Deodorant for a first date?

[+ purplekow]

I recently had a hook-up/date with someone with a first time encounter with them.  After showering, I was faced with the age old issue....deodorant or not.  Palm Spring weather last week was in the mid 80s.  I opted for deodorant.  It was clear from prior conversation, that sex was a likely possibility.   The date went well and eventually we retired to my bedroom.  During the party time, my partner headed for a deep pit sniff and came back with an "oooh deodorant".   While that did not end the festivities, in actuality it barely slowed them down at all/. Afterwards, during the post game show, I asked about deodorant and he said he finds it off putting and it tastes bad.  So now I know for the next time.  There was indeed a next time which was deodorant free.  

So first date, deodorant or no?   It seems like a question I would not usually think to ask and it probably would be weird, so I do not find that to be a reasonable option.  

I guess the same question could be asked of fragrances.  

[+ claym]

Definitely no deodorant or talcum powder for me for any date/sex play.  Deodorant always tastes bad.  I am not among those who enjoy pit scent but there are many who do.  If I was concerned about pit odor, I would before the activity gets too hot and heavy sponge my pits with some soapy water and then rinse.

Cologne is a different matter.  If a scent smells classy to me and it's a setting that warrants an upscale cologne, I feel more attractive.  If however I anticipate it's a rough and tumble outdoorsy guy, no way. My pit scent is part of the experience.  My first sexual experience was with a guy whose cologne smelled terrible.  To this day I have a flashback when I smell something similar.

I rely on the sales person behind the cologne counter to guide me.  Between each scent i am advised to smell coffee beans to neutralize the prior scent.  It works!

Edited 4 hours ago by claym
clarity

[56harrisond]

I too find the smell/taste of deodorant off-putting, I also don't desire a fresh out of the shower armpit either. I much prefer to smell/bask in a man's natural musk.

Fragrances on clothing is a different story. A fragrance can enhance an outfit without detracting from the man's scent, so I like a good cologne.

[jeezifonly]

At first meeting, we are no different from dogs. We save the asshole for later, but initial sniffing is part of the ritual. Snarl, or play-bow?

In theatres, my career-long place of work, fragrance is no longer allowed. Broke the habit.

Since retiring, I sweat less so never wear prevention unless for a super long active day.

What I do instead - every shower my underarms get a (thinned) application of Hibiclens to soak while scrubbing feet, follow w body wash - kills existing bacteria better. Sweat you add during your date will be clean. 

Fragrance for me is sparing and only on larger social occasions. My fave still works with my ancient chemistry. Good Lord been using it 50yrs on and off. 

Edited 3 hours ago by jeezifonly

[Luv2play]

50 years ago when I started travelling extensively to Europe for business I bought colognes in the duty free shops. I loved using them, Vetiver, Capitain Molineux and other male fragrances. But those are the ones I remember. I didn’t put them on my underarms but just splashed them on around my chest. 
As I got older I started using underarm deodorant but not antiperspirant with aluminum as that got a bad reputation.

After I retired I stopped using any body fragrance or deodorants. Au natural all the way now.