Romano Sport

The last few days, in every room I've entered there has been a chattering among the special ladies present. Even after a month, I still haven't picked up much Chinese. However, my intuition and instinct tells me that the commotion is all about me. I know for a fact that the ladies are asking each other, "What smells Delicious!?". If only I knew the Chinese words for "Why it's me, of course."

This trip was unexpectedly extended beyond the life of my travel size right guard deodorant. After the 3rd week, I found myself in various department store walking up and down the aisles picking up random items and trying to figure out if they were deodorant. I learned a few things from this experience:
1. I have a knack for finding feminine hygiene products in Chinese department stores
2. There is either a lack of supply or a huge demand for men's deodorant in China
3. Romano has a monopoly

Romano being the deodorant brand that I finally was able find at a Rainbow Department Store. It is advertised as a "Refreshing Roll-on Deodorant for Men". There were exactly 6 items on the shelf, of two different types - 2 Classic (packaged in green) and 4 Sport (packaged in red). As most of you know, there is nothing classic about me, so I defaulted to Sport.

When I used it the next morning, I was not convinced that the sensation I felt was refreshing, I would describe it as burning. I believe that Romano's secret ingredient is either alcohol or acid. Also, I had never used a roll-on deodorant, I don't even think that they sell them in the states. It was a bit strange, that feeling I can't describe other than maybe grabbing a slug and running it up and down your armpit. Finally, the smell was not sporty. It was more geriatric. It would complement a splash of Brut after shave nicely.

Like everything else, I'm getting used to the Romano. I can't say I like it, but I don't flinch when I apply it in the mornings.