The best way to tell whether your man will like an aftershave that you buy him is to try and get him to sniff a tester of it, without giving it away that you are planning on buying it for him. Or failing that, you could always just buy a few miniature bottles of aftershave. That way it gives him a variety and you will not have wasted a lot of money on one big bottle of aftershave, just for him to turn around and say he doesn’t like it!

Different aged men like different smells. Older men tend to opt for more wooden toned aftershave. Old spice is incredibly popular amongst older men; however younger men cannot stand the stuff! So opt for a lighter, less spicy fragrance for a younger man and try and go for a well named brand. Brands such as Hugo or Calvin Klein tend to go down quite well, and you can often tell from the advertising which aged men they are aimed at.

If you have any male friends it may be a good idea to get their opinion, or you could always read reviews online to see what certain aftershaves smell like once they are on and what other men say about them.

Overall, trying to get your man to sniff a tester beforehand is an excellent idea. Aftershave makes a really great present and it is also a bonus for you too as you get a nice smelling partner, and it could even add a little extra romance to the relationship!