The world of men’s fragrances is an exclusive club. Women are often allowed in as members, but once they leave, we’re not welcomed back. Most men know this and so us being invited is a big deal. Why else would we spend the money on something that smells like flowers? That said, there are some rules you need to follow if you want to be invited into the club again.
If a woman has walked out of your room smelling fantastic, odds are she had her Scent Of The Day (SOTD) mixed for her before she left. She may have even used different scents throughout the day to keep things fresh and exciting.
You need to up your game too; wear what smells good, use what smells great and most importantly have it mixed by someone who knows what they’re doing. To help you get into the right headspace, here are 6 ways to be more WOW-ed in your life…
Wear What Smears Good
There are many things that you can wear to make you smell good, but not all of them will smell the same on you as they do on a cologne bottle. The key is to wear the right things. Wear clean, dark wash or black clothes. Dark colors block your skin’s ability to absorb smells, so they are a must if you want to smell good. Black is a no-brainer, but also wear charcoal, grey and navy blue.
Avoid wearing bright colours; they will only be a distraction and make it harder to smell good. Stay away from scents that are too strong. When you smell something strong, you will usually just smell the smell. If the person behind you in line is wearing a scent that is too strong, all you will smell is the smell. It’s embarrassing, so don’t let it happen to you.
Use What Smells Great
We all know scents last for an hour or so, but using the right scents will extend their life and make you smell AMAZING. The key is to use the right scents at the right time. Below are some of the best times to use each scent. – Daytime – Use lighter scents during the day because they will last longer on your skin.
When you want to get dressed up or change into something that is more formal, choose a lighter scent like a citrus or woody fragrance. – Nighttime – Here’s when you want to use heavier scents. Heavier scents smell longer and last longer. When you don’t have to worry about smelling great all day long, there are heavier scents you can use.
Find a Scent You Love
One of the best ways to be more WOW-ed is by finding a scent you love. Once you find that scent, you need to wear it as often as possible. While you’re at it, keep at it until it becomes your signature scent. A signature scent is what you smell when you walk into a room.
It’s what people say when they smell you and what they remember when they’re not around you. Your signature scent can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be, but it should be something that speaks to you. Think about what it is about the scent that you love. Is it the smell itself, the way it makes you feel or the person who created it? Once you know what it is, you can use it to be more WOW-ed.
Learn to Love Your Scents
A lot of the time we get too caught up in finding new scents and don’t really think about the ones we have in the cabinet. Before you go out and buy something new, take a close look at the ones you have. You may have one or two scents that you love, but you’re not wearing them.
These are your “secret weapons”; scents you have been wearing for years and have been keeping under wraps. These scents may have been passed down from your dad, uncle or friend who travels. They may have been given to you as a gift or you may have bought them yourself. Whichever they are, they are the real deal and you need to wear them.
Be Wowed By the Right Person
As you’ve seen, the right person can create the right scents and mix them with the right ingredients. You need to make sure that the person who is making your scents is someone you trust. If they aren’t, you will never be WOW-ed. Look for someone who has a great scent and is friendly.
Avoid the guy who smells like he hasn’t showered in a week. If he smells like that, chances are he hasn’t either. Ask the person who is creating your scents to give you a sample of what you will be wearing. If the person refuses, then don’t use them. When you get your SOTD, use it all the time and make sure it lasts all day long.
Final Words
So there you have it. The world of men’s fragrance is an exclusive club, but it doesn’t have to be a mystery. The key is to wear what smells good, use what smells great and find a scent that speaks to you. Once you do, be WOW-ed by the right person, and keep your signature scent in your cabinet, you will never have to ask yourself again “what is a man supposed to smell like?”
