Top Rated Mens Colognes
Selecting cologne involves pairing the individual’s body chemistry with a personal scent preference. Cologne reacts to an individual’s skin, body oils, and body odor. Therefore, the process is unique to each individual. Experts recommend identifying a scent that the individual likes on paper. While perusing the selection of scents, take a whiff of the coffee beans between each testing to reset the olfactory glands. Then, take a sample of the scent home and try the scent on the body after showering for 24 hours before making a purchase.
When applying the cologne, be certain not to apply the cologne directly to the clothing. The fragrance will dissipate faster on clothing than on the skin. Apply the cologne to wrists or at the base of the neck. Choose cologne that does clash with the soap or deodorant that the individual uses. Sets are available for purchase, which contains cologne, soap, and other toiletries of similar scents to alleviate this problem.
Some individuals prefer to vary colognes based upon their attire and event. Others will select cologne and wear the particular scent regardless of the occasion. For the individual that is spontaneous and desires variety there are three types of scents that every individual is recommended to have in their collection.
The three types of scents available consist of the following components:
Fresh Scent
Fresh scents consist of the citrus family of fragrances such as lemon, orange, and grapefruit or the floral family, such as lavender, iris, or lily. These scents are light and airy, similar to the smell of the fresh ocean breeze. Colognes, such as these, are recommended for days, nights and weekends.
Spicy Scent
Spicy scents may consist of hints of pepper, ginger or nutmeg. They may also be mixed with hints of the fruity citrus scents and floral scents, such as lavender, iris, or lily. This type of cologne is recommended for the evenings or fall and winter months.
Musk Scent
The musk scent has hints of sage, pine, moss, cedarwood, and amber. Sandal wood, leather, and tobacco are present in musk inspired colognes.
Based upon these scents, several colognes are recommended. Several will be discussed to give the purchaser an overview of available colognes.
Acqua Di Gio by Giorgio Armani
This light scent is classified as a citrusy, fruity scent and can be worn daily. The cologne’s fresh blend of rosemary spice, citrus notes, jasmine and wood complement any casual attire. The scent is moderately priced at $50.
Antidote by Victor& Rolf
Mint leaves, sandal wood, patchouli, cinnamon and Italian Bergamot are the inspiration for this European fragrance. The cologne is available at Saks Fifth Avenue for $90. The cologne will be the perfect complement to the individual’s formal evening attire.
Attitude by Armani
Giorgio Armani is no stranger to the fragrance world. Attitude is a sophisticated blend of ceylan, patchouli, Calabria lemon, Shina cedar, coffee absolute, cardamom, and lavender. Priced at $35, this Italian scent is suitable for the office environment.
Blue Jeans by Versace
Blue Jeans by Versace is classified as an oriental, spicy scent consisting of woodsy and citrusy scents. The scent is casual and can be worn daily. The cologne retails at $49 and is moderately priced.
Burberry Brit
Burberry Brit evokes an air of romance by the wearer. The cologne is recommended for casual use or for a first date. The scent consists of a blend of green mandarin, bergamot, ginger, nutmeg, wild roses, cedar woods, and oriental woods. The cologne is also classified in the oriental and spicy family. The scent retails at $49.50.
Capri Orange by Acqua Di Parma
This energizing mixture of mandarin, Sorrento lemon, and Sicilian Orange with subtle hints of musk and caramel are certain to evoke pleasant memories from the suitor’s evening date. Priced at $104 at Saks Fifth Avenue, the Italian cologne is certain to spark emotions reminiscent of a romantic Italian excursion.
Diesel Fuel For Life Pour Homme
Diesel Fuel for Life is Italian inspired cologne. This concoction combines the scents of the star anise, raspberry, grapefruit, heliotrope, lavender, and dried woods. Priced at $35 this cologne will be certain to appeal to the individual who is price conscious and also has discriminating tastes.
Envy by Gucci
This fragrance is inspired by the oriental and spicy family. The cologne contains a mature blend of musk, nutmeg, ginger, amber, and cedar. It is recommended for daily use and has been a favorite for nearly 2 decades. Envy is priced around $45 retail.
Kenneth Cole Black by Kenneth Cole
This cologne is recommended for casual use by a mature individual. The scent is light and fruity blended with a subtle hint of spice and woods. The fragrance is moderately priced at $50.
Kenzo by Tokyo
Kenzo is an aromatic blend of ginger, grapefruit, shiso, lemon, cardamom, green tea, pink pepper, sap and bitter orange. The cologne is Japanese inspired for the modern urban individual. The cologne is suited for a formal evening event and would be classified as a spicy scent. It is moderately priced at $25.
L’eau D’Issey by Issey Miyake
This fragrance is a citrus fruity scent that is designed for daily casual use. The fragrance is recommended for the summer months because of its citrus and spice components. The subtle hints of musk, woods, and amber give the cologne a more mature edge. The fragrance retails at $98.
The One by Dolce & Gabbana
This particular fragrance is in the oriental and spicy family. The cologne is a blend of coriander, cardamom seed, grapefruit, basil, cedar, amber, orange blossom, and ginger. The scent is moderately priced at $50.
212 by Caroline Herrera
Carolina Herrera makes a statement with her men’s cologne. Its blend of ginger, grapefruit, mandarin, Guiac wood, sandalwood, musk and Aquatic scents provide a subtle, yet masculine scent suitable for the office environment. The cologne is reasonable priced at $50 - $69.
Summary
From this list, an individual should be able to select a scent for evening attire, for daily use, for dates, and for the office. The purchaser can also purchase scents for the seasons as well. The colognes are of varying price ranges to accommodate any budget.
Selecting a scent is a matter of taste and body chemistry. To select a cologne for another individual, know them well enough to choose a scent that will complement their attire, personality, and body chemistry.