It isn't just about buying a smell. It is about getting the right scent before understanding how many you need. Uses for cologne, the breakdown of cologne, and what you should smell like and when all play into it.
We've only adopted smelling our best in the last few thousand years. While you and I may be used to it now, perfumes didn't appear until Ancient Egypt. Back then, it was more than just spraying something that smells nice on your skin and going about your day.
It is very easy to overpower those around you with your attempt to smell pleasant. Colognes consist of alcohols and oils, which can carry potent scents. That means that less is more when applying them. The rule of thumb here is to use the three-foot rule.
Each note has a specific purpose and also has its own evaporation rate. That means just because you smell something when you put it on doesn't mean anyone will smell it later.
You should have colognes for two different uses: work and play. One is lighter and less expensive, and the other is your unique fragrance. It will be heavier and cost more but will last longer in the long run.
First and foremost, there is no steadfast rule on how many colognes you have to have in your collection. However, different scents go really well in different seasons of the year. That can be a good framework for building your fragrance collection.
Spring Fragrances With springtime comes new beginnings. Everything is fresh and new. Flowers bloom, temperatures rise, and the world feels fresh. That means your cologne should smell fresh, too.