Choosing the right fragrance...
In the last decade, men's fragrances have gone from a scant few to a full industry.
Department stores offer rows of counters devoted to cologne, perfume, and body lotions specifically for men. The difference between cologne and perfume is alcohol and oil. Colognes have more alcohol content, which makes them lighter and more short lived than the richer oil-based perfumes. Body lotion usually mimics the lightness of cologne. Many clothing designers offer their own line of fragrances, too. Oil-based perfume is preferred for a long evening out. If you lean more toward cologne, try layering it with body lotion of the same scent to increase the longevity of the fragrance. |