In men's grooming, both body odor, perfume, and clothing have equal importance. But sometimes you will find yourself at a moment when there is no choice left, whether to go with the quick ease of a body spray or spend the extra money for a fancy bottle of cologne. Both types of cologne are made from some type of fragrant component; however, the quality of fragrance and overall impact vary greatly.

If you want to know the best French colognes for men, then one of the first things you need to do is understand the difference between luxury perfumes made for men versus standard body sprays made for men to create your own individual brand.

Composition- Scientific Basis of the Scent

The basic difference between the composition of a body spray and that of luxury cologne is the level of fragrance oil concentration. Most body sprays for men are comprised primarily of water and alcohol, with only a small amount of fragrance oil (1% - 3% fragrance oil usually). Because they are conveniently made to quickly give you that burst of freshness after exercising or to cover any unpleasant body odor, they are fine for those occasions.

On the other hand, Luxury perfume for men, especially reputable brands (such as those made by French Factor), contain higher levels of essential oils (15%-20% essential oil for Eau de Parfum). The increase in concentration means a stronger scent, but also adds complexity to the evolved scent on your skin through the top note, heart note & base note.

Performance and Selection

It is measured by how long (longevity) a fragrance stays for and how far away someone can smell (projection).

• Longevity: A typical body spray will evaporate off your body within 30 - 60 minutes and yo will likely reapply it several times throughout the day, whereas luxurious French Perfumes were made to last for extended periods of time, with a single application usually lasting between 8-12 hours - thus, you will smell classy from your 9 am meeting to your 6:30 pm dinner plans.
• Projection: Body sprays typically create an extremely strong and synthetic "burst" that fills the room with the scent for a short period of time before it dissipates, while luxurious fragrances produce a consistent projection (or "0" - pronounced "zero") where a "scent bubble" is created around your body without taking over the entire room when someone is close enough to smell you.

->> The choice between a spray and a perfume often depends on where you are going.

• Body Sprays: These are ideal for the gym, a quick errand, or as a post-shower refresher at home. They are casual, functional, and meant for high-frequency use where depth of scent isn't a priority.
• Luxurious perfumes: When you attend a business or formal event, as well as a romantic dinner, you should wear a luxury perfume. Wearing a perfume from French Factor tells people who see you that you are confident and pay attention to detail.

Why French Factor is Your Best Upgrade

If you want to move from using cheap body sprays to wearing expensive, upscale fragrances, the best way to do this is by wearing a French Factor perfume. French Factor has created fragrances using the traditional "Savoir-faire" of French perfumery, and created them to fit the modern man.

For instance, their Man of the Year or Will of Man collections deliver the much sought-after Frenched X-factor perfumery with the combination of citrus, spice, and wood notes that body sprays cannot match in their sophistication. Additionally, purchasing a luxury bottle is not merely purchasing a luxury product, but it is making an investment in your definition/assignment of your long-term signature presence.

Final Thoughts

While a man can use body sprays for quick and easy applications after working out or playing at the gym, there is no comparison when comparing the sophistication and quality of men's expensive colognes versus men's body sprays. Signature scents are timeless, and French perfumes that provide you with long-lasting scents are best suited to enhance your grooming regimen and create an impression based on professional male grooming. 

Shop French Factor for an array of exclusive fragrances that will give you the long-lasting, strong-scented, masculine characteristics that modern men want!