Ever wondered how some people smell good all day long, no matter how hot it is or how active they are? They’ll smell just as nice and fresh in the evening as they did in the morning. 

No, slathering on loads of perfume is not the secret to smelling good all day long. You can use a really nice smelling cologne and still manage to leave an unpleasant odor behind you wherever you go. 

Multilayered Strategy 

Men who always smell good know that the secret is a multilayered approach. Just using cologne or deo on its own is not enough. 

You need to think of all the various aspects of your body and clothes that contribute towards a good scent. Smelling good is not just about applying nice-smelling products, it’s also about keeping the bad smells at bay. 

So you even need to think about your diet, how you launder your clothes and other aspects that we normally don't think about when trying to smell good. 

If you want to smell good, borrow the following 6 secrets from guys who always smell good. 

1. Start With Your Body Odor 

The most important thing when it comes to smelling good is body odor. Because of how overpowering BO can be, simply using cologne to cover up bad BO is usually not enough. Even deodorant or antiperspirant may sometimes not be enough to eliminate really bad BO. 

Body odor is influenced by many factors. One of the biggest ones is diet. A diet that’s heavy in meats or processed foods will cause a stronger and more unpleasant body odor. Eating lots of pungent foods like garlic, cruciferous vegetables and fermented foods can also cause a strong BO. 

The trick is to eat a well-balanced diet with a good balance of different healthy foods. Having plenty of vegetables and fruits in your diet will help you smell better. 

Other lifestyle factors that can worsen body odor include excessive alcohol intake, smoking, lack of adequate hydration.     

2. Sniff Your Clothes 

Another secret of men who always smell good is that their clothes smell nice and fresh. Part of this is applying perfume or fabric freshener on clothes. But your clothes have to smell fresh before you add any fragrances on top. 

If you notice your clean clothes have a moldy or sweaty odor, it could be that you’ve not laundered them properly or you stored them in a musty closet.  A dirty washing machine can also cause clothes to smell, so make sure you deep clean it regularly. 

If you sweat a lot, your clothes can get a sweaty odor that’s hard to get rid off. Some things you can do include using baking soda and vinegar when washing to deodorize clothes, using special detergent formulated for active wear or wearing one of Hercleon’s self-cleaning shirts or underwear. 

3. Be Careful What You Wear

Still on the topic of clothes, watch which kinds of clothes you wear. We covered this before in this post on why some clothes smell sweatier than others. It comes down to the type of fabric. 

Synthetic fabrics like polyester and nylon attract more of the bacteria that causes a strong smell. They also retain more of the oily compounds from sweat that make you stink. 

Dudes who smell nice are careful about the clothes they wear. They mostly choose natural fabrics like cotton, wool and silk. 

4. Use Deodorant or Antiperspirant 

It can be difficult to completely get rid of body odor, no matter how careful you are about your lifestyle. It can be especially noticeable on hot days when you sweat more. 

Cologne and perfumes are not enough to mask a sweaty smell. You need to also use a deodorant or antiperspirant. Deodorant works by killing bacteria that causes the sweat odor. You’ll still sweat, but it won’t stink.    

Antiperspirant works by blocking pores so that you don't sweat. 

5. Use Good Quality Perfume 

Perfume, while not a magic pill that drives away bad BO, has its role to play when it comes to smelling good. The trick is to use good quality cologne that has lasting power. Apply it on your pulse points and on moisturized skin to maximize its effect. 

6. Maintain Good Oral Health

Don't forget that your oral health contributes to your overall body odor. You could put in a lot of effort everywhere else, but if your mouth stinks, it ruins it all. 

So remember to brush your teeth twice a day, floss frequently, drink plenty of water and avoid eating too much sugary stuff.