How to Buy (and Apply) a Fragrance.

| By JP Mangalindan [April 2008 edition of GQ Magazine]

Think small.

• The life span of a bottle of cologne is one year. Even if you haven't gone through the whole thing, after twelve months buy a fresh one; you don't want to wear a stale fragrance.

Test in increments.

• When shopping for a fragrance, try two at a time at the most, one on each arm. Sniff your shirtsleeve between tests to clear your palate.

Keep it simple.

• Leave spraying wrists and other pulse points to the ladies. One hit on each side of your neck will do.

Rotate scents.

• Like your wardrobe, your scent should change with the seasons. In the warmer months, wear a small amount of a lighter, fresher scent; in winter, heavier scents like musks in slightly larger doses are appropriate.
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