subject: Men's Colognes Are As Popular As Women's Perfume [print this page] Men's colognes are as popular as women's perfume. The way we smell is an important part of attracting others. Men's colognes are constructed in such a way that men can feel confident of smelling fresh, interesting and masculine in any situation. Cologne is produced for men using natural scents from citrus, woody, musk, and spicy fragrances.
Some of the best men's colognes on the market.
Some men have been known to use cologne in place of aftershave, but doing this can clog skin pores. The difference between mens cologne and aftershave is that men's colognes contain 2% to 5% fragrance oils, whilst aftershave contains around 1% to 3%. Aftershave also includes cooling agents such as Aloe Vera and alcohol for closing up the skins pores opened by the hot water. Aftershave lasts only up to two to three hours where as men's cologne can last up to twice as long.
Andon cologne by Joven is a classic dry woods composition, using the fragrances of fresh green, citrus, sandalwood, patchouli, civet, musk, ambergris, castoreum and the pheromone andronstenol, where the name andron is derived from. Another popular cologne is from the Nicole Miller perfume range for men.
Armani cologne is a clean citrus scent with notes of lavander, bergamot, cedar, clove, nutmeg and patchouli. Suggested use is in the evening. Armani men's colognes include Aqua di Gio best for summer days. Armani Mania, Black Code, and Emporio Armani, suggested use is for the daytime at the office or for business meetings. Hugo Boss men's colognes include Hugo for men, Dark Blue Hugo for men, Hugo Boss Baldessarini and Hugo Boss Boss. Donna Karen men's colognes include Be Delitious with fragrances of coffee and jasmine added. DKny men and DKny Unleaded which include the fragrances of leather and tobacco, suggested for casual wear.