Beauty & Style Favourite Cologne/Perfume

[Croweater]

The brands they do stock are exactly the same as what David Jones and Myer stock

Some brands. Still, the difference in price between new release frangrances is not all that much. Maybe $10 at a maximum?

The older fragrances at Chemist Warehouse tend to be older stock, and storage practices (usually in hot warehouses) impacts the overall quality of the product. Think of it as a Rite Price as opposed to a Jones the Grocer.

 

[BlueBelle]

Some brands. Still, the difference in price between new release frangrances is not all that much. Maybe $10 at a maximum?

The older fragrances at Chemist Warehouse tend to be older stock, and storage practices (usually in hot warehouses) impacts the overall quality of the product. Think of it as a Rite Price as opposed to a Jones the Grocer.

I've purchased from CW, DJs and duty free and can't tell the difference. The price difference is more than $10. DJs $170 and CW $70 to $80 depending on whether it's on sale

 

[Jack Stevens]

 

[toxic]

Dolce Gabana

Intenso

Missus bought it for me..its brilliant

 

[BlueBelle]

Dolce Gabana

Intenso

Missus bought it for me..its brilliant

Dolce Gabana Light Blue is lovely

 

[craigos]

See my post regarding Chemist Warehouse's stocking practices. Also, Tom Ford, Chanel, Creed, Dior and other leading brands aren't stocked there.

Plus, I try to shop at David Jones because I accrue points on my AMEX.

AMEX? Oh dear, you're one of those people.

 

[MrsEddieBetts]

What's wrong with Amex?

 

[toxic]

Dolce Gabana Light Blue is lovely

I prefer the Intenso

Inviticus is one that women notice a lot

 

[Cruyff14]

What's wrong with Amex?

AMEX? Oh dear, you're one of those people.

 

[Croweater]

What's wrong with Amex?

Nothing's wrong with AMEX. Just another excuse for people to whinge.

For most purchases, I use Visa. For bigger things which don't include a surcharge, I use my AMEX. Awesome rewards.

 

[Gough]

AMEX is a nuisance if you're a merchant.

 

[MrsEddieBetts]

I use mine as much as possible. Sorry merchants

 

[Perth gal]

The old morning routine.

In the morning if my face is a little puffy I'll put on an ice pack while doing stomach crunches. I can do 1000 now. After I remove the ice pack I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower I use a water activated gel cleanser, then a honey almond body scrub, and on the face an exfoliating gel scrub.

Then I apply an herb-mint facial mask which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an after shave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion.

Are the almonds activated though?

 

[Croweater]

AMEX is a nuisance if you're a merchant.

So what? Overly demanding clients can be a nuisance to me.

But much like dealing with that is a part of my job, business owners need to accept AMEX for the method of payment that it is. I'm giving them my business, so they can accept my payment with the same grace as my allowing them to not starve to death does.

Nah but seriously, it's 2016. Adapt circumstantially or cease to exist.

 

[craigos]

What's wrong with Amex?

Nothing's wrong with AMEX. Just another excuse for people to whinge.

For most purchases, I use Visa. For bigger things which don't include a surcharge, I use my AMEX. Awesome rewards.

AMEX is a nuisance if you're a merchant.

So what? Overly demanding clients can be a nuisance to me.

But much like dealing with that is a part of my job, business owners need to accept AMEX for the method of payment that it is. I'm giving them my business, so they can accept my payment with the same grace as my allowing them to not starve to death does.

Nah but seriously, it's 2016. Adapt circumstantially or cease to exist.

It was once the high flyer card where merchants could rely on people using the card to be above the average person. That was the reason for the low fees to the user etc etc. Compared to Visa and Mastercard they charge about an extra 0.5-1.0 % fees to the merchant which is why a lot places refuse to take them. It's such an old school method that is associated with people trying to maintain a status symbol that I am actually surprised that anyone under 50 uses it. Stating that a business should adapt to people using AMEX in 2016 is arguably the most hilarious thing I have ever heard.

 

[MrsEddieBetts]

It was once the high flyer card where merchants could rely on people using the card to be above the average person. That was the reason for the low fees to the user etc etc. Compared to Visa and Mastercard they charge about an extra 0.5-1.0 % fees to the merchant which is why a lot places refuse to take them. It's such an old school method that is associated with people trying to maintain a status symbol that I am actually surprised that anyone under 50 uses it. Stating that a business should adapt to people using AMEX in 2016 is arguably the most hilarious thing I have ever heard.

I only use it for the extra frequent flyer points.

 

[craigos]

I only use it for the extra frequent flyer points.

That's fair enough but Crowys comments are so out of touch with industry norms of the past decade it makes me question whether he is a troll.

 

[Croweater]

It was once the high flyer card where merchants could rely on people using the card to be above the average person. That was the reason for the low fees to the user etc etc. Compared to Visa and Mastercard they charge about an extra 0.5-1.0 % fees to the merchant which is why a lot places refuse to take them. It's such an old school method that is associated with people trying to maintain a status symbol that I am actually surprised that anyone under 50 uses it. Stating that a business should adapt to people using AMEX in 2016 is arguably the most hilarious thing I have ever heard.

I'm not saying every business should. Like I said before, for most day-to-day things, I use my Visa Debit Card.

However, if you're out for dinner and you are spending over $300 for food and drinks between two people, then there should not be a surcharge for AMEX or Diner's Club. Places are starting to forego surcharges, which is a good thing. They'll get my business again based on principle.

Also, AMEX has 107 million active cards worldwide, so your silly assertion that businesses (particularly higher earning ones) need not adapt is what's hilarious. Most of my mates have an AMEX, and my parents have three for varying situations. Most AMEX cards issued aren't status symbols; they're rewards-based. They serve an actual purpose. Which means when an electronics store charges you a 2% surcharge on a purchase of say $5,000, it's a further 'up yours' to the customer.

I reckon it's time to move on, sunshine. If your jocks get into any more of a knot you'll pop a blood vessel on your scrot.

 

[kickazz]

The salty fragrance of Seaford, blended with urine, and a hint of burned dwarf. A hit with the schoolgirls.

 

[kickazz]

AMEX do have better rewards but they gouge the merchants, i don't think you can really complain if they pass that gouging on to you.

 

[Jean Claude Vas Deferens]

Nah, I don't collect them. I blast through my stuff pretty quick, and I like variety. I always like to smell great. Always. Even around the house. If you have guests show up unannounced, then it's good to be a little prepared by not smelling like crap.

Now I like a good aftershave as much as anyone and I admit to having a bottle or three sitting on the bedside table myself…

… but I certainly don't smell like crap if I don't spritz it on. I just smell normal I guess. Odourless even. What's that all about Crowy?

 

[Croweater]

Now I like a good aftershave as much as anyone and I admit to having a bottle or three sitting on the bedside table myself…

… but I certainly don't smell like crap if I don't spritz it on. I just smell normal I guess. Odourless even. What's that all about Crowy?

Odourless is crap.

Smelling good shows that you give a shit. Smelling amazing shows that you're to be taken seriously. It's an attitudinal thing. Most people respond to that sort of thing positively. Even if you're in your own home and you have visitors. That little bit of effort leaves a good impression. No one ever walks away from someone saying "God, what a prick/bitch. How much of an arseh*le is he/she for smelling so good!".

In white collar fields, it's essential. In the dating game, it's essential. Whenever you're out, it's essential. It doesn't matter what age you are, or what demographic, or what gender. Smelling good is never a bad thing; it's only ever good.

 

[Scotland]

Seeing as this is a cologne thread after all...

If I buy a cologne that costs $80, what does it cost the merchant if I pay with MasterCard Debit, Visa Debit, Visa or AMEX? Or does it vary greatly from merchant to merchant?

 

[GreyCrow]

Odourless is crap.

Smelling good shows that you give a shit. Smelling amazing shows that you're to be taken seriously. It's an attitudinal thing. Most people respond to that sort of thing positively. Even if you're in your own home and you have visitors. That little bit of effort leaves a good impression. No one ever walks away from someone saying "God, what a prick/bitch. How much of an arseh*le is he/she for smelling so good!".

In white collar fields, it's essential. In the dating game, it's essential. Whenever you're out, it's essential. It doesn't matter what age you are, or what demographic, or what gender. Smelling good is never a bad thing; it's only ever good.

''Oh My God does he bathe in the stuff , I nearly gagged ugh horrible sleaze merchant''

 

[Gough]

Seeing as this is a cologne thread after all...

If I buy a cologne that costs $80, what does it cost the merchant if I pay with MasterCard Debit, Visa Debit, Visa or AMEX? Or does it vary greatly from merchant to merchant?

AMEX only settle up at the end of the month whereas other cards do it almost instantly.