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How to choose cologne
By Jeff Lakie
In the morning as you're about to dash off to work, or in the evening
before a big date, you probably spray some cologne or perfume on
yourself just before heading out. When you chose to buy that particular
perfume or cologne, what was it that made you decide? Was it a "sniff
test" in the store?
If you did choose your perfume or cologne based on the "sniff test"
that you performed in the store on a variety of fragrances for sale, you
may be surprised to learn that colognes and perfumes actually have
three distinct scents. It is likely that you chose your fragrance based
only on the first scent!
The initial sent is a sharp scent meant to be fresh and attention-getting.
It is the first thing you smell within moments of applying your fragrance.
After a few moments, when the initial scent has evaporated, the main
scent comes through. You probably don't realize it because you are
wearing it, but within 10 minutes to an hour of applying your perfume
or cologne, the fragrance's scent smooths out from the initial sharpness
from the first sent and it this ¡°heart¡± scent tends to give the biggest
impression.
After the main scent, or "heart" scent, has evaporated, the remaining
scent is called the base note. This third scent is a subtle, lingering scent
and is usually much richer or deeper than the initial scent.
So the next time you go to buy perfume or cologne, find a couple that
you like and spray them on the available cards. Then bring the cards
with you as you leave the store! Once the initial scent has evaporated,
you'll be able to smell the smoother fragrances that belong to the
"heart" of the cologne or perfume, which will help you form a wiser
buying decision.
Buying cologne can be a lot of fun, but can also be an overwhelming
experience with the amount of products available. Buying on first
impressions alone is not a bad idea, since you have to smell yourself!
But eventually, other people will have to smell you as well, so buying a
cologne or perfume based on the "heart" of the fragrance will help you
know how others will perceive your scent.
About the Author
Jeff Lakie is the founder of Cologne Information a website providing information on Cologne
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