This is why the smell of a perfume is not the same on all skin types

Updated article, published June 13, 2019

Let the one who has never been disappointed by the smell of a perfume on her skin throw the first cap. Yes, between the juice discovered in perfumery or smelled on a girl and the fragrance that evolves inside her wrist, sometimes there is a whole world, and often it is disappointing, especially when you thought you had finally found the perfume. characteristic of her. But what is it due to? And is this normal? Here are some answers.

Because perfumes don’t smell the same on all skin types ?

The smell of the same perfume on the skin can differ from individual to individual. The reason ? We don’t all have the same skin or the same way of life. In fact, skin pH, skin type, hormonal balance, but also stress, heat, medical care and even diet (especially if you consume many spices and aromatic herbs) are among the factors that can totally transform the yield of a fragrance, both in permanent or temporary, once applied to the pulse points. And even if, for a number of these points, we can’t do much about it, it’s always good to know when buying a new perfume.

Attention all the same, if the change in smell is recent and the bottle is not young, the juice may have passed the expiration date. To go all the way, just sprinkle a few drops on a sheet of paper: if it smells bad, it’s time to say goodbye.

How not to be disappointed by a perfume

As perfumer Michael Donvan tells the magazine Byrdie“ there is nothing worse than falling in love with a perfume in perfumery or even a friend or stranger on the street only to find that it just doesn’t fit your skin “.

Before falling in love with a new fragrance, and to avoid disappointment, take the time to discover the different notes on a mouillette (the small strip of paper found in perfumeries), then on the skin. Even if the result is immediately satisfying, it is better to wait until you have discovered all the facets of the juice before having fun.

To put the odds on your side, it is advisable to spray the perfume on clean, unscented and perfectly hydrated skin, and not to smell more than three different juices so as not to disturb the sense of smell.

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