Just what the manly man has been waiting for: A candle that smells like the floor of a lumber mill.

Or dirt. Or cut grass. Yeah, that's a Man Candle.

In fact, that's the sign hanging out front at Candles 'n More at Colonie Center, a store that features Yankee Candle — including their new line designed for the men who want some testosterone in their tender fragrance.

But a candle called "Riding Mower" that smells like fresh-cut grass?

Really?

"I just sold an air freshener (with that scent) yesterday," salesperson Theresa Canale said Wednesday, noting the display was put up Tuesday.

But don't you shower after cutting the lawn so you don't smell like that inside? ...

Maybe you have to meet a certain standard to be worthy of "2x4," which smells like wood shavings, or "First Down," which conjures fresh dirt. Then there's "Man Town" — "That one should smell like socks," a female shopper offered -— a bit reminiscent of generic cologne.

OK, who is going to buy this stuff? It turns out a lot of people, manager Kathy Bernhardt predicts confidently.

"I've had people looking for that ('Riding Mower') scent year-round," she said. "Guys do like candles. They just don't want to admit it.

"Now they have their own candles," she added. "I completely think it's going to work."

Not all guys are buying in.

"Brutal. Somebody who would buy those would not be a typical candle buyer," said 40-year-old Tom Stinson of Albany. "Maybe it would be somebody who would watch a lot of NASCAR."

He left with three Fresh Lilac candles.

Worst-case scenario: People realize the ridiculousness of these He-Man candles, Yankee Candle gets some from free pub and wholesalers such as Candles 'n More get some traffic. Best case: They do sell.

Think of the potential expanded line of scents:

Pit Row: Your living room can smell like the high octane Green E15 fuel your favorite driver uses Sunday on the track.

Bottom of the Hamper: You know that T-shirt your wore for basketball two weeks ago but forgot to wash?

Pull My Finger: Self-explanatory.

Bacon: Actually a lot of us would buy this one.

Stale Beer and Pizza Boxes: For those who want the afterglow of hosting a party without the hassle of friends. Or a party.

Wet Dog: Man's best friend's worst smell.

Concussion: Feel like a football player. Or a writer who spent part of an afternoon smelling candles for a story. ...

The front-window display is centered on the candles around a barbecue. The idea is these candles would make great Father's Day gifts. Truth is some will be bought just for that purpose. And a Dad will muster his best Dad smile and say, Why yes, this is the bestest gift ever.

"You might as well start practicing now," Canale said.

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