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Fragrance wearing has been around as a classy practice by both men and women. The right cologne can help you make a better first impression and increase your confidence. The fragrance of your favourite cologne can certainly help you stand out in a room and get noticed. Colognes add that perfect finishing touch for your day ahead.
No matter what your sensory preferences are though, just remember that the perfect fragrance simply does not exist. You have to look for something that matches your personality and makes you feel confident. However, you may have seen that your cologne wears off halfway through the day. This is likely because you are not wearing or storing your cologne the right way.
For long-lasting cologne, there are a few practices that you have to change in order to get the best and most fragrant results. There are a few easy tips and tricks to know where and how to apply fragrance, and how to store it so it retains its quality. There are some things you can do to add precious hours to the life of your favorite fragrance and give yourself a shot at smelling good all day long.
There is a right way to do everything and it is the same with colognes. Starting with proper application helps ensure your fragrance lasts all day. A lot of times we think that the right time to apply cologne is at the last possible moment before leaving but that is not the way to do it. The perfect moment to apply is just as you are getting out from under the shower. It’s at that point that your pores are most open, allowing cologne to seep into the skin and giving you a longer-lasting fragrance.
As compared to dry skins, oilier skin retains fragrance longer. Applying unscented lotion before applying your cologne will moisturize your skin and lock in your fragrance better. It is also equally important to ensure that your cologne is the dominating scent here. You would not want to confuse people with multiple scents where they cannot make out a single fragrance. The subtle scent of your fragrance should help enhance your presence with others.
Harmonizing or matching your cologne’s scent with another fragrance of your daily routine is more crucial than you think. There’s a reason that most fragrances available in the market these days are made with corresponding soaps, aftershaves, body balms, and more. Some brands will offer a matching lotion or cream too. By using complementary fragrances, you will eliminate competition among scents. This will help ensure a harmonious aroma where no two scents are trying to overpower each other.
In order to add some extra life to your fragrance, rub a small amount of petroleum jelly onto your pulse points before application. The pulse points are your chest, neck, lower jaw, forearms, inside of your elbows, and behind your knees. The ointment in petroleum jelly holds the fragrance to your skin longer than if you were to spray it onto dry skin.
It is important to remember to keep your cologne in the original bottle in which you purchased it. It is a wrong practice to store perfumes in separate, fancy bottles. While this might look sophisticated, it will allow air to saturate your fragrance and evaporate it. This will upset the fragrance itself, its true aroma, and the chemical makeup.
Some classics never go out of trend, and their fragrance stands the test of time. The strength of the cologne you buy will determine how long it lasts on the skin. With the number of options available in the market, it is important you pick the right one for yourself. As you begin the hunt, you will find that the market is overflowing with simply far too many options.
Your choice of cologne speaks a lot about you and searching for the best colognes is quite a daunting task. From fruity, sweet top notes to woody or musky base notes, there are a million different combinations and possibilities. Your choice of fragrance could also depend on the season, vibe, and mood you’re feeling that day. Do not be afraid of experimenting with different scents.
