The Summer Cologne edition
For the modern kasi
men, the term grooming is not unfamilar any more. Men have upped their game
when it comes to being clean. We have shifted from the stereotype of men smelling
like men, I mean how does a man smell like?
I have always failed to answer that question because of my
believes when it came to scents. I personally believe that you adapt to the
scent that you are surrounded by, a practical example that I can use is the one
of a long time friend called Ntsikelelo.
He had this pleasant smell that made me love being around him. He wasn’t using
any anti-prespirant or cologne, we were just kids at that time. I finally went
to his house and discovered that his house smelled like him and his whole
family had that particular smell too. The funny thing about this is that I
actually told him that he smelled good
and he was shocked. That’s when I realized that people adapt to the smell that
they’re surrounded by.
There’s a saying that says ‘’a great smell is a smell that
you can’t smell ,but other people can smell ’’. This is exactly what happened to Ntsikelelo,
he had a great smell and he just never knew it.
On this particular article,
we’ll be looking at the 5 things that a great smell can do for you. And Colognes that we at Dapper Gamers Style
journal think could make you well known for your scent. But firstly lets start
by giving you some cologne ettiqutte.
A cologne is a signature that you possess as a man. The best
way to pick a cologne,is to pick one based on your character. It’ s very
important to choose a cologne that responds well to your body. This is very
important because some bodies react to certain chemicals that are found in
colognes. When applying a cologne you need to make sure you don’t over apply it. Once you start smelling it deep in
your nostrils then you know you’ve applied it to much. Colognes are suppose to
make people around you want to be around you,because of your pleasant smell,
not to push them away because you have applied it too much and it’s suddenly a
turn off to the next person.
5 Things that a
good smell can do for you
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Get you closer to that office,class crush.
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Win you a way to the top, provided if you work
hard.
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Have a good relationship with one of your biggest
clients or professor.
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It will also make you popular at work and school(as the guy who smells good)
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Earn you respect from other male colleagues or
classmates.
I am quite sure you are asking yourself which cologne should
I buy to get these 5 benefits (giggling).
We have selected 10 colognes that you need to get this summer. These
colognes are the epitome of summer because of their ability to react when you
sweat. This means that the more you sweat, the more you smell good. I guess its time for us to enjoy sweating this summer.
10. Aramis life
“The office Alpha male who is nice but straight forward”.
The smell is dominant yet liberating at the same time. With a touch of citrus that gives off a cool
scent. You are most likely to meet him at a Ted Talk event.Top notes are lime and bergamot; middle notes are mint, violet leaf,
cucumber and cardamom; base notes are leather, sandalwood, olive tree and cedar.
9. L’eau Bleue
D’issey Pour homme By Issey Miyake
“The office douche bag who is good at what he does, that’s
why his a douche.” Issey Miyake has been producing scents that are forever
relevant. The brand knows that their colognes are not for everyone hence they
positioned themselves as the cologne you never knew about and if you know about
them, then you have used it or you are using it.You are most likely to meet him at an up town coffee shop,reading the business section.The Top notes are lime and
bergamot; middle notes are mint, violet leaf, cucumber and cardamom; base notes
are leather, sandalwood, olive tree and cedar. Warning this is not for any Tom,
Dic and Harry. This is for the guy who lets his work speak for him.
8. Sauvage By
Christian Dior
“ The office rock star, the jack of all trades’’ we
all know that one person who never follows procedure but always delivers.
The guy that has a lot going on, in his life. The one who has wild thoughts and
always comes up with unconventional ways of getting things done. If you are that guy, make sure you do get
this cologne. You’ll experience rich notes of raisin, orange peel,
dates, rose, saffron. And if you are a huge fan of Jonny Deep than you
will understand the positioning of the cologne.
7. Uomo By Ermenegildo
Zegna
‘’ The Office favorite “ To the one that gets along
with every soul in the office. Good listener, joker, motivator, dreamer and a people’s
person, then this one is for you. Uomo consists of citruses and
bergamot from Zegna's visit to Calabria, Italia. Citrusy notes are accompanied
by accords of Violettyne Captive –violet leaf essence. Woody notes of cedar and
vetiver contribute to strength and elegance of the fragrance.
6. Bleu de
Chanel by Coco Chanel
‘’ The office innovator’’ this is a modern guy who
comes up with more than enough ideas. His ideas are out of the ordinary;
sometimes you ask yourself, why didn’t I come with that Idea? This cologne is a
signature of determination and desire. The fragrance features labdanum, nutmeg,
ginger, sandalwood, patchouli, mint, jasmine, grapefruit, citruses, vetiver,
incense, cedar and pink pepper.
5. Eau de L.12.12 blue By Lacoste
“The office metrosexual” clean is one of his
qualities, a type of guy that would go for a manicure and pedicure. After a
session at the spa, he cleans his rackets and plays a game of tennis with
friends and colleagues. Has the same look almost everyday (golfer and throw
back jersey) powerful but doesn’t have to use power because everyone knows who
he is. L.12.12. Blue is an intense and masculine aromatic scent of fern, which
opens with peppermint extract and grapefruit, complemented with aromatic sage,
orange blossom, and patchouli and oak moss
4. Wildblue By
Banana Republic
“ The Office New Age Hippy” this is a guy with a bald head
and a big beard who’s into fashion, music and gadgets. You are most likey to see him at flee markets
with his hippy friends looking hip. Or you would see him cycling with a helmat
on and a cool pair of shades but properly dressed. Always Spruced up and knows which places to
go to, when you want to have fun. Top notes are sage and tea; middle notes are
woodsy notes and cedar; base notes are vetiver and musk.
3. Light Blue Swimming in Lipari By Dolce and
Gabbana
‘’The office Charmer’’ This is the guy who gets away with
anything because of his good looks, charm and intellect. Always prepared but
even when not prepared you couldn’t tell the difference. His the type of guy
who you would meet at a fashion show(front row) sitting next to a supermodel
who is into him. You are mostly likey to meet him at the habour in his boat
topless with beautiful models having cocktails. DOLCE&GABBANA Light Blue Swimming in
Lipari is characterised by the Sea Salt accord, and enhanced by the juicy aroma
of Grapefruit. The invigorating and masculine heart is achieved by combining
Mandarin and cool aromatic Rosemary. At the dry down of the fragrance is the
strongest and most masculine part, with the complex notes of Ambergris, Dry
Woods and Musky notes.
2. Polo Blue By Ralph
Lauren
“The Office classy traveller” This is the guy you are always with on that
conference call, the air port is his second home(the wifi automatically
connects its self).You also don’t know his schedule, Its like he doesn’t have
an office. Elegant,confident in his work. He doesn’t play tennis but his a huge fan.
You are most likely to see him on a golf course over the weekend. He drives a
collectors item and never forgets the panama hat & aviators when he drops
the hard top. And he always has a duffle bag in his trunk. Top notes are melon,
mandarin orange and cucumber; middle notes are basil, sage and geranium; base
notes are musk, woodsy notes and suede.
1. Pour Homme Blue Label By Givenchy
“The Office future CEO” his the type of guy who's time
conscience. When he says 5 minutes, he means 5 minutes. You have to book him to
have a chat with him. Over dedicated to whatever he does, excellence is
his middle name. Young but highly ambitious when it comes to things that
involve him. Always wants to improve his skills and learning more. Always
Dapper.He understands everyone in the office because he knows a bit to much.
You are most likely to see him in his Fast sports car or bike,heading to a
rooftop party where he will be drinking a martiny or a double scotch whiskey
and smoking a cuban cigar. The combination of woodsy notes has got a new
intensity and accord due to fresh cocktail of grapefruit and bergamot and
presence of hedione.
