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That’s a pretty odd question, right? How queer is your scent? I express, we’re all just out there trying to decipher the odour profile of a scent and what the heck it smells prefer, not to refer whether we love it or not, or whether it has enough longevity and sillage to get us through the day, right? Let alone trying to work out how queer it is for Pete’s sake! What does that even represent , anyway? How can a scent be queer? Is that even a thing? This is a question I’ve been asking myself a lot recently. Ever since i shot some queer-inspired photos for my review of Frederic Malle’s Superstitious, in fact.
Being a member of the LGBTQIA people (yes, we enjoy our letters because it’s important to be inclusive) I have always felt that one of the key drivers for true acceptance is representation. Whether people are accepting of the collective or not, it exists and homosexual people have the right to be represented in all mediums, whether that be in movies, music, art, or even perfume. This is something I want to search in this minuscule think piece, but it’s important to note though, that I am one person and not representati
Gay Cologne: The Accomplish LGBTQ+ Travel Guide. When it comes to gay tour hotspots in Europe, I am a little embarrassed to say that is has taken me up until now to experience, what is often dubbed ‘the gayest town in Germany’, the very beautiful and welcoming Cologne.
Like many other gay approachable cities in Germany, I have only ever heard incredibly positive things about Cologne and the fact that it is also host to one of the largest identity celebrations in Europe further piqued my interest to visit!
I spent 4 nights during October experiencing as much of the city as possible, from its culinary delights (including one of the best meals I have had in a while), to its main attractions and of course it’s vibrant and super friendly queer nightlife and wider LGBTQ+ scene.
Allow me to share my gay guide to Cologne in partnership with Visit Cologne to help you plan your next trip to this city.
Is Cologne Queer Friendly?
To the residents of Cologne this might seem an unusual question to ask. In fleeting, the answer is a resounding yes!
Like other popular cities in Germany, you can rest assured that Cologne will welcome you with open arms as an LGBTQ+ trav
The 9 Best Colognes for Men in 2025, Tested by Grooming Experts
Dior Sauvage is a classic either way you slice it (not to mention, it's the best-selling men’s fragrance in the world). This version, Elixir, is like the older, more mature brother of the original Sauvage. It’s ultra-concentrated and has more staying power, which is always welcome when it comes to cologne. It also smells spicier thanks to notes of nutmeg, cinnamon, and cardamom. It’s the spiciness that gives it a more elegant vibe while still keeping this cologne versatile enough to wear during both the day and night.
It’s this versatility that keeps us coming help to it in our continuing cologne testing. There are many similar colognes out there, but nothing holds up to this one—oft-imitated, never duplicated. The mix of freshness, spiciness and earthiness that Sauvage Elixir has strikes exactly the right balance that makes it a crowd-pleaser—not just for the wearer, but for anyone who smells it. It’s bold enough to make a statement on a date, but still subtle enough to be appropriate for the office without leaving a cloud of scent behind you wherever you travel. We can confidently say that if we had to wear only
Scents that every gay male wore back in the day
This is a spin-off from the Parfum thread.
There are two I recollect the best were the big two for men from the late Eighties and early 90s: Obsession for Men, and Fresh Water by Davidoff. I remember everywhere I went in 1986-87 in NYC you would smell Obsession for Men: at the gym, at clubs, at movie theaters in the Village. It was popularly said to smell appreciate sex, but I start it cloying, and so many men wore it I just didn't protect for it. On the other hand, I loved Cool Water in the early 90s, which smelled so clean and fresh. It does not detect dated to me now the way Obsession for Men does, though I would not use it myself now.
What were the big gay scents in your heyday, and did you use them? Complete you feel the identical way about them now that you did then?
| by Anonymous | reply 283 | October 31, 2021 7:13 AM |
Ralph Lauren Polo in the lush bottle 1980's, I don't care for it anymore.
| by Anonymous | reply 1 | February 15, 2019 2:57 AM |
I still affectionate Cool Water, though I wouldn’t wear it again.
| by Anonymous | reply 2 | February 15, 2019 2:59 AM |
The original Fahrenheit was very post-modern - chic dirty s