Wonder why many times you fail to impress the woman of your dreams, despite your rugged looks, while an average man wins your woman. The ideal man is what every women desires and dreams of. He should be dressed well and wear good-quality shoes, should clean his nails and most importantly should smell good.
Yes, good hygiene really matters to woman! Clean and clear is definitely a winner when it comes to wowing a woman. A good cologne or fragrance can make a huge difference if you want to impress someone special. If you smell good and fresh, you can definitely get the attention of your lady. All this makes it a very important fashion accessory for men. Even if it can make a hole in your pocket, still it is worth it right? However, it is important to choose cologne that suits your personality.
Though there are a wide range of colognes, aftershaves and perfumes exclusively for men, this has made shopping for men extremely difficult. There are colognes for different age groups and different personalities like sporty, sophisticated, easygoing, professional etc. Every other day a perfume or cologne is launched for men. So if you are new to men’s colognes or you don’t like your old cologne and want a new one then it’s time to shop for new one.
However, you should keep in mind a few things while choosing colognes for men. Colognes with strong, rich and masculine fragrances are the best choice for men. If you know about various fragrance families, you can surely find the cologne that will suit your personality.
Most of the colognes fall within the following fragrance families:
Aromatic: Aromatic notes mainly composed of thyme, mint, sage, anis, lavender, rosemary, clove and usually complimented with citrus, herbs and spicy notes. These are perfect for men who love adventurous.
Citrus: It is mainly composed of fruits like lemon, orange, mandarin and lime.
Fougère: These fragrances have sharp herbaceous notes blended with lavender, geranium, oak moss, coumarain notes.
Chypre: These are generally built on woody mossy notes with accords of bergamot, fruits, patchouli. These are rich and enduring.
Orientals: These have notes of exotic woods, spices, bergamot, resin and vanilla. These fragrances are best for mature men.
Woody: Woody perfumes could be an excellent choice for mature men. These comprises of patchouli, cedar, sandalwood.
Following are the best perfumes for men:
Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio: This is classic cologne from Giorgio Armani which is perfect for summer. It has a wonderful, sweet, light and fresh perfume.
L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme: Created by Issey Miyake, this cologne personifies the Eastern Yin and Yang. A fresh and warm, woody scent stressed with spicy notes.
Davidoff Cool Water: Cool Water by Davidoff is one of the best selling colognes for men. It contains notes of lavender, peppermint, coriander, orange blossom, jasmine, oak, geranium, moss, sandalwood, musk, amber and cedar. It is perfect for young men.
Calvin Klein Eternity for Men: This is perfect cologne for summers and has notes of mandarin, lavender, green botanics, jasmine, basil, sage, sandalwood, rosewood and amber.
Boss Soul by Hugo Boss: This cologne is masculine, mysterious and seductive and perfect for young men. It has a spicy, fresh aroma with notes of Italian mandarin, coriander, white pepper, bergamot, cinnamon, amber, tamboti wood and musk.
Thierry Mulger Angel Men: This cologne is great for office wear and a romantic date. It has notes of lavender, bergamot, peppermint, coffee and musk.
Besides these, some other best colognes for men are Calvin Klein Escape, Dolce & Gabanna Light Blue pour Homme, Calvin Klein Ck One Summer for Men, Armani Black Code and so on.
Source by June Maday