How to choose the Best Men’s Cologne?
When it comes to attracting the opposite sex, dressing well and layering properly is only half of the battle. The other half is smelling nice. Science has shown that scent is still one of the most important features when it comes to attracting women. The best men cologne will help you achieve this, but how do you choose one? There are several things that you should look for when trying to choose the best men cologne.
Composition
The composition of the cologne refers to the different elements that are used to make up the particular scent. This is often phrased using the word notes, such as notes of bergamot, or notes of sandalwood. The notes will be listed in different order based on how they have been combined to create the cologne. The best men’s colognes will offer a composition that is unique and will set it apart from the imitators. Some cologne will use ingredients that are expensive or rare that other companies may not have access to while other colognes use a blend with unusual combinations or orders of ingredients.
Release Year
Each year men’s cologne goes through a variation, similar to what wines go through. The reasons for this are similar to why some years of wine taste different than others. It is because the ingredients used for the cologne are not uniform, which means the blend used in 2009 may become sharper smelling during 2010 because of how the lavender crop was that particular year. Fashion also plays a role in the scents that are available. For example, in the 1980s the top brands of men cologne were sharp, big, aggressive, and had a lot of dry notes. During the 1990s colognes went for smells that were sweeter and lighter smells.
Budget and Brand
Some of the major brands of cologne have a “feel” that is part marketing and part science. For example, Prada perfumes are designed to have a scent that is familiar. This means if you have worn a particular Prada scent for years the newest scent available should be comfortable for you to wear even if the scent is different. Image is also a big factor. Many ad campaigns for men’s cologne center on the “are you wearing” question. Price is also a factor as you will have a range of brands that you can afford to buy on a regular basis when you make your choice of the best cologne for your particular budget.
Oil Content
The oil content of cologne determines how long it will last. The more oils that are in the cologne the longer it will last. This can be a good or bad thing. You will get more effect from the cologne, but you have to be careful with the amount that you put on as it can become quite overwhelming. EDTs (eau de toilette) blends will often have a shorter life than some of the other brands. There are some brands that have both cologne and an EDT, so when purchasing make sure you get the right one.
