As a man the amount of cologne/man perfume you wear can be very important to how successful your scent is. Below are a number of hints in order to get the optimum scentage!
1. Remember too much can be overpowering and hideous so make sure you hold the bottle about 8 inches away from yourself and spray twice.
2. It is ok to aim at your chest but DO NOT aim for your abs
3. Spraying your wrists is a BIG no no – this is for women only!!!
4. If you like to spray your cologne on your clothes keep it to the general collar area.
5. I love it when I borrow a scarf from a man and you can smell their perfume on it. So in the winter if you are romancing a lady spray a little bit of your scent on scarf and then very chivalriously lend your date your scarf on a nippy night!

How a man smells has to be (in my opinion) one of the most important things when picking a prospective partner! I don’t think scientists have it right when say that the scent of cologne can’t turn a woman on – admittedly I have no evidence to contradict but surely there are scents that definitely turn you OFF!
Below are a few of the most popular scents for men and a few of my favourites.
Calvin Klein’s Obsession – I could guarantee that majority of women asked like this one
Calvin Klein’s Eternity – I own the female version, it smells great in the bottle but doesn’t suit everyone and the same applies for the male version.
Cool Water – bit obscure but I had a friend who bought a bottle just to smell it!
Ralph Lauren – I like majority of Ralph Lauren scents but the original Polo is probably the best.

There is some debate about whether it is safe to wear perfume during pregnancy but there may be a solution.
According to research the phthalates in perfume (the chemicals used to make perfume last longer) can cause damage to unborn children in the womb.
Obviously there are contradicting reports but if you don’t want to spray up to 400 chemicals on your pregnant self then there are a few perfumes you can purchase which are either low in toxicity or phthalate free.
Most are organic and phthalate free and are reasonably priced at around £35.
Check out the Jo Wood Organics website for a great range of organic perfumes.

Lady GaGa has been reported to be releasing her own perfume with the same company that J-Lo and SJP release theirs. Now what makes me intrigued about this one is Lady GaGa’s unique style. How will this convert into a perfume? Are we about the see a very unique scent hit the shelves and if so what will a unique scent smell like?? Wonder how she will be approaching this one?
I can guarantee that the shape of the bottle will be interesting enough – maybe a bit like the silhouette Armani figures , or maybe something completely outrageous – probably be more her style.
I hope she puts something in the perfume like glitter or stars in it to spruce up the perfume!
Would you wear Eau de GaGa?? Let me know

What should you do when your favourite perfume runs out? Should you stick to what you know and purchase a new bottle of the tried and tested (and much adored) favourite? Or should you be adventurous and try something new. I’m always a little anxious when a friend buys me perfume as a present because I’m never too sure on their tastes or if they know my tastes well enough but one of my now favourite perfumes was originally a present. The reason I ask is because my work perfume is running out and can’t decide if I should try something new or stick to what I know. I am completely in love with my Chanel Number 5 and don’t thing I could live without it! Please if you have any suggestions for a new scent let me know.