Odors and Masculinity in Perfume Ads of the Era
The author rails against modern men’s perfumes and cosmetics promising to mimic outdoor scents such as pine forests moors and cognac arguing they distract from practical manly aims. He imagines a fragrance signaling wealth stability and even marriage while lamenting gimmicks that appeal to women through edible or homey notes.
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