Truth be told, every man wants to look good and smell good on their wedding day. If you’re the groom, you want to be in your best form for your future wife and life-long partner.
When you smell good, you will feel good. When you feel good, your confidence can light up the whole room, drawing all eyes on you. As the groom, the center of attention should be on you and your partner. A great scent can aid this cause.
The best fragrance will fit with the wedding theme. It must also alleviate your mood, last for a long time, and make you feel that it is a part of your personality.
However, some people think that investing in great fragrances is a waste of money is because of their perception that scents don’t last very long, or perhaps they made a mistake with one on an occasion of their own.
But that’s not entirely true. There are a few precious gems, the dime in the dozens, the outliers of fragrances among thousands in the market. In this article, we will show you how to pick the right scent and guide you to be in your best form, especially on your wedding day.
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How to Choose the Best Scent for Your Wedding Day
The right fragrance can make or break the first impression that people will have of you. It can be quite challenging to pick one that can go with everything. There are a lot of factors that come into play when selecting the most suitable scent. These include:
Types of scents, concentrations, and longevity
A wedding ceremony is a big event that can take just a couple of hours, or it can be a day-long type of event. Hence, you should avoid weaker scents and go for the ones that last longer.
Although you can refresh the scent by re-spraying every couple of hours, the scent that you get from just doing your first couple of sprays will smell different than the later ones. You must also remember that the strength of your fragrance will not increase no matter how heavy its dosage and how frequently you spray it.
Depending on the duration of the event, there are a few types of scents that you can use. For instance:
| Type | Concentration | Longevity | Description |
| Eau Fraiche | 1 to 3% | 1 to 2 hours | Lowest concentration of fragrance oil. Weak and subtle scent. |
| Eau De Cologne (EDC) | 2 to 4 % | 2 to 3 hours | Masculine scents. Suitable for teens and younger generations. |
| Eau De Toilette (EDT) | 5 to 15 % | 3 to 5 hours | Most popular type other than EDP. Day-time use. |
| Eau De Parfum (EDP) | 15 to 20% | 4 to 6 hours | Most popular type other than EDT. Night-time use. |
| Perfume | 20 to 30% | 6 to 8 hours | Highest concentration of fragrance oil with the least alcohol. Suitable for sensitive skin |
Weather and season
Aside from the concentration, external factors such as weather and seasons also contribute to the choice of the scent. There are couples who prefer a summer or spring wedding while others want to have this important ceremony during winter or the fall.
No matter what the season is, there are four scent families that can match the weather without violating the wedding theme.
In the spring, you can choose fragrances with woody or floral tones. For summer, fresh scents with a hint of citrus and vibrant greens would be your best bet.
If your wedding is being held during the fall, woody or floral-scented fragrances are again better. Finally, those with warm undertones or rich, earthy spices are the best choice for a winter wedding.
Location, time, and the wedding theme
Last but not least, you should also consider the location, time of day, and the wedding theme.
If your wedding is being held during the day, a soft and subtle fragrance would be your best option. But if you’re having an evening wedding, by all means, go for heavier, more robust scents.
But remember not to overdo it, especially if your wedding is being held in a small church or building. A strong fragrance is more suitable for outdoor weddings or ceremonies that are being held in a large room.
Woody or spicy scented perfumes are better choices for formal weddings, whereas citrus or floral scent perfumes are more suitable for casual and semi-formal weddings.
Under this list, you can find some of the best fragrances that you can use on a wedding day. Each perfume is unique in relation to its type and concentration.
Creed Aventus Eau De Parfum
Fragrance Notes:
Top: Apple, bergamot, blackcurrant, and pineapple
Middle: Birch, jasmine, and rose with patchouli
Bottom: Amber, oakmoss, and vanilla
Longevity: 4 to 6 hours
- Type: Eau De Parfum,Parfum Classic/Solid
- This item is made in France
- This item is by designer Creed
- Due to manufacturer packaging changes, product packaging may vary from image shown
Bleu De Chanel Eau De Toilette
Fragrance Notes:
Top: Lemon, mint, pink pepper, and grapefruit
Middle: Ginger, Iso E Super, nutmeg, and jasmine
Bottom: Incense, vetiver, sandalwood, cedar, patchouli, labdanum, and white musk
Longevity: 5 to 6 hours
Vera Wang For Men Eau De Toilette Spray
Fragrance Notes:
Top: Yuzu and green mandarin leaf
Middle: Nutmeg, leather, and anise
Bottom: Sandalwood and tobacco
Longevity: 3 to 6 hours
- Vera Wang By Vera Wang Eau De Toilette Spray 3.4 Oz Men
- Eau De Toilette Spray 3.4 Oz
- Vera Wang By Vera Wang Eau De Toilette Spray 3.4 Oz Men
- Packing may be different from the image the product.
Paco Rabanne 1 Million Eau De Toilette Spray
Fragrance Notes:
Top: Grapefruit and orange
Middle: Cinnamon, rose, and blonde leather
Bottom: Patchouli, amber, and white woods
Longevity: 3 to 6 hours
- IRRESISTIBLY CAPTIVATING. This scent appears with intense notes of blood mandarin, grapefruit, and refreshing mint, easing into sensual notes of cinnamon and rose, and drying to a musky scent of amber, leather and patchouli
- LIVE LIFE ON THE EDGE. Designed to seduce, 1 MIllion inspires a life of bold inhibition, enhancing your natural drive and desire to indulge.
- OPULENT PACKAGING. Enveloped in gold, 1 Million arrives in a luxurious, sleek bottle that embodies the lifestyle of its wearer.
Dior Sauvage For Men Eau De Parfum
Fragrance Notes:
Top: Calabrian bergamot and pepper
Middle: Sichuan pepper, lavender, pink peppper, vetiver, patchouli, geranium, and elemi
Bottom: Ambroxan, cedar, and labdanum
Longevity: 7 to 9 hours
- Made With Inspiration From The Desert At The Magical Twilight Hour
- Harvested Green And Then Soaked In Hot Water, This Exceptional Vanilla From Papua New Guinea Is Processed Using An Innovative Extraction Method That Restores The Complex Power Of Its Aromas.It Diffuses Its Delicious Exoticism Over An Ambery-Woody Base, Offering Sauvage Sensual Oriental Accents.
- The Package Dimension Of The Product Is 3″L X 4″W X 6″H
Giorgia Amani Acqua D’Gio For Men Eau De Toilette
Fragrance Notes:
Top: Lime, lemon, bergamot, jasmine, orange, mandarin orange, and neroli
Middle: Sea notes, jasmine, calone, peach, freesia, hiacynth, cyclamen, rosemary, violet, coriander, nutmeg, rose, and mignonette
Bottom: White musk, cedar, oakmoss, patchouli, and amber
Longevity: 6 to 8 hours
- All our fragrances are 100% originals by their original designers.
- Crisp and fresh,A simple masculine scent inspired by a Mediterranean breeze.
- A new interpretation of a long-lasting fragrance and Top notes are mandarin, bergamot and neroli.
- Middles notes include persimmon, rosemary, nasturtium and jasmine.
- This marine-inspired fragrance is as refreshing as a barefoot walk by the sea, as invigorating as a dip in the surf
Versace Eros Eau De Toilette
Fragrance Notes:
Top: Mint, green apple, and lemon
Middle: Tonka bean, ambroxan, and geranium
Bottom: Madasgascar vanilla, virginian cedar, atlas cedar, vetiver, and oakmoss
Longevity: 5 to 6 hours
- Apply onto clean, dry skin.
- Versace Eros is made in Italy.
- This is high quality product made of high quality material
- We offer many great sales and discounts making this fragrance cheaper than at department stores.
Calvin Klein Eternity For Men Eau De Toilette
Fragrance Notes:
Top: Freesia, mandarin, and sage
Middle: Muguet, white lily, marigold, and narcissus
Bottom: Sandalwood, patchouli, and amber
Longevity: 3 to 5 hours
- A timeless, refreshing masculine scent
- Exhilarating and distinctive
- An expression of vitality and confidence
- Eternity was launched by the design house of Calvin Klein
- This product is a fragrance item that comes in retail packaging
The One Eau De Parfum by Dolce & Gabbana
Fragrance Notes:
Top: Bergamot, coriander, and basil
Middle: Cardamom, ginger, and neroli
Bottom: Cedar, ambergris, and tobacco
Longevity: 3 to 5 hours
Jeal Paul Gaultier Le Male Le Parfum
Fragrance Notes:
Top: Fresh mint, bergamot, and lavender
Middle: Orange blossom, cinnamon, and cumin
Bottom: Cedar, sandalwood, tonka bean, and vanilla
Longevity: 3 to 5 hours
- Type: Eau De Toilette
- One of the most distinctive and instantly recognisable fragrances ever made
- Iconic scent
- Intensive and sensible, comfortably warm, masculine and gentle
Tom Ford ‘Noir Extreme’ Men Eau De Parfum
Fragrance Notes:
Top: Nutmeg, cardamom, saffron, and neroli
Middle: Indian kulfi dessert, orange blossom, jasmine, and rose
Bottom: Sweet vanilla, sandalwood, and hot amber
Longevity: 4 to 6 hours
- Noir Extreme
- Design House: Tom Ford
- Edp
Armani Code by Giorgio Armani Eau De Toilette
Fragrance Notes:
Top: Bergamot and citrus
Middle: Star anise and olive blossom
Bottom: Leather, sweet tobacco, and tonka bean
Longevity: 3 to 5 hours
- Fragrance Family: Amber Woody
- Scent Type: Citrus & Woods
- Top Note: Olive Flower
- Middle Note: Guaiac Wood
- Bottom Note: Tonka Bean
How To Properly Wear Your Fragrance
Getting the right fragrance that goes with your outfit, personality, and wedding theme is only the tip of the iceberg. In order to get the best out of your scent, you must also know how to wear it properly. For instance:
Choose a stronger scent
Let’s face it: most people will wear a fragrance on their wedding day. To stand out from the rest of the crowd, go for stronger scents.
If you wear the ones that have subtle, softer scents, they will be drowned out by other scents that are more potent than yours. Strong scents usually have aromatic woodsy tones, floral aromas, warm gourmand notes, notes of leather and suedes, and citrus hints of spices.
Don’t spray directly on expensive clothes
Most expensive wedding outfits are made from premium fabrics such as silk, fine linen, premium cotton, and embroidery. Although it is hard to notice, prolonged exposure to perfumes can damage these fabrics.
This is because perfumes contain oils, alcohol, and other liquids that can stain these clothes and affect their texture over a long period of time.
Spray it on your neckline and behind your ears
Knowing where to apply the fragrance is imperative to make sure that anyone around you can detect it.
First, you can spray it on your neckline. Then, one spray behind each of your ears. If you’re wearing a three-piece or a tuxedo, then you should apply to all of these spraying points. When anyone comes close or hugs you, they will definitely smell your fragrance.
Avoid spraying under your jackets or clothes because the scent won’t be dispersed properly.
Don’t overdo it
Too much of anything is always a bad move. Don’t overspray your clothes or skin with too much perfume. As a rule of thumb, five sprays on any five different points is the maximum amount that you can go.
Spraying too much can make people feel uncomfortable. Also, avoid layering your fragrances. Using two or more scents can diminish the overall smell.
Final Thoughts
Finding the right wedding scent is not a black-and-white type of situation. More often than not, it always comes down to your own personal choice.
Dressing up sharply is more than just a clean, sleek look from top to bottom. Smelling good will show how refined your grooming habits and hygiene are. Each scent will also smell differently on individual people. So, take your time and do some research before making a purchase.
Resources
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