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What does Hoppe's #9 smell like?
Incredible clueless newbie question, I know.
Here's why I'm asking. I bought a Remington gun cleaning kit when I got my first gun a couple of months ago. The little bottle of Bore Brite is about to run out. I kind of like the smell, and was just wondering if Hoppe's #9 smells pleasant or unpleasant to most people here. Yes, I know I could go to a shop and open a bottle, but some might see this as strange behavior ![]() Thanx, - pdmoderator
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To me,its got a sweet-alcohol like smell that for some reason reminds me of glycerin.
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I think they should make a cologne based on it.
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make it smell like rocky road ? anyone?
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(Cologne?)
They do It is called Hoppes #9 check the sporting goods section It is one of those comfort smells that puts me to sleep at night. |
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To me, tt smells like very rotten bananas with a touch of alcohol smell. Love it.
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On this note, does anybody else think that CLP has a very strong carrot-y smell?
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I love the smell of Hoppe's in the morning...
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it smells like.... Victory! |
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#9 smells like heaven!!
not bad in coffee either!
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My wife hates the smell. I have to take the #9 soaked patched right outside when I'm done.
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I like the smell of hoppes #9, good aftershave.
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HOPPE's #9
It smells like the happiest of memories as a boy and of spending time with my "little guy" as he learned the joy of firearms and shooting. What does #9 smell like? An America that is almost vanished.
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The smarta## in me says that it smells like SOLVENT
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Hoppes #9 smells like...
AMbrosia... pure ambrosia...
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On a stray Saturday night does anybody just douse yourself with this stuff and then get your wife to swab, brush and oil you like a dirty, dirty gun? Anybody? Course me neither.
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It smells kinda like love potion #9 if you ask me. (no wonder I'm single)
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Wow, Falconer.... whatta idea...
a woman with a li'l Hoppes #9 dabbed behind her ears... add in a little burnt powder residue on her hands, and I'm in love!
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my wife dabs on a little when shes a feelin frisky
works fer me buwahahahahahahahahahaa |
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The wife says from time to time that if she wants my full undivided attention she will have to put some behind her ears and walk by me. Would it work? You bet! I can't put a finger on what it reminds me of but I sure do love tha #9 smell!
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Like all of my most cherished memories of a childhood spent hunting and shooting.
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WHAT? Do you live in a cave dude?
Number nine is the official aftershave of TFL! Do a search here and you'll find out fast! PS, go get some!
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Hoppes #9 smells like...
...a little slice of Valhalla here on Earth.
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Hoppe's #9?
like... well, Chanel #5 ![]() |
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"Get off me cheese!"
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I read somewhere, can't remember where but it seemed reasonably authoritative at the time, that it was banana oil or banana extract or some such banana-related thing that gave it the distinctive smell.
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