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For guys that are into colognes, the good news is that there are deodorants that smell like popular colognes. These are branded deodorants that are made with the actual cologne scent. Whether you prefer stick or spray aerosol, there are options for you. These are great for several reasons. If your favorite cologne is Polo … Read more

If you have ever owned a cologne for a long time, you may have noticed that the scent has changed over time. This can happen to most any cologne, and it is good to understand how this happens and what causes it to expire. Yes, cologne or perfume does go bad and it can expire. … Read more

Sandalwood is a common scent in colognes and perfumes. The essential oil is harvested from the Sandalwood tree (Santalum album), and it comes in different varieties like white, Mysore, and East Indian. Sandalwood smells like a sweet woody fragrance that is also warm and rich. It is often used in perfumery as a fixative and … Read more

One of the best time for young men to get into colognes and fragrances is during the teenage years. Young men are learning more about themselves and they are exploring their personality, and a good way to to do that is through the sense of smell. How you smell is a big factor in how … Read more

Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) is a common ingredient used in many fragrances. It is used as a top note in many men’s and women’s colognes and perfumes. So, what does it smell like? Bergamot smells like a sweet and balanced blend of citrus and greens with a light floral, bitter undertone. What Bergamot Smells Like It … Read more

When it comes to online shopping, it can be more difficult to know what you are getting and who you are getting it from. Perfumes and fragrances are certainly no exception to this. There are so many discount fragrance suppliers, and it may be hard to tell who is legit or not. FragranceX is a … Read more

One of the most popular scents for men is vanilla. Vanilla fragrances are very versatile. They can be sweet like a gourmand, warm and cozy, mixed with citrus notes for summer wear, or mixed with tobacco for a more masculine twist. Vanilla may be a component of a lot of fragrances, but we are reviewing … Read more

Calone in the perfume industry is known as the “watermelon ketone.” The purpose is to give a fragrance the scent of a seashore through notes of marine and ozone. It is basically an artificial marine odorant that was discovered by Pfizer in 1966. This component was used in the 1980’s but it became very popular … Read more

Musk is one of the most expensive animal parts in the world, and it has been used for years as a aromatic fixative in fragrance.  It was once obtained naturally, but perfumers generally only use synthetic versions now.  Because of its popularity in the fragrance industry, the topic of best musk colognes often comes up … Read more

Tobacco fragrances are one of my favorite styles of scents.  Some of the best tobacco fragrances are Havana, Tobacco Vanille, and Chergui. The beauty is that there are so many different styles available.  While some may play a large role in the overall composition, others play the lead. Hopefully, our list can bring provide some … Read more