How to Apply Your Cologne the Right Way

Ready to spritz? After you get out of the shower, spray along your pulse points—specifically your neck, chest, and wrists, Krigler said. These areas are where blood vessels are closest to the skin, and so they tend to emanate more heat, thus diffusing your fragrance into the air. (It’s actually the same idea used by oil diffusers.) Then give the scent a second to dry before you put your clothes on.

And if you need to reapply, Krigler said it’s a good idea to spray under your clothes again. “This can be difficult, though, so maybe just stick to the wrists and neck,” he advised.

How to Pick a Cologne

If you’re still stuck on the idea of your clothes smelling like your fragrance, however, Krigler suggests spraying them before you put them on. That way, you can mist the cologne on instead of dousing your shirts in a direct hit of overpowering scent.

Krigler added that it’s never a bad idea to spray down your boxer briefs before you slip ‘em on. “It’s always a good touch,” he said. “And you never know where the day will lead you!”