The joy of someone complimenting your scent is one that is guaranteed to leave you elated.
It shows an appreciation for the effort you put in your appearance and style, an overall impression of being a sharp, well put-together person. Not to mention, everyone loves somebody who smells good. That alone is a constant reminder that investing in a good perfume should be a task you take seriously.
When purchasing a perfume, choose one that compliments your lifestyle for example, what times are you hoping to wear it? Is it for a specific occasion? Are you hoping to leave an effect, are you hoping to impress, are you hoping to be subtle? Are you wearing it to a meeting or to a function or just at home while chilling? Are you wearing it to bed, as you cuddle your lover?
Strong scents are not really advisable for meetings (you don’t want to walk in and make people sneeze throughout or notice that it’s probably too much). On other hand, you may want a perfume on a date/ event when you want to walk in and get noticed by the scent you are wearing. So, these scenarios should help you determine what you want to purchase for what event/ time.
We went on a fact finding mission at Lintons Beauty World (Mama Ngina Street store) with the help of fragrance connoisseur Brian Osodo who generously provided us with a generous list of the most popular male colognes at the moment, which we then, narrowed down to 10. Lintons Beauty World are East Africa’s premier distributor and retailer of high-end beauty & skincare products and designer fragrances.
Here’s some of the Top 10 Most popular Men’s Colognes in Kenya – Best selling Fragrances For 2023
1 Armani Code Eau de Toilette
Armani Code Eau de Parfum: a sensual and woody fragrance for men that conjures the mood of an intense, yet effortless seduction.
2. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled
Balancing with a fresh and fruity top note, the warm, spicy-floral heart is dominated by geraniums and seasoned with just a dab of clove. The base note is decidedly male, a vibrating harmony of sandalwood, cedar and vetiver.
3. Christian Dior Sauvage Elixir
A warm and spicy opening with a little bit of freshness coming from grapefruit.
4. Emporio Armani Stronger With You Oud
It is a fougere ambery and woody fragrance that reinterprets the sensual signature of this cologne and infuses it with a powerful, opulent, and woody oud.
5. Tom Ford Ombre Leather
“Ombré Leather is a deeply textural scent that imprints you with a tactile sensuality. It makes one feel different, beautiful and desired.” — TOM FORD
6. Eros Eau de Parfum by Versace
The Versace Eros perfume reveals a stark contrast between extremely citrusy and delicate aromas with vibrant and glowing fresh mint, lemon zest, and green apple notes.
7. The One Gold by Dolce and Gabbana
The One Gold is the olfactory embodiment of this masculine charisma, a sophisticated woody, spicy, citrus Eau de Parfum Intense that is as powerfully alluring as the man who wears it.
8. Acqua di Gio Profumo by Giôrgiô Armânĩ Parfum
Fresh bergamot and marine accords are paired with the deep, captivating radiance of incense – an inspiring and seductive rich material, creating a profoundly intense and adventurous aromatic cologne for men.
9. Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence
It captures the unbridled magnitude of the frozen mountains and the unstoppable masculinity of a man on a constant quest for greatness.
10. Gentleman Society by Givenchy
A statement scent constructed with raw materials for a signature sign-off of the brand’s olfactory savoir-faire. Intense vetiver from Madagascar, Uruguay and Haiti melt together with vanilla, sandalwood and cedarwood for a multifaceted fragrance that will leave a lasting and impressive impression.
Quick Tips that can help you when purchasing a fragrance
When purchasing a fragrance, remember to try it first on your skin. It is a good idea to spray a small amount on your wrists, wait a few moments, and then smell the scent on your skin. This is because fragrances react differently to our body chemistry. This is based on our bodies unique pheromones that will tweak different scents that come into contact with our skin.
Consider your skin type before deciding which fragrance to have. Fragrances dissipate faster on drier skin tones and so, a concentrated fragrance with more oils will have more effect on this type of skin rather than an Eau de toilette with less concentration on oils. When applying it, aim for those places on your wrists and neck where you can feel your blood pumping through the veins. By applying cologne to these spots, you target the “warmest” points on your body.
Always remember though, that at the end of the day, Fragrance is a very personal thing. It comes down to the smells we like, the image we are trying to portray and the ideals we want to uphold.
Never underestimate the power of a great perfume. Ps. Have you noticed most of the male colognes are black/ blue in color (the packaging): something about masculine colors?
(Scent notes Courtesy)
Special thanks to Esther Gekonge for facilitating our visit at Sarit, Lintons Beauty World.
