| The first point to consider is that there is a | | | | individual's likes and personality. But as a rule, for |
| difference between men's cologne and mens | | | | summer and daytime wear then it's better to use |
| aftershave. Aftershave is usually used to close | | | | a light, clean, fresh scented cologne like 212 Splash |
| the pores on the skin after a shave with a metal | | | | Winter and evening wear, use a muskier or |
| shaver, cooling and smoothing the skin which has | | | | woody scented cologne. Men's Eau de Toilette and |
| become sensitive by the shave hence closing the | | | | Parfum |
| pores and killing bateria. Aftershave | | | | Aftershave ranges have now expanded to include |
| Many Alcohol-based aftershave will shut the pores | | | | eau de toilette or parfum versions. Eau de toilette |
| and tend to have a stinging effect for several | | | | is more popular and is stronger than cologne or |
| minutes. Men with dry skin or who don't like the | | | | aftershave, whilst parfum is the most |
| stinging sensation when applying aftershave should | | | | concentrated scent, with more essential oils and |
| avoid alcohol-based aftershave and use an | | | | less alcohol. Fragrance Notes |
| aftershave balm, which does not sting and is | | | | The top notes are the first reaction you get from |
| often a preferred choice of treatment for after. | | | | the fragrance basically these are the first |
| Men's Cologne | | | | impressions of the smell they usually last 10 |
| Men's cologne is applied after the aftershave, | | | | minutes, so if you ever test an aftershave or |
| since this has a more intense and longer lasting | | | | cologne you should wait at least 20 minutes |
| scent. If you are using aftershave and cologne | | | | before checking the smell again. |
| together, then you should either ensure that they | | | | The middle notes are the main smell that you will |
| both come from the same brand or choose an | | | | get from the aftershave or cologne after the top |
| aftershave that has a neutral scent to suit the | | | | notes have disappeared. The impression from the |
| moment. | | | | fragrance will last for around 4 - 6 hours. |
| When choosing men's cologne, it's down to an | | | | |