How much cologne is too much

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If you're still figuring out how much is enough, and you've accidentally erred on the side of too much, you can tone down the scent. Take some baking soda and add enough water to turn it into a paste. Then rub it over the area where you put on the cologne and rinse. You should smell a little better -- and hopefully will have learned a lesson as well.

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How much is too much when it comes to cologne? Cologne can make you smell manlier, but there's a fine line between sexy and stinky. Instead of putting it directly onto your skin , spray one blast upwards in the air in front of you and walk through the mist it creates. Choose a couple of places, such as your chest and neck and when applying, hold the bottle a good 10 inches If you're wearing a heavier scent, try applying it just to the lower part of your body, like a quick spritz behind the knees.

The scent won't rise as quickly and be as irritating to others. You'll find the proper balance soon enough, and your scent will draw people closer rather than repel them. Closeness is also a key sign, according to Kineda, which points out that someone should be pretty close to you before they comment "you smell nice," and if you're constantly smelling the fragrance, you've gone too far.

Now if only there was a polite way to pass this on to someone who constantly offends your nostrils. Relax and be free from anxiety Take back good sleep and help alleviate pain. How much is too much when it comes to perfume?

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