrs. QG shared my love of scents or desire to experiment with pheromones. I would be more than happy to "equip" her accordingly. It has been a while since I have discussed it in depth here on the forum, but this is most definitely not the case.

We answered this elsewhere but they do not offer unscented pheromones as gifts or freebies.

Donsie only thinks she has teeth. What she doesn't realize is that the names are cumulative - she is really a toothless occo loco fairy ...

Nice labels. The big question is whether my wallet is on vacation this month or not haha!

I looks like you got an interesting mix there - you should have some fun testing it out. They do not offer or give away trial samples of unscented pheromones as Halo mentioned.

It does not have actual motor oil inside, but a novelty scent note that smells like motor oil. I only got the slightest hint on my skin. On me, the dominant scents were vanilla, leather and vetiver as I mentioned in my review. I wear pheromones quite a bit so I am sure I used this to cover something along the lines of Charisma or SS4M. This scent should cover pheromones on most guys just fine.

The hang-ups thing is soooo true from my experience with Mrs. QG as is the confidence and swing to your step aspect. When she is self confident and puts the hang-ups away, she is very sexy. But when she gets caught up in middle school hang-ups or plays the comparison game (ie I do not look like those models"), she kind of withdraws in on herself. She is still beautiful and sexy to me, but she does not see it in herself. (And we have discussed the hows and whys here at length several times.)

Yes. And if that kind of sex does not happen with one of these two pheromone mixes, well, I don't know what to tell you.

On my skin, the vanilla is part of the smooth background as opposed to a top note. I am sure you have read by now that these scents are just a little different on everyone's skin as Mara does not use the chemical fixers that commercial scents use to make their scents smell the same every time on everyone. I use the roll-on oils almost exclusively. The oil based products tend to last longer in hot humid conditions. I use the roller balls - they work just fine. I have this in oil. This particular scent is long lasting. It was still pretty strong if not mellowed down quite a bit the next day.

Congratulations, Gladys!

Hello NattyDread - Welcome to the forum! I too came for the pheromones but stayed for the scents and the great company. I am sure you will love it here too!