Haven’t been around much, just my usual quick glance at the first page of the forums, checking a journal or two real quick. School has been kicking my ass. I’m going to post my review of Gentleman as I’ve been using it for almost a month now.
Self effects: I’m usually a very impulsive type of guy. Acts before he thinks kinda guy which leads me to say or do things that I regret almost instantly. Now, I’ve been actively and consciously trying to stop doing that so maybe thats why I don’t attribute Instant Gentleman to the slow, calm, “let’s chill” kinda mood I seem to have been in while wearing it. The only time this effect gets nullified is when I’m high off Red Bull or AMMO. The heart racing, heart attack, LET’S FUCK SOME SHIT UP feeling is toned down with Instant Gentleman though. It also seems to clear my head, not in a focus kind of way, but in a more relaxed, “let’s take this in” kind of way.
Effect on others: Now, I find that this kinda varies depending on who the target was and how they were raised. What I mean by that is if they’ve been in the US, are they Americanized, how social they are, etc. Among the… more normal, people, it gave off a more approachable vibe to those who weren’t so introverted. Not saying only extroverted people would approach me, but it seemed to be less effective on introverts until they get to know you. Almost like the intimidation vibe that’s described from A314, but more of a social intimidation, not so much respect. However, I noticed once you broke down an introvert, they warmed up pretty fast. Generally, it gives you a “who’s THAT guy” kinda feel to it. Like there’s something about that guy, who is he? type feel.
I’m not sure how many of you are familiar with Asian culture or cultural cliques, but at my school there is a huge ring or clique of Korean “fobs.” They generally keep to themselves, don’t really talk to anyone, and if they HAVE to, its usually with another Asian. I found that Instant Gentleman doesn’t really affect them. I think the who “cool” thing is a social creation based on where and how they lived. Most of them recently immigrated from Korea, so the whole “who is cool” thing is relative. Even the Chinese fobs don’t seem to react positively to it. This isn’t to say that Instant Gentleman creates a negative reaction, it just doesn’t seem to produce a positive one.
Length of time: I found that it lasts for at least a good 3 hours, more like 4. After that it seems to drop extremely fast. The weather around here lately has been warming up, but while I tested it, weather has been anywhere from 70s-low90s.
Mixes with other products: I’ve tried this with AMMO, Shine, Come Talk To Me Mix 2, Openness, IMF, SteveO’s mix.
With AMMO: Like I’ve said before, it just seems to enhance it in a more sexual vibe. The cool factor is still there, it just enhances it to give you an added “mmm mmmm MMM! who’s that guy?” I noticed I got slightly more blatant hits, a little more interest from complete strangers.
Shine: Enhances the cool effect, really not much else.
Come Talk To Me Mix 2: Huh, how to describe this with IG. It kinda seems to override the IG sometimes. It just makes EVERYONE want to talk. Its more directed to everyone, so from my experience with Come Talk To Me Mix 2, its like a fun kinda phero, like how people describe spaceland, but not so crazy. With all that talk, the social spam kinda kills your cool factor, but if its in a smaller setting, like maybe 3-4 people, you can still be the center of attention.
Openness: Similar to Come Talk To Me Mix 2, but not as strong. I used x1 strength though.
SteveO’s mix: Similar to AMMO, but it seems more blatant but at the same time just as friendly. Don’t know what it is, but it seems to get females more interested, definitely got more IOIs from girls than AMMO, but it was mostly from females that were not strangers. People who have talked to me or knew who I was.
I used IMF once with gentleman, but I don’t think it was very effective. No noticeable results around the females I was with. The more I try IMF, the more I’m going to have to agree with Gegogi about how its really only good for females while they’re on their period, had a long day, or are really stressed.
Overall: Really great product. I think the whole “Gentleman” title throws it off. If this was 10 years ago, Gentleman would be perfect, but with today’s view, when someone says Gentleman, it doesn’t reflect a cool vibe. Sure, the mature and older is there, but for some reason I don’t think “cool” is associated with gentleman. The “who is that guy” vibe certainly doesn’t describe a gentleman and that may be why it’s overlooked. Has the same neroli scent as Instant Shine which I love. It works well as a base as far as I can tell. I used it once with A314 and depending on who I was with, either got respect like “wow, he looks important/busy” to respect like you would give to a peer or colleague (like my professor seeing me as a peer and less of a student).
My dosage: Started off at 1 spray for 2 days, 2 sprays for 2 days, 3 sprays for 2 days, 4 sprays for 1. I really like the results with 3 sprays and played around at 3, 3.5 and 4 sprays. 3.5 seems like the best, 4 doesn’t do too much more and may just be a waste. AMMO, the most I used was 2.5, but whenever I used it, it was usually 1.5 or 2 sprays. Location of IG is almost always my throat and the top of my arms. 2 to throat 2 to arms. The rest of the tested products was to hair, SteveO’s mix was to neck, covered by IG and neroli perfumer’s oil.
Hope this helps anyone who is interested in the product. You pretty much have Renny and Bosshank to thank if you found it useful, because I only tested this out because of my respect for those two and their request for younger guys to try it out. Otherwise I would have probably stuck to AMMO and A314. MX102, 105, 200 are on their way in addition to Honesty 4x. Never tried Honesty, period, so I think that will be interesting. I talk enough shit around my friends so I’m gonna have to constantly tell myself to STFU while drinking warm glasses of STFU and eating a STFU sandwich while wearing it.