Thursday, December 11, 2008

Men and Cologne

Cologne is an important accessory in fashion. A must for both male and females, there are several types of national and international brands available in colognes. In fact, cologne is a regularly used necessity for groomed man. The competitiveness and hygienic concern has somehow made cologne a must have object in any man’s requirements. All the professionals and modern men are constantly on their toes from presentation aspect. Personality plays a great part in any man’s professional life. No educated man with a good job can afford to be unwashed and scruffy. One must have clean clothes, good hygiene and minimal accessories.

Fragrance can be categorized in cologne, scent or after-shave segments. A man must be very careful while selecting the appropriate fragrance. One must avoid the temptation of bathing in cologne. It should be used in moderation. A single squirt of bottle is sufficient for daily use. The rule says, one should not apply more than one or two finger’s worth of cologne.

One must change cologne keeping in mind season. In summer, light scented cologne is ideal whereas in winter strong musk or wood based scents are considered as suitable. Summer scents are better having grassy or citrus flavor. It also helps to have two cologne; one for daily use which should be light and other for specific occasions. Men should also apply cologne twice; once in morning and then again in afternoon. Its apt for persons with tight work schedule. Cologne should be applied at particular places like inside of wrist, below neck and on chest region. Cologne applied on these places mix up with body’s peculiar scent and provides the best effect.