Muggs, Moobs, Murses… Now Mandles

June 1, 2010 3:03 pm     Posted in Entertainment, HaHa  Mel - Miami University (OH) g+ page

What IS the smell of man?


By Mel

Dirty socks, sweaty gym shorts, and day-old Ramen noodles are just a few things that come to mind (and consequently bring up my lunch). And apparently some people rather enjoy those scents, because someone (most likely a man) decided to bottle them up and add a wick.

Yes, let me introduce you to the “Man Candle.”

The Man Candle (or mandle for those guys in the know) is a guy’s answer to the lavender/vanilla bean/clean cotton candles we ladies have been burnin’ for years. Much like sandals, bras and even Spanx, guys have been feeling left out and wanted a scented candle of their very own. But with none of that girly smelly stuff, of course.

Mandles come in a number of “manly” scents ranging from dude places (the fishing dock, the golf course, and the garage) to dude foods (pizza, popcorn, bacon, draft beer and pot roast). They are the perfect room accessory when guys are looking to set the mood or freshen up that stale, man room air. Because there’s nothing more appealing than a guy’s room that smells like a mix of mildewy laundry and “the warm, savory goodness of a slow-cooked hunk of beef seasoned to perfection.”

Mmmm. Manly.

While I, a lady who is currently burning a pumpkin pie candle, would never enjoy a room that smells like a garage or bacon, I guess I can understand why guys might enjoy it. I mean, I’m sure they’ll never understand my obsession with “vanilla frosting” candles. Maybe there’s something pleasant and comforting about the scent of a pizza or a football stadium.

And, hey, at the end of the day, anything is better than a room that smells like farts, right?

Oh wait - there’s a candle for that too.

2 Comments on "Muggs, Moobs, Murses… Now Mandles"

  1. criolle johnny says:
    Tue, 1st Jun 20102:27 pm 

    As a chandler … one who makes and sells candles, I have a different opinion based on my own sales.

    Much of my business is on military bases. Troops are quite interested in designer fragrances and subtler aromas!

    I sell a LOT of Dragon's Blood, Cedar, Oak, Banana-Nut-Bread, Drakkar, and even Vanilla to SOLDIERS!

    They also seem quite intrigued by the fruit fragrances, apple, cherry, pomegranate, perhaps because they so seldom encounter such items in the field.

    There may be a difference between the college market and the military market. I don't claim to know.

    I do know that GI's almost always have disposable income and are willing to spend for QUALITY products. They are also quite reliable repeat customers.

    I've had several requests for tear gas. I wish I could find it! I'm not sure how I would mix it in the shop!

    Merry Meet.

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