Wearing the wrong cologne, or not knowing how to wear it properly, can make any man, regardless of how good he looks or how smooth his moves are, become the guy that no one wants to date. The good news is that there are some tips that will help you to smell good instead of having an odor that makes women pass out.

The type of cologne you wear depends on three factors: the season, how old you are and where you will wear it. Just because you're young doesn't mean you can't wear a high class, expensive scent. It does mean that you want to choose one that won't make you smell like you're wearing clothes from your grandfather's closet. Use the weather as your guide; For instance, you don't want to wear a heavy, musky scent when it's hot because the heat can make the scent way too power. Just as you wouldn't want to wear a lighter, marine-type scent in the cold, because the scent would be overpowered by the cold.

Lastly, if you're going to a sporting event, don't wear your best cologne. And if you have a crappy, throw-it-on-after-the-gym kind of scent, don't wear it on a date. If you're starting a new job or going in for an interview, the last thing you want to do is wear a cologne that will have you remembered not for your resume, but for stinking up the place. Opt for a lighter, less powerful scent that will smell good, but won't leave a cloud around you. In places where you will be sweaty, like the gym or a club, you don't want to wear a scent that will get worse as you get hotter. Choose a lighter scent, like maybe a body spray, that will remain smelling good when the heat it on. If you are attending a formal affair, a wedding, or even going on a date, this is the time to break out the good stuff and leave the dollar store crap behind.

To find a scent that's right for you, try some on before buying. If you don't trust your nose, bring along a friend who will honestly tell you if you smell great or like a dumpster on a hot day. When applying cologne, it is best when sprayed around your neck and chest, as well as applied to your wrists. If you plan to wear cologne, don't use it with a scented deodorant. The scents may not mix well, which can leave you smelling pretty darned bad. Last, but not least, between one and three sprays will do the trick. Any more is overkill.

» Find your scent.