There are so many men’s fragrances sold online that are chosen and bought because they belong to a particularly famous brand or the most popular category of the moment.
This is a mistake you should never make: the fragrance you decide to buy should not be taken into consideration based on how expensive it is compared to another or how much it is used by others, because it is an expression of your own identity.
So what is the right way to find it? You may have heard of notes within the perfume, which are bergamot, sandalwood, and so on; these are the essential components of the aroma, the ingredients that make it up.
It is therefore customary to distinguish three different types: top notes, middle notes, and base notes. The top notes are recognizable because they are light and not very persistent; they are perceived in the first ten minutes after application and are composed of fresh and volatile elements, such as orange, lemon, or bergamot, which attract attention and give an idea of the subsequent evolution of the perfume.
The heart notes are the dominant ones, strong and lasting from four to six hours. They express with overpowering force the whole essence of the perfume and are therefore usually made up of floral or spicy aromas, as in the case of cinnamon, nutmeg or jasmine.
Finally, the base notes, which apparently seem marginal, are recognizable because they remain longer than the others, even after days, particularly on clothes. When the other notes have disappeared from the skin with the shower and the use of the shower gel, it is these that will be perceived.
Avoiding perfume baths
Many men think that in order to ensure the longest possible effect and duration of the fragrance on the body, it is simply necessary to spray perfume in large quantities and without limit, even several times a day.
However, this is counterproductive: in addition to the considerable expense involved, because the perfume wears off faster than expected, the large quantity of smell, instead of seducing and attracting the attention of those around you, can have the opposite effect, nauseating your friends and family because it is too persistent.
You will have experienced at least once the same cloying, headache-inducing effect from a colleague or someone who has sprayed too much of their perfume; don’t make the same mistake.
Tricks to look your best
To get high performance from the perfume you bought from a perfumery (parfumerie), there are a few strategic places where the application allows you to expand the aroma and leave a pleasant smell on your skin and body without being intrusive or annoying.
It is said that the best areas are those where the temperature is highest, so that the spray evaporates quickly leaving only the fragrance lingering, and with a long shelf life.
This is why the neck, along the line of the jugular vein, where a few sprays are more than enough, and the wrists, a classic part of the body that even women usually cleanse with a few drops of essential oils.
Many are also used to impregnate the chest, the area behind the ears, which is particularly hot and is also a strong point of attention in men, and the hollow between the thigh and calf, which is uncommon but effective.
For those who want to be daring, there are even the ankles, as the perfume tends to spray upwards, thus gently diffusing the aroma to the rest of the body. The fragrance should then be patted rather than rubbed in: this way it will spread better to other parts of the body and stay alive on the wrists and other areas listed above.
Avoid spraying perfume on delicate jumpers; as well as changing its smell, it could leave unpleasant stains, especially if it has a high percentage of oil. It would be best to apply it shortly after showering, when you are at your best and your body has dried from sweat and other components that could clash with the aroma, making the mix less than appealing.
