Eau de Cologne: A Brief History and Overview
More popularly known as Cologne, Eu de Cologne is a style of perfumes which originated in Cologne, Germany and was originally any scented formulation having a typical concentration of 2-5% essential oils. As of today, a cologne is any blend of aromatic extracts, alcohol and water. Its generic composition usually includes a mixture of citrus (sometimes floral) oils in a base of dilute ethanol (70-90%). The first ever commercial cologne was launched by Giovanni Maria Farina, an Italian perfumer, in 1709 in Cologne. With the establishment of free trade in Cologne by the French in 1797, the success of Eau de Cologne spurred numerous other businessmen to sell their individual fragrances under the name of Eau de Cologne. Although, originally meant for both men and women, the modern convention in the English language dictates that the term cologne be assumed to be a reference for men's fragrance.
Best Cologne in the World
Following is a list of some of the most popular and best colognes for men that have been manufactured in the contemporary times and include some of the best cologne for young men of style with an eye for tasteful grooming.
- Hermes Eau D'Orange Verte
- Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme
- Acqua di Gio by Giorgio Armani
- Boss Soul by Hugo Boss
- Dior Homme Sport by Christian Dior
- Fierce by Abercrombie
- Eternity by Calvin Klein
- Cool Water from Davidoff
- Polo Sport by Ralph Lauren
- Hugo from Hugo Boss
- Pour Homme from Dolce and Gabbana
- Unforgivable by Sean John
- Burberry Brit
- Gucci Pour Homme
- Vera Wang
- Issey Miyake
- Grey Flannel
- Fahrenheit
- Escape by Calvin Klein
- Man Eau Fraiche from Versace
- Allure Homme by Chanel
- Armani Code
- Gucci Rush
- Kenneth Cole RSVP
- Lacoste Pour Homme
- Lacoste Red
- Very Sexy for Men by Victoria's Secret
- Black Ice by H2O
- Man Eau Fraiche by Versace
- Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier
Best Cologne for Men 2010
This list of best cologne for men 2010 includes some of the best cologne ever made for men in the 21st Century. Check 'em out!
- M7 by Yves Saint Lauren
- Obsession by Calvin Klein
- Pour Monsieur by Chanel
- Perry Ellis 360 Red
- Platinum Egoiste by Chanel
- Antaeus by Chanel
By Ishani Shukla
Published: 9/15/2010
SOURCE : http://www.buzzle.com/articles/best-cologne-ever.html
REPUBLISH : http://top-men.blogspot.com/
whether expressed or implied, has transcended time and evolution and yet remained unchanged. Before we proceed to debating over the best cologne ever manufactured by branded fashion houses and perfumers, let us uncork time and take a whiff of the history and secrets locked within this scented elixir of male vanity!
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