How to purchase cologne as a gift
To purchase cologne as a gift can be fraught with risks because the personal preferences vacillate drastically from person to person.
Try to do it only if you are absolutely sure about the recipient’s likes and dislikes. Having said that, it is only fair to add that colognes make excellent gifts and are always welcome. In fact if your gift is a branded product then rest assured it is going to be very well received. Here are some ideas to keep in mind when buying cologne as a gift.
A few suggestions
- Check out the kind of scent that the recipient likes. Does the gentleman like tangerine-ginger or is it ivy that he prefers? Does he go for musk or does he have a preference for an earthy sandalwood or red maple? You could check his dressing table or find out casually while making small talk. You could also try asking his wife or girlfriend.
- Buy the perfume in the aroma that the person prefers. In fact, you need not buy cologne at all because many men do not like its smell because it lingers and prefer something lighter like after shave lotion, soap, deodorant or even shaving cream.
- Do not make up your mind in a hurry. Check out not only the big stores but also the neighborhood pharmacy; most times you can get very good bargains at such places. These day the internet has become quite popular as an alternative shopping mall.
- Do take into account the person’s age when choosing a perfume. A young person would prefer something light and flighty as compared to an older individual who would not be averse to a heavy oriental perfume.
Do’s
- Make sure that the exchange policy of the store is favorable. You do not want the recipient to end up with a product that he will never wear and cannot exchange.
Don’ts
- Don’t buy perfume for a person who normally does not wear perfume or tends to stay away from any strong smells. You never know, he may be allergic to certain smells.