Fashion is more than just the shoes you pair with your outfit or the accessories you use to top off everything. There are many aspects to bringing out your fashion style that you’ll touch base on as you continue to search for your unique look. One of those many aspects is the perfect fragrance!
Sea of Smells
The thought of how many colognes there are for men can give you a worse headache than if you tried to smell them all at once! Don’t be fooled by all the commercials and Macy’s Stands lined throughout the mall. In reality, you should only have one fragrance that you call your on.
Believe it or not, there are ranges in smell when it comes to colognes. Some are light and floral while others are dark and musky. And of course, there’s everything in between. Picking out a cologne is a lot like picking out that signature style, which is why they always go hand in hand.
Light Side vs Dark Side
There are a lot big names when it comes to cologne for both men and women. What makes it even more complicated is that within those brand names comes a plethora of scents and ranges.
I know what you’re thinking; how can I possibly choose just one fragrance out of all of them?
RESEARCH! Just like you did in college for those crazy papers you were required to do. When you find a few fragrances that catch your eye, go to your local mall or even discount stores like TJMAXX and try them out. Make an honest decision on which one you absolutely love and you’ll have one more essential knocked out of the park.
It sounds easier said than done but trust me, finding that perfect fragrance is always a fun adventure!
The Power of Cologne Baby
Cologne can be the thing that makes your presence worthwhile or it can be the thing that makes everyone around you cower in fear. No matter which way you go with cologne, too much of it can prove to be a bad thing when you’re in a group of people. Colognes typically stay a lot longer than generic sprays like Axe or Old Spice so you don’t have to “bathe” yourself in the smell every time you use it. A quick spray, or even just a small mist of your cologne will get you far.
People will be able to smell your cologne and not be overpowered by it. You don’t want someone being able to point out your location three blocks away.
Also, by only using small amounts of your fragrance each day or every other day, you’ll be saving money! Colognes can be expensive, especially when you’re going for those name brand fragrances. But if you use the fragrance right, it can last you a year or so before you have to replenish the stock!
-Syd
The 11th House 