I always notice some women just have the best perfume and it really does make them more attractive just from the smell alone. I’m wondering, what do you think is the best cologne for a man? Have you ever received a compliment?
This is actually a really difficult question, because the answer is “it depends”.
Body chemistry can play a big part in scents. What smells good on one person might smell like absolute ass on another.
Very much agreed. I actually use a very tiny bit of essential oils when I’m feeling fancy instead of a cologne. I typically use lavender or sandalwood, sometimes a citrus.
you can never apply too much axe body spray amirite ladies
Go to Sephora and try a few. Pick one that smells fresh. Ask the salespeople for help, they’ll probably be dying to help. Only one sprits when you use it. People sitting next to you should smell you, not people across the room.
People sitting next to you should smell you, not people across the room.
“Smell should be discovered, not announced.” Some of the best advice I’ve learned.
Woman here, let me say, for me Polo by Ralph Lauren, it just tickles my brain in all the right ways. It’s a shame really that my husband doesn’t like strong smells on him because I’ve asked if I could buy him some cologne, and he always turns it down. Like I’m not even allowed to buy scented laundry detergent, it has to be the unscented kind.
Laundry detergent is bad for the environment and, according to some studies, also for you. Scented versions even more so.
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You gotta figure it out. Go find a company that appeals to you and order a sampler pack. Try the samples one day at a time until you find the one that is you. I like this approach better than going to some store counter because you can take your time. After smelling one or two colognes, it’s very hard to be able to appreciate others, so ordering the sampler packs gives you time to decide.
Few of my colleagues like Alexandria Fragrances. I’ve had luck with Guy Fox. Both have sampler packs. It’s literally a rabbit hole of choices. One of my colleagues spends thousands of dollars on rare perfumes.
When testing out colognes, spray and give it about 20 seconds. Then smell. Wait another 20 or 30 minutes and check again. Then wait a few hours and check one last time. It’s amazing how much a cologne will change over time. I’ve tried some that were amazing in the first smell but hated it later in the day. Everyone will smell different. Try a bunch.
My go to list: Canyon at bath and body works. Great cheap everyday wear
Light Blue by Dolce n Gabanna. Another relatively cheap one. This one smells great on a lot of people.
The expensive ones : Fucking Fabulous by Tom Ford, Nightvision by Victor & Rolfe, Spicebomb by Victor & Rolfe
If you like a super expensive one ( or any price) but can’t pony up the money, look for online retailers that sell sample or travel sizes of them.
Alexandria Fragrances Oriental Oud. There you go.
It does depend on the person and their regular scent. I hate the stupid commercials, but i love my husband’s Sauvage and Acqua di Gio.
Oh boy, does this depend. I strongly suggest you wear what you like, and not worry about compliments.
Personally, Kouros and not too much of it is one I both notice and like but I do think it’s polarizing. I dislike aquatic musks and overly clean smells, laundry musks.
But again - it’s so individual you are better off pleasing yourself, if you smell good to you, you will be happier and that is attractive.
A good tobacco is always nice.
I have quite a few. My wife’s favorites are Versace Eros, Versace Dylan Blue, and Dior Sauvage. My personal favorites are Mont Blanc Explorer, Mont Blanc Explorer Ultra Blue, and Viktor Rolf Spicebomb Fresh.
Honorable mention to Azzaro The Most Wanted.
I think it takes a bit of experimentation and what you think fits your style. Personally, I avoid ones that are overly sweet or smell to chemically.
My wife loves when I wear a cologne from Barrister & Mann, and it’s arguably my favorite as well. (Maggard Razors sells small samples if you want to try.
It depends on how well it combines with your skin, natural scent I guess.
