subject: Looking For Cheap Christmas Aftershave Gifts [print this page] Once upon a time, buying a Christmas aftershave gift was easy. We had all heard of the big names - Brut, Old Spice, Denim and Hi Karate which were relentlessly advertised on TV, portraying butch men.
Now, however, there are almost as many men's fragrance brands as there are perfume brands. Sales of men's grooming products have tripled in the last ten years and the industry was last year valued at around $300 million. Scent is no longer something which, traditionally, a wife or mother bought for a man at Christmas and on birthdays, but is now seen by men as an absolutely vital part of their everyday grooming routine and so they often buy the products themselves.
That said, few men are disappointed by a Christmas aftershave gift on the big day!
A creature of habit, men often like to stick to one brand of fragrance. Christmas however, is an ideal opportunity to encourage him to branch out, by buying him something a little different, yet with a similar scent.
Men love toiletry gifts just as much as women, so a luxury toiletries set including travel bag, scent, shaving balm and shower gel is likely to be very well received indeed, particularly if the man in question travels around a great deal.
Aftershaves, as with perfumes, are now available everywhere from supermarkets to online sites. Remember to take your time and shop around, to find the best bargain available.
If you are buying a Christmas aftershave gift for an older gentleman, you may have to bear in mind that they could be somewhat set in their ways so it may be safer to buy an aftershave with which they are familiar, although the more well known brands such as Paco Rabanne may also be acceptable to them.
Whereas for the older generation, a man who took care of himself, who always smelled great, who exfoliated, moisturised and used anti ageing products used to be considered effeminate, such a man is now the norm in today's society. Rivalling modern women, he knows the value of looking great, and will use all tools at his disposal to ensure that he is always seen at his best.
In Christmases gone by, Christmas aftershave gifts were seen to be on a par with socks, ties and slippers - a seasonal staple, which nevertheless came in useful. However, with the current million dollar aftershave market showing no sign of a downturn, we can safely assume that men now look upon fragrance as a luxurious - yet affordable item. And with the variety of scents now available, they can be as adventurous as they like.
The season of goodwill is traditionally the busiest time of year for the perfume industry with regards to both women and men's fragrances. Promotional campaigns abound, and there is no reason why, with a degree of research, you shouldn't be able to find a Christmas aftershave gift which is both ideal for your man and won't stretch the purse strings too far, either - something which is particularly important at the moment.
Don't feel that you have to be restricted to buying aftershave products from a department store. If you have the internet at your disposal, you are more likely to find a multitude of promotions and discounts which will help your Christmas budget to go further.
If you are searching for a great Christmas present for a man who you know takes pride in his appearance, why not buy him some scent? Christmas aftershave gifts, providing they are of a good quality, are always used by men who, let's face it, hate shopping themselves!
Whether you choose David Beckham's latest scent in his range or whether you have more of a Versace man, it will be obvious that you have thought about the man in your life and what he likes. That alone, combined with the fact that he'll be smelling gorgeous not only through the Christmas holidays but for months to come, will make a Christmas aftershave gift your perfect choice this year.
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by: Filton Kingswood
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