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How to Select Men's Fragrance

Men are often challenged in some cases even overwhelmed at selecting a proper men’s fragrance. What should I buy aftershave, cologne, Eau de toilette? Rest assured that it is not that difficult to select the proper fragrance, once you understand each fragrance function and your needs. Often, times you may need more than one type of fragrance as your daily needs will vary.

First you must understand the differences between cologne, Eau de toilette (EDT) and aftershave. Yes, both cologne and aftershave have a similar fragrance in the bottle, but in reality there are differences. Aftershave is designed to use after a man shaves. Aftershave is used to close the pores and may offer an intense sensation after its application. This is the result of the aftershave closing the user’s pores.

Cologne’s scent is always stronger, and last longer than aftershave. Cologne is used as a fragrance to give a person a pleasant scent. People often become confused on the differences between cologne and EDT, when in actuality cologne and EDT are the same. The term EDT is a common term used in Europe, where cologne is a more commonly used here in the states.

Second, you must understand that a fragrance is composed of many layers of scents. These scents are broken down into groups of scents known as top notes middle notes, and bottom or base notes. Top notes are usually light spices, fruity, citrus or minty scents that disappear after about ten minutes after application. Middle notes are usually are middle spices vanilla, cinnamon, woodsy, and heavier citrus scents such as grapefruit or orange that last for about an hour. Lastly, the fragrance contains bottom or base notes. This is the “mature” fragrance, the scent that you will be known for after you leave the room. The bottom or base notes are composed of stronger scents: long-lasting leathers, woods, tobacco, and heavy spices such as peppers and cloves.

Lastly it is time to select the fragrance that you need. Never buy a fragrance after just smelling the fragrance on someone or just smelling a sample sprayed on a scent card. The reason behind this is two fold. First the scent changes after it matures. Secondly and more importantly, all fragrances do not smell the same on all people! The smell created from fragrances is a result of a basic chemical reaction between an individual and the fragrance once it is applied. Since each person has different body chemistry, when the fragrance is applied, the reaction or “smell” may be slightly different than someone else who wears the same fragrance.

So how do I buy the right fragrance? Smell the fragrances on smell cards, once you determine that you may like a fragrance spray it on your wrist. Smell it in intervals, of ten, sixty, and ninety minutes. This is done to smell the fragrance in intervals and different stages of its reaction with your ph. If the scent is one that you like and one that you would wear than purchase it either at the store or on the internet. You may chose to purchase both an aftershave, and cologne as your needs, and desired strength of fragrance may change based on what your day has in store for you.

Zackary Hayes is a fragrance consultant at http://www.TheFragranceDiscounter.com

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Running Through the Odors and Fragrances of the World

There are many things I truly love about running. It's a long list.

But the pleasant and sometimes unexpected smells, odors, aromas and fragrances that I inhale on my common route is one that's pretty high up on that list.

In our normal daily lives we live trapped either inside our cars, our homes, offices, or shopping malls. It's not too common that we are exposed to the natural ambient smells of the world without the intervention of walls and air conditioning systems which deaden our sense of smell.

When I run around the 5K loop in my neighborhood there is nothing that comes in between the world as it is and my olfactory bulb.

The warmer the air, the more smell particles find their way to my grateful nose.

It's always an experience of comfortable recollection (“ohh, yes, fresh laundry!”) or a puzzling inquiry (“after shave? or burnt grass?”).

The game of olfactory hide-and-seek never ends.

Here are some of the odors and fragrances I encounter on a fairly regular basis on my running route:

• Freshly laundered clothes, Tide, and clean steaming water.
• A hot car engine that's shut off just minutes earlier, its manifolds still ticking as they cool off, the faint smell of gas and oil dropping on some invisible hot metal surface.
• Soft asphalt, yielding to the authoritarian summer heat.
• Onions and burgers on a grill, sizzling. Children's happy laughter in the background.
• Freshly cut sweet grass, mixed with the exhaust gas of a noisy two-stroke engine.
• The sharp and bitter whiff of pesticide, insecticide and fertilizer.
• The unmistakable signature of diesel fume.
• The musky and stale odor of cat litter and urine.
• Amorphous signal of black trash bags piled up right around the corner.
• Pure burning fragrance of fresh oxygen after the first snow of the season.
• Wet metallic smell of fresh rain mixed with rich gorgeous fragrance of divine earth. This combination makes me feel like kneeling down and kissing the ground tenderly each time.
• Honeysuckles, honeysuckles and more bales of honeysuckles, cascading over the garden walls and fences, broadcasting their fragrance like a sea of sopranos in mad love.
• The expensive perfume of a woman who was where I happen to be just a minute ago.
• Sickeningly sweet strawberry shake or bubblegum.
• Joyful fresh smell of axed firewood, piled up high on the side of the road.
• Coffee and donuts.
• Fresh paint.
• Curry?

The hide-and-seek, the false clues, friendly memories and occasional surprises continue...

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How And Why Perfumes Are Grouped Into Fragrance Families

With its aisles and aisles of colored vials, the world of perfume can perplex someone who does not know her way around. As daunting as exploring perfumes and fragrances may seem, any newcomer can pick up a basic knowledge of the taxonomy of perfumes, which will help her choose the one that best suits her.

Traditionally each and every perfume is put into to a specific group or family. These families all more or less reduce to six different categories of fragrance, floral or sweet, sporty or clean, green or natural, musk, woody or chypre, and oriental or spicy. Every person's taste in fragrance varies. Some people like a specific family, and some people like them all.

The only thing that is certain about fragrance preference is that it can chance with time. As a girl matures into a woman, her tastes in fragrance will likely mature as well. A young woman who is enthusiastic about the sparkling smell of floral perfumes may gradually grow to like the more powerful, deeper scent of woody or even musk perfumes.

Floral or sweet fragrances are the most popular category of fragrance. They get their dominant smell from one or several flowers. A perfume whose aroma is made up of only one flower is called a soliflore. Floral fragrances have a light, playful quality to them, and are for a woman who likes to have a lighthearted air. They conjure images of carefree spring time, or can be bubbly and enthusiastic.

Some noteworthy examples of floral fragrance are Chanel No. 22, Estee Lauder Pleasures and White Lineny, L'Air Du Temps by Nina Ricci, and Joy by Jean Patou.

Sporty or clean fragrances are named for their freshness, a quality that roughly akin to the smell of a warm shower or a good soap. These fragrances are found most often in eau de colognes. Given their refreshing nature, women who are active or athletic may find sporty fragrances appealing. Some classic sporty fragrances are Estee Lauder Alliage, Lily Chic by Escada, Cashmere Mist by Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren Polo for Women and Tommy Girl.

The natural or green perfume family is so named for the homey, natural smells it provides. Think of pine forests or oceanside walks and you come close to the aroma of a natural perfume. If these sorts of activities inspire you, perhaps you would like a natural fragrance. Examples of natural perfumes are Burrberry London, Calvin Klein Truth for Women, Poison by Christian Diro, and True Star by Tommy Hilfiger.

Musk fragrances are strongly suggestive and sexy. They are powerful and meant for the women who is through playing games and knows what she wants, or for the sort of wordless communication that is so effective between lovers and would-be lovers. Musk fragrances give off the strongest aroma of all the fragrance families. They are derived from the male musk deer from the Himalayas, muskrats, and musk oxen. Common musk perfumes are O Oui by Lancome, Shalimar by Guerlain, L'Aminant by Coty, and Dolce & Gabbana for Women.

Chypre or woody perfumes are sometimes also referred to as earthy. This family is made up of fragrances which contain bergamot, jasmine and oakmoss. Woody fragrances can be described as a mixture of the flavors of custard and apricot, and seem to suit the woman who sports birkenstocks. Popular examples of chypre and woody perfumes are Chanel No. 19; Envy Me by Gucci, Paloma Picasso Perfume, and Romance by Ralph Lauren.

Oriental or spicy is used to describe the last perfume family. These perfumes, which can also be called ambers, are made up of animal scents and vanilla combined with wood and flowers, or both. Oriental fragrances are spicy and exotic, and stand apart, and so are perfect for the woman who can stand on her own two feet with confidence. Some popular perfumes that are in the oriental family are Emeraude by Coty, Estee Lauder Youth Dew, Lancome's Magic Noir and Tresor, and Opium by Yves Saint Laurent.

Now you know the basics of how fragrances are categorized. Armed with this knowledge of the perfume families, head on down to the fragrance shop nearest you. You will have an edge! Now you know which family suits you best!Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this as well as inexpensive perfume at http://www.cheapcologneandperfume.com.