Author Topic: Matching cosplay with scents? (Read 9922 times)

strayanimus · « **on:** June 18, 2009, 07:04:34 pm »

Does anyone match the character you're cosplaying with perfume/cologne/body spray/etc.? One of my actively cosplaying friends went to Anime Expo as Cardcaptor Sakura and wore some preteen bubble-gum scent along with it, it seemed to enhance the 'reality' of the costume.

soundninja12 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 18, 2009, 11:40:59 pm »

I had this weird color leave in conditioner on my hair at con last year, but that's it. Now whenever I smell it it smells like con, but I ran out so I'm going to buy a new bottle, even though my hair isn't dyed, just to remind me of con.
But no, I've never heard of doing that. Maybe I should try it.
What perfume do you think Renge would wear?

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #2 on:** June 19, 2009, 07:24:04 am »

I had never thought about that.

That's a great idea, though. As long as the character doesn't have a BO problem or work in a dump....then it may be bad for everyone, lol

nikkiolie · « **Reply #3 on:** June 19, 2009, 09:15:46 am »

That is a pretty good idea, now I need to think of what my characters would wear....I would say something fruity for Kuja, something picy for Larxene, and I'm not too sure for Cloud >_>;

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #4 on:** June 19, 2009, 09:20:54 am »

Seems like Kuja would be all about the most expensive, top-shelf elegant perfumes, or very androgynous colognes, heh.

And Barret is all about Old Spice musk! ^_^

nikkiolie · « **Reply #5 on:** June 19, 2009, 09:32:29 am »

Yeah something like that. I may have to raid my dads stuff

But I refuse to wear Axe. I HATE HATE HATE HATE that stuff.

tofutakeout · « **Reply #6 on:** June 19, 2009, 10:25:53 am »

That seems like a good idea. And they have a spray for almost every smell so you don't have to smell like a perfume but more natural if you want too.

Some characters might be hard to figure out what to wear though.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #7 on:** June 19, 2009, 10:35:41 am »

After thinking about it, it might not be the best idea. Imagine walking around the con space and you get a wiff of BO and perfume e.o

It would be alright as long as you don't put a lot on.

soundninja12 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 19, 2009, 10:55:36 am »

I don't know what my characters would smell like though.
Kurama would definitely smell like roses and plants, Allen, god knows what he wears. Renge's would probably some expensive good smelling perfume. I'll look at bath and bodyworks for some rose, and some spendy smelling perfume. Maybe I'll find some weird cologne for Allen when I'm at it. He seems like an Axe kind of guy, no matter how gross that stuff is.

I know this guy that always wears Axe, and one of my friends follows him around. I try to avoid him as best I can.

Rikku · « **Reply #9 on:** June 19, 2009, 10:56:29 am »

Miwako would smell like strawberries~

ichigoxcupcakes · « **Reply #10 on:** June 19, 2009, 11:13:10 am »

Quote from: nikkiolie on June 19, 2009, 09:15:46 am

That is a pretty good idea, now I need to think of what my characters would wear....I would say something fruity for Kuja, something picy for Larxene, and I'm not too sure for Cloud >_>;

Something manly to attract all the ladies in the game XD teehee

I do this all the time~~ and it's really fun : 333 I'm happy someone else does it too [is not crazy~~]

Gourry Gabriev kun · « **Reply #11 on:** June 19, 2009, 11:46:32 am »

Uuuuuhhh... lol

I don't think I'd want to run around the con smelling like Gourry - especially since he's a mercenary/body guard that travels perpetually in a medieval setting.

Exactly xDDD

Hidamari · « **Reply #12 on:** June 19, 2009, 01:34:56 pm »

THat's a good idea. But i don't really have any perfume or know which is which/ which is good.

BlackjackGabbiani · « **Reply #13 on:** June 19, 2009, 05:19:11 pm »

Kaede would smell like pollen, and that's no good.

Hayley would smell like manure (she *does* own a ranch, after all), and that's even worse.

Runa · « **Reply #14 on:** June 19, 2009, 05:50:46 pm »

Hey, as long the as the "scent" of the cosplayers I meet isn't the "I haven't showered recently" stench, I'm thrilled!!

strayanimus · « **Reply #15 on:** June 19, 2009, 06:04:28 pm »

http://www.blackphoenixalchemylab.com/welcome.html

This seems like a great site to buy from (or at least get inspired by), as most of the scents are conceptual rather than personal. I've ordered from them in the past and have been very pleased with the results. The 'Imp's Ears' are very small samples that would be perfect for one-time use, and unlike the full-size bottles they don't take very long to make and ship.

Quote from: BlackjackGabbiani on June 19, 2009, 05:19:11 pm

Hayley would smell like manure (she *does* own a ranch, after all), and that's even worse.

Definitely do not want. XD

Kallika · « **Reply #16 on:** June 19, 2009, 08:56:43 pm »

I would think Axel would wear something spicy and strong..which i couldn't wear most likely

Mentally Hilarious · « **Reply #17 on:** June 19, 2009, 09:03:06 pm »

No. I always have 'ocean mist' on me.
Its my favorite.

soundninja12 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 19, 2009, 09:08:50 pm »

I can't figure out what allen would wear.
Any ideas?

The_Geek · « **Reply #19 on:** June 19, 2009, 10:25:23 pm »

Quote from: soundninja12 on June 19, 2009, 09:08:50 pm

I can't figure out what allen would wear.
Any ideas?

Exorcists seem to do a bit of trekking through forests... suppose you could go for something earthy, like pine, just not too strong...

nikkiolie · « **Reply #20 on:** June 19, 2009, 11:11:51 pm »

I'll find something for Coud, as much as I agree that Kuja would wear something elegant I still think he would be more likely to wear perfume >_>;;

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #21 on:** June 19, 2009, 11:16:47 pm »

Elegant doesn't have to mean not perfume, I just meant that I couldn't picture Kuja smelling like pre-teen bubble gum perfume from Clare's, lol. He strikes me as more high-end, so to speak.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #22 on:** June 19, 2009, 11:19:01 pm »

Yeah I know what you mean but I see him as wearing perfume over cologne.

bluewolf130 · « **Reply #23 on:** June 20, 2009, 12:14:26 am »

I'm guessing Shizuma Hanazono from Strawberry Panic would wear something expensive and ellegant. Am I right?
But what do you think Takuto from Full Moon Wo Sagashite would wear?

Sayda · « **Reply #24 on:** June 20, 2009, 12:14:36 am »

The only scent that I match with characters is when I cosplayed Kadaj. The costume I wore had a specific smell, like new leather, and since then, whenever I smell that scent, it reminds me of Kadaj, and Kumoricon '07.

But then there's Light, too... whenever I smell fried chicken or honey mustard, I think of him, because somehow my tie, jacket, and shirt were covered in it when I got up to Akicon to put it on, and when we washed it off and dried it, it smelt like fried chicken. DX

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #25 on:** June 20, 2009, 01:05:49 am »

Interesting idea. I would do it, but I'm basicly allergic to perfumes and that kind of stuff. (It makes me sick)

nikkiolie · « **Reply #26 on:** June 20, 2009, 09:10:22 am »

Quote from: Sayda on June 20, 2009, 12:14:36 am

The only scent that I match with characters is when I cosplayed Kadaj. The costume I wore had a specific smell, like new leather, and since then, whenever I smell that scent, it reminds me of Kadaj, and Kumoricon '07.

But then there's Light, too... whenever I smell fried chicken or honey mustard, I think of him, because somehow my tie, jacket, and shirt were covered in it when I got up to Akicon to put it on, and when we washed it off and dried it, it smelt like fried chicken. DX

That is an interesting store there dear XD

soundninja12 · « **Reply #27 on:** June 20, 2009, 09:16:36 pm »

Quote from: Sayda on June 20, 2009, 12:14:36 am

But then there's Light, too... whenever I smell fried chicken or honey mustard, I think of him, because somehow my tie, jacket, and shirt were covered in it when I got up to Akicon to put it on, and when we washed it off and dried it, it smelt like fried chicken. DX

*Blink Blink*
How'd that happen?

nikkiolie · « **Reply #28 on:** June 20, 2009, 11:40:20 pm »

I am a little curious too. One more reason for me to go to aki-con

Sayda · « **Reply #29 on:** June 21, 2009, 01:25:19 am »

I have no idea, I don't eat honey mustard, so how it got on my Cosplay, I don't know. DX I also don't eat KFC, so when I unpacked it to put it on, I stuck my fingers right into the sauce. It sucked, cause I ended up walking around smelling like it until later that night when we called it good and I washed them. x.x

makichan · « **Reply #30 on:** June 21, 2009, 01:31:27 am »

Quote from: Rikku on June 19, 2009, 10:56:29 am

Miwako would smell like strawberries~

LOVE <3

soundninja12 · « **Reply #31 on:** June 24, 2009, 08:04:23 pm »

Quote from: Sayda on June 21, 2009, 01:25:19 am

I have no idea, I don't eat honey mustard, so how it got on my Cosplay, I don't know.

Mysterious honey mustard, that's kinda funny...

StarryShay · « **Reply #32 on:** June 24, 2009, 08:06:45 pm »

Len would smell like bananas. <33

strayanimus · « **Reply #33 on:** June 28, 2009, 09:57:30 pm »

I ordered a perfume oil for my Bioshock splicer called 'Rapture'. XD It sounds promising.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #34 on:** June 28, 2009, 11:51:24 pm »

I think I'm gonna try to remember and buy some Old Spice for my Barret. Never really been the kind for it, generally, but I'll make an exception for the costume, heh.

Teasel · « **Reply #35 on:** June 28, 2009, 11:55:31 pm »

Hmmmm, matching scents with my Wario cosplay...
Well, I'd have to smell like ass and have garlic breath. Then again, who would want to have a photo taken with someone who smelled like that?

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #36 on:** June 29, 2009, 12:08:03 am »

Quote from: Teasel on June 28, 2009, 11:55:31 pm

Hmmmm, matching scents with my Wario cosplay...
Well, I'd have to smell like ass and have garlic breath. Then again, who would want to have a photo taken with someone who smelled like that?

Someone cosplaying somebody without a nose?

Teasel · « **Reply #37 on:** June 29, 2009, 02:02:19 am »

...Not everyone is Micheal Jackson. "Got your nose" typically doesn't do anything.

Kotoumi · « **Reply #38 on:** June 29, 2009, 02:43:37 pm »

This is technically the first year I actually bought perfume for a character - it's Rose Water for Aki. =] Anyone who's seen YGO 5D's would probably know why xD (But for those who haven't, she runs a plant deck, her signature monster is Black Rose Dragon and she's called the Black Rose Witch.) The only thing is...she's a destructive person and rose scent is really relaxing.
And I already had Egyptian Musk, so I just use that with Mana - YGO Mana, not Jrocker Mana. C: I don't really think any of my other cosplays would go well with perfumes, though, considering Rally lives in an abandoned subway tunnel.

I'm more likely to paint my nails to match, really. xD

the_toll_of_death · « **Reply #39 on:** July 10, 2009, 05:36:44 pm »

Hrmmm.... Raikou would probably wear perfume over cologne. Something moderatly expensive and perhaps a bit musky. (Can you tell I know nothing about scents? >___>) Either that or something really flamboyant and pink.

As for Mello...? I have no clue whatsoever. D: I'm almost afraid of the answer.

But then again, I'm too cheap to actually buy perfume/scent for a cosplay when I myself don't wear anything. ... Too much smell gives me a humongous headache. ^^'

Romo · « **Reply #40 on:** July 10, 2009, 06:19:40 pm »

Quote from: the_toll_of_death on July 10, 2009, 05:36:44 pm

As for Mello...? I have no clue whatsoever. D: I'm almost afraid of the answer.

Here's the cliché answer to that, he smells like chocolate.~ But hmm...if you wanted a serious answer probably something kind of subtly strong. If that makes any sense at all, in fact don't mind me at all. I know nothing about perfume and stuff. xD

the_toll_of_death · « **Reply #41 on:** July 10, 2009, 10:03:35 pm »

Quote from: Romo on July 10, 2009, 06:19:40 pm

Quote from: the_toll_of_death on July 10, 2009, 05:36:44 pm
As for Mello...? I have no clue whatsoever. D: I'm almost afraid of the answer.

Here's the cliché answer to that, he smells like chocolate.~ But hmm...if you wanted a serious answer probably something kind of subtly strong. If that makes any sense at all, in fact don't mind me at all. I know nothing about perfume and stuff. xD

He'd smell subtly strong of chocolate. xD (In a con, make that melted chocolate and BO. D: )

I know nothing about perfume either. Or wig styling. >____>; (My own hair gets brushed before I run out the door.... and that's about it. Eat breakfast, throw on clothes, and run. ... I fit the stereotype of otaku quite nicely. Fat pimply ugly kid who gets obnoxiously obsessed over stuff, like video games and manga.)

pencil · « **Reply #42 on:** July 11, 2009, 01:54:43 am »

Mello would smell like chocolate and a sewer, considering he lives in one lol.

I know the author of One Piece once said what all of the characters smelled like, and if I were to follow that I would have to smell like cigarettes and seafood for my Sanji costume

CC3 · « **Reply #43 on:** July 25, 2009, 01:37:34 pm »

Link would probably smell like forest and stale dungeon. Also probably dust. I'm not quite sure though, he does travel to a lot of places.

soundninja12 · « **Reply #44 on:** July 27, 2009, 10:43:32 pm »

Link seems like he'd smell like rain. IDK why I think so, but I'd go with some like dewy smelling thing.
For Mello and Near, there's a perfume that is actually marked with the L l, and it would amuse me so if one of you wore that. Even if it was for like a few hours.

I'm going exploring for an expensive smelling thing for Renge. Botan seems like she'd just smell like IDK... maybe she is like Link and would smell like rain. I guess that works.
Sora... I don't know what he'd smell like. Any ideas.

strayanimus · « **Reply #45 on:** July 28, 2009, 02:50:41 pm »

Link would smell like leather and dried herbs, I think.

Sora... Hm. Mansmell and ozone. Maybe a bit of saltwater, or paopu fruit. P:

soundninja12 · « **Reply #46 on:** July 28, 2009, 02:52:08 pm »

What would a paupu fruit smell like?

strayanimus · « **Reply #47 on:** July 28, 2009, 03:01:12 pm »

Hm... I don't know. XD Citrusy, I'd imagine.

soundninja12 · « **Reply #48 on:** July 28, 2009, 04:02:49 pm »

I'll look for something citrus-y and make a special label for it.
"Paopu fruit cologne, you'll have beautiful girls intertwined in your destiny with just one sniff"
rofl

Dubaby · « **Reply #49 on:** July 28, 2009, 05:15:48 pm »

this is a really interesting idea..... now I wanna get some evergreen scent to wear when I do my Leafeon cosplay =]

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Author Topic: Matching cosplay with scents? (Read 9922 times)