Fragrance can impact how people see and remember you. Although it’s an invisible kind of personal expression, smell adds significant depth to your outfit and appearance. It also inspires confidence and attractiveness, bears therapeutic effects, and can leave a lasting impression.
Essential to both men and women, fragrance can offer a sense of persuasive power to anyone who wears it. Therefore, it is a powerful gift, bringing delight to anyone looking for a classy yet practical accessory.
As Father’s Day approaches, the value of fragrance is a timely conversation. You may be planning to serve your dad an all-star breakfast, hit the golf course, build a campfire together, or host a movie, karaoke, or game night. Luckily, shopping for dad won’t be difficult if you choose to buy him a good fragrance. Here, we’ve compiled tips on how to select the ideal one, as well as classic perfumes to choose from.
What to Consider in Choosing the Ideal Fragrance
Fragrance Type – Fragrances come in many forms and various concentrations. They can be generally divided into five categories:
- Eau Fraiche – usually with 1%–3% perfume oil in alcohol and water and lasts for less than an hour
- Cologne (Eau de Cologne) – light, fresh and fruity; typically composed of 2%–4% perfume oils in alcohol and water and lasts for about 2 hours.
- Eau de Toilette – a light spray with 5%–15% pure perfume essence dissolved in alcohol; usually lasts for about 3 hours
- Eau de Parfum – contains 15%–20% pure perfume essence that lasts for about 5 to 8 hours
- Perfume – the most concentrated and expensive of all options; slightly oilier, it is composed of 20%–30% pure perfume essence, with a single application lasting up to 24 hours
Price – The ingredients found even in the most expensive fragrances barely make up 2% of the total cost. Ideally, how much your dad is going to enjoy the scent should be the deciding factor. Buy at price points worth the creativity, originality, exclusivity, quality, and artisanship of the fragrance, as long as dad will appreciate it.
Strength – This determines how far the scent travels. A more potent fragrance is projected further and can be smelled even when it’s several steps away. A milder one is noticeable closer. Strong isn’t necessarily better than mild.
Longevity – Perfumes with high alcohol content tend to last the longest, as alcohol is the key preservative for the integrity of a perfume. Spray a tester on your wrist and wear it for a day to observe the transitioning nature and longevity of the smell.
Uniqueness – Different scents elicit different impressions. As much as possible, avoid choosing scents that are unremarkable or too common.
10 Best Fragrances for Every Kind of Dad
ACCA KAPPA BLACK PEPPER & SANDALWOOD EAU DE PARFUM
Acca Kappa Black Pepper & Sandalwood is a woody, spicy fragrance characterized by a mix of spices and the aromatic aspect of cinnamon. Woods and rose create a smooth, warm, and almost creamy scent. However, the earthiness and dryness are toned down, constituting a unisex scent that is a joy to smell for anyone.
CARTHUSIA UOMO EAU DE PARFUM
Carthusia Uomo is a classic “green” fragrance for men. The dominant notes are oakmoss, cedar, and geranium, giving a clean, crisp, gentlemanly, and classic scent that performs well in longevity and projection. This woody, aromatic fragrance is perfect for the office since its musk features aren’t overpowering. However, it is also suitable for the outdoors since it cuts through the cold well.
BYREDO MISTER MARVELOUS EAU DE COLOGNE
According to Ben Gorham, founder of Byredo, marvelous means wonderful, exquisite, and astonishing, with a bit of strangeness. Launched in 2014, this fragrance is a citrus, green, and slightly floral mix. Its top notes are Petitgrain and Neroli, middle notes are bamboo and lavender, while base notes are cedar and amber.
DIPTYQUE EAU DE MINTHÉ EAU DE PARFUM
This is an aromatic spicy fragrance that exudes peppermint and rose, boosted by a clean and soft spicy geranium, and has a minty edge that contributes to the perfume’s mature intent. The dry down is clean patchouli, creating a scent that isn’t too dry or spicy. You can tell by the quality of ingredients that this fragrance is synthetic smelling but realistic and classic.
AZZARO WANTED BY NIGHT EAU DE PARFUM
Wanted by Night is a woody, spicy fragrance launched in 2018. This is a warm, sweet, and spicy scent, emitting cinnamon, Mandarin Orange, tobacco, lavender, cumin, and fruity notes. Suited for a night out, this well-blended fragrance dries down to sweet vanilla, leather, cinnamon, and incense. Your dad can capture the attention of anyone who’s impressed by an edge of mystery.
The Right Smell for Dad
Your father’s style and preferences can give you major clues about what fragrance will best suit him. Whether your dad is into lighter smells, enjoys something woody, a musk guy, or someone who goes for fresh scents, these can be determined by the things he owns or is into.
Dads aren’t necessarily hard to shop for. With fragrances, simply knowing basic deciding factors and navigating through the best options will help you find the perfect scent for him.
