How to Wear Cologne the Right Way
Want to smell great for that special date? Or, just want to mellow your musk? Well, keep reading for some advice from this eHow Contributor.
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Instructions
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First of all, don't settle for aftershave. Sure, it may have some scent to it, but it does not last long, nor is it strong.
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Hit the right spots: The throat is a major spot to spray some of that cologne - body heat is closest to the surface and most likely to intensify the scent of the cologne.
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Spray with care, being careful not to exceed three sprays of cologne.
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Spray enough so that people know you're there, not so much that people know you're coming.
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Reapply after long periods of time. If you applied cologne in the morning, reapply in mid-afternoon.
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Tips & Warnings
A person's sense of smell is not as acute in the morning as it is later in the day - so when applying in the morning, splash carefully.
The stronger the cologne, the less you apply. If you spray your clothes, do so sparingly.
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Comments
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waylon83
May 29, 2009
so as a 25yr old dude hw can u no if the cologne is suited to you or not you may like the smel but others may find it to strong n may not b able to smel it at al laura thinks issey miyake is nice on me but i dont find it strong enough its very refreshing kinda lingers a lil then fades away -
MyJB
Mar 04, 2009
Actually, the author of this article said "not" to exceed 3 sprays and to spray with care, which is a correct suggestion. 5*
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Jan 19, 2006
I love just the right amount of cologne on my man. I say keep it away from your clothes altogether. It just gets stale and smells too much like the alcohol in it. Apply it to your neck and chest area after your shower and before you get dressed. And turn the fan on in the bathroom when you do it, out of respect for your girlfriend/wife. She loves your cologne on you, not in the air. I also agree that 3 sprays is too many. I'd say one or two at the most. Apply the cologne long before you go into public, especially tight places like buses or the subway. The strong scent of too many perfumes and colognes is just too much to handle. And please, don't trust the smell of the cologne fresh out of the bottle. Apply some on your skin and leave it there for at least 20 minutes and ask at least one other person what they think before making a purchase.
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Jan 19, 2006
I love just the right amount of cologne on my man. I say keep it away from your clothes altogether. It just gets stale and smells too much like the alcohol in it. Apply it to your neck and chest area after your shower and before you get dressed. And turn the fan on in the bathroom when you do it, out of respect for your girlfriend/wife. She loves your cologne on you, not in the air. I also agree that 3 sprays is too many. I'd say one or two at the most. Apply the cologne long before you go into public, especially tight places like buses or the subway. The strong scent of too many perfumes and colognes is just too much to handle. And please, don't trust the smell of the cologne fresh out of the bottle. Apply some on your skin and leave it there for at least 20 minutes and ask at least one other person what they think before making a purchase.
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Nov 22, 2005
If you use several scents, be cautious when applying cologne on your clothes. Wearing several scents at once will only give out a strong, headache-causing stench! Also, beware of colognes that stain clothes!
