Brings new meaning to the phrase "Everything's coming up roses"

**PBG** · July 3rd, 2006, 08:10 AM

Gum that makes body smell like rose targets men

Kanebo's new "Otoko Kaoru" gum, which causes a rose scent to be emitted from the body, is pictured.Chewing gum may be a remedy for bad breath, but the foods division of cosmetics giant Kanebo has gone a step further by creating gum that leaves people's bodies smelling like a rose.

The company announced that it would begin selling the special chewing gum on July 10. The gum causes a rose fragrance to be emitted from the body one to two hours after it is chewed.

The gum, called "Otoko Kaoru" (male scent) Rose Menthol, contains the fragrant component geraniol, which is found in roses. According to Kanebo's food research laboratory, the component is emitted from sweat glands easily, in much the same way as garlic and alcohol. Maca, a plant that is rich in nutrition, was added, creating a mint-flavored, sugarless gum.

The gum is aimed at men between their 20s and 50s who are worried about body odors and scents. Each packet, which costs 126 yen, contains nine pieces of gum. The product will be sold at station kiosks and convenience stores. (Mainichi)

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For some reason, I don't think this will take off here in the US...

**packetjunkie** · July 3rd, 2006, 08:13 AM

The other day I saw a guy use deoderant on his entire body at the gym.. I saw his arms flailing around and when I looked over he had his stick in one hand and was running it over his chest, arms and then his stomach and legs.

Gross.

Denny Wagner · July 3rd, 2006, 08:17 AM

Barf me out!!

**PBG** · July 3rd, 2006, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by packetjunkie

The other day I saw a guy use deoderant on his entire body at the gym.. I saw his arms flailing around and when I looked over he had his stick in one hand and was running it over his chest, arms and then his stomach and legs.

Gross.

Aggghhh, that is gross. If you go to the gym and work out, you're expected to sweat, and unless you haven't bathed for a couple days, it's just going to be good clean sweat. Nothing horrendous there...