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Men, Wear A Cologne That Defines You

By Suparna Chakaraborthy

Men Cologne
Aroma, is the first identity of a person. Even before you introduce yourself , your smell reaches the crowd. Studies have claimed that women are more sensitive to smell than men. They judge a man with the way they smell. So, to make your first best impression, you need to smell good.

Women don't like strong smell, they rather like a subtle approach. Men should never settle for sweet, strong and regular aromas. Men should smell masculine. Aroma has a very high ability of defining your personality. It is said that if a women likes your smell, she will like the rest of you. So, you need to smell sexy, masculine and mesmerizing. The best aroma which a man can flaunt is one which will remind girls of him.

Shower gel, deodorants, perfumes etc are good to apply but Cologne is one thing which men should always wear. Here, one thing needs to be clear that perfumes and cologne are different. Some of the famous men colognes are Calvin Klein, Hugo, Armani etc. There are few factors which can you need to keep in mind before applying the cologne.

1.Choose The Right Cologne – The smell of cologne is subtle and mesmerizing. The subtle aroma of cologne has the ability to bringing back good memories. If a cologne has a same effect on you, then that's the right one for you.

2.Cologne Rotation – Men should not stick to the same brand of cologne. Keep at least 2 to 3 types in hand. You can wear them according to the occasion. Office will need a very faint smell, parties will need a bit stronger and on a date you should wear the most subtle smell.

3.Hit The Hot Spot – Cologne's should never be applied on clothes. They tend to evaporate quickly. Always wear in on your skin. The best spots to wear men cologne are body parts which generates the most heat. Heat, activates the cologne and helps it last for a long time. Neck, armpits, wrists and behind the ear are some of the best places to place the cologne.

4.How Much To Wear – Colognes should be worn in very little amount. When applied at hot spots, the smell itself gets stronger. Applying cologne in larger quantity will spoil all the subtle fun.

The aroma of the cologne has a sexual appeal. It tends to make heads turn with it's smell. It's not necessary to boast a Calvin Klein or Armani Cologne. There are other brands as well. Any aroma which defines you is your brand.

Story first published: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 17:49 [IST]