From First Dates To Board Meetings, Here’s Why You Need To Ditch The Deodorant & Switch To Body Perfumes

Whenever we step out, we all have a routine we follow. We take a shower, apply sunscreen, do our hair, carefully put together an outfit, choose a sneaker to match and then all the effort goes to waste when we pick up the same deodorant we wear to the gym and spray it all over us. 

While it is perfectly normal to use a powerful deodorant when you are sweating in the gym, why use the same underwhelming or overpowering smell when heading out with friends or on a date or even a meeting.? If you are still using one bottle of deodorant for all occasions then you need to stop and walk into the world of body perfumes and here is why!

What Are Body Fragrances?

Aromatic oils, alcohol and water are all crucial components in any perfume you wear. It has three distinct layers of notes: top notes, heart notes, and base notes.

When you apply any perfume, top notes create the first fragrance impression you notice. Depending on the type of perfume you use, it might last anywhere between 15 minutes to 2 hours. Light, floral, fruity, aquatic and citrus notes are commonly found in men’s top notes.

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Middle notes are the foundation of every fragrance and do not appear until the top notes have settled. A perfume’s middle notes can endure for 3 to 5 hours. They also emit a varied type of smell depending on your body chemistry. Fruity and spicy scents dominate the middle notes. This is what determines how much your perfume costs.

Finally, base notes are crucial for a scent’s lingering effect. Vetiver, vanilla, leather, smoke, sandalwood, tobacco, musk and other base notes are common in men’s fragrances.

Different Types Of Body Fragrances

Body Perfume, Eau De Parfum & Eau De Toilette are the three most known types of body fragrances. When choosing the right fragrance, it is important to understand the difference between the three. 

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Perfume is the most concentrated form containing around 20-40% essential oils or aromatic scents. These make it last for 10 hours or more. When you look at body perfumes like The Man Company’s Blanc, it has the perfect combination of light and fresh notes that can be worn every day. The perfume is made with lemon top notes, lavender middle notes, and musky base notes.

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Eau De Parfum has a 15-20% fragrance concentration with alcohol and water used as a base. These can last up to 7-10 hours. EDPs generally contain a blend of essential oils. The Man Company’s EDP Oud is made with top notes of fresh citruses and whisky. It has earthy middle notes of coriander and relaxing base notes of patchouli & vanilla. 

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Eau De Toilette has 5-10% scented oil concentration. It can last anywhere between 7-8 hours, depending on the brand. These fragrances are generally very seductive and elegant. The Man Company’s EDT Noir is a great choice for a night out or a first date. With top notes of lemon, carnation middle notes and a base note of amber, this fragrance will leave a lasting impression.

When it comes to picking a fragrance, the only immediate quality that we attribute to a great scent is its ability to keep us smelling great all day. But there are numerous benefits that a good fragrance provides and yet a vast majority of men do not wear perfume daily.

Here’s why every man should use body perfume:

No Gas Formulation 

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The one issue that we all face when using deodorants is that most of them contain gas that faces away within an hour. Body Perfumes like Blanc by The Man Company has a no-gas formulation that makes them long-lasting both in the bottle and on your body.

Higher Essential Oil Concentration

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Body perfumes have a higher concentration of oils than alcohol and water which makes the fragrance stronger and more lasting. Deodorants on the other hand have a high concentration of alcohol that makes the scent hit hard but fades away even faster. This is why body perfumes are a better choice. 

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Fights Body Odour & Acts As A Perfume

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Who doesn’t want to smell nice throughout the day without having to worry about applying deodorant again and again? A body perfume does both. It covers foul odour and makes you smell like an English garden all day long.

Used On Pulse Points

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Unlike deodorant that we spray all over our clothes when we head out, body perfume is used on pulse points like the wrist, neck and back of the ears. This helps in keeping the fragrance on our body for longer and has us smelling amazing for hours.

To Wrap Up

Our strongest sense is our sense of smell. It is linked to many memories and we all have strong emotional bonds with it. Wearing perfume is a unique method of expressing yourself that goes beyond sight. It makes you stand out and lends you a great first impression. So, pick a perfume that helps enhance your personality and makes you feel confident at all times!

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