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Aqva Pour Homme by Bvlgari 100ml
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Bois Du Portugal by Creed 75ml
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Palais Jamais by Etro 50ml
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When it comes to choosing the right men’s cologne, one should understand that it’s very similar to buying a new pair of shoes or buying suits; the cologne should “fit” you as well as the occasion you’re going to wear it on. It’s not just a marketing stunt because there is such a thing as aromatherapy. Different scents trigger different brain responses, and if you wear a warm, sexy, musky scent in office, your female co-workers may find it a bit hard to deal with you professionally--- then again, that can’t be too bad, at all. Still, if you want to smell like a really sophisticated person you should read on.

Cologne Don’ts

Do not use the same cologne you’ve used when you were younger

This is not just a rite-of-passage sort of thing. It has a true scientific basis. As you grow, your body chemistry changes and a cologne that smelled good on you back when you were 16 will not necessarily smell that good now that you’re 32. And besides, how many men are able to develop a decent amount of sophistication during their teenage years?

Do not buy a cologne because it smells good on other people

Again, this has something to do with body chemistry. Just because a scent is the latest fad doesn’t mean you should be wearing it, too. As the cologne mixes with your sweat and natural body odor, it results in a subtly unique scent that may either be a good or a bad one depending on the fragrance you choose. So, don’t go jumping into bandwagons or wear cologne that you got as a gift. Instead, use the one that you picked for yourself.

Do not stick with one fragrance

On the average, men must have at least three scents: one for use during the day, office and casual events, one for special occasions and evenings, and one for date nights. Citrus and other light scents are great for daily use at work. Heavier earthen scents, on the other hand, are best for those romantic evenings and other night outs.

How to choose your cologne

Types of scent

Cologne scents are described according to the natural scents they approximate. Citrusy ones have a hint of fruit such as lemon or orange while fruity ones are those that smell like non-citric fruits such as melons and strawberries; the earthen type are more like the smell of moss and soil; and florals are as fragrant as flowers such as roses or lilies. Spicy scents are the sort that “stings” like cinnamon, myrrh and pepper; the woody type smells like fresh-cut wood; while musk approximates animal odors.

Some scents such as fruity and floral have been tagged as feminine while spicy and musky scents masculine. However, high-end colognes produce scents that transcend gender boundaries. There are even women who would deliberately choose to wear men’s cologne because they like its smell on their skin. The point is, whether or not you choose a type of scent should not be infuenced by your gender prejudices. Even the girliest scents may smell manly if one would only explore them with an open mind.

Take advantage of scent strip samples

Cologne on a card or a paper will smell differently from a cologne that has dried on your skin. Still, scent strip samples do have their use because spraying 20 different scents on your left and right forearms will make you look silly and the entire exercise, utterly useless. Once you hit the stores, use these strip samples to weed out the bug and pepper spray from the lot. If you can, narrow down your choices to at least four.

Take your time

Buying cologne in a hurry is not recommended because it takes time before its scent settles on your skin and mix with your own. This is because colognes and perfumes alike undergo three stages called “notes” where the scent transforms into a slightly different one as time passes by. The top note is the most apparent and is what you’ll initially smell when you first applied the cologne. The middle note manifests after 20 minutes to one hour while the base or bottom note is the most long lasting scent that a cologne leaves. This doesn’t mean that one should linger about the store premises for five hours waiting for the bottom note to reveal itself. Just give the cologne about 5-10 minutes to settle.

Take “coffee” breaks in between

Chances are, your nose will have been bombarded by different fragrances by the time you narrow down your choices to four giving it a numb sensation. Coffee has been known to refresh your sense of smell, so whenever you feel the need for an olfactory reboot, get your dose of the fine brew.

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2. Aqva Pour Homme by Bvlgari 100ml
  
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3. from $57.95
  
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2. Bois Du Portugal by Creed 75ml
  
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3. from $389
  
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2. Palais Jamais by Etro 50ml
  
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3. from $98
  
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2. Nero by Benetton 100ml
  
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3. from $38
  
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2. Cacharel Pour Homme by Cacharel 50ml
  
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3. from $95
  
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3. from $24.50
  
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2. Loris Azzaro Decibel EDT Spray 25ml
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  Decibel by Azzaro 25ml - Azzaro
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2. Comme des Garcons Wonderwood Eau De Parfum Spray (100ml/3.3oz) (KP118279)
  Features: A luxurious, woody fragrance for gentlemen Conveys a touch of elegance, masculinity & sensuality Top notes include pepper, bergamote,...
  
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2. Tom Ford Private Blend Champaca Absolute Eau De Parfum Spray (50ml/1.7oz) (KP127804)
  Features: A floral woody fragrance for men & women Deep, creamy, intoxicating, mysterious & wearable Top notes of cognac, bergamot & dyer’s...
  
  Private Blend Champaca Absolute by Tom Ford 50ml - Tom Ford
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4. $40.67
2. F by Ferragamo by Salvatore Ferragamo 50ml
  
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3. from $69
  
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2. Seduction in Black by Antonio Banderas 100ml
  
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3. from $52
  
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2. Mistero Di Roma Uomo by Laura Biagiotti 40ml
  
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3. from $39.50
  
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2. Loris Azzaro Azzaro Duo EDT Spray 50ml
  A fruity oriental chypre fragrance for gentlemen Cool, sparkling, energetic & sensual Features notes of pink grapefruit, passion flower, apple,...
  
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4. $48.00
2. Yuzu Man by Caron 125 ml
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4. $76.26
2. Guess Seductive EDT Spray 100ml
  An oriental woody fragrance for men Clean, fresh, sweet, alluring & charismatic Top notes of cardamom milk, mandarin pulp & pink pepper Heart notes...
  
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4. $55.00
2. Tommy Hilfiger Freedom EDT Spray 30ml
  A green woody fragrance for decisive & self-confident men Fresh, spicy, grassy, creamy & uplifting Top notes of fresh leaves, basil, violet, clary...
  
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4. $67.00
2. Ferrari Ferrari Scuderia Black EDT Spray 125ml
  An aromatic fougere fragrance for men Fresh, juicy, creamy, warm & alluring Top notes are citruses, lime, bergamot, apple & plum Middle notes are...
  
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4. $67.00
2. Ferrari Ferrari Red Power EDT Spray 125ml
  An aromatic fougere fragrance for men Fresh, spicy, sensual & bewitching Top notes are bergamot, blood orange, lavender & pink pepper Middle notes...
  
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4. $55.00
2. Scuderia Ferrari by Ferrari 125ml
  
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3. from $46.50
  
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2. Attimo by Salvatore Ferragamo 60ml
  
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3. from $67
  
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2. New West for Him by Aramis 100ml
  
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3. from $67
  
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2. Sandalo e The by Bois 1920 100 ml
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2. Malizia Uomo Musk by Vetyver 50 ml
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2. Jo Malone Saffron Cologne Intense Spray (Originally Without Box) (100ml/3.4oz) (KP159167)
  Features: A woody spicy fragrance for men Fresh, spicy, powdery, warm & enchanting Top notes of incense, pink pepper & bergamot Base notes of...
  
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4. $285.00
2. Silver by Amouage Men 100ml
  
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3. from $302.69
  
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2. Dunhill 51.3 N EDT Spray 100ml
  A charming, sophisticated fragrance for gentlemen Takes capital-inspired scent to glorious new heights Begins with uplifting, crisp notes of...
  
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4. $71.00
2. Usher UR EDT Spray 100ml
  A fresh aromatic fragrance for gentlemen Conveys casual elegance, confidence & purity Features notes of Sea Breeze accord, crisp fruits, nutmeg...
  
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4. $71.00
2. Davidoff Champion EDT Spray 90ml
  An invigorating fragrance for gentlemen Encourages senses & ignites desire to work hard & succeed Scent begins with sparkling notes of bergamot &...
  
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4. $71.00
2. Dunhill Desire EDT Spray 50ml
  Classified as a refreshing, oriental and woody fragrance Blended with warm, sensual fruits and wood With the lower notes of vanilla and musk...
  
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4. $71.00
2. Burberry Burberry EDT Spray 100ml
  The masculine fragrance blends of lavender & mint Consists of natural essences of amber, herbs & sandalwood Recommended for daytime wear
  
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4. $71.00
2. Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale EDT Spray 50ml
  An aromatic fougere fragrance for men Fresh, sweet, clean, aquatic & invigorating Top notes are mint & lemon leaf Middle notes are geranium,...
  
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4. $71.00
2. Dsquared2 Potion Blue Cadet EDT Spray 50ml
  A citrus woody fragrance for men Light, crisp, sweet & uplifting Top notes of bergamot, pink grapefruit & mandarin orange Heart notes of balsam fir...
  
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4. $71.00
2. Blue Label by Givenchy 50ml
  
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3. from $77
  
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2. Issey Miyake Issey Miyake EDT Spray 125ml
  Top fragrance notes are juniper, bergamot and lavender Middle notes are sage, coriander and freesia Base notes are sandalwood, moss and cedar It is...
  
  L'eau D'issey Pour Homme by Issey Miyake 125ml - Issey Miyake
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4. $107.00
2. Hugo Boss Hugo Just Different EDT Spray 75ml
  An aromatic fragrance for men Fresh, sweet, masculine & enlivening Top notes of Granny Smith apple & mint Heart notes of freesia & basil Base notes...
  
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4. $95.00
2. Lacoste Red by Lacoste 125ml
  
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3. from $89
  
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2. Deep Energy by Adidas 100ml
  
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3. from $12.95
  
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2. Salvatore Ferragamo F Pour Homme Black EDT Spray 30ml
  A bold, intense fragrance for confident gentlemen Masculine, mysterious, elegant & sensual Features notes of lavender absolute, black pepper...
  
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4. $36.00
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3. from $48
  
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