How To Choose The Right Cologne & How To Apply Men's Scents & Fragrance - Gentleman's Gazette
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- Check out our in-depth cologne guide:
In case you missed part 1 of this series, click here: gentl.mn/2GikspU
So how should you pick the right Cologne?
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Understand the ingredients.
Most colognes consist of multiple different fragrances water and alcohol to create something that is harmonious and flattering. Traditionally, essential oils would be used to add the sense to the Cologne. Well-known essential oils include lavender rose bergamot and sandalwood for example. Personally, I'm also a big fan of lemongrass and unfortunately, most manufacturers will not list the essential oils on the ingredients list because they want to keep the secret recipe.
I suggest you understand the fragrance wheel, there are many different variations. Scents are categorized into floral oriental fresh and woody sometimes also in aromatic. Ultimately, this is just a graphic and if you haven't smelled any of this before, it won't be of any help, however, once you've found colognes that you like and you've analyzed what is in them, this can help you find related colognes that you might also like. Ultimately, you want to narrow down the selection of potential favorites for you by using the wheel. For a more detailed look at the fragrance wheel, please head over to our website here.
Before you buy cologne, it's essential to sample it in person.
Everyone's perception of smell is different, on top of that, it's essential that you smell a cologne for at least 30 minutes, ideally up to an hour individually, before you decide on buying it. So why do I have to wait 30 minutes to one hour if I can smell the Cologne right away, you might wonder? Well actually, it all comes down to understanding the fragrance pyramid.
Basically, a cologne consists of base notes, hurt notes, and top notes. The top note is the most volatile of the three, meaning it evaporates most quickly and it's what you can typically smell when you spray the Cologne onto your arm or onto a test or strip. Oftentimes, it's described as fresh or assertive or sharp and it's never on its own because you also have elements of the heart note and a base note that go into it's perception. That being said, I always suggest to test the Cologne on your skin and never just on a tester strip because your natural odor impacts the way you and others perceive that scent. The heart notes or the middle notes are about to appear strongly when the top note disappears which is generally about 20 minutes in. Typically, the notes are more round or mellowed compared to the top notes and it can last all the way up to an hour. bass notes on the other hand are the least volatile component and are often perceived as rich or heavier. It typically takes at least 30 minutes to release those base notes. In the beginning, they're overlaid by the heart notes and so that's why you want enough time with a cologne so you can truly experience what it smells like and how the sense develops over time. Even you might enjoy a scent right out of a bottle, you may actually not end up liking it at all 30 minutes in.
So how do you apply Cologne?
First of all, I think it depends on the strength of the Cologne so that it is stronger has to about differently than something that is very light. When in doubt, always use less.
In recent years, layering of colognes has become a trend.
I personally am more of a purist, I think it's best to go with that one scent because it already consists of many aromatic fragrances paired with your skin and what you eat it really is enough.
You can take into consideration the environment you're in, the season, as well as the type of your skin, so you find something that truly works for you and that's flattering. Stay tuned for the final video in this series about Cologne do's and don'ts.
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Just a couple of corrections:
- You don't need coffee beans. "Nose fatigue" is only achieved when you inhale a lot of alcohol. Alcohol makes the inside of the nose lose feel (if you drink too much, you also feel less pain, same reason), and thus you "lose" your ability to smell. Proof of this is that Perfumers smell different materials for the whole day and don't get this. Why? They avoid taking in alcohol.
- No matter what they tell you, most houses use similar ingredients, have similar cost structures. Creed is just the king of marketing. If you enjoy the story, buy the product, but as always, take everything with a grain of salt. A lot of the materials used nowadays are synthetic to avoid differences in batches, have a more clear cost and usually last longer. Some materials don't have natural options anymore, if your perfume uses Musk, unless you buy it from a shady company, it is synthetic for example.
- Please, please, don't rub the fragrance in any way. By doing that, you're creating friction, which in turn creates heat and makes the top notes dissipate faster, or even changes the fragance all together. Apply and let it sit.
- "Bolder" and "lighter" scents don't make sense. You have frags for the Winter, frags for the Summer, and the in betweens. They're easy to spot, there are scents that you would suffocate with when it's 30ºC outside, and scents that you wouldn't be able to notice after a couple of minutes during winter. There are, though, scents that combine notes from both "catalogues" and allow them to perform ok throughout the year, Bleu de Chanel, Dior Sauvage, etc.
- Oily and dry skin shouldn't have an impact on your decision. The problem associated with this is that dry skin absorbs the perfume, thus giving you a worse longevity. You can avoid this by applying unscented lotion before spraying the perfume. The more hidrated, the longer the scent will remain.
Hope this clears it up a bit.
Ahh, now it all makes scents.
Once again another great video.
“Do not rub it in. You kill the molecules” Al
Great reference 😂
One tip, if I may...avoid the temptation of buying cologne at duty free while traveling. First, if it is a new fragrance for you, you won't usually have time before your flight to really get a sense of it. But what's even worse is that in some airports around the world, they use genuine fragrances in the tester, and then sell you knock-offs in the packaged bottle. By the time you open the bottle and understand it doesn't smell the same, you're already on another continent.
Wow, that's really messed up. Thanks for the advice.
@@vincentrodriguez3420 Oh my thought was wow thats a great buisness practice.
What airports do that? Haven't experienced it yet in Europe.
So happy to see you talking about fragrances Sven-it’s a natural extension of style and self expression. I keep a seasonal fragrance wardrobe to compliment my clothing wardrobe and have enjoyed pairing the two depending on context and intent.
Regarding fragrance recommendations, I’m totally with you on Royal Oud-it’s peppery, woody scent makes me feel confident and accomplished. Penhaligon’s Sartorial is also fantastic and coincidentally, was intended to evoke a tailor’s workshop on Saville Row. Both are ideal for gentlemen seeking to make an impression!
Very informative, thanks for the quality content.
The Mont Blanc Individual was my first cologne that I purchased as a teenager. I still have the bottle with me after many years as I later learned that it was not the kind of fragrance for me. The bottle is still a good bedroom decoration and it actually smells quite acceptable even after so many years.
Wonderful video. I'll definitely use this information next time I'm shopping for new fragrances. Thank you sir.
Years ago when moved off to University, smelled an acquaintance's cologne, tried in store, and purchased (Ralph Lauren Big Pony Orange 4). Now I know why sometimes after about an hour isn't so appealing: base notes aren't working with my natural oils, though still would wear. Thank you for explaining this! :D
BTW, on my own a couple years ago started using essential oils to help my moods (ex lavender if having an over stimulated morning), unknowingly wearing "cologne".
Great video looking forward to the next in the series! Just starting my real journey into the arena of fragrances and so far it is quite a heady experience.
Very nice for the most part. I’ve been enjoying Tiziana Terenzi’s house of cologne lately as well as Ermenegildo Zegna’s elements of man collection
Great video as always! Really appreciate the quality of information and production. Please don't think you need to increase the frequency of uploads, I would much rather have a higher quality (or both of course).
I like all your videos rapahael. I've Learning too much about to dress properly in any enviorment. I'm huge fan from the caribbean the Dominican Repúblic. God Bless you. Such an incredible job.
If you want to go old school, get genuine rose oil. It was a traditional scent for men in the Byzantine and later Ottoman Empire (women wore jasmine). You wear it in your beard, like an aromatherapy diffuser! It is very potent, and hard to wash the scent off. If you get it on your clothes, forget it. If you go to Istanbul, make sure to buy a small vial of genuine rose oil for yourself, and jasmine oil for your lady. Pricey, but worth it.
I respect your content. It is very informative and smart. You are just elegant!
A beautiful video again Mr. Schneider.
Awesome video, thank you for making this serie.
I like to buy .5ml samples. That way I can wear it a few times and see how I like it. There have been a couple that I really didn't care for in the store but when I put it on and wore it all day I loved it! In fact one of my favorite scents (Versace Eros) I didn't like at first and would have overlooked it had I not worn it.
Love the videos, great choice with royal oud, however guys never rub the fragrance into the skin as it bruises the scent molecules
Keep up the great work sir!
Thank you so much for this video. It realy helped
I like Royall Lyme in the spring/summer and Bay Rum in winter. I also enjoy Armani Code. Those are my three.
thanks for posting love your videos
Good advice as always Sven, I’ll be taking this advice on my next purchase. That said, I won’t be dropping a weeks wages on royal oud!! Though it’s tempting 😅
Great vid! Can you talk about the right belts for a suit and what you can / can't wear with certain combinations, please? Thanks!
I'm one of those real picky guys about colognes, where I'm put off by 90% of them. It has to be something discreet and usually earthy or woodsy. Just as long as it gives off "clean air". I have an issue where overpowering colognes will give me a sneezing fit; don't know why I react to it like that but I do.
Great content. I use Bleu de Chanel, it's my favourite scent
Great video!!!
Very nice video and helpful. Let me just ask where can I find Lorenzo Villoresi cologne in the US? Would you happen to know where I might be able to try them?
Nice video. I LoVe and use Armani Code. It's manly and not musky. I also have a cheaper cologne for everyday that has a fresh summer breeze type smell, like the smell of a beach vacation.
Brilliant video . 👍
I recommend that folks buy essential oils and make their own perfume/cologne. Most expensive perfumes are made of basic oils. With your own kit, you canmake a dozen perfumes that are made just for you.
Very informative vid
Just a tip that I got from a perfume maker.... you should never rub cologne into your skin, as it crushes the perfume particles and it will make the smell disperse quicker. Let it dry itself and it will last longer!
Woody ASMR if you know anything about chemistry, you would know that's not really true, you can't crush particles, they might react to the friction at best and break prematurely and maybe not last as long, at best. But a quick rub shouldn't be that bad, or not as bad a people say it will. They just heard it said enough, that you begin to belive it. Same with the whole thing of them lasting forever if they're kept cool and away from sunlight.
It's not the rub but the heat that takes away the scents.
In the fall, personally, layering quality sandalwood with rose is rather pleasant.
Great advice.
I also own Royal Oud and also Xerjoff Mefisto and love them both. Great video!
Hello Sven , please a have a question , what's that thing that the french mathematician Cédric Villani put instead of a neck tie ?
and is it done correctly ? or it's his personnal manner to tie it ?
Do you or anyone know where I can get / purchase sample/test perfumes for men even online?
Nice video. However, V&R SB extreme is a classic heavy/sweet winter scent, and not light like u said :D
I don't remember in part one if there was a mention of the differences between cologne and parfum, ie, the alcohol content. I have both. Also, I have a suggestion for those who are looking for more than one scent. Whether it's $50 or $250, I practice a slow decision. If it interests me on a test strip, I will often go back on another day with a plastic baggie, do the test strip, place it the baggie, and go home with it to sample over the next two, five, and eight hours. Only after that will I test it on my skin. I also wear both eau de toilette and eau de parfum - just depends. Just for kicks, I suggest Royale Bay Rhum - it;s not long lasting, and it's different, unless you have memories of the barber shops in the 50's.
Hello ,
I just want to ask about a perfume which was available in the nineties, I can’t remember it’s name, but I recall its package, the package had windmill with British rural home with British flag , and it looks similar to silver Lapidus perfume , if you have any idea about such description, please notify me,
Love your videos. One thing you’re doing wrong is rubbing your cologne after spraying, you never want to do that. Other than that good video as always.
Okay, so a simple hack for anyone with more than 2 fragrances. I have around 150-200 now collected over many years and most go months without use however, all get smelt.
1) Put on the clothes for the day or look at a photo of yourself previously looking/styled the way you will on the day.
2) Take out a few or as many bottles of fragrances that you want to test.
3) Smell the top of the bottle/atomiser and inside the bottle top simultaneously whilst looking at yourself in the mirror and imagining yourself in the location you will be.
4) spray on what YOU choose and enjoy.
This will change the game. These general rule videos are amazing and will help you not make serious mistakes. Nobody wants to smell Eros at a funeral right? However, if you know how you want to present yourself, this method will make it easy. Example: I am off to Mykonos for a family holiday right now. I have chosen Creed Vetiver for the day and Guerlain L'Homme Ideal for the night based on how I am likely to dress and the place I am going at the time of year. Now who's going to be able to recommend those for me, my age, dress style, location and the people around me. Only me. Do what suits YOU and make this your art. It's not a science.
thanks for the good video and helpful tips
good video. thx
The Mont Blanc Individuel that you mention was also high on the recommendations list with Jeremy Fragrance, but I found that it dissipated within moments of being applied and was completely useless... Maybe I just absorb fragrances too easily.
Respect for you and your knowledge sir. Love your videos.
Thanks
always love the intro music
is part 3 released? because I can't find it
it's such an informative video.
but one thing that screws it up is the fact that you rub in the fragrance. that screws up the top notes of the fragrance and messes with the performance too.
also, the number of sprays depends on the type of fragrance you are wearing. you can go 8 to 10 sprays of a very light, fresh fragrance without it being too strong, whereas if you are wearing something that is super heavy and projects a lot, 2 sprays should suffice. there is no rule to that.
The cameo guy must be your new hire :)
Have you ever tried Bayolea by Penhaligon’s? Great lemongrass fragrance
Hello!
I am 54 and seeking some summer fashion ideas. I might have overlooked it in your videos, but do you have something on shorts, shoes and shirts for the summer? Btw, could you leave out Polo shirts? I find the way the sleeve of the polo shirt is usually too short and makes my middle age arms seem weak. Ha. Thanks, Eric.
I like Creed (not the band) lol. Aventus, and original santal are my favorites.
School of Class and great taste ✨✨✨✨✨
8th !!! Love the videos ! Greatings from uk
I love your dorky stile hahaha
I once got the tip from a "nose" (someone who designs perfumes for a living): don't put it on your skin, anywhere. For gentleman, preferably it goes on the shoulders and maybe a bit on the cuffs. For ladies it goes somewhere on the clothes near the decolleté or on the cuffs. But ladies, in general, show more skin so it's harder to put it on the clothes where it's warm enough. Off course the garment closest to the skin is the target, not the top layer.
I am just seventeen but I really am learning A lot from watching your videos. Thank you for that!
I spray my hair. It avoids having the questionable toxic ingredients on my skin and does seem to last and project at least as well as on skin. I can't really see any reason not to do this
Royal Copenhagen is my favorite. But Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male is also excellent.
Ronbo710 no it’s not 😂
Nice Video. I find it to be rather hard to decide how much to spray. I personally see nothing wrong with others being able to smell my scent and therefore spray between three and five sprays, depending on the strength and concentration of the perfume used and the occasion. I think the sentiment that a man should only smell of after shave or very little at all is a bit antiquated, but I might be wrong. I am sort of an afficionado and I would want others to get a whiff of my scent. But it is really hard to get a feeling of how much one projects because our nose fatigues and our brain blots out the scent. One absolutely needs to ask others, how much they can smell of what one has put on.
2-3 sprays no matter what brand or type. Believe me people smell it. Putting too much makes it pungent and obtrusive and it says you are insecure.
Hey almost 200k Subs! Great job!
Yeah, it took years to get to 100k, and a whole lot less to get to 200k, let's hope we can grow to a 300k even more quickly.
I’m a big fan of fresh scents.
I am an occasional kilt wearer, would you mind creating a video speaking on how to dress with a kilt, ranging perhaps from casual to formal - Regards Ryan Smith
1978ajax In early ages no... some gentlemen choose to carry on this tradition, for lack of a better word, called "going regimental". However typically gentlemen today who regularly or even occasionally wear a kilt wear some form of underwear as courtesy to other and for their own comfort.
Tom Ford makes excellent fragrances
I've been watching Jeremy Fragrance. That guy is on point as well.
Hey Sven,
id like to ask you to produce a video about an or mutiple outfits to wear to the most formal occasions possible and if you have done so already could anyone link me the video cant find it.
Thanks a lot!
Check out our white tie guide.
Hello! I have a question. What do you suggest to do if everybody hates your favourite fragrance that you wear?
You’re probably wearing too much or they just don’t like you as a person
i work with someone who is notorious for wearing way too much cologne….he is a boss and i think that is way nobody is checking him...
Does cologne expire?
Pure essential oils are often available at specialty shops and organic markets. What do you think about using them directly, with a drop or two at the pulse points?
Go for it, nothing to lose trying.
Any recommendations for a cologne with heavy clove notes
Victory and rolf spicebomb extreme
A fellow Spice Bomb wearer! I would like to suggest Aventus by Creed to you sir! As always, great video!
I had Aventus in the past
Overhyped scent...not costs more than 180 usd...
I love creed. I don't wear and tell.
@@abhisheknarayandhyani731 highly overrated and built on lies.
@@wagwan9022 Creed makes some other beautiful scents which are far better than aventus.... Dna of aventus becomes very generic now a days... Plus nobody gets impressed from it as everyone knows about it.
I'm getting spicebomb and polo blue next month.
Try them first
Old Spice FTW!!!
Rafael, I love the jacket, I love the shirt, I love the tie! But not together
Will you do must-haves for spring and summer in a upcoming video?
Did that already. Check out our archive
Ok thanks.
Could you please do a video on how to speak and project your voice in a distinguished manner?
Already filmed...
What I would recommend is going to the fragrance section, bring your wife or whomever and try as many as you can over a couple of days on your arms. Smell them over the course of time and see which one pleases you and your woman. Quite easy to your signature scent this way! Great tips and best wishes Sven!
Absolutely, sir. The woman, who knows you very well is great, when she says "wow, this scent IS YOU", you know you're going to buy it whatever the price is ;) .
Is there a fragrance smells like Gillette form?
Nice shirt😍
Good video Sir. As a general rule I have 4 fragrances for each season
Awesome, would you tell us what are the fragrances you have?
Benjamin Chavez Sure, i tend to prefer classic types as opposed to modern.
Spring
1-Patrick (fragrances of Ireland) 2- Tabac Original 3- Dunhill Original 4- Curzon by Geo F.Trumper
Summer
1- Cool Water Deep (now discontinued) 2- Terre d'Hermes Eau Fraiche 3-Dunhill Edition 4 1881 Pour Homme by Cerruti.
Autumn/Fall
1-Terre d'Hermes 2-Spanish Leather by Geo F.Trumper 3-Devin by Aramis 4- Adventure by Davidoff.
Winter
1-Bentley for Men 2-Havanna by Aramis 3-My Land by Trussardi, 4-Noir (EDT) by Tom Ford
Thank you for sharing those are great, I wish I could try Cool Water Deep as I am a big fan of the regular Cool Water. I see you have listed on your spring fragrances Dunhill Original, how is its performance on your sking, I heard from other people the performance is poor, maybe is different on you? I like Terre d'Hermes too I need to get more fragrances from that house. This is great thank you for sharing. What is your favorite to go out on a date with the lady for a night out?
Benjamin Chavez I find Dunhill works well with me in Spring, Cool Water Deep has a cactus note so good for warm weather, was made by Nathalie Lorson and I find any male fragrances she does is good stuff. Hermes is a solid house, Voyage is very nice :)
For being out with a lady, if she's bought me a fragrance before I'd wear it for them.
I like subtle scents for dates such as the original Gentleman by Givenchy or Bentley Absolute.
Floris???
Biggest tip is to avoid fragrance CZcamsrs. Never blind buy a fragrance based on what someone else says about it.
My favorite is Avatar.
Nothing compares to vintage fragrances, before IFRA was running the show.
Pineaple can, even change your taste or so my wife says...
Is it okay to wear cologne to work or should I stick to a spray?
Cologne is safe for work. Avoid clubbing or anything with Nuit in the name. Aqua Di Gio is a world famous office safe scent that also smells exceptionally well. I wear Issey Miyake L’eau. Any light citrus scent with a powdery dry down works great. Avoid vanilla and amber in the basenotes. Patchouli is my go to basenote
Why do cologne scents degrade over time ? Is the alcohol base degrading the oils?
Do you mean like if you keep the bottle put away for too long the scent will be lost? or do you mean over time on your skin at the end of the say?
If you mean on your body, it actually doesn't, you just stop smelling it and good cologne stays with you all day. Try, "Angel Men Pure Malt." Women who don't know you will tap your shoulder and politely ask you, "what are you wearing?" And only 2-3 sprays.
alcohol and oils arent attacking each other in parfumes. They only degrade significantly,then they are stored in a well lit,bright enviroment,because the uv rays destroy the molecules but i sadly cant tell you which ones. Im sure you can find more information on the internet about this topic
i like patchouli a lot
Subtle!!
I love patchouli oil too. Some despise it. I mix mine with other oil and create my own signature scent...I have one called Hypnotic Angelo. Good to see another fellow Pachouli oil fan. Angel from The Bay
I have a bad allergy for cologne and perfumes. Is it acceptable to not use colognes at all?
You should try Molecule 01 , or get IsoEsuper on Amazon and try that.
I'm likely allergic as well. Health first.
Last think you want is to end up in the morgue and the doctor saying to the coroner "That is great cologne he wearing, too bad it killed him."
It's sandalwood not sandlewood, great video anyway :)
Rule which rules all other rules in cologne habit,NEVER EVER RUB the area where you applied
Is it really true that there are aromatic rings in cologne? Kinda sus
6:13 hey, that's a Polish beer :)
Thanks for the informative video. I can't place your accent. What is your mother language? I'm curious.
Zlee11 Sven was born and raised in Germany. And thus his mother tongue is German
man u shouldn't touch the perfume after applying it.. because that kills the top notes.. but great video 😊
Creed is a great brand but they are very expensive and not everyone can afford then. They are overpriced however many of their fragrances I do enjoy.
That is when Armaf starts to looks really good. Hey what do you think about Spicebomb for day wear? and Royal Oud for evening and winter like he said?
I suggest something from Ferrari or Ferragamo for Sven. Lol
Our good friend AGentlemansJourney would suggest something from Ferrari. And that will be a great suggestion.