What No One Tells You About Fragrances
About this video
Centeno teaches men about fragrance as an essential part of grooming and style, comparing it to playing offense rather than defense. He covers fragrance terminology including concentrations (Eau de Toilette, Eau de Parfum, etc.), notes and accords, longevity and projection, and discusses natural versus synthetic fragrances, proper storage, and application techniques.
Key takeaways
- Centeno argues that most men underestimate fragrance’s benefits and that wearing cologne can generate compliments and get you noticed, unlike deodorant which is defensive
- Centeno explains key fragrance terminology including concentrations, notes, accords, top/middle/base notes, longevity, projection, and sillage to help men understand fragrance composition
- Centeno recommends storing fragrances in their boxes away from sunlight and temperature fluctuations, and advises applying fragrance conservatively to avoid overpowering others while accounting for olfactory fatigue
Episode details: published July 18, 2024 · 28K views · 13:34 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Antonio Centeno’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.
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