Men's Cologne Tips

It's a common mistake to apply too much cologne. Maybe you make a first spray and want just a little stronger fragrance so you make one more spray, then instantly you know it's too much. Or you were testing too many types of cologne and now you're getting a headache. No matter what the scenario, you have a smell that you don't want any more, so what do you do? Here are some simple and elaborate tips on what to do if you put on too much cologne:

• Moist wipes:It's like taking a bath but only using a cloth. You can wipe the smell around and dilute it, but you won't be able to remove it until you rinse with fresh water.
• Dish soap and water:Keeps the scent at a minimal while the water clears away most of the alcohol.
• Baking soda and water:Create a paste, and like the refrigerator, the backing soda will pick up the scent and the water will dilute the alcohol in the cologne.
• Witch hazel and cotton ball:The clear liquid that activates facial mud masks extract scents and alcohol from the skin.
• Rubbing alcohol and cotton ball:Reserved for less sensitive skins. The rubbing alcohol and the alcohol in the cologne could mix on you skin and create a red area that burns until you wash off with soap and fresh water.

Men have such a wide variety of colognes to choose from that it might be a little overwhelming to know when to wear certain cologne. There are a two factors to consider when deciding when to wear the cologne that you have, and those two factors are the concentration and the notes of the fragrance.

Concentration: Eau de Cologne and Eau de Toilette are best worn indoors because of the smaller amounts of fragrant oils it contains. For the men's colognes that come in Eau de Parfum contain so much fragrant oil that is it optimal to wear outdoors where the open air dilutes the scent making it less potent. If you were to wear an EDP indoors, the people around you will be very overwhelmed by the scent and might aggravate someone allergies.

Notes: When you want to wear cologne specific to a season, here are some tips. The men's colognes found in the fragrance family of Fresh notes and Floral notes are best worn in the spring and summer because it features light citrus, floral and incense notes. The spicy, deep, and warm notes of Oriental and Woody fragrances are best worn in the autumn and winter. Then there are Aromatic Fougère colognes that do not fall into any one or two fragrance families that have a unique mix of many different notes.

Here is a break down of the most popular men's colognes and how to choose when to wear them:

• Tommy Hilfiger cologne is tangy with citrus and fruit notes. The best time to wear this cologne is during the spring and summer. Since this is an Eau de Cologne the fragrance is light enough to wear indoors to work or school.
• Burberry Brit EdTis a classic woody oriental fragrance with sweet nutmeg, deep woods and dark greens. This fragrance is best worn during the cold days of autumn and winter. And it is strong enough to smell through coats and jackets.
• Ombre D'or Cologne by Brosseau is an EdP with notes of deep musk, sweet vanilla and fresh sandalwood. Since this is a higher concentration you will use this when you plan on being outdoors. The notes are sweet and warm so they are good for the colder seasons as well as nighttime special occasions.

Management jobs: Men of power and big decisions need a fragrance that eludes strength and authority of the wearer. In order to be taken seriously, you must wear a cologne that contains superior incense and hearty wood notes. With these two notes, people will elicit thoughts of the incense being offered to a superior power and the pure strength and stability of hearty woods. Incense and Wood fragrances: Ricci-Club by Nina Ricci, Obsession for Men by Calvin Klein, Black Walnut by Banana Republic

Sales jobs: Salesmen have been stereotyped of wearing a very strong citrus cologne that smells as intrusively unpleasant as the actual sales experience. To make the potential costumer more comfortable and open to suggestions, try a cologne that have familiar notes of sweet fruit and fresh flowers. When a customer is more at ease with light scents, they are less tense and more at ease during the sales process.

Fruit and Flower fragrances: Dior Homme by Christian Dior, DKNY Men by Donna Karan, Ferre for Men by Gianfranco Ferre

Transportation jobs: Transportation experts spend a lot of their time on the road alone. In order to keep yourself alert and smelling fresh, try clean fresh notes and sweet citrus notes in your cologne. Citrus is best known to mask body odor while the fresh notes help to keep the nose busy and the brain alert. Fresh and Citrus fragrances: YSL Pour Homme by Yves Saint Laurent, M Banana Republic by Banana Republic, Devin by Aramis

Construction jobs: Working in a very physical career needs more protection against the smell of sweat and dust. Two complimenting notes that smell great outdoors and are activated by your body heat will be warm spice and crisp woods. The spice and wood will work with your own body's scent calm the bitter and salty smells that come naturally. Spice and Woody fragrances: Marc Jacobs Men by Marc Jacobs, Salvatore Ferragamo pour Homme by Salvatore Ferragamo, Grey Flannel by Geoffrey Beene

Woody-Oriental fragrances for men have been the second highest awarded family of notes by the FIFI Awards. The FIFI Awards are lead by the Fragrance Foundation once a year to test and award the fragrances with an elite and impressive blend of scent notes, a prestigious award of being the best for that year.

The award winning blend of Woody-Oriental perfumes have the similar combination of fresh and deep woody notes with sweet and bitter notes of citrus, spice and incense.

If you are interested in smelling these award winning woody-oriental perfumes, below is a list of winners from the last 5 years:

• 2007 Antidote by Viktor & Rolf features bitter grapefruit and mandarin orange, with warm cinnamon, jasmine, amber and sandalwood.
• 2006 Armani Code For Men by Giorgio Armani Fragrance features bright lemon and bergamot with deep gaiac wood and tonka bean
• 2006 Today. Tomorrow. Always for Men by Avon features lime zest, star anise and sweet jasmine
• 2005 Paul Smith London for Men by Paul Smith features warm brandy, amber and sandalwood with fresh mandarin
• 2005 Burberry Brit for Men by Burberry features fresh greens with warm tonka bean and nutmeg
• 2005 Spirit by Antonio Banderas features crisp greens and warm woods
• 2004 Purple Label by Ralph Lauren features sweet mahogany and blackberry with warm woods and suede

Applying the right amount of cologne could be tricky if you really like the scent. But you, being a responsible cologne wearer, want to know the best method for applying cologne for different situations. When applying cologne there are some things that you need to consider:

• Indoors: Do not spray directly on the skin. Walk into the mist or spray directly above you.
• Outdoors:If it is windy or there is going to be a lot of movement, spray once directly onto the skin. The fresh air will dilute the scent but it will still warm up with your body when you need it.
• Closeness: If you are going to be sitting shoulder to shoulder with people for a long while, the best advice is to not use cologne at all. You can use an aftershave or body wash which will have less fragrant oils.
  • Spray in the air in front of you and walk into the mist.
  • Spray above your head so the mist falls on the top of your head, which can get stinky.

Tips for applying the right amount of cologne:

Do not dilute your cologne so that you can spray it directly to your skin. Doing this will change the balance of your cologne and make the fragrance spoil quickly over time.

Just as women have the classic soft floral scent of Chanel No. 5, men have an array of their own classic blends. Blends of essential oils that are timeless, yet still serve as starting point for future perfumers who want to create a fragrance within that family. Some of the men's classic scents are so recognizable that people actually know what you're wearing. If you were to wear the warm and spicy scent of Old Spice, do you think others could recognize it? If you are looking for a men's classic scent for yourself or as a gift, here are a few to get you started:

• 1938 Old Spice by Procter & Gamble is in the Classic Soft Oriental family featuring notes of old spice, orange, cinnamon, vanilla and cedarwood.
• 1964 Brut is in the Classic Aromatic Fougère family featuring notes of warm amber, lavender, spice and woods.
• 1965 Aramis is in the Classic Dry Woods family featuring notes of patchouli, bergamot, jasmine and musk.
• 1981 Stetson is in the Classic Woody Oriental family featuring notes of crisp citrus and warm spices.
• 1989 Tiffany for Men by Tiffany is in the Classic Woody Oriental family featuring notes of fresh citrus and rich nutmeg and sandalwood.

The article, "The Scent of a Man", published in The Economist, discusses a study showing that the scents that women want men to wear are not simply answered as listing the proven colognes, but more of an analysis of ones own personal make up and attitude. In this article Dr. Craig Roberts reported a few things about the way women perceive men. Below are a few of the key findings.

Here are just a few benefits of wearing cologne:

• Women buy fragrances that have exaggerations of their own scent
• Women like the way men "move and bear themselves" when wearing cologne
• Women like male fragrances that are different from their own

From these facts, it might be safe to conclude that:

• Men will pick a fragrance with the notes that are close to their own scents.
• Men will buy a fragrance with the correct concentration (EdT, EdC or EdP).
• Men will wear a fragrance that they feel comfortable wearing, which will boost confidence.

Therefore, one of two things can happen:

1.Women of opposite scent might take notice to your scent first, and then admire the way that you carry yourself.

2.Women might take notice of your demeanor and then feel more connected to the way you smell if you are of a different scent.

The best tip for guys worrying about what women want men to wear, is to wear what you like and have confidence. There is not one magic poison for men that all women prefer.

Finding a cologne that matches your personality type will give you the confidence to be who you are. Below are five different personality types and the cologne they prefer. Find personality traits that fit you and be sure to test those suggested colognes.

• For those men who like to be noticed and be remembered after leaving are usually strong willed, outgoing, eager and sophisticated while staying mysterious at times. Try Oriental Colognes like: Allure Homme by Chanel, Obsession for Men by Calvin Klein, Purple Label by Ralph Lauren.
• If you are the type of person who is adventurous, charismatic and assertive, the Woody Cologne might be your perfect blend. Try Woody fragrances like: Intimately Beckham Men by Beckham, Usher for Men by Usher Raymond, Halston Z-14 by Halston perfume.
• Men who like Fresh colognes usually live very busy and energetic lives and like the fresh scent to help them feel more refined and exuberant. That is why it is best to have one of these colognes handy for a quick pick me up during the day. Try Fresh fragrances like: Dolce & Light Blue Gabbana mens fragrance; Gabbana, Tiffany for Men by Tiffany, Vetiver Babylone by Armani Prive.
• Floral Colognes are not just for women, but for the romantic within. Capture the appeal of your admirer or your partner in a nice subtle way when the scent warms to your natural scent. Try Floral fragrances like: DKNY Men by Donna Karan DKNY, Ferre For Men by Gianfranco Ferre, Amouage Gold Pour Homme by Amouage.
• For the men who like to be in control and be noticed in a crowd, the Aromatic Fougère colognes might be for you. If you are more outdoorsy, adventurous and strive to experience new things, then pop into your local fragrance shop to test a few aromatic fougère fragrance like: Very Sexy for Him by Victoria's Secret, Hugo by Hugo Boss, Adrenaline by Adidas.

Cologne and aftershave serve two different purposes for men.

Cologne is best known as a fragrance that men use on their bodies. Colognes can come in mixtures of Eau de Cologne, Eau de Toilette or even Eau de Parfum. The different mixtures denote the amount of fragrant oils it contains. Eau de Cologne has a greater amount of fragrant essential oils than an aftershave does. Having about 3% to 8% essential oils in the Eau de Cologne, the actual scent should last around two to four hours without reapplying.

An aftershave is used purely on the face when the pores have been opened from shaving. The purpose of an aftershave is to clean the pores and any open cuts that have been made, acting like an astringent. Some aftershaves have added moisturizers that replenish any natural oils that have been lost from shaving. Aftershave has a smaller amount of essential oils ranging from 1% to 3%, meaning the fragrance will not last as long as an Eau de Cologne.

To find out if you need cologne or aftershave, follow these tips to help you find the answer.

Use cologne if you:

• Want a slight fragrance through out the day.
• Hate the smell of your sweat. If you apply cologne to your naked chest or back earlier that day, your body heat will reactivate the scent when you need it.
• Want people to remember you by your scent. When ever people smell your cologne, they will be reminded of you.

Use aftershave if you:

• Nick or cut yourself while shaving. The alcohol in the aftershave will clean your cut and prevent infection.
• Want to layer your fragrance for a lasting scent. By using the same scent of aftershave as your deodorant and cologne your scent will last longer.
• Are prone to blackheads or clogged pores. The alcohol acts like an astringent and keeps your pores clear.
• Need to moisturize after you shave. Usually aftershave cream or gels contain moisturizers that keep your skin from drying and flaking.

If you can't decide if you want to use a cologne or an aftershave, you can actually use them both. When you use two or more products from the same fragrance line you are layering the fragrance. The main benefit of layering is that the scent will last longer on your skin without reapplying. To find a cologne and aftershave set with the notes that you prefer, be sure to check out Become.com for easy cologne and aftershave set comparisons.

Here are some cologne and aftershave sets to get you started:

Prada for Men by Prada has a 3.4 oz Eau de Toilette spray and a 3.4 oz aftershave splash featuring a mix of citrus, musk, vanilla and patchouli notes

Hugo by Hugo Boss perfume has a 1.3 oz Eau de Toilete spray and a 2.5 oz aftershave balm featuring deep woods and fresh citrus notes

Aspen by Coty has a 1 oz Eau de Cologne and a 2 oz aftershave conditioning gel featuring fresh spice and citrus with deep woods notes.

Fragrance is an important accessory to any man's wardrobe. Even though people don't normally talk about men's fragrances, there are many benefits of wearing cologne- only when worn correctly. The correct way to apply cologne is to spray a mist in the air in front of you, then walk into it without clothes on. Cologne must be on bare skin in order for the true notes to combine with your natural scent, actually making a cologne all your own. Your scent should only be smelt by people who are within an arms length away from you in order to see the benefits.

Here are just a few benefits of wearing cologne:

• Many men believe that the fragrance in a cologne can spur feelings within the opposite sex that will make the man more attractive or seem more approachable.
• By spraying cologne on your skin, the cologne will warm up and release its scent when you need it most - much like deodorant
• If you have a partner that likes a certain scent, wear a men's cologne that incorporates that note when you are around them. You might find that your partner acts a little more friendly then usual.
• Body fragrance was first created to mask body odor from infrequent bathing. Cologne can help you smell a little fresher when needed, but does not replace the necessity of actually being clean
• If you wear a cologne enough, people that are frequently around you will find themselves thinking about you when someone else wears the same cologne.

Calvin Klein Colognes are acclaimed for their exceptional quality and great fragrance. These colognes have a universal appeal and can generally be worn on any occasion. If you want to gift a man a Calvin Klein cologne, you can be assured that you will not go wrong. You could also purchase other Calvin Klein products such as an aftershave lotion to complement the cologne. This could either be bought separately or as a gift set.

The first cologne launched by Klein was the men’s cologne Calvin in 1981. Calvin Klein’s colognes have been preferred by men over the decades. Some of his most popular perfumes are:

Obsession Cologne: This floral fragrance was created in 1986 for daywear. It is a bestseller even today. It has the notes of mandarin and spice with a hint of musk, sandalwood and amber.

Man: The Man is a spicy cologne by Klein. This enlivening and cool fragrance combines the notes of nutmeg, mandarin, bergamot, violet leaf, rosemary, bay, spearmint, sandalwood, incense, cypress, guaiac, amberwood.

Euphoria:The masculine scent of Euphoria is crisp, fresh and sexy. It blends in notes of pepper, patchouli, suede, and Brazilian redwood.

CK In 2 U:This refreshing, clean cologne was launched in 2007. It has an invigorating blend of lime, pomelo leaves, citron, and white musk.

Eternity Cologne: A versatile fragrance, the Eternity can be worn for any occasion and by man irrespective of his personality. It has a mild and refreshing scent with notes of greens, crisp jasmine, sage, basil, and rosewood.

CK Free Cologne: Launched in 2009, this cologne urges a man to be a master of his own free will. This manly fragrance is a unique blend of Suede Note, Juniper Berry, Absinthe, Star Anise, Texas Cedar, Buchu, Coffee, Patchouli, Musks, Oak, Ironwood, Jackfruit and Tobacco Leaf.

Have you ever got a whiff of the cologne of the person standing next to you at a store and instantly felt irritated as it reminded you of a grouchy neighbor? Or does the smell of a particular cologne soothe you as it reminds you of your calm, supportive father. Since the scent of a man can have such a solid impact on h

Men are usually not as picky as women when it comes to scents. They generally do not give it much thought. Consequently they may end up using one fragrance as a cologne and another one as an aftershave. This would result in conflicting smells. A cologne gift set usually comprises of a cologne, an aftershave lotion and a body spray, all having the same fragrance. When one wears different items having the same fragrance, it ensures that the scent stays on for a longer period of time. It does not fade away rapidly.

When you are buying a cologne gift set , remember to find out which cologne he uses or the type of smell he prefers. This will give you a guideline as to which type of cologne to buy. Also do not forget to get a gift receipt so that he can return the cologne if he doesn’t like it.

If you are indecisive about which gift set to purchase, here is a list of some of the most popular cologne gift sets

• Eternity Calvin Klein 4 Pcs Gift Set
• BVLGARI AQVA Pour Homme Marine Gift Set with Travel Bag
• HUGO BOSS Hugo Gift Set
• Usher 3 piece gift set for men by Usher

Men have a wide variety of woodsy, musky or spicy colognes to choose from. Colognes, which have low concentrations of aromatic compounds, have a subtle fragrance. This subtle fragrance may seem to “disappear” quite quickly. Spending extra dollars does not always equate to longer-lasting colognes. There are a few steps you can take to increase the lifespan of your cologne’s fragrance throughout your day. There are also tips that allow your cologne to have a longer shelf life.

Tips to make your cologne's fragrance last throughout the day:

• To make the cologne scent last longer, layering the fragrance may be effective. You may try using the same brand of after-shave or body lotion before applying the cologne. To retain the original scent of your cologne, it is also a good idea to use an unscented aftershave before applying your cologne. Keep in mind that the chemicals from lotions, soaps and aftershave may alter your cologne's fragrance.
• Whether you have a fascination for the woodsy-spicy essence of Tom Ford for Men or the hypnotic and seductive essence of Sean John Unforgivable, make sure that you are holding the bottle about 15 centimeters away from your body before pressing the nozzle. This will allow for wider skin coverage.
• After spraying the cologne, avoid rubbing the cologne against your skin because this may alter its smell. Instead, allow the cologne to dry naturally against your skin.

Tips to prevent your cologne from expiring:

• Be sure that the cap of the cologne is on firmly to maximize the lifespan of your cologne. This may prevent the alcohol in the perfume from evaporating.
• Colognes have a shelf-life of about three to five years. Store the bottle away the direct sunlight to retain its original fragrance. The ideal place may be a medicine cabinet, a cupboard or a drawer. Sunlight breaks down the perfume's oils, which may alter its fragrance over time.

Finally, your particular skin type also determines how long the fragrance may last during the day. People with oilier skin may retain the scent of cologne longer than people with drier skin.