As the weather gets warm, your cologne needs to change as well. A perfume that might smell wonderful during the winter might seem too heavy under the summer sun. Summer requires something airy and light, befitting the hot days and nights.

Feeling lost? Here are some simple tips on how to select the right summer scent that satisfies the season.

Pick a light scent

On a hot day, strong fragrances can quickly become disgusting. You remember that spicy, smoky smell that smelled like a hug on a wintery day? It can turn into a sweat-choking hug in July.

The summer is about freshness. Find less intense perfumes, such as Eau de Toilette or Eau de Cologne, at mensfragrance.co.uk. These are not too long-lasting and do not overwhelm people.

You stick with:

• Citrus
• Aquatic, green
• Herbal notes
• Bergamot
• Lemon
• Mint
• Vetiver
• Sea salt.

These are fresh, sharp notes and leave you smelling like you just ran out of a cool shower, even after you have spent the whole day baking in the sun.

Know your vibe

What would you like your perfume to say about you? Is your personality beach days and bonfires? Then seek coconut, driftwood, or salt marine fragrances. Fond of hanging out in the park, drinking cold brew, more of a city guy? Experiment with green and citrus with a musky touch.

Your perfume is a personal style element. It must speak out who you are and where you are heading. You would not go to brunch and a black-tie dinner in the same ensemble. The same goes for scent.

Put it to the test

This is the one that most guys overlook: never fail to test a fragrance on your skin, and preferably in the heat. When you are warm, your body chemistry changes. That impacts the performance of a scent.

A fragrance can smell wonderful in an air-conditioned shop. However, the same scent can be completely different in 90-degree weather.

Put it on your wrist and leave it for 20 minutes. Then go out and observe how it wears off. And when you still enjoy it in an hour’s time, that is the winner.

Less is better

During the summer, just a couple of sprays are enough. Heat brings out fragrance, so don’t overdo it. Also, you do not want to be a walking cologne commercial. You want to be crisp and natural.

Accentuate your pulse points, and you are fine. You can also spray your shirt gently (at a distance). This way, the smell lasts longer and does not react with body heat.

Try a fragrance wardrobe

A single fragrance may not be enough. Just imagine shoes, you have a pair to use for every different occasion. So try a light citrusy perfume for daytime, and a deeper and woodier one during night dates or dinners. It keeps it exciting and noticeable.

The takeaway

An epic summer cologne does not shout. It makes people desire to smell your neck because they just need to know what it is. Choose something light and fresh.

Remember, nothing is as good as a scent that makes you feel confident. Being in good fragrance makes you feel good. Go on, then, the summer is waiting. Let it be a sweet-smelling one.