What to Know Before You Buy a Men’s Fragrance

Men’s fragrances have long been a favorite gift and personal care product for many men. However, men’s scents should be understated. They should be noticeable to the wearer and subtlety noticeable to those in his close proximity but they should not fill up a room or worse yet precede the wearer into the room. Men’s scents should reflect their personalities and be the final touch on any well groomed man. All of this can be hard to achieve but with a few rules and a good selection of fragrances, it is possible to find just the right personal fragrance.

Finding the Right Scent

Finding the right fragrance is, in part, a chemistry experiment. Bottled fragrances smell different on each individual because they react with the wearer’s unique skin properties and pH balance. There are some general rules that can be applied to different skin types although the specific scent will be individualized. For example, fragrances worn on people with oily skin tend to smell more strongly and last longer than on people with dry skin. If you have sensitive skin then look for products made from all natural ingredients that will be less likely to irritate your skin.

There is no need to pick one scent and wear it every day of the year. You can change your scent depending on your mood or the season, just as you change your clothes. Before you purchase a fragrance, it is important to understand the different types available.

There are four main types of fragrance classification that are based on the amount of fragrance oil contained in the scent. The four categories include: perfume extract (20-40% aromatic compounds), Eau de Parfum (10-30% aromatic compounds), Eau de Toilette (5-20% aromatic compounds) and Eau de Cologne (2-3% aromatic compounds). As a general rule, the higher the concentration of aromatic compounds in the fragrance, the more intense and long lasting the scent is on your skin.

What Kinds of Scents Are There for Men?

Men’s fragrances come in a wide variety of scents suitable for any man. Some popular scents include lemon which is clean and refreshing and sandalwood which has a little spice for a sensuous scent. Some companies manufacture different blends specifically for men. For example, California North has a signature scent for men that is spicy but not overwhelming. Other popular scents include blends with a woody undertone such as cypress, juniper or cedar.

The right scent can be the proper finish to your grooming regimen and help set the mood for your day. A fresh citrus scent can be invigorating and help motivate you to stay on task and do the work of the day while a spicy sensual scent can make an evening more romantic. So, if you are looking to purchase a new fragrance for yourself or for the man in your life then consider the many different scents of men’s fragrances available and consider purchasing more than one to meet all the different aspects of a man’s life.