Wholesale colognes may seem like a good deal, but you ll wind up paying for it over time. Whether it s a skin rash, a product that has to be poured on to be effective or the tell tale smell of a cheap product, that wholesale cologne is more likely to end up in the garbage than on your body.
Keep reading to find out exactly why cheap or imitation cologne is never a good idea.
Rashes
Normally, a mid range or higher end cologne is evaluated to make sure the product doesn t irritate sensitive skin or spark allergic reactions. The other benefit of spending a little more? If you do develop an allergy, a trusted store or manufacturer is more likely to let you return the product.
Alternatively, a cheap cologne uses higher alcohol content and cheaper chemical ingredients. They re rarely tested for skin sensitivities and often lead to skin irritation, itching and rashes. At the very least, the high alcohol level will dry out your skin. Also, your chances of being able to return a wholesale or discount scent are slim to none.
Lack of Longevity
A middle to high end cologne is designed to last. That means if you spend the $50 or $60 for a cologne like Burberry Summer, you ll find that one spray should be enough for the night. The scent will blend with your clothes and body oils, and it will last.
With an imitation or discount brand, you ll often find the scent dissipates quickly or reacts poorly with your sweat and body oils.
Tangy or Astringent Scent
Fake brands or imitation colognes and perfumes often have a tell tale alcohol smell that almost burns the nostrils when inhaled. Alternatively, the scent is sometimes a sugary, sort of a too sweet smell.
To understand the difference between a quality perfume and a cheap, discounted scent, do a smell test. Spray a sample of a favorite, high end cologne from a nearby department store. Now bring that paper sample to your local drugstore and compare it to the smells of the discounted and wholesale products.
The high end scent is typically warmer and fuller while the cheaper scent is likely to be unpleasant and astringent.
Fake Brand Names
You may have scored a great deal on that hot new Guerlain cologne, but is it the real deal? If you re actually looking for a high end perfume, you re not going to find it in wholesale quantities. A good rule of thumb to follow is if a deal is too good to be true, it probably is. This is true with just about any product, not only cologne.
Instead, avoid sellers of wholesale colognes and look for a trusted and reputable retailer. Both you and others around you will appreciate the difference. And that difference can be something which either helps to draw people toward you or subtley diminish their interest even as mere friends.
Short of using no cologne at all, you will not regret paying a little extra for a scent that is pleasant and has staying power.
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