Getting colognes to last longer

oceans11 · May 26, 2008

I noticed most colognes don't last that long on me. I normally spray them on my arms right after my shower. Of course the scents are pretty intense the first 5 minutes but after that they tend to fade pretty rapidly. Anyone know of any good tricks to keep the scents around for longer than a 1/2 hour or hour? I'm presently wearing throughout the week several different colognes.

Hermes - Concentrate De Orange
Bond 9 - Chez Bond
La Base - La Base for Him

FabricOfSociety · May 26, 2008

Your post makes sense. Colognes need oily skin to hold and last. Right after a shower there is nothing for the cologne to grab onto.

dsholmes1 · May 26, 2008

get out the shower and slather you wet person with baby oil. pat dry and spray on cologne.

oceans11 · May 27, 2008

Thanks for the replies I'll try your suggestions

coochang77 · Jun 17, 2008

mm apply to neck, chest, and wrists- three good places

thinman · Jun 17, 2008

Originally Posted by dsholmes1

get out the shower and slather you wet person with baby oil. pat dry and spray on cologne.

If baby oil is too greasy for you, try moisturizer. But you get the idea.

celery · Jun 17, 2008

Just fyi, colognes last a lot longer than you think they do. It just happens that your nose gets used to it pretty quickly.

Girardian · Jun 18, 2008

If you moisturize thyself prior to spritzing, be mindful of any scents in the lotion or potion.

In other words, take care not to mix and match too many scents. That goes for shower gel, etc. as well.

TexasLidig8r · Jun 20, 2008

And think "pulse points."

The inside of the wrists...

Inside of the elbows...

behind the knees...

one small spritz on the carotid artery.

And always remember... your fragrance should enhance your appearance, not announce it.

mrkleen · Jun 20, 2008

Originally Posted by TexasLidig8r

And always remember... your fragrance should enhance your appearance, not announce it.
Perfectly said. There is nothing better than having a great scent on - and having an attractive woman notice it faintly, but then tell you that you smell good, as she leans all the way into your neck for a full on whiff. Once you get that "lean in", you are half way home...and your cologne has done its job.

totally epic · Jun 20, 2008

Scent-free moisturizer!

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