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Fragrances for Men: Different from Women's?

When you look at cologne and perfume in a store, the men’s and women’s fragrances are always separate. With few exceptions, there is always a difference between the fragrances designed for men and the ones designed for women, and the difference is not just the look of the bottle. If you smell them, you will notice that there is a distinct difference between the smell of women’s fragrances and the smell of men’s fragrances. Have you ever wondered why they are so different? There are actually some real reasons.

The first reason you will notice a difference is that we, as a society, have associated certain scents with women and others with men. Most experts on fragrance will tell you that there is really no such thing as a true men’s or women’s fragrance. They will say that what works for you is more individual than just your sex.

The principles of the fragrances for both sexes are actually he same. Essentially human skin is human skin and a fragrance is just a chemical composite that stays on the skin. However, because of our image of women as softer and more delicate, women’s fragrances tend to lean more toward floral in scent. On the other hand, the rugged image of the man results in fragrances that trend to be filled with scents of citrus, wood, and lavender.

As society moves more and more toward gender equality, the lines of fragrance begin to cross. There is actually no reason that gender fragrance lines cannot be crossed. Fragrances smell different on each individual person because of pheromones and body chemical composition. So trying the opposite sex’s fragrance can actually often result in a surprisingly positive experience.

Then again, there are some that are just not made to be crossed over. For instance, pheromone loaded fragrances are often popular. Taking a cue from the animal kingdom, makers will use pheromones in a fragrance. The idea is that it will, in turn, help to attract the opposite sex. In that case, there is actually a specific formula designed for either men or women.

So the overall answer is that the reason they are so different is because that is the way society and fragrance designers have always done it. There is no reason you can’t cross over with a fragrance you like since every fragrance smells different on every person. You just never know what might smell good on you. In addition, it is increasingly common to find women who enjoy the citrus or woody scents that are associated with men’s fragrances or to find men who fall in love with the sensual spicy scents. This is most likely the reason that unisex colognes and fragrances have become more popular in recent years.

One thing you should be aware of when it comes to varying fragrances for different sexes is the clash of smells. If you are part of a couple, you should always be careful that your fragrances do not overwhelm each other’s. Make sure that if you are going somewhere together the scents you apply compliment one another based on the types of fragrances each of you uses. It is also okay to wear a unisex scent together. Since each scent will smell a little different on each person, there will be a slight variation between you, but with the benefit of complimentary scents.

Fragrances are everywhere, and new ones hit the market seemingly every day. They come in women’s scents, men’s scents, and now even unisex fragrances. So why are there differences? The truth is that there really isn’t that much different about them at all. The difference is in what we as a society or a public associate as a manly smell or feminine one. The strong woody fragrances for men will just as likely compliment a woman as the sensual spice of a woman’s fragrance may for a man. At the end of the day, the important thing is that no matter if you are a man or a woman, your fragrance should smell nice on you and compliment whomever you are with on a given evening. There is no reason to get caught up in the differences in men’s and women’s fragrances, only the similarities.

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