Scent is better on a handkerchief than on the body. To see what I mean, try this simple test. Spray eau de cologne into the air, walk into the cloud and wait ten minutes. Much of the time, there'll be no discernable scent remaining, which does no good.
On the other hand, a scent remains fresh all day after it's sprayed into a handkerchief. Carried in a side pocket it doesn't offend people who dislike perfume. And it doesn't interact with your body chemistry, so it smells as it was intended to be smelled. Just open the handkerchief for a pleasant interaction. 
During the day, a light fragrance like Acqua di Parma Colonia seems like a good choice. The lemony scent with a floral undertone hasn't changed since its origination in 1916, and, unlike many other good things, it's widely available. About $65 per 1.7 oz.
For evening, consider Creed's Vintage Tabarome, a leather and tobacco power scent that was originally commissioned for England's King George IV. Part of Creed's Private Collection, it's difficult to find in quantities smaller than 8.4 ounces (that's about a five year supply unless it's used for bathing), but the eBay wholesaler Perfume Wizdome sells it decanted into 2.5 ounce bottles priced at $130. Be aware that most of what's out there is a newer version called Tabarome Millesime which is not the same scent.
When it comes to handkerchiefs, I like them in colored cotton like the ones in the photo at the top from Schweitzer Linens (on sale for $30 each). With a spray of scent.
Friday, November 2, 2007
The Scent Of Your Handkerchief
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Will, I have spent a lot of money on pocket squares trying to convince myself that I should be wearing them. But in the end, I always go back to my folded white linen pocket square. The others seem to be too dressy for me. And I buy conservative ones from Paul Stuart and Ralph Lauren and Turnbull & Asser. But the one you showed seems like it may be good for me. I think I'll try it out along with the cologne. Thanks and great post as always.
Aqua di Parma is hardly a light fragrance in my opinion..
Also, I'm not sure I get the point of spraying your handkerchief. To smell yourself or for others to smell?
Compare Acqua di Parma to Vintage Tabarome and you'll think it's light. :-)
I spray my handkerchief for me.
If I remember correctly creeds use of milleseme simply denotes that the scent is a eau de parfum and not just a eau de toilette.
That's right but they are two different scents. I have them both.
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