Finding the right cologne is a process that takes time and effort. Like, actual time and effort. You can order some stink water off any shop and just go with it, and nothing you buy is going to make you smell bad, but keep in mind that there is a science to selecting the right fragrance.
Here’s an experiment: Take the same cologne and spray it on two people. You’ll notice that the cologne takes on a whole different smell from person to person. In fact, it’s not infrequent to smell two completely different fragrances on each person.
Why is that? One word: Biochemistry.
Everybody’s skin is composed of different chemical compounds that give each human being their own unique scent. Yes, technically, you have your own particular brand of stink. When your fragrance combines with a cologne or a perfume, it creates a whole new scent that’s unique specifically to you. Sometimes that’s good, and sometimes not so good.
Colognes also consist of notes—base, top, and middle—that determine a particular scent’s smell, but going through that could take literal hours. If you want to read up on those, you can find an excellent source guide here.
The only thing you need to keep in mind is that the only 100% certain way to get a fragrance you’re happy with is to go out to a physical store and find one that works with your natural skin chemistry.
