Freshly applied cologne has an intoxicating power. What's the secret? Use it in moderation and in the right places. Keep reading.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Knowing When to Put It
Step 1. Wear perfume when it's appropriate
It is not necessary at work, although generally accepted. In an important event such as a wedding, funeral, party or night on the town it would be appropriate to use it.
- Remember that the sebum from the skin combines with the cologne. If you go dancing, for example, it is not a good idea to overdo the perfume, because the natural smell mixes with the cologne and the result could be bad.
- Some people are allergic to cologne. Always keep this in mind, especially at work or when you spend time indoors.
Step 2. You wear cologne because you like to smell good, it makes you feel good and gives you confidence
There really aren't any other reasons. That said, use it whenever you feel like it and enjoy your scent.
Step 3. Choose different scents for different occasions
Many men prefer one fragrance for the day at work, and another completely different one for the evening when they go out. Many sources recommend a light, citrusy fragrance for the afternoon and for workplaces, and a stronger one with spicy or musky tones for the evening.
Part 2 of 3: Deciding where to apply it
Step 1. Put it on the pressure points
These are the hottest areas of the body. The heat allows the fragrance to continue to spread throughout the day. If you sprinkle cologne on your clothes, it won't last very long.
- The inside of the wrists is a great point.
- Behind the ears is also an area that many men use.
Step 2. Evaluate the chest
This is a great spot to put on fragrance, as it perfumes the shirt and will also give a nice wave of scent to anyone who hugs you.
Step 3. Don't forget the neck
If you're pretty sure your partner's face will come close to your neck at some point in the evening, sprinkle some there too. The cologne applied to this point mixes with your natural smell creating a unique and special fragrance, yours.
Step 4. Avoid areas where you sweat excessively
If you tend to have a strong natural odor, don't use cologne to mask it. Less pleasant smells do not combine well with perfumes, so categorically rule out "problematic" areas.
Step 5. Pick one or two points
You don't have to put cologne everywhere; if you do, your scent could be annoyingly intense for the people around you. Choose only a couple of areas of the body and don't overdo the quantity.
Part 3 of 3: Put in the cologne
Step 1. Take a shower first
Warm water cleans the skin and opens the pores, thus providing a good base on which to spray the perfume. It doesn't leave the same pleasant effect if it mixes with the smell of dirty skin, and if you spray it on dry skin it won't last all day.
Step 2. Spray several inches away from the skin
If the bottle is a spray, put the nozzle at a certain distance to prevent the liquid from dripping onto the shirt. It may be too intense, so keep the cologne within a few inches, and give it a light sprinkle.
Step 3. Dab the cologne sparingly
If you don't have a spray bottle, dab the product. Put your fingers on the opening of the bottle, quickly turn it upside down and then put it down. Dab the liquid you have on your fingers in the places you have chosen.
- A small amount is enough, don't put a lot of it.
- Wash your hands after using this method so you don't smell everything you touch.
Step 4. Do not rub, otherwise you will alter the way the fragrance spreads, and it will fade faster
Instead of scrubbing, spray some and let it dry on the skin.
Step 5. Do not mix cologne with other perfumes
You shouldn't wear it if you've used a deodorant or aftershave with a strong fragrance. The fragrances may not bond well together and you will end up smelling like the counter of a perfumery.
Step 6. Don't put the perfume back on too often
Otherwise you will quickly get used to its fragrance until you think it has completely faded, while other people still smell it very well. You probably don't need to perfume yourself more than once a day, but if you find it necessary, don't overdo it!
Advice
- Never apply too much cologne on the body, it could be annoying for others. People should notice you and not your perfume.
- According to many etiquette books, if someone can tell what kind of cologne or perfume you are wearing, it means you have too much.
