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Choosing your scent is like picking the right playlist—it sets the tone, boosts your vibe, and makes sure that you’re remembered for the right reasons. But before you head to class or link up with the crew, there’s one key move to get right: knowing the difference between cologne, deodorant, and body spray.
AXE breaks down how each one works and how to use them together without going overboard.
Cologne vs. Deodorant: The Basics
Cologne is your main event—the headliner that turns heads and leaves a mark. It’s loaded with fragrance oils, so the scent sticks around. Think of it as your go-to when you want to show up and stand out—dates, parties, big moments.
Deodorant? That’s your everyday MVP. It’s not trying to steal the spotlight—it’s making sure you stay fresh, dry, and not… memorable in the wrong way. It handles body odor so that cologne can do its thing without competition.
What Is Body Spray?
Wondering about the difference between body spray and traditional deodorants? It’s all in the scent strength and staying power.
Body spray blends the freshness of deodorant with the power of high-quality scent. A product that fights odor and smells so good it could pass for cologne. Basically, it’s like cologne’s chill cousin that still knows how to own the stage.
This new generation of body sprays is designed for everyday use. You get that fresh-out-the-shower vibe with the added bonus of a scent that actually lasts—no need to carry a separate bottle of cologne in your backpack.
Where does Eau de Toilette fit in?
By now, you know the basics: Deodorant keeps you fresh, cologne makes a statement, and body sprays give you a bit of both. But what about Eau de Toilette vs. cologne vs. deodorant?
EDT, short for Eau de Toilette, is like the middle ground in the fragrance game. It’s lighter than cologne but packs more scent than your everyday deodorant. Think of it as your daytime secret weapon—noticeable, but not overpowering.
Here’s the quick cheat sheet:
- Cologne = Bold, long-lasting, high fragrance concentration.
- Eau de Toilette (EDT) = Lighter than cologne, stronger than deo. Great for daily spritzing.
- Deodorant = Odor control first, light scent second.
- Body Sprays = Fights odor and smells good doing it—ideal for all-day freshness with a fragrance twist.
The key? Use them based on the moment. Going all out? Cologne. Keeping it casual? EDT. Everyday freshness? Deodorant or a deo-perfume.
Can You Use Deodorant and Cologne Together?
Cologne and deodorant are like peanut butter and jelly—iconic together, as long as they don’t fight for the spotlight.
Looking for the best deodorant to wear with cologne? Try a lightly scented deo that won’t clash. Start with your deodorant to combat body odor, then layer on your favorite cologne for that extra oomph. The key is to choose scents that complement each other and don’t clash.
If you’re rocking something bold, you might not need cologne—but if you want to level up, pair it with a scent that plays in the same note range.
For example, if you’re using a fresh, aromatic scent, stick with colognes in the same fragrance family—like other aromatics or light woods—so everything stays in the same vibe and doesn’t clash.
The Secret to a Signature Scent? Layering
Want to smell great all day without being that guy who overdid it?
Layering is the move.
- Shower with a body wash that matches your chosen scent.
- Apply body spray to your underarms (and chest, if you’re feeling bold).
- Add a spritz of cologne to your pulse points.
It’s the scent version of outfit planning—you’re building a full look, not just throwing on one piece and hoping it works.
Is It Okay to Put Cologne on Your Armpits?
Sure, it might seem like a smart move, but spraying cologne straight on your armpits? Not it. Cologne’s meant for pulse points—like your neck and wrists—where your body heat helps the scent do its thing. Plus, the high alcohol content can mess with your skin. Keep deodorant where it belongs (your underarms), and let cologne handle the spotlight zones.
Getting your scent game right is all about knowing what each product does—and how to make them work together. The right scent combo can boost your confidence and leave a lasting impression. Experiment with different combinations and find the fragrance that makes you feel unstoppable. After all, in the world of scent, you’re the DJ, in control of when to drop the beat.
This story was produced by AXE and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
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Choosing your scent is like picking the right playlist—it sets the tone, boosts your vibe, and makes sure that you’re remembered for the right reasons. But before you head to class or link up with the crew, there’s one key move to get right: knowing the difference between cologne, deodorant, and body spray.
AXE breaks down how each one works and how to use them together without going overboard.
Cologne vs. Deodorant: The Basics
Cologne is your main event—the headliner that turns heads and leaves a mark. It’s loaded with fragrance oils, so the scent sticks around. Think of it as your go-to when you want to show up and stand out—dates, parties, big moments.
Deodorant? That’s your everyday MVP. It’s not trying to steal the spotlight—it’s making sure you stay fresh, dry, and not… memorable in the wrong way. It handles body odor so that cologne can do its thing without competition.
What Is Body Spray?
Wondering about the difference between body spray and traditional deodorants? It’s all in the scent strength and staying power.
Body spray blends the freshness of deodorant with the power of high-quality scent. A product that fights odor and smells so good it could pass for cologne. Basically, it’s like cologne’s chill cousin that still knows how to own the stage.
This new generation of body sprays is designed for everyday use. You get that fresh-out-the-shower vibe with the added bonus of a scent that actually lasts—no need to carry a separate bottle of cologne in your backpack.
Where does Eau de Toilette fit in?
By now, you know the basics: Deodorant keeps you fresh, cologne makes a statement, and body sprays give you a bit of both. But what about Eau de Toilette vs. cologne vs. deodorant?
EDT, short for Eau de Toilette, is like the middle ground in the fragrance game. It’s lighter than cologne but packs more scent than your everyday deodorant. Think of it as your daytime secret weapon—noticeable, but not overpowering.
Here’s the quick cheat sheet:
- Cologne = Bold, long-lasting, high fragrance concentration.
- Eau de Toilette (EDT) = Lighter than cologne, stronger than deo. Great for daily spritzing.
- Deodorant = Odor control first, light scent second.
- Body Sprays = Fights odor and smells good doing it—ideal for all-day freshness with a fragrance twist.
The key? Use them based on the moment. Going all out? Cologne. Keeping it casual? EDT. Everyday freshness? Deodorant or a deo-perfume.
Can You Use Deodorant and Cologne Together?
Cologne and deodorant are like peanut butter and jelly—iconic together, as long as they don’t fight for the spotlight.
Looking for the best deodorant to wear with cologne? Try a lightly scented deo that won’t clash. Start with your deodorant to combat body odor, then layer on your favorite cologne for that extra oomph. The key is to choose scents that complement each other and don’t clash.
If you’re rocking something bold, you might not need cologne—but if you want to level up, pair it with a scent that plays in the same note range.
For example, if you’re using a fresh, aromatic scent, stick with colognes in the same fragrance family—like other aromatics or light woods—so everything stays in the same vibe and doesn’t clash.
The Secret to a Signature Scent? Layering
Want to smell great all day without being that guy who overdid it?
Layering is the move.
- Shower with a body wash that matches your chosen scent.
- Apply body spray to your underarms (and chest, if you’re feeling bold).
- Add a spritz of cologne to your pulse points.
It’s the scent version of outfit planning—you’re building a full look, not just throwing on one piece and hoping it works.
Is It Okay to Put Cologne on Your Armpits?
Sure, it might seem like a smart move, but spraying cologne straight on your armpits? Not it. Cologne’s meant for pulse points—like your neck and wrists—where your body heat helps the scent do its thing. Plus, the high alcohol content can mess with your skin. Keep deodorant where it belongs (your underarms), and let cologne handle the spotlight zones.
Getting your scent game right is all about knowing what each product does—and how to make them work together. The right scent combo can boost your confidence and leave a lasting impression. Experiment with different combinations and find the fragrance that makes you feel unstoppable. After all, in the world of scent, you’re the DJ, in control of when to drop the beat.
This story was produced by AXE and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
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Ahsoka season one took the story of several characters from the animated Star Wars Rebels into new and surprising directions. But perhaps the most surprising character glow-up came for Mandalorian warrior Sabine Wren (Natasha Liu Bordizzo). Despite being handy with the Darksaber in Rebels, most didn’t think a Jedi future was in store for her. But much of Ahsoka season one dealt with Anakin Skywalker’s former apprentice taking on Sabine as a pupil of her own. One Rebels writer, Henry Gilroy, said that he never intended or wanted a Jedi status for Sabine. In fact, to him, her becoming a Jedi was “a mistake.” Here’s what he said on the Pod of Rebellion podcast (via Gizmodo).
It was absolutely not the plan… we really felt that not only did it step on Ezra’s story… it was a weak retread, we already did this. The idea of Sabine training as a Jedi when she is already this fantastic warrior of her own type, we felt like, ‘This is overkill.’ I had nothing to do with the Ahsoka series, so I was shocked. What I love about the story with the Darksaber is that you don’t have to be a Jedi to have Jedi ideals… I think that’s what’s really the more important thing, rather than Force-pushing Ezra a hundred feet when she’s never used the Force before.
Dave Filoni might not have wanted Sabine to become a Jedi during the events of Rebels. But in the years between series, he clearly had a change of heart. Or maybe he wanted Sabine’s training to take place in a story where Ezra Bridger is (mostly) off the table. Certainly, Henry Gilroy’s sentiments track with how many fans feel about Sabine suddenly learning the ways of the Force. We’ll see if Ahsoka season two does anything to convince Gilroy (and the fans) that Sabine’s destiny as a Jedi was a good call.
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A woman went on a quick girls’ trip to Nashville only to get woken up by an unsettling encounter at her Airbnb.
“Why is there a man in our [Airbnb]?” she wondered. “And I looked at the door and I saw him,” said Erica Blake (@ericaaaablake) in a video that’s amassed more than 179,000 views. A man had randomly wandered into her rental at night, disturbing her and her friends while they were sleeping.
Candi Dailey’s version of hospitality is about more than food. The founder and CEO of Potomac Hospitality Group (PHG) has spent nearly a decade building experiences that honor culture, community, and connection — from Prince George’s County kitchens to luxury dining activations that could sit comfortably beside any five-star destination.
Her signature event, the Fried Chick’n & Champagne Secret Supper Experience, started as a small, heartfelt celebration for local changemakers. Today, it’s one of the DMV’s most anticipated cultural dinners — an evening that blends comfort food, elegance, and storytelling in a way only Dailey could imagine.
“We do a lot of work in the community throughout the year,” she says. “We wanted to celebrate other people and companies doing the same thing. So we asked ourselves, how do we merge the comfort food people know us for with the luxury experiences we also create? And honestly, what’s better than champagne with fried chicken?”
This year’s sold-out Secret Supper carried a “Juke Joint” theme — a nod to the Southern spaces where food, music, and memory once lived side by side. The event took over Hennessy Creek in Brandywine, Maryland, where more than 200 guests gathered for a night that felt nostalgic and forward-moving at the same time.
“For us, the juke joint was like home,” Dailey says. “But honestly, this one was more challenging for our team because these are things people may already be familiar with. So we had to figure out how to elevate that experience.”
The evening rolled out in three “movements,” starting with a bluesy cocktail reception before guests moved across the grounds for dinner. Chef Saon Brice (Food Network, Blk Swan) designed a menu that honored the era while pushing it into fine-dining territory, paired with Ezra Allen’s cocktails from CAnECollective. Later, “The Voice” alum Tamara Jade lifted the energy even higher with a live performance before the crowd entered the juke joint space to dance the night away.
“We’re able to tell stories through food,” Dailey says. “When we work with chefs, we tell them: you have a story to tell, and this is your chance to shine a light on a moment in our history.”
PHG’s dinners have explored themes ranging from Moroccan traditions to farm-to-table cooking, always with an eye on the African diaspora. The juke joint dinner, held in a renovated barn on Black-owned land, captured that duality: honoring the past while making space for the present.
“It was our way of celebrating who we are as a people and how far we’ve come,” she says. “The space was beautiful, but figuring out how to transform it — that was the beautiful struggle.”
Beyond the food, Dailey is intentional about how guests engage with one another.
“There’s power in serving someone else,” she says. “Our dinners are family-style on purpose. When you pass a plate to somebody, conversation starts. You ask where they’re from. And before you know it, you’re building community.”
Sometimes those connections grow into something even bigger. At PHG’s first Fried Chick’n & Champagne dinner three years ago, two guests — a politician and a businessman — met at the table. They later partnered on a $90 million development project in North Carolina.
“That’s not to say that happens at every dinner, but it goes to show you the true power of connection, right?” Dailey says.
Dailey and her husband, Jason, launched PHG in 2016. Today, the company has 42 employees and a footprint that reaches far beyond its Prince George’s County roots.
“When one of our employees buys a house or sends their child to college, I’m really happy,” she says. “It means as a business model, we’re doing something right. People depend on the work we’re doing — and that keeps us going.”
For Dailey, hospitality is in her blood. She traces it back to the tables of her childhood, her father plating mac and cheese, fried chicken, and all the fixings for anyone who needed a meal.
“Some of my first real memories are soul food and the art of hosting and taking care of people because my dad and grandmother were always cooking for people in the neighborhood,” she remembers. “My core memories are those things, serving people and then food. I’m very fortunate I get to do what I always was around since I was a kid.”
PHG puts that same spirit into the community it serves. The group supports local schools, leads gardening programs, hosts a Senior Friendsgiving dinner each year, and throws one of the area’s most beloved cultural events: Ruby’s Family Reunion, named after Dailey’s grandmother. For just $20 a ticket, nearly 20,000 people gather each summer to celebrate with food, music, and family.
“I hope people realize it’s more than just about serving food,” Dailey says. “It’s about really making an impact. Our goal is to serve for the greater good — through food and storytelling.”
As PHG approaches its tenth anniversary, Dailey is already planning the next chapter. In 2026, Fried Chick’n & Champagne will expand to California, with plans to host a Secret Supper experience at a Black woman–owned resort and winery near Sacramento. Additional dinners are slated for Martha’s Vineyard during Black Film Festival Week.
“We’ve already got four on the calendar, along with all the other events we do,” Dailey tells BLACK ENTERPRISE.
Beyond 2026, Dailey remains clear about what she hopes th elong-term legacy will be for her business.
“The legacy is that we care,” Dailey tells BE. “We’re making people feel good through food, through connection, through culture. I hope at the end of the day, people are saying we do these amazing events that are intentional about celebrating who we are as a people, through food and how we help connect the dots for others. I would love for that to be our legacy.”
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