Aftershave samples, the best way to know your aftershave preferences
We all know that an aftershave for men is extremely important to take care of our skin after a hectic shave. But do we all know how important aftershave brands ans smells are? The best way to know what is available in the market is by testing lots of them. Aftershave samples come in many shapes, many sizes, many brands, and more significantly many aromas.
Every year, The Fragrance Foundation sponsors a ceremony that rewards the fragrance industry in many categories such as: Best Packaging, Fragrance of the Year, Best Advertising Campaign, among others. This ceremony has been held since 1973 with amazing concurrence and major media coverage. Considered the Oscars of perfumery, this show definitely knows what it's talking about.
In order to pick a scent that screams 'Personalty!', you need to take your time and try as many aftershave samples as you can. Go on an aftershave samples spree. You need to get acquainted with the vast variety of scents available, to then, select without regrets the aftershave that you want to buy.
Once in the store, spray the aromas on paper cards, and take your time to smell each one of them. Do not hurry between aftershave samples, your sense of smell needs to assimilate the different scents.
According to The Fragrance Foundation, these are the best men aromas from the past 4 years:
1) Dolce & Gabbana's Light Blue Pour Homme: This 2008 award winner is rich in fresh citrus musks. The mandarin, grapefruit peel, bergamot, rosewood, incense and oak moss provide a smell different from any other D&G cologne. It is a medium strength fragrance that can be used in any occasion all year round.
2) Hermès' Terre d'Hermès: In 2007, it was all about Hermès. This minimalist aftershave for men combines all the best nature elements: An earthly aroma, wood memento, rocks' harshness and green pastures' peace. It is definitely a fragrance to be worn outdoors during daytime thanks to its orange, grapefruit, pepper and bay rose ingredients. A transparent smell for a transparent man.
3) Armani's Armani Code: You have got to get Armani's aftershave samples. Launched in 2005 but awarded one year later, this dangerous blend of lemon, bergamot, olive flowers and guiac wood is craving for attention. It certainly is an evening accessory for the sophisticated, vain man.
4) Cosmopolitan Cosmetics' Burberry Brit for Men: This product looks good and smells good. The combination of green mandarin, ginger, wild rose and oriental woods suits the modern yet classy men. It projects confidence and elegance in any occasion.
Aftershave samples are the best way to really connect with your future aftershave purchase. The next time that you need a full-bodied fragrance that matches your personality, you need to try any of these samples and make your judgment.