Men are very often challenged or in some cases besieged at selecting a proper men's fragrance. What to buy aftershave, cologne or Eau de toilette? Contrary, to what many men suppose, it is not so difficult to pick the proper fragrance, once you understand each one's function and your special needs. Some times, you may require more than one type as your daily needs will vary.

Before getting started, you must understand the differences between men's cologne, Eau De Toilette (EDT) and an aftershave. It is not all the same, although it may appear both cologne and aftershave have an alike scent in the bottle, but in reality there is difference. Aftershave is intended to use after a man shaves. It closes the pores and offers an intense sensation after its use No need to worry, this is the result of the aftershave closing the pores. But always remember that, cologne's odor is always stronger, and will last longer than aftershave. It is used as a fragrance to provide a person a pleasant scent. The expression EDT is a common term that is used in Europe, where cologne is a more commonly used in the states. So, cologne and EDT are the same and not different.