Looking good is only part of making an impression. Smelling great is another way to make sure you stand out from the crowd, but knowing how to pick a fragrance and an aftershave isn’t always easy. With our fragrance guide for men, you’ll be well on your way to mastering the art of how to find your signature scent.
If you’re new to picking a fragrance, you might have heard people talking about ‘notes’, but what are they? Here’s a quick rundown of exactly what the different note types mean and what influence they have on a fragrance guide: So, over time, the fragrance you’re wearing will change as some scents evaporate and others come to the foreground. This is important when you’re considering how to find a signature scent. If you like the top notes of bergamot, and you're less keen on the base notes of amber, bear in mind that the amber is the part that's going to last longest.
You've pinned down what you need to know about scent, but how does that translate to how to pick a cologne? As we’ve mentioned, the first scent that makes itself known when you apply a fragrance will be the top notes, and those won’t last too long. This can make picking a fragrance a challenge. You can’t just spray on a sample, decide you like the scent and buy it on the spot, because that won’t tell you what your cologne will smell like later in the day. Fortunately, the manufacturers know this struggle as well. Some places offer miniature bottles of fragrance for sampling or even sample sets. This is a pretty safe method and helps to figure out how to find your signature scent: rather than buying a full bottle, with the risk that the scent will develop into something you’re not a fan of, you can buy a few small sample bottles and experiment. Another very useful method to answer how to pick a perfume is to let someone else be your fragrance guide. If you meet someone who’s wearing the cologne of your dreams, just ask what fragrance they’re using. You can either seek it out yourself or use it as a starting point for finding other fragrances: if you look up the scent and find out what notes are involved, you’ll be able to find similar colognes more easily. When you’ve pinned down a couple of colognes you like, consider which ones are most fitting for different occasions. Heads-up: even if you’re confident you know how to pick a perfume and have found the scent of your dreams, be weary of applying too much of it. If you’re not sure whether you’re using an overpowering amount of cologne, ask a friend whose opinion you trust.
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The perfect scent demands the perfect shave. Once you’ve exfoliated and sharpened up your facial hair with the Philips OneBlade Pro, what aftershave should you be reaching for? Choosing an aftershave differs from selecting a cologne because their purposes vary: You’ll still want to like the smell of your aftershave, but you’ll be taking other things into account. Here’s how to choose an aftershave: Now that you know how to find a signature scent, go out and put it into practice. On top of how to pick a fragrance, you can master the art of making a first impression with exactly the right facial hair.
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