Applying the right amount of fragrance

Applying the right amount of cologne could be tricky if you really like the scent. But you, being a responsible cologne wearer, want to know the best method for applying cologne for different situations. 

When applying cologne there are some things that you need to consider:

Indoors:   Do not spray directly on the skin. Walk into the mist or spray directly above you.

Outdoors:   If it is windy or there is going to be a lot of movement, spray once directly onto the skin. The fresh air will dilute the scent but it will still warm up with your body when you need it.

Closeness:   If you are going to be sitting shoulder to shoulder with people for a long while, the best advice is to not use cologne at all. You can use an aftershave or body wash which will have less fragrant oils.

Spray in the air in front of you and walk into the mist.

Spray above your head so the mist falls on the top of your head, which can get stinky.

Tips about your fragrance:

Do not dilute your cologne so that you can spray it directly to your skin. Doing this will change the balance of your cologne and make the fragrance spoil quickly over time.

A fragrance is not designed to last all day. You will probably need to update it every three to four hours, depending on the chemical changes in your body daily, that reflect on your skin, as well as the kind of concentration of the fragrance:

Perfume (Parfum): up to 6 hours

Parfum De Toilette (PDT): Up to 5 hours

Eau de parfum (EDP): 3 to 5 hours

Eau de Toilette (EDT): 2 to 4 hours

Eau de Cologne (EDC): up to 2 hours

For Men Eau de Toilette (EDT): Up to 5 hours

Aftershave / after-shave lotion: 2 to 3 hours
Eau Fraîche: 2 to 3 hours