How to Keep Your Beard Smelling Fresh

Many men spend a lot of money to keep their beard looking great and feeling healthy.  However, not as many men prioritize the smell of their beard. The skin under our facial hair can get pretty sweaty, especially during the hot summer months, which is why applying a fragrance to our beard is somewhat crucial.

If you wanna have the best-smelling beard in town, we strongly suggest using a beard oil.  When it comes to choosing a fragrance, there are a few things to consider.

Why a Beard Oil is the Way to Go for an Awesome-Smelling Beard

Beard oil is designed to give your beard a long-lasting aroma. They tend to be applied last in a man’s daily beard care routine, meaning that the fragrance won’t be rinsed out.  Plus, the oils that are used in this type of product stay on the surface of the beard all day long, meaning that the aroma will still smell nice and strong, long after you’re done applying your product.

How to Keep Your Beard Smelling Amazing with a Beard Oil

A consistent scent is one of the key factors for proper beard care.

Tip #1: Stick to Natural, Plant-Based Fragrances

The best fragrances for your beard are the ones that come from essential oils, botanical extracts and other plant-based ingredients.  It’s widely believed that natural fragrances last longer. Besides, synthetic fragrances can be quite irritating to the nose, and if you’re putting these fragrances on your beard, you’ll end up inhaling those synthetic fragrances all day long.  

Tip #2: Keep It Simple

There’s no need to go with a fragrance that has thirty different notes in it.  No one ever said that the more complex the fragrance, the better it smells. In fact, a more subtle fragrance can be better because the olfactory glands in the nose can become fatigued by a scent that has too much going on.  Since beard oil is going to be applied very close to your nose, you don’t want something that’s so complex that your sense of smell gets worn out.

Tip #3: Consider Combining it with a Scented Beard Balm

Many men ask about layering fragrances as part of their beard care routine.  Typically, men like to combine a scented beard balm with a scented beard oil.  This is fine as long as the scents are complementary or identical. When it comes to determining which fragrances are complementary, it’s all a matter of experimentation.  Generally, fragrances like citrus, wood, pine, lavender and mint go very well together.

Our scent finder can help you figure out which scents are most likely to create synergistic combinations.

Tip #4: Don’t Use Too Much

It is very possible to overdo it with the beard oil, causing the fragrance to be so overpowering that it’s actually unpleasant.  Besides, applying too much beard oil can end up leaving your facial hair looking greasy and dirty. Always use the recommended amount that’s stated on the bottle.

Check out our guide on how to apply beard oil to get the perfect blend of scent and hair care.

Tip #5: Choose a Fragrance that Fits Your Personality

The fun part of choosing a fragrance is trying to figure out which one best captures your unique personality.  If you’re a sporty type of guy, you might enjoy something belonging to the citrus family.  If you tend to be dark and mysterious, fragrances like amber and cedarwood have the complexity that matches your vibe.

Have a Luxurious-Smelling Beard with the Right Beard Oil

The right beard oil, especially from The Bearded Bastard, can make you smell so amazing that you find yourself attracting positive attention as you go about your day.  It’s all a matter of finding the right product that’s made with high-quality ingredients and is just potent enough to be pleasurable, rather than overpowering.

If you would like to learn more about beard care or want to share how you use beard oil to create the perfect scent and beard, be sure to hit us up on Instagram today!