All about men's colognes

The scent is one of the most important components of a man's image. A good branded perfume can help a man attract girls' attention, make a positive impression on an employer, and establish himself as a business partner. However, choosing the right scent is not easy at all, today we will talk about men's colognes.

Cologne is a term used to refer to older perfumes, mostly for men. The content of aromatic components in it is 2-5%, the rest is alcohol and water. This is an unstable odor that lasts no more than 2 hours.

Cologne, like any other men's perfume, does not open immediately. The first scent that comes out is the top chords that form the overall impression. However, after 15-20 minutes, they evaporate, and middle notes come to replace - this is the main aroma of cologne, which lasts from 20 minutes to an hour.

Basic chords are played with a trail, usually woody-spicy notes, slightly less often woody-floral notes. They are the final ones and remain on the skin for the next one and a half to two hours, the man himself and the people around him will feel this smell. Men's colognes are classified into several main groups.

This vintage fragrance is a sophisticated combination of sensual and tart notes.... Originally created for women, nowadays they are widespread among the stronger sex. Woody-chypre fragrances that create an aura of elegance and respectability are the real classics of the style.

Men's floral scents are different from women's. Typically, they are complemented by citrus or woody notes. This fragrance is suitable for young men, it gives them an aura of romanticism, freshness and adventurism.

Woody compositions are characterized by a wide variety of shades. Usually men's colognes reveal notes of patchouli, sandalwood, cypress and cedar. Muted and laconic aromas perfectly emphasize the calm charm and masculinity of their owner.

Perfumes based on oriental notes for men began to be created relatively recently. Usually musk and amber motifs dominate here. They focus on the brightness, boldness and brutality of the image.

Few people understand how cologne differs from eau de toilette and eau de parfum. In cologne, the concentration of fragrant substances is minimal, it is 2-5%... Nowadays, cologne is an attribute of men's perfumery, although in the Soviet years there were also women's colognes, represented by well-known perfume brands.

In the composition of eau de toilette, the concentration of aromatic components is higher - 11-12%, the strength of alcohol varies from 70 to 85%. Such a composition does not sound long, about 2-3 hours. Both colognes and eau de toilette are convenient if after work you want to change the restrained aroma for a more evening one. In addition, the lightness of eau de toilette and colognes allows you to make an overly saturated smell more correct.

But in eau de parfum, the content of fragrant substances is 15-18%, they are mixed with alcohol with a strength of 80-85%. Compared to eau de toilette and cologne, this is a more popular concentration - this scent sounds on the skin for 4 to 7 hours. This perfume is often referred to as a day scent, although it is often used as an evening scent. That is why eau de parfum is more expensive than eau de toilette and cologne.

It is a concentrated cologne whose fragrance is steadily associated with charm and elegance. It harmoniously intertwines two olfactory accords - rich citrus notes and restrained leather. This perfume resembles the smell of expensive leather goods. Top notes reveal lemon and orange, closer to the heart they sound like a fragrant rose surrounded by Paraguayan petitgrain. And the powerful base enhances them with an iridescent sound with guaiac, white cedar and elite leather. This is a cologne for respectable representatives of the stronger sex with a strong character and good taste.

French perfume from the famous Chanel house. Its concentration is close to the parameters of eau de toilette, because the smell, in comparison with other colognes, is quite durable. The basis of the composition was developed by perfumer Jacques Polge, he used a combination of sweet and fresh melodies, thanks to which the cologne acquired a woody-spicy sound.

Eau de cologne begins with aldehyde alcohol with light fresh notes, followed by marine accords reinforced with tonka beans. The perfume is distinguished by the instability of the melody - on different skin its notes are revealed in different ways. The manufacturer positions this perfume as a sporty one, emphasizing men's victories and the desire of its owner to new horizons.

A sparkling energetic scent of a famous cosmetic brand from the USA. It is a certain concentration of endless joy and overwhelming emotions. Cologne belongs to the group of woody scents. It is intended for those young people who like to demonstrate and share their optimism with others.

The perfumed composition begins with invigorating notes of citrus, they smoothly flow into marine melodies with the addition of fresh greens. In the middle, you can clearly feel an elegant cocktail in which lily of the valley, jasmine, rose and freesia are mixed. The trail of white cedar, musk, cypress and guaiac wood makes this scent more masculine. This combination gives warmth and softness to the fragrant melody. This cologne evokes persistent associations with freshly cut grass and air after rain.

The bottle of this aromatic product bears the modest inscription "cologne". Although connoisseurs claim that this fragrance is worthy of the title elite perfume for men... The cologne was presented by the house of Cartier, it is dominated by citrus accords - such a smell invigorates from early morning and charges its owner with energy.

The perfume reveals itself with the aromas of orange and tangerine, sprinkled with bergamot. In the middle are intertwined coriander, ginger, jasmine and green cardamom. Vetiver together with Virginian cedar give laconic and brutal sound. This smell resembles the cool of the morning, so it sounds harmonious in the atmosphere of a stuffy office or a sultry summer day. Such a product is intended for young and energetic men.

A laconic, austere fragrance is produced in a concentration of cologne and eau de toilette. Citrus notes play the first violin here - they are the first to reveal themselves, shimmering with motifs of lemon, grapefruit, sweet and sour apple and bitter orange.The heart contains accords of freshly ground cinnamon and sweet ginger, making the aroma truly charismatic and deep.

The trail is composed of dry vetiver notes. This is a relatively young perfume, it was released only in 2017, but has already been awarded the title of a classic fragrance. Fragrant water harmoniously fits into an informal setting, but in a serious office it is quite appropriate.

This perfume was presented to consumers in 2002 and for two decades it continues to hold in the TOP of men's fragrances. This concept is embodied through the combination of amber and spicy notes with rare accords of citrus freshness. From above, the aroma sounds like tangerine and bitter orange with hints of green mint. The heart of the refreshing cocktail is chamomile, patchouli and cloves, amber and tobacco are chosen as base notes - they give the sound elegant and emotional.

The fragrance was created by German perfumers in 2010. This perfume belongs to the group of aromas with citrus and fougere notes. The sound of this cologne is muffled and subtle, nevertheless, literally from the first chords it conquers with its masculine halo. The citrus component has a rich sound, combining sour lemon and red orange. At the same time, the orange is used as a starting point, the lemon is held in the heart of the aromatic pyramid, leaving a slight sour aftertaste.

Tuscan basil with spicy herbal accords plays at the finish. This smell evokes associations with lightness, invigorating energy and bright emotions.

The cologne Via Paris Dragon Noir is in great demand - this is a popular cologne from France, belongs to the mass market segment. The top notes are rosemary, basil and verbena. The heart is filled with cinnamon, lavender, as well as juniper, coriander and leather. The trail is created by cedar, oak moss, sandalwood and vetiver.

Choosing a cologne is not so easy, this is due to the subjectivity of the perception of different smells for each person. It is very important to choose your own personal scent, which will perfectly fit into the look, but at the same time will not repel.

When choosing a perfume, you should adhere to the basic rules.

• Choosing a cologne is better in the first halfwhen the sense of smell is not yet too overwhelmed.
• Don't sniff more than three aromas at a time.
• Choose a fragrance based on your age and lifestyle - perfume for a business man over 50 cannot be the same as that of a sports boy.
• Remember that each scent takes time. The cologne is revealed no earlier than after 30-60 minutes - only after this time it will be possible to feel all the notes of the perfume composition and evaluate whether you like this smell or not.

If you want people to feel the most unpleasant emotions in your office or on public transport, feel free to apply cologne to your face, neck and shirt. However, if you intend to achieve the location of others, you should use other methods of applying perfume. It may seem strange, but in order to wrap yourself in perfume, you don't have to spray it on yourself. To create a subtle fragrant halo, it is enough to spray cologne around you and go into this fragrant cloud.