Write for Us — Guest Post Guidelines | ScentHub

By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas · Updated October 2026 · 5 min read

About ScentHub (MyCologneStore)

ScentHub is a men’s fragrance resource run by Giovanni Carlo Bagayas — a fragrance enthusiast and digital marketer based in the Philippines with decades of hands-on experience in cologne, pheromone products, and men’s grooming. Our readers are men who take their scent seriously: fragrance beginners finding their first signature cologne, hobbyists building a collection, and guys curious about pheromone colognes and what actually works.

We publish honest reviews, buying guides, and fragrance education that helps our audience smell better and feel more confident. Every guest post we accept must add genuine value to that audience — regardless of the author’s niche.

A Note on Links and Compliance

Every author link in a published guest post is attributed with rel="sponsored", consistent with Google’s published guidance that paid or exchanged links should not pass ranking credit. This isn’t a workaround — it’s the honest, compliant way to run a guest-post program, and it protects both our site’s standing in search and the long-term value of your own site’s link profile. If what you’re looking for is a link specifically intended to influence search rankings, this isn’t that — what you get here is genuine audience exposure, referral traffic, and a properly attributed mention on a real, actively-read site.

Topics We Accept

Our core content covers men’s cologne and everything connected to it. These posts are fast-tracked for approval.

🧴 Cologne & Perfume

• Men’s cologne and perfume reviews
• Fragrance notes, accords, and ingredients
• Designer vs. niche fragrance comparisons
• Best colognes by occasion or season
• How to choose a signature scent

⚗️ Pheromone Cologne

• Pheromone cologne reviews and comparisons
• How pheromones work (science-backed)
• Best pheromone products for men
• Pheromone blending and layering
• Truth vs. myth in pheromone marketing

💡 Fragrance Tips & Education

• How to apply and layer cologne correctly
• How to store and preserve fragrances
• Understanding fragrance concentration (EDT, EDP, etc.)
• Fragrance families explained
• Building a cologne wardrobe on a budget

✦ Men’s Grooming & Lifestyle

• Men’s grooming routines and products
• Confidence, style, and first impressions
• Fragrance gifting guides
• Skincare as it relates to scent longevity
• Men’s fashion and personal style (scent-connected)

Unrelated Niches — The Relevance Standard

We occasionally accept guest posts from outside our core niche, but the bar is genuine: the article must be written for our audience, not about your product or service. If you run a travel site, don’t send us “Top 10 Travel Destinations” — instead, something like “The Best Fragrance Souvenirs to Bring Home from Japan” is a genuine fit, since it gives our readers something they’d actually want to read.

Your author link will still be attributed as rel="sponsored" regardless of topic — the relevance standard here is about reader value, not about qualifying for a different kind of link. Articles that don’t pass the “would our fragrance audience actually read this?” test will be rejected regardless of payment.

What a Good Fit Looks Like in Practice

Health & Wellness

• How your sense of smell affects mood and memory
• Aromatherapy vs. cologne — what’s the difference?
• Fragrances that reduce stress and anxiety
• Skin health and how it affects scent projection

Relationships & Dating

• Does cologne really attract women? The science
• Scent and attraction — what the research says
• How to choose a cologne for a first date
• The psychology of smell in social situations

Travel & Culture

• Fragrance capitals of the world (Paris, Dubai, Tokyo)
• Best perfume markets to visit abroad
• How different cultures approach scent and grooming
• Duty-free fragrance buying guide for travelers

Gift Guides & Occasions

• Best cologne gifts for men at every budget
• Fragrance gift sets worth buying (vs. avoiding)
• How to gift cologne without knowing someone’s taste
• Father’s Day, Christmas, and birthday fragrance picks

What We Do Not Accept

Content Requirements

Every guest post must meet these standards regardless of topic. Articles that do not meet these requirements will be returned for revision before publication.

• Original content only — not published anywhere else online; not AI-generated without substantial human editing and fact-checking
• Minimum 1,000 words — longer, more comprehensive articles (1,500–2,500 words) are preferred and more likely to rank
• Clear structure — use H2 and H3 headings, short paragraphs, and a logical flow that is easy to read
• Genuine value — the article must teach, inform, or help our readers in a meaningful way
• Maximum 2 links, both attributed rel="sponsored", placed naturally where they add value for the reader
• Affiliate links require prior approval — disclose all affiliate relationships in the pitch
• High-quality images — include at least one relevant image with usage rights; no watermarked or copyrighted images
• Author bio — 2–3 sentences, optional headshot, one personal or brand website link (also attributed rel="sponsored")
• No keyword stuffing — write for the reader first; natural SEO is welcome, but forced keyword repetition will be edited out

Pricing

A flat $50 per post, regardless of topic. This fee covers editorial review, formatting, and publishing — it is not a payment for link placement or ranking value, which is why all links carry rel="sponsored" regardless of price tier. Payment is required upfront before review or publication, via PayPal to gbagayas@gmail.com.

Posts will not be reviewed, edited, or scheduled for publication until payment is received. If your pitch is rejected after payment, a full refund will be issued within 48 hours.

How to Submit a Guest Post

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit a guest post if my niche is not related to cologne or fragrance?

Yes. We accept guest posts from unrelated niches provided the article is written to genuinely fit our men’s cologne and fragrance audience. Generic promotional articles about unrelated topics with no real connection to our readers will be rejected. The key requirement is that the article delivers genuine value to our audience, not that it qualifies for a particular kind of link.

How much does a guest post on ScentHub cost?

A flat $50 per post, regardless of topic. This fee covers editorial review, formatting, and publishing — not link placement value. Payment is required upfront via PayPal to gbagayas@gmail.com before review or publication.

What topics does ScentHub accept for guest posts?

Core topics include men’s cologne reviews, pheromone cologne, fragrance notes and education, grooming guides, and men’s lifestyle. We also accept genuinely well-fitted content from unrelated niches — including health and wellness, relationships, travel, gift guides, and others — as long as the article actually connects with our fragrance-focused audience.

What niches are permanently not accepted?

We do not accept casino or gambling content, CBD or cannabis content, kratom or drug-related content, cryptocurrency investment or trading content, essay writing or academic services, adult content, or any content that exists solely to place a link with no value to our readers. These categories are closed regardless of topic framing or payment.

How do I submit a guest post to ScentHub?

Email your topic pitch to gbagayas@gmail.com. Once the topic is approved, make payment via PayPal, then send your completed article with images and author bio. We will review and publish within 3–5 business days of receiving the complete submission.

Are the links in guest posts do-follow or no-follow?

All author and content links are attributed rel="sponsored", consistent with Google’s guidance for paid or exchanged links. A maximum of 2 links per article, placed naturally where they add genuine value for the reader. Forced or irrelevant link placements will be removed during editorial review without refund. Affiliate links require prior approval.