Cologne Tips For Men: Become A Fragrance Expert

Are you looking to step up your fragrance game? There is a method to the madness when trying to understand which men’s cologne to purchase.
Here are the best tips for men on how to become an expert in men’s cologne.

TOP TIPS FOR MEN’S COLOGNE

How To Apply Cologne Properly

Now that you’ve chosen a cologne scent you love, here’s how to get that perfect, understated application.

  1. Spray cologne on clean, dry skin. Do not rub it in, let it absorb naturally.
  2. Spray cologne between three and six inches away from the skin on your pulse points (inner wrists and neck).
  3. Less is more. One or two spritzes are more than enough, especially when applying high-quality and intense EDP cologne.
  4. Refresh as needed.

Cologne Types

All perfumes are classified by their ratio of essential oils to water/alcohol. When figuring out which fragrance to purchase, understanding perfume concentrations is the first crucial step to help you decide which perfume you want and how to use it.

These are the four concentrations:

  1. Eau de Parfum - These are the strongest scents for men that typically last up to six hours after application. EDPs have concentrations of 15-20%, so they have a more intense and longer-lasting scent, so you don’t need to apply much or very often.
    Man in Black Eau De Parfum by Bvlgari is one of the bestselling EDPs for men and is available for purchase online at Online4Pharmacy.

  2. Eau de Toilette (EDT) – EDTs are concentrations of 10-15% with subtler scents that last up to 4 hours. Try Boss Bottled Night by Hugo Boss, an everyday men’s fragrance that is masculine, yet subtle and great for any occasion.

  3. Eau de Cologne (EDC) – EDCs have a weaker scent with concentrations around 3-8%. These scents are very subtle but will still make you feel special all day long.

  4. Aftershave– With a concentration of 1-3%, aftershave is the weakest and tends to vanish within an hour of application. However, after a morning shave, it’s a nice and quick pick-me-up to get the day started.

So Many Options!

What’s the vibe you want to give off? Clean? Laid back? Masculine? Sexy? Choosing the right scent for yourself goes a long way in how you want to portray yourself to the world. There are four basic scent groups for cologne. Understanding these basic scent groups will help you decide what to look for when shopping for your signature scent.

The four basic scent groups or fragrances are:

  • Floral
  • Oriental
  • Fresh
  • Woody

As an example, Man in Black Perfume by Bvlgari is an EDP with an Amber Floral fragrance family that has an intense composition of amber, leather, spices, and wood. 

HOW TO SHOP FOR COLOGNE ONLINE

Shopping for a new signature scent online can be overwhelming. The obvious downside is that you can’t smell it before buying it. The good news is that it’s possible to find an amazing signature scent online. You just need to follow these tips!

Samples, Samples, Samples

Most online retailers will sell sample-size versions of their signature scents to get you started (and hooked). Take advantage of the sample sizes, it's a great way to try out a new scent for a few days, before spending a chunk of change.

Read the descriptions and reviews

When shopping online it's important to read the description to see if it’s an EDP, EDT, or EDC and what fragrance family is most prominent in the scent, and lastly, what fragrance notes define the cologne. Everyone has different preferences when it comes to colognes, but reviews can be helpful in giving an overall impression of the cologne in question.

Shop direct at Online4Pharmacy for the best brands of men’s cologne. We have a wide range of popular men’s cologne including Bvlgari EDP Man in Black, Ralph Lauren, Issey Miyake, and more!