Pulse Points For Cologne?

[azmark]

I just ran into this while searching for a few fragrances. I never knew about this but it makes sense. Anyone use this method or have other tips for wearing cologne?

For long-lasting effects fragrance should be applied to the body’s pulse points. These include the wrist, behind the ear, crease of your arm and knee, and the base of your throat. Pulse points give off more body heat as this is where blood vessels are closest to the skin, therefore continually warming and releasing your fragrance. Also, for a lasting effect spraying fragrance lower on the body allows it to rise throughout the day. Layering with the corresponding bath or shower gel and lotion, also is another good practice to help your fragrance last longer.

 

[markb]

Normally I go with chest, wrists, arm crease & behind the ear. Haven't tried behind the knees.

 

[StylinLA]

I've tried a wide variety. A lot of it for me is dependent on the frag and how it lasts on me in general. Some, like Blenheim Bouquet disappear no matter where I put them. Others like Anteus or VC&A Pour Homme punch through wherever I put it.

But YMMV. The pulse point is a sound strategy worth your trying it. But I would caution that the dosage mentioned in your post is 10 sprays and that could get overwhelming with some frags.

I have a guess, the pulse points are more effective with a little bit of warmish weather. I could be wrong.

 

[tsmba]

I use a sprayer and apply scents to my chest, wrists, and inner elbow. Nothing turns me off more than guys and gals who reek of whatever scent they use to the extent that, the moment they enter a room, it hits me like a freight train, so I use my scents sparingly. The best way for me to gauge whether I'm using too much is to ask someone else. Typically, if *I* can still notice what I'm wearing hours after applying it, I've probably used too much!

 

[southernscribbler]

I know pulse points is what they teach women. If you'll notice when a woman applies her perfume, its' usually applied to her wrists and side of the neck where the jugular vein runs. I haven't noticed the wife applying behind the knees, but she may. The theory is the heat generated at the pulse points keeps the scent reacting. I just apply my cologne to my cheeks and throat and neck. Any residual, I rub onto my forearms.

 

[cvac]

I generally spray on the chest and stomach, let it dry, then put my shirt on. 2 sprays total usually does it. When the weather is warm, the intensity of the scent will increase no matter where on your body you spray it. I would be careful not to overapply in warm weather for that reason.

 

[tsmba]

Exactly! When I used to apply cologne, I'd simply splash it on my face. Now that I've become B&B-inized, my aftershave goes on my face, and scents go elsewhere. One thing I've never done is to spray scents on my clothes (though apparently others do so).

 

[StylinLA]

Exactly! When I used to apply cologne, I'd simply splash it on my face. Now that I've become B&B-inized, my aftershave goes on my face, and scents go elsewhere. One thing I've never done is to spray scents on my clothes (though apparently others do so).

I've monkeyed a little with scent on shirts...it can increase the longevity of some of the lighter frags.

 

[Mulligan]

I've been using one spray on one wrist, and then rubbing them together. Is this good enough, or should each get its own spray? Also, what is the method for applying cologne behind the ears?

 

[bigred90gt]

I've read that when you spray on one wrist, and rub it together with the other wrist, that it can break down the oils in the fragrance, and weaken the scent, as well as the longevity. That is how I used to apply it, and since reading that, I have sprayed it on each wrist without rubbing them together. It could be a placebo effect, but I think I have noticed the scent staying longer on my wrists.

 

[tsmba]

IMO, the interaction between a scent and one's body chemistry, is critical. That's why I stick to spraying or splashing them only on my body.

 

[StylinLA]

I've read that when you spray on one wrist, and rub it together with the other wrist, that it can break down the oils in the fragrance, and weaken the scent, as well as the longevity. That is how I used to apply it, and since reading that, I have sprayed it on each wrist without rubbing them together. It could be a placebo effect, but I think I have noticed the scent staying longer on my wrists.

I used to do that too, and I believe it is not good to rub it in like that.

 

[thomasr36]

I have cologne called contradiction and sprayed 1 once on the side of the ankle and 1 spray behind my knee . The scent was rising and it smelled so good . Wear i was sitting and whent to another room and came back to that same place i was sitting at , the smell was still there . I was trying diffrent ways to spray cologne and this is the best . Just like all scents , the scents rise .

 

[Skyrider55]

I've read that when you spray on one wrist, and rub it together with the other wrist, that it can break down the oils in the fragrance, and weaken the scent, as well as the longevity. That is how I used to apply it, and since reading that, I have sprayed it on each wrist without rubbing them together. It could be a placebo effect, but I think I have noticed the scent staying longer on my wrists.

I've heard this too, and it kind of makes sense. You're prematurely dissipating the fragrance oils. But if you think about it when you apply to each wrist you're applying twice as much fragrance too. It should be stronger right?

 

[BillC]

You're not going to mechanically damage the scent molecules by rubbing your wrists together as I've heard some people warn. But you could raise the temperature enough through friction (if you rubbed the vigorously) to speed the evaporation - particularly of the more volatile topnotes. Vigorous rubbing might also spread the scent across much more skin area which would also speed evaporation.

I can't find the reference but somewhere I read that a famously provocative actress (could have been Catherine Deneuve who did Chanel ads) said in an interview that she applied scent in places where she hoped her companion might find his nose later that night - behind her ears, the nape of her neck, her cleavage and behind her knees. Wish I could find the reference because it was stated with much more finesse. But that's enough to keep me from trying the behind the knees trick

 

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

Mark:
My dearly departed Father (of whom I've always thought of as great teacher and gentleman), taught me (yes...call me old fashioned and I'm proud of it), that the one other best place for applying cologne (either spray or liquid),

is behind the ears & also a 'touch' on the earlobes (my Mother and my Mrs. also do this).

Ever wonder why?

Because your ears are classed as 'pulse points'...just the same as when I apply a light 'splash' of Clubman to my neck, chest and arms/wrists (other 'pulse points'...and for the Ladies...behind the knee).

So in essence...experimentation is one good start...just my

"Hard work is the aftershave [and cologne], of accomplishment

 

[Niles]

I usually spray on wrist and neck. Works well for me.

 

[chado006]

I used to always just spray it on my shirt but it never lasted. Now I spray it on my neck and one wrist, then just dab, not rub, the two together. Lasts much longer now.

 

[mftoms59]

Behind the Ears, Elbows and Pits, Maybe on on the chest.

 

[Fbones24]

I was a wrist 'rubber' before reading this thread. I was wondering why my rose31 was dissipating on my wrists before my neck. I just experimented with no rubbing and i notice a big difference in projection and longevity. It is not my imagination! I am glad i read this.

On another note, for guys who spray only under your clothes (chest, elbow crease, etc.) how do you smell your fragrance? I will experiment with this, but i would think this defeats the purpose of wearing the fragrance...no?