Cologne

In a mall put on a different cologne on each wrist and ask girls which one smells better on you. Go back and forth several times between arms and make cute faces when you do. Have something queued up and ready to go immediately afterwards.

- Cologne Opener by MM

When to use it

Use it in a mall or shop during the day, where women are browsing and not in a hurry. It can feel odd to be asked to smell a stranger, so it is only for a playful moment and a visibly relaxed woman. Hold your wrist at a distance and let her decide whether to come closer. Never push your arm towards her face. If she hesitates, say thanks and move on. Skip it in crowded or rushed places.

Follow-up

Whatever she says, thank her with a straight face and turn it around: "What do you wear?" or "You have a good nose. What's your favourite smell?" The "something queued up" in the original means a second line: introduce yourself and ask what she is shopping for.

Why it works

It is a small, low-stakes request with an easy answer, because everyone has an opinion on smells. The silly faces show that you do not take yourself too seriously. It only works when you stay light; if it feels forced to her, let it go.