Stop Wearing Fragrance Wrong (How To Apply Cologne The Right Way)
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- Most guys are applying cologne incorrectly. Here's the deal: if you're spraying a $250 fragrance into the air and walking through the mist, you may as well be pouring it down the drain. The same goes for you guys who spray it on their wrists and then rub them together. The fact is, most guys aren't taught the best method of applying fragrance. They fall into bad habits and waste their hard-earned money as a result.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - How To Apply Cologne The Right Way
0:10 - Mistake #1: Rubbing It In
2:00 - Mistake #2: The Mist Cloud
5:27 - Mistake #3: Not Testing Fragrance Before Use
6:29 - Mistake #4: Apply Too Much Cologne
7:58 - Mistake #5: Where to Apply
9:29 - Mistake #6: Not Applying to Clothing
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12:57 - Mistake #7: Not Choosing Your Own Signature Fragrance
14:12 - Which fragrance to wear for each season?
16:10 - Should you wear fragrances daily?
16:55 - Can you overuse fragrances?
17:21 - Can you reapply fragrances?
18:32 - Can you layer fragrances?
19:00 - Can you layer with moisturizer or lotion?
19:33 - How to make fragrance last ALL day?
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I love greenly from demarly
Applying perfume on lotion is not ideal. The alcohol in the perfume ends up breaking down the lotion.
It should be down the other around. Apply the perfume let it settle then apply the lotion. This locks in the perfume longer on the body
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what is inch?
Dont wear cologne ever. You are covering up your natural pheromones. Deodorant is more than enough.
“I like to be discovered, not announced when i walk into a room.”
Now thats how you exude Class, subtlety and discipline. Well-stated!!!
Unfortunately though, some people walk into a room and they are just relatively ignored.
@@azmike3572 thats true but that has to do with your overall presentation. Cologne cant do all the work
It is ok to " announce " if it is a class fragrance hello world here I am
@@ThinkPIONEERing It can't?--"What a revoltin' development!" 🙂
@@azmike3572 try mixing cologne with body odor, no deodorant and a tacky outfit and see if that doesn’t deduct a few points from your chances of getting laid… I’m sure someone agrees with my thesis
I just skip the sillage and spray directly up my nose
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I have bought lots of fragrances with some having oil base n they are the best last longer and other people pick up on the scent
Oh, I like to drink mine so my sweat smells like Dior
I like drinking my fragrance so my sweat smells like Dior.
You should check some info about russians who drink cologne.
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systemic fragrance. I like it.
Does this method work? I want to try it!
It's so refreshing to hear a TH-camr say less is more. It seems most fragrance aficionados are so deep into their special interest, they want to push their exotic and sometimes difficult scents onto everyone around them. But applying lightly is just so much more classy. If you respect people around you, it will be so much easier to earn their respect for you.
I definitely appreciate anyone living by the "Less is more" method since I'm very scent sensitive and one of the worst things with being out and around is when you have people where it's like walking into a wall like 2 meters away.
less is more but made a 20 minute video for 2 minutes of info...
Love the ones who say less is more and then proceed to recommend 7 sprays
Said no one ever
This is just sum overthinkers like to hear, in reality it depends on the fragrance, if you're wearing polo red or nautical voyage you can literally spray it 8-12 times on you and that wouldn't be excessive, if you're wearingg sum like black afgano or mancera instant crush then obviously that's crazy, 2-4 sprays is 100% sufficient so yea it all depends on what you're about to use.
I used to only wear fragrances during special occasions but then I was talking to my friend one day and estate sales randomly came up. She said it was kind of sad to think about, but that she knows so many people who get really nice, high end fragrances from them. After that she decided to wear something from her collection almost everyday because you never know how long you'll get to enjoy something like that. I agreed with that sentiment and I also started wearing mine everyday, especially my favorites. Like Antonio, I enjoy them and they put me in a good mood, so why not :)
I do same and it makes me feel good not minding the cost
@@maypen4034they'll expire in a few years so better use them than not
I appreciate your info. However, having been trained by the various parfumeries, we’ve been taught that fragrances also interact differently with body chemistry and most companies highly encourage that fragrances should be used on the body rather than on the clothes- it’s kinda like just spraying the fragrance on an already used blotter card. Specifically because laundry detergents also have their own scents (which can counteract with the scent you use).
But he said this. That info about spraying on clothing was for the people who freak out about putting alcohol on their skin, not a recommendation of how to apply.
True 👍
@@brianantunes8467 😂😂😂
You didn’t listen
This is very true.
When I bought my current cologne, the girl behind the counter said "I LOVE this fragrance. And it reacts with your natural pheromones, so the longer you have it on, the better it smells."
"...so that the world will start to smell better." Liked the video after that! I've been interested in various scents since I discovered Polo Double Black in my grandfather's cologne cabinet as a boy. I'm pleased that you take being a classy and well-groomed gentleman so seriously, we all should.
Hey I'm woman and hoping the info on this video applies to me as well as men. This is the most informative video I've come across about the where, how, and why of wearing fragrance. "I want to be discovered, not announced" is definitely my style. Thanks for the video!
I watch a fair number of fragance videos. I think this the first time I hear a clear argumented explanation about why rubbing fragance is not good. Saludos Antonio
Check out the videos by Roja Dove for more! Perfumer, and encyclopedia. Cheers!
Im officially dumping Jeremy guys. Content content content. You know your stuff sir. A lot. This video in particular is the only fragrance video anyone needs.
Agreed and now know how to properly pronounce Sillage (See-agh)
@@KevinDSmith-wf6nn I hope he can pronounce “bergamot” properly……most can’t 😅
@@lordcharfield4529 Bergamot is also an English word, with an official English pronunciation. So most people say it correctly
What I was taught. Clean fresh scents for networking, business, or casual outings. Spray on the wrist. For dates, or romantic outing, apply on the chest and neck, usually near the jaw or ear area. Now for me personally, I like to spray a cotton ball and lightly dab to apply scents, no smearing. Keep it light, if you are applying a scent you want people to notice but you don't want to smell like you bathed in it.
This is the first guy I totally agree with when it comes to cologne. Nice to know that I was instinctively using cologne the right way from the get go.
Great video! I like your style, Antonio.
I’m relatively new to men’s fragrances. I’m old school at 69 years old and have been a Drakkar Noir man for decades. They used to sell a face balm that I loved but stopped about 5-7 years ago. Between these two products, that was my signature scent full stop. Then, about a year ago, I got a bug up my butt to explore fragrances and discovered a whole new world in the realm of fragrances that needed to be explored and taken seriously, so here I am. I have a 73-year-old neighbor who loves wearing perfume, and there is one that she wears that drives me nuts, I want to inhale her each time I see her. Her approach is akin to Curly Fragrance because I know when she is home or has just walked by my vicinity; I just love the way she smells.
Antonio, your advice is solid, honest, tested, sophisticated, and real, and it is clear that you know your stuff, and that you are dedicated to the proposition of men looking and feeling their best - bravo!
Having seen a ton of videos on male grooming in general, I now have consolidated my fragrance and grooming gurus down to three: You, Antonio, Demi Rawling, and your friend, Curly Fragrance who is a hoot, what a sassy babe she is! You three are now my go-to on male grooming especially on the subject of fragrance.
At the advice of Demi, I recently bought L’ Homme Prada, 100ml, and with the first spray out of the box, instantly fell in love with it; it evoked precisely everything Demi described about this fragrance. Although I’m 69, I’m currently still working part-time, hence, I chose this one because it is an “office fragrance”. Next, I will be buying her recommended seasonal fragrances. The Prada fragrance is just a wonderful, bright, clean, floral, cheerful, and sexy fragrance… just as Demi described.
Thanks to you all for introducing me and my nose to the wonderful world of scents!
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Some clarifications on naming conventions, because I noticed a few possible misinterpretations a person can make that weren't expanded upon in the video.
Eau Fraiche: 1-3%
Aftershave/Splash- 2-4%
EDC: Eau De Cologne- 2-4%
EDT: Eau De Toilette- 5-15%
EDP: Eau De Parfum- 15-20%
Extrait: Extrait de Parfum - 20-40+%
Most of what was said is spot on, however, a fragrance that says Eau Fraiche in the name isn't always Fraiche concentration. Not saying he said this, but it wasn't further explained. It can be the naming convention of a particular fragrance. For example, Issey Miyake Eau Fraiche, or Versace Man Eau Fraiche, or Hermes Tres Eau Fraiche. None of them are Eau Fraiche concentration, they're EDT to EDP. It just means a fresher version. You have to look at the concentration and not make a decision based on the name of the fragrance. You might be missing out on some great fragrances that last a long time because you've mistakenly assumed that they're of a lower concentration.
Lastly, regarding extrait de parfum as this one always confuses people thanks to companies who market perfumes as "Le parfum" or "parfum" because they know people will think it's stronger. YSL's le parfum appears to be shown as an example of an Extrait, or pure parfum (perhaps not on purpose), but it is not. It's an Eau De Parfum, not Extrait De Parfum. Just like JPG's Le Male Le Parfum, Sauvage Parfum, Eros Parfum, Bleu De Chanel Parfum, etc etc. All of these are Eau de Parfum and not Extrait de Parfum. There's a ton of frags with this name attached to it that aren't extraits. Some are even EDTs. You get the idea. They're just naming conventions made to trick you into thinking they last longer. It's pretty rare to find an extrait strength perfume from a designer house as that's often niche house territory, so don't be confused by the "parfum" name the designer brand adds. Nasomattos 30ML of Pardon, for example, is a true Extrait de Parfum from a niche house. (Highly recommended ultra masculine frag btw)
Bonus tip: As an alternative to the neck, right above your collarbones under your shirt is one of the best locations to spray as they're high heat locations because they're right by the subclavian arteries, and unlike the neck, is hidden from light, so they will pump out your fragrance harder, while also lasting longer. Fragrances when exposed to sunlight dissipate and breakdown quicker. (also why it's best to store fragrances in a dark location, or at least away from sunlight. Artificial is fine. UV is the issue.)
Hopefully this helped anyone new to fragrances. Cheers!
Does spray distance of atomizer from skin affect projection of fragrance?
Most of the fragrances in my collection are dense, EDP’s, Parfums or Middle Eastern Rose/Oud’s which don’t seem to project well on my oily skin?! How can I apply dense or higher fragrance concentrations with better performance?
Cooler areas such as the wrist, seem to hamper fragrance development into the base notes. Applying to my neck (warmer?!) gives better fragrance progression, unless I become noseblind!
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
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As a sweaty guy, this video was a lifesaver for me. Ever since I started being more strategic with how I applied cologne I noticed it stays on much longer! Thanks for this!
spraying cologne with some moisturizer on your skin also makes it last longer.
Better to be discovered, than be announced. So true, well said boss.
1 small spray on the inside elbow of each arm
1 small spray behind each knee
1 small spray at the nape of the neck
Works every time for me, lasts for hours.
U only need one spray on the nape of the neck.
@Righteous1ist you only need 1 spray in general
@@GFelix-jm4jj yeah no
@@Righteous1ist I think it depends on the type of cologne you buy as cheaper cologne works best if you spray each spot Clipper _Dames mentions but more pricey colognes you'll only need to spray just once for a long lasting fragrance.
@@SouthernRebels94 True.
I like your videos because you are reaching a generation of men who have not had the kind of role models in the home that they needed growing up.
Your comment really applies to me. Everything i know about male grooming has come from trial and error. I grew up with my mom as my only parent/life teacher. I'm 51 and still have no idea if I'm doing anything right.
What generation is that?
@@jadeduh4555 the younger generation after generation X. After that generation divorce and single motherhood became much more celebrated, and traditional marriage and families mocked. I know what you were trying to imply though. Nice try but nope
@@Godric_71 yep and my parents stayed together. My dad thought his job stopped with working though. He never cared about style , fragrances etc so I never learned about any of that until the last 10 years, well after he died . Sad really. I’m 51 as well
@@Tbone3471 🤨 OK..?
What exactly am I implying with my question? Lol
Since you know a lot, which of the three generations do I fall into?
And my mother being single didn't affect me already knowing (having common sense) how to apply any fragrance.
My girl wears her body spray over her person before she walks out the door. (Lmfao! Idiots huh) 🤷🏻♂
I’m only 16 and still in high school, but I found this video because I want to smell good… overall, I learned a TON from this video. Thank you so much!
same
Don't buy like Dior sauvage, find something unique to you. People be smelling the same everywhere once someone says this cologne is too 5.
@@quickstepz9250 I would have to agree with that
yeah dont listen to this bozo, dude.
ONE spritz in the air and walking into it right after a shower is by far the best way to go about it.
dont know why the clown claims the cologne will end up on the floor you can literally feel the entire cloud hit you torso and the bathroom floor wont become slick with cologne puddles lmfao
none of that rubbing and sure as hell no multiple sprays (my god).
just one spray. theres a reson why the bottle comes with its particular spray mechanism. use it.
and another thing. DONT buy a cologne just because someone else likes it. buy a mid range priced scent that YOU like cause if you apply it properly (see above) youll be smelling it sublty all day long so you might as well like it.
ive had the expensive scents and theyre no better or worse in quality or longevity than midrangers so save your money.
also try to stay away from perfumed soaps and detergents. not only do they mess up your cologne's scent but those perfumes also sometimes destroy your skin and clothing.
@@TEFVoid Look into expensive brands. That's what I do to make sure I don't have the same smell as everybody else. I feel it makes me different, like rare. Every one isn't going to spend $450 & up for fragrance. Quality shit.
Pressing the fragrance together to lightly spread it around is perfectly fine! Vigorous rubbing is totally different and not advised. Page 46 “ Perfumes: the a-z Guide” by Luca Turin an Tania Sanchez.
You learn something new every day...up until this morning I did the rubbing thing. Great advice and passion - no wonder he started his own range of colognes!
I’ve been wearing a parfum for almost a year and wore it on my clothes not my skin, i missed the latter notes of my cologne and now that I’m doing it correctly i realized why i loved this one so much, it has SUCH complex smells!
I really do appreciate someone wearing a clean, refreshing cologne in a work environment. Oftentimes, it's an enduring fragrance that whips you right through a time machine.
Thanks for the tips! Definitely will help in building my collection!
For me applying to the back of my neck and ears works best . A lot of good advice ! It made me think of my journey as a collector. I used to over spray and go nose blind . As my collection has grown over the years i learned that when I get used to smelling something that I don’t enjoy it as much . I Gotta use my favorites here and there especially when they are discontinued that way it makes it all the more invigorating !
How is this a 19 minute video? It should literally be a 2 minute video lol
Should be a 5 second video. It doesn’t matter. Put it on how you want. Done.
@@baddreams123451 Huh? 🤣 🤣
He has to sell his cologne course
@@krazykuz13cmc 🤣 🤣
Lol 💀
I remember I used to use The Nightmare Before Christmas Bone Daddy cologne, just a light spritzing, combined with a single spray of Playboy's Miami (I'm pretty sure, the bunny was orange back around 2010) body spray. Some of my female friends were a bit direct on complimenting the scent combination. It's amazing how even cheaper fragrances can create something impressive depending on how they work with your body.
One thing I also remember, though, was after using a Neutrogena moisturizer, I was in a rush and sprayed on the cologne before it had time to dry. It caused an adverse reaction, giving me light chemical burns and rough, scaly skin on my neck for about a week until it healed.
I work in fragrance retail / sales. We use scent strips, and while I do generally advise customers to test the skin. I always lead by scent strips to identify favorable traits in the product beforehand. It's few and far between that I get richly experienced folks who know what they really want.
"I like to be discovered not announced" WOW great philosophy!
Versace Eros (blue), I just purchased. I've had four or five inquires at work, since purchasing, three or four days ago.
You did a great job, and thanks for the honesty! It's refreshing
I appreciate that!
Thank you for this video. I was looking hard for excellent cologne hygiene etiquette because I want to wear cologne that literally draws women to you. I like the phrase of "being discovered versus being announced"
Thank you for the video! My dad died when I was 11 and mom was gone so I was never taught! You’ve taught me so much over the years I’ve been subscribed!
Learned a few things here! Thanks for the info 🙏🏼 & great video! Love how you broke it down in layers & gave great detail! Definitely subscribed sir.
I think this video is great. I use Creed Aventus purfume and cologne together with a 2 to 1 layered mix favoring the perfume. I get compliments ALL. THE. TIME! Citrus and sweet on the front with a hint of musk on the back. Perfection.
You skimmed past this, but putting on after moisturiser is a great tip. Unscented moisturiser of course, so it sits on the skin as opposed to soaking into dry skin🤙
Excellent video with plenty of useful information. I shared this with my husband and certainly these tips are applicable for women as well 👍🏻
If you're wearing a fragrance and you're not getting compliments, you're doing something right.
Absolute great video. I generally like to understand the science to everything I involve myself with and the depth you go into is phenomenal.
Thank you for this video. Many of these thoughts and suggestions hadn’t crossed my mind. I have two of my own that may be helpful too. The small cloth swatches that many people discard, I pin them to the back side of my tie and apply my cologne there. Easy to change out fragrances , and minimal chance to discolor my clothing. I also found that this has the added affect of presenting anew when I open my jacket to sit, or when standing up and buttoning my jacket at meetings.
I’d love to see a video follow up about cheap no-name original fragrances versus knock-offs vs expensive original fragrances
I love this channel!! I’ve always been someone who appreciates good smelling cologne and perfumes. This is unbelievably informative. Thanks!!
I appreciate this video and channel. Prior to watching, my lady said she loved two scents I’ve worn and this video helped me understand how to use them effectively without wasting. Currently have a collection of 5 fragrances
Refreshing to know that I’ve been putting it on correctly since my early 20’s.
This is what works for me: moisturize area of fragrance application with a good unscented lotion, 1 to 2 sprays on all pulse points inc. mid wrist. Inner elbows, sides and back of neck, clothes for weak fragrances. If the fragrance us beast mode only two to three sprays on chosen pulse points.
Great video. This definitely helps fragrance newbies with the basics.
Discovered, not announced! This is gold, thank you.
This is so great! While I don't believe in wearing cologne everyday and in every situation-- you are fantastic! This is a great guide and you cover a lot of ground when you got to layering I was like wow he's going into that too wow awesome awesome awesome. I will definitely check out your performance enhancing line--very clever!
I recently got back into fragrances and have learned a lot from your videos. I was definitely applying them wrong.
Thanks for this very informative, classy, and proper etiquette to wearing cologne correctly video. I also appreciate the various colognes you introduce here, that sparks some exciting ideas. I like your motto, “To be discovered not announced when you walk into a room.”
It's not HIS motto. It's a well known phrase in the industry.
Excellent presentation and I love that mid-western accent. I use two varieties of fragrance. An eau de cologne and an eau de toilette but of a different brand. And I always spray the cologne under the shirt collar for the fragrance to last that bit longer.
I've been doing it wrong my whole life, this changes everything. Definitely stepping my game up from here
Love the channel. Your advise is practical and easy to follow. I forward these to my son in the Air Force who is just starting the manhood journey. I’m in my 50’s and I’m learning new stuff all the time. Keep up the good work👍🏻
I seriously feel educated now on scents and applying colognes. Thanks
Great video. Love the tips. No more rubbing. Looking forward to the release of the scents.
I've built up quite a collection of fragrances thanks to your channel so thank you.
invictus victory is my current fav just now but I always go back to le male, especially the parfum version of it.x
I haven't watched the video (yet) but mostly just dumbfounded by the fact that there's a 20min video on how to apply cologne, just proves how terribly wrong people are with cologne😅 Truly as professional as it gets. 👏
I'm guessing at least 15 minutes is unnecessary. I mean, 20 minutes explaining how to wear cologne? Seems way too long
Exactly my thoughts. FFS just give yourself a short spray either side of the neck.
How can you comment before watching? In all honesty I think the title should be changed. “Cologne Basics”
I watched it and I still don't know the right way to apply cologne. I know what mistakes not to make though.
Edit: I found it. He mentions it in between mistake #4 & 5
Lol…I almost avoided the video because it was too long. But I decided to click on it hoping to find comments that showed a quick rundown.
This was a great video thank you for the inspiration and information on how to properly use cologne!
There's 2 basic forms of applying fragrance: simple & composite. For simple layering, there's 2 ways: simple.1- spray once on each wrist, let air dry + if using all day, spray once, lrt air dry & spray once again; Simple.2- same principles as noted but use an unscented moisturizer if you bathe w/hot water. Composite layering is using 2 fragrances to make a more intense or less intense scent, hence the word composite which means to compose like a musical composition.
Very informative video. One additional topic that would have been good to include is the shelf life of these products since that is something that factors into the quality of the scents.
If the store carries them properly (which they most likely will as they arent super demanding), they should last pretty damn long
Excellent content as always Antonio. Fragrances are important if applied correctly. One thing I tell men is that their skin is the final ingredient no matter how much they may adore the scent. They must wear it to see the true results.
There are many gents that should see this very beneficial video! Can’t say how many times their cologne was severely overpowering. This video can change bad cologne habits!! Well done sir!
As someone who has allergies but does like to apply fragrances, it's a balance. Certain notes or putting too much on will cause my allergies to act up, whereas others I'm fine with. I need to start building my collection again lol.
This has got to be one of the classiest channels on TH-cam. A channel that educates men how to smell like a gentleman. I love it because it hips me to scents I haven't tried yet. I always get compliments from men and women about how great I smell. I will forward this to other men whom I know will appreciate it.
Great advice, didn’t know of the rubbing of fragrances 🤔 I use about 4 areas of my body for the fragrance, chest, neck, both wrists. I have a rotation of fragrances, my next fragrances will be Creed, very expensive, but I’m already saving! 😎
I'm a woman but... same thing right? My perfume never seems to last and this is the best presented video I've found so far, even if I'm not quite the target audience 😅 Thank you!
Tbh anyone can wear fragrence
Fellow woman here this video helped me too
And tbh i dont think the way you spray is gendered exacly so this video is helpfull for anyone
Spray some in your hair, it will help with projection and silage
It also depends on the type.
Have always had many fragrances for different reasons and events. One thing I learned after decades of dating is listen to comments made by your dates and friends. Women in all kinds of situations made comments for instance powder scented colognes seem to have negative comments from women at least in my case or they also had allergy or reactions to them by being close. Sneezing eyes burn etc. And would politely let me know that particular scent wasn't for me they would say and bothered them a little. So I remembered that and usually discarded it.
Then others would comment more positively about leather and woods style scents.
Seems like though I enjoy many scents to use for different days and nights that many men no longer use any scent. And sometimes men with me will comment somewhat negatively or sarcastically about me wearing a cologne or scent.
But regardless I still have a daily routine after every shower to decide what I will wear that day and do so.
But women most definetly react and do appreciate a great scent. Even my masseuse at the gym from Costa Rica really appreciates a scent and considers it a show of real class and style.
Good site.
This may sound weird, but when I get home from work and go to work out, the cologne I put on in the morning really starts to resonate as I build a sweat. So I can enjoy that as I'm working out. I only found this to be the case when I started wearing higher quality colognes though.
I've realized that with a good amount of colognes too, it just makes sense that perfumers would tailor their product to the seasons and work a way to incorporate the smell no matter what BO your body is releasing(oil, sweat, etc).
As your body heats up it starts vaporizing the oils more. The reason it doesn't happen with the cheap ones is likely because they're less strong so they've already evaporated off during your work day
Every time I wear Dior Savage, I get a compliment! Every time! It just works with my natural body scent. In Summer, the original Armani Acqua Di Gio always gets noticed. Love them both.
Try Blue de chanel EDP........
Same earlier it was dior sauvage and it is blu de chanel. Love them both
Thank you ! First time buyer of a Guess Seductive Noir Eau De Toiett I never want to over power but anyway your video helped me on proper application!
I apply vaseline behind the neck and then apply the scent. It lasts longer since the scent is not absorbed. And vaseline is good for the skin...
Great video. Another mistake that people make is layering two fragrances on top of each other. When I layer i put one fragrances on the left side of the body (hand, arm and neck) and the other fragrance on the right side so that both fragrances can go thru the natural dry down progression without molecules being mixed together.
I always wondered if having two smells was possible… So not on top of each other but opposite sides. But then what two make a good combination?
I like mixing Oud for Greatness and Baccarat Rouge 540.....never fails me!
@@luisgunn594 Jean Paul Gaultier & Versace Eros. One million lucky, Jean Paul Gaultier
@@justinhayes2194 I mixed Baccarat Rouge with vanilla tobacco Tom Ford,it is just amazing
I do the same sometimes, one on the right arm and the other on the left. But now I'm curious about how they would scent on top of each other, probably not good, but I'm curious.
I’ve been a big fan of the channel since I was in high school. And all the work you do really helped me shape on how to dress as I got in the restaurant industry. I’ve been wearing Versace Eros since I was a junior in high school so about 8yrs ago. And it’s a fragrance that can last for hours.
Spraying behind each ear and on the side of the neck are good areas as well.
This channel is basically all I need! Wow man thank you!
Yo. Dope content. Very informative. I never knew wearing cologne had it's own etiquette. Great tips. I think you covered everything. I'll definitely use this as a guide on my journey to be a fragrance god like u. I'm just a noob but I'll get there. Thanks fam.
Always something new - thank you Antonio!
Spraying on head's hair has a practical advantage... Going for a date you may get your counterpart kissing your neck, chest whatever and tasting perfume is not the best idea:)
I like wearing a fragrance I enjoy, almost every day. My morning routine sets the tone for the day. If someone else notices (my cologne or anything else), nice, but it's more about me being put together. The first touch leads the final touch. And all of it together, comes across as confidence and poise, without saying a word. But easy does it, too much scent is repulsive.
I just found this channel and think its Great! You answered all the questions I had...I subscribed and look forward to watching!
Excellent video, as always from Antonio Centeno. I didn't know I had been wearing fragrance the wrong way for years. Thank you so much for the advice.
Hey thanks for the video! Great information. It really helped me a lot and increased overall confidence in wearing fragrances properly. I’m gonna take you up on you’re offer and ask a question to something I didn’t see that was touched upon. So I’ve heard from some people that after holding onto a fragrance for too long that it begins to alter the smell and it will “turn” after some time. Is this true? Thanks again. God bless.
Very good advice. I have had fragrances on test strips that I did not like and on my skin I loved them and the other way around. Sometimes I like a fragrance on other people but not on myself.
Blind buying fragrances is not the best idea. Always try to get a test sample first if you can. When applying it in the perfumery you will be overwhelmed by other smells and not have the chance to really discover the whole scent profile of the fragrance. If you find one you like, I can only recommend to apply it on your skin and walk around for an hour or two and see if you still like it. In the perfumery you will almost only be able to smell the top notes, which will last for a few minutes. I prefer to go to perfumeries where the employees can open the door and get some fresh air in every half an hour. Otherwise all these scents mixed together can really confuse your nose.
I love Black Orchid. It's gorgeous.
One thing to watch out for is putting on fragrances on your skin in the high heat, especially directly in the sun.
Which almost ruined my holiday in Spain back in the day, after wearing fragrances on the beach during a heatwave, leaving me covered with painfully burning red spots for over a week.
Apparently I didn't learn my lesson, for doing the same thing last week, again still covered with these burning red spots on my nek, chest and arms, even after a week. 🙄
Just spray it on your clothes and of course hair (i.e. when only wearing swimwear).
Or use sunblock!
Um hello, have you ever thought about maybe just using some SUNBLOCK 🧴
Of course I did use sunblock. 🤔
They were different types of burns, and they were in the neck and chest (never naturally burned at these spots), exactly where I sprayed the fragrance. 😎
I have to be honest I started wearing it on my clothes 30 years ago after reading it in a magazine! And the 1 fragrance in all them years that woman ask me about is Calvin Klein Escape for men and my wife loves it , I have been wearing it since it came out in the early 90s .
I know it's on the cheaper end but it must be popular it's been out 30 years and it's only about £40
Great video 😃
Good news, you’ve got a wife, no need for cologne anymore, maybe save that money and use it on a Netflix subscription or something
15 sprays and I could careless what anyone thinks. I follow every step of these routines. Shower , shave, exfoliate, moisturize and scent up daily. That includes going to the gym. I never stink and get compliments daily. And dress well causally and professionally daily.
He has fantastic insight.
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Love it! I have been looking for videos of this nature. I have a million questions, I will look through your catalog to get answers. Thank you.
I typically use 1 pump on my shirt in the chest area, and 1 to 2 around my collar area. My go to fragrances are usually Curve Crush or Lucky You. They're both pretty cheap, and I get plenty of compliments.
Not hating those are good scents but imo those were played out over 10 years ago. Give the light blue YSL a try and I bet you will get much more compliments. I'm looking to find something as good because I've been using this one for a few years now at least.
You can't lose with either of those fragrances.
I typically spray 2 on the chest/front delt area. One on the back, and my wrists.
Also, thank you for the dont rub tip, i typically rub to spread on my wrists. I didnt know about the layered note thing
For a guy who's working in himself this video is so helpful
Polo Blue, Black, and Drakhur are my faves so far.
Gotta give it to you, Antonio. Your content is top tier. Thank you for putting this together. Super easy concepts to grasp and to put into practice.
Interesting channel with a lot of great info. I’m subscribing because I heard you say Lennox Mall so I assume your in Atlanta which is where I am. What’s up neighbor 😂
Agreed!
Negative. There is bad advice on here and misinformation.
Easy rule to remember..For fresh clean citrusy summer type scents spray 15+ times if you want your scent to project and have people be able to smell it. For super heavy dark winter style scents and gourmands only spray 2-5 sprays max
I sprayed on some Jean Paul le male once and walked outside a chick walked passed and yelled my goodness who who has on all that cologne.
Great video. I Love trying different colognes but over the years I’ve loved one in particular, Minotaur by Paloma Picasso. Love this!
Fascinating, informative and so interesting. I just saw this. Thank you!
I spray on my neck and chest area or maybe above my forearms if I'm doing short sleeves. I actually avoid my wrists because I'm more inclined to rub it in instinctually when on the wrist area.
I use Floris of London Honey Oud and that one for me works best when on the neck because it's strong and long lasting and projects pretty substantially in my opinion.
Absolutely fascinating! I have studied fragrance use from a feminine perspective, so it's awesome to hear the way you explained things! I love having the men in my life smell GOOD! And I have worked with them to find their signature fragrance, which was a lot of fun! Thanks, I look forward to future videos from you!
Well done. best useful information on how to make a statement and be professional when needed
If I'm not wearing Jo Malone, typically I'm wearing baldasserini by Hugo boss. I have almost a hundred colognes and those are my favorites. Thank you for the content!! Oftentimes I layer two or more that complement each other that are magnificent... People stop and ask what I'm wearing and when I say I'm wearing more than one it's like it blows their minds lol