How to Remove a Cologne Smell

If your cologne smells stronger than usual after splashing it on, you need to tone down the scent. When you frequently wear a favorite brand of cologne, you become used to the smell, so it doesn't seem as strong. But everyone else will definitely notice that the scent is too heady. Try to remove it as quickly as possible before your body heat starts diffusing the cologne. Unless you accidentally dumped the liquid on yourself, just one of the suggestions below should remedy the problem.

Things You'll Need

• Shower
• Unscented soap
• Rubbing alcohol
• Cotton balls
• Baby wipes
• Unscented hand lotion
• Water
• Wash cloth

Instructions

1. Take a shower or bath. Use an unscented soap so you don't layer more scent onto your body.

2. Wipe the areas where you applied the cologne with a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol. This will help neutralize the smell.

3. Use baby wipes to swab the areas where you sprayed the cologne.

4. Rub unscented hand lotion into the parts of your skin that need to be cleaned. Massage the area for about 60 seconds. Rinse with warm water.

References

• UrbanFrugalChic.com: Ewww Tone Down Your Strong Perfume or Cologne
• Tips.Become.com: Perfume Application Tips