The best places to spray cologne are on your body's pulse points and warm areas where the scent can diffuse well with your body heat. These include:
- Neck (especially sides and back of the neck)
- Chest or collarbone area
- Wrists
- Inner elbows (crease of your arm)
- Forearms
- Behind the ears
- Behind the knees (less common but effective pulse point)
Applying cologne right after a shower onto dry skin is ideal because your pores are open and clean, allowing better absorption and longer-lasting scent
. Hold the spray bottle about 3 to 6 inches from your skin and apply lightly- usually one to three sprays total. Avoid over-applying to prevent overwhelming fragrance. Start with one area like the neck or wrist and add more if needed next time
. It is generally recommended to spray cologne on your skin rather than clothes, since the fragrance interacts with your skin's oils and pH to develop a signature scent and lasts longer. If spraying on clothes, test a small area first to avoid stains
. Avoid spraying cologne on your face, broken skin, chest, private areas, or bed sheets as these are not good places for application
. In summary, focus on pulse points like the neck, wrists, inner elbows, and chest for best results, apply sparingly after showering, and avoid overdoing it to maintain a subtle, pleasant scent
