The gel works good if you don't shave your armpits. I remember finding it disgusting as well, after my armpits (and most of my other body parts) were waxed for charity.
But its good to hear what is and isn't likely to impress the ladies in the men's range of scents. I guess it comes down to sticking with the products that have been on the markets for years. Those are the ones that have found the sweet spot of scent while the others just rely on temporary hype from their commercials to get one round out (after which, people never purchase it again since they now know it sucks).