Let’s face it girls; we all love our men to smell good. So why not pop a new fragrance into his stocking this Christmas? There are plenty of great scents on the market this year – so many, in fact, that it may be hard to choose just one! So how do you know what your favorite guy will like? By getting savvy to the basics of men’s fragrances, of course!

Aftershave vs. Eau de Toilette

The first decision that you will need to make will be regarding the type of fragrance your man will like. Aftershave is always a popular choice, but is also the least concentrated of men’s fragrances. Typical concentrations usually range from 1-3%. This means that your guy can apply liberally after shaving, but the scent may wear off after a couple of hours. The other advantage to aftershave is that it often contains soothing ingredients that make it a good choice right after shaving. Aftershave is also the less expensive choice in fragrance generally speaking, due to the lower concentration of fragrance essence.

Eau de toilette is also known as cologne, depending on which part of the world you are shopping in. Men’s colognes tend to have a higher concentration of the fragrance essence than aftershave, meaning that he can use less and it will last longer. Concentrations of 4-8% are generally typical for these types of fragrances. Instead of splashing on liberally, cologne is usually dabbed or sprayed at the pulse points only, like the wrist, chest and neck. Spray versions of cologne tend to be a bit more convenient to use and will generally last longer since the cologne doesn’t come in contact with the air until it is actually sprayed on.

Making it Last

To help your man make his deliciously sexy scent linger on, give him the gift of “fragrance building”. Instead of simply purchasing a single bottle of cologne, find a shower soap or gel in the same fragrance. You can even follow up the cleansing step with a matching deodorant. By layering the same fragrance, you can encourage the scent to last longer during the day without becoming overpowering.

If you are looking for a fragrance that will reignite the romance in your relationship, check out the products available that contain pheromones. Pheromones work like a chemical messenger to the brain, to induce feelings of confidence, well-being and sexual attraction. While our bodies emit natural pheromones, you can also enhance the process by wearing cologne that has pheromones built right in. Sex appeal in a bottle – perfect for the special guy on your list!

Men’s fragrance is always a good choice for the holidays, so check out what’s available for your favorite man. You are both guaranteed to enjoy his gift!

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