9 Fantastic Reasons To Wear A Fragrance

Fragrance, although not visible, plays an important role when it comes to style. Our sense of smell is extremely powerful, so being able to leverage the power of scent can elevate your overall appearance.

Wearing a fragrance puts you above the majority of people who don't. Some may think it's a luxurious item and others don't understand the benefits of a fragrance.

In this article we explain 9 reasons why you should start wearing a fragrance (if you aren't already).

Applying A Fragrance Will Make You Smell Better

Wearing a fragrance will add an extra layer of attractiveness. An unseen accessory, you can use it to level up your style game by simply applying a few sprays before you head out the door. When you walk by someone, you'll leave behind a trail of your scent. Like in old cartoons, that wafting scent may cause them to float along behind you. 

Want to know how to always smell better? Read our Ultimate Men's Hygiene Checklist Guide for more hygiene tips. Our article on how to make your fragrances last longer has secrets on how to keep your fragrance smelling great all day long.

Fragrances Can Help You Stand Out From The Crowd 

Since most men don't wear fragrances, wearing one will cause you to stand out. Which one you decide to wear is up to you. Take some time testing different fragrances at your local department store or beauty boutique, or order some samples online. 

Find a fragrance, or fragrances, that appeal to you. Be open to suggestions, keeping in mind that what smells good on someone else may not smell good on you. If you are looking to try some new fragrances, read our article How To Properly Test Fragrances Before Buying to have a better idea of how to find a fragrance that works for you.

If you are going to wear a fragrance daily, avoid cheap fragrances found in the deodorant aisles (like the 3-letter brand that shares its name with a sharp tool used to cut wood). Unless you want to smell like a junior high boys' locker room, opt for something more sophisticated. 

Fragrances Are Stylish 

Just like designer clothes and jewelry, there are designer fragrances. That doesn't mean you have to go out and spend a fortune on a bottle of elixir to smell good. Many brands, referred to as "houses" in the scent world, have affordable offerings. Popular brands like Burberry, Calvin Klein, and Versace all have at least one line of fragrance in the cheaper price ranges.

Matching your fragrance to your outfit can take your style to the next level. While you'll be noticed for the way you dress, people who get close to you will also notice the way you smell. Picking a scent for the occasion shows that you care about the little details.

Fragrances Can Be Part Of Your Identity

When you wear fragrances on a regular basis, people will notice. Whether you embrace one signature scent or a variety of them, you will become known for smelling good. This is often referred to as a "signature scent".

If you want to find a signature scent, you're in luck. We wrote an entire article on it titled How To Find Your Signature Scent. There you will find many helpful tips and ideas that will help guide you to finding the scent that works best for you.

Fragrances Can Be Nostalgic

Scents can bring back memories and elicit powerful emotions within us. The smell of fresh baked bread, cut wood, or a specific flower, can take you back to your childhood, invoke memories of a loved one, or remind you of a place you've visited. It can be a reassuring scent that gives you solace or an invigorating scent that makes you want to release your artistic side.  

A Great Fragrance Can Make You Simply Unforgettable 

If you really want to woo someone, wear a fragrance that will knock them off their feet (figuratively; we at Esteemed Gentleman don't condone violence or taking someone against their will). Wearing a tastefully distinctive fragrance will help imprint you in their memory. Even if the date doesn't go well, they'll still remember that scent.

Popular scents like Paco Rabanne's One Million are safe choices when it comes to a daily fragrance, but almost every man out there seems to have it in their collection. Instead, do some research and find a fragrance that is either:

• A classic that has stood the test of time (like No. 89 by Floris)

• A brand new fragrance that just hit the market

• From a niche house that isn't commonly stocked in department stores (like Upper Class By Royal Crown or Don by Xerjoff)

This guarantees you'll stick out from the other men when it comes to scent and attraction.

Fragrances Can Create Lasting First Impressions 

Even if you dress to the nines and take the time to curate a perfect outfit, smelling bad may ruin others' first impressions of you. However, a great smelling fragrance can be alluring and increase positive reactions and engagements from those around you. Your nose knows what it likes, and if it smells something it likes, it'll want more of it.

Use this to your advantage for first impressions; if you have an upcoming first date, job interview, or social event where you might meet new people. A fragrance provides another way for people to remember you, especially if they like the one you're wearing. Like the old saying goes "the nose knows".

Properly storing your fragrances will keep them fresh and smelling great for years. If you want to know how to properly store your fragrances, our article How To Properly Store Your Fragrances has you covered.

Fragrances Can Boost Your Confidence 

Scientific studies have shown that people that wear fragrances feel more confident and tend to be more outgoing than those who don't. Knowing that you're wearing something that will turn heads and get you compliments means you don't have to worry if your B.O. is creating a DEFCON 4 event in your office.

If you're planning on going out on a first date or a night out on the town, picking a fragrance that reflects your playful mood will give you that extra oomph and possibly the confidence you need to talk to the person that catches your eye. 

Fragrances Are A Fantastic Mood Enhancer

If you are feeling down or stressed, spritzing a few sprays of your favourite fragrance could help produce a small mood boost. Certain scents can be calming, improve memory, reduce anxiety, and create a sense of nirvana. Scents like citrus, spices, and florals have been linked to positive mood changes. Many fragrances contain notes that fall into those categories.

Picking a fragrance that reflects your desired mood can help you get through that tough project or give you just enough pep to survive that boring meeting. It can make you feel amorous, excited, or serious.

Wearing a playful fragrance out to the dance club or a darker fragrance out on a dinner date to a cocktail bar adds an extra level of nuance to the overall atmosphere. 

Summary

The benefits of wearing a fragrance can greatly improve not only your style but also your life in general. Applying a fragrance daily will put you above the majority of people who don't wear a fragrance. There are literally thousands of fragrances to choose from, so spend some time and find one or two that work for you and the message you convey.

We here at The Esteemed Gentleman love fragrances. We love them so much that we like to review ones that we find fascinating. For a full list of our reviews, head on over to our Fragrance Review Page to see everything we have reviewed so far.

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