Over the years before I met my partner Tim, I have had many date…many, many, many dates. One of the things that has alwasy stuck out is the scent of the man I was going out with. So I’m gonna put it out there. MEN WEAR TOO MUCH COLOGNE! Now before you get all up in arms. Not all men wear to much but alot do. Through trial and error I have devised four rules for colonge use. If you’re a guy, try this. If you ‘re married woman, gently suggest this to your over spritz husband.
The rules.
1: DON’T BUY CHEAP KNOCKOFFS. Cheap cologne has a high alcohol content. Not only does it sting like crazy on a freshly shaved face but it can irritate untouched skin. It also disapates fast, leaving you with very little scent. Break down and buy the good stuff.
2: People should not smell you before they see you or worse taste you. Cologne is ment to entice. If you leave a scent trail that be followed around a room, you are wearing too much. Worse is someone is standing near you and takes a breath through their mouth and can taste the chemical fog of your cologne…well that’s just nasty.
3. Less is more. The whole point of cologne is to entice people into your personal space. You choose who you want in it. Want is sexier than an attractive woman or man invading your space and smelling you, drawing them closer. If your cologne is too strong it can be off putting.
4. Have a variety of scents. Just like you don’t wear the same outfit each day, have a few choices for the day. It can vary to mood. Some days are crisp and clean, others are musky and others can be spicy. I personally have work, day and evening colognes. The more the merrier.
Okay with that said here is my no fail way to applie cologne.
First hold the bottle at least 12 inches away from you. You should walk slighly into the mist you spray. It covers a larger area. Second and most important. ONE spritz per area….NO MORE.
Below is a diagram
THe first site is the upper chest/neck. It’s best to wait a half an hour after shaving to avoid the burn/sting. Even posh cologne’s have alcohol as a dispersal medium. This site is great for getting hugs. The hugger will get a nice breez of scent from you and your body heat will keep the cologne active. I’ve had more than one person hug me and tell me I smelled wonderful. Draws them in guys with no fail
The second site is the secret weapon. In our modern world quite a few of us are desk bound. By spray your cologne at the base of your back, just above the cheeks, as you walk by someone sitting they catch a whiff of your cologne. It’s tantilizing and they will turn their head searching for the smell and see you walking away giving them a nice view of your butt as a bonus. PS this application also creates a deflector screen against the occasion bit of gas that comes out.
Just a little bit of helpful advice to one and all.
Enjoy
Matt
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