How To Build Your Fragrance Wardrobe

Just as you wear different outfits for different occasions, it’s only natural to create a fragrance wardrobe that reflects your mood, style, and schedule. Follow our insider tips to build your ultimate fragrance wardrobe.

 WHAT IS A FRAGRANCE WARDROBE? 

It's time to let go of the notion of a "signature scent" by building a fragrance wardrobe; a collection of fragrances you love and enjoy wearing for a variety of occasions. It's unlikely that a single fragrance could fully capture your individuality. You can start exploring new fragrances by building your unique fragrance wardrobe. There is no strict rule about how many fragrances you should possess, as long as they evoke emotion and convey some silent message about you. Your various moods, styles and life occasions are important and you should be able to match and enhance them using the power of fragrances.

 WHAT IS A FRAGRANCE WARDROBE? 

It's time to let go of the notion of a "signature scent" by building a fragrance wardrobe; a collection of fragrances you love and enjoy wearing for a variety of occasions. It's unlikely that a single fragrance could fully capture your individuality. You can start exploring new fragrances by building your unique fragrance wardrobe. There is no strict rule about how many fragrances you should possess, as long as they evoke emotion and convey some silent message about you. Your various moods, styles and life occasions are important and you should be able to match and enhance them using the power of fragrances.

 TOP TIPS TO HELP YOU BUILD YOUR FRAGRANCE WARDROBE 

If you’ve put all your trust into a single fragrance for a long time, you may feel hesitant to try something new and turn your back on your “old faithful” fragrance. However, building a fragrance wardrobe is all about exploration and taking your time.

1. CONSIDER YOUR CURRENT FRAGRANCES

The sensory impression of the fragrances you've been spritzing on for months or years may start to fade. After a while your brain starts to cancel out aromas if you’re surrounded by them all the time. Our hormone levels and the skins acid mantle also change over time, so fragrances you loved in the past may no longer resonate the same way or have the same effect on you. Any fragrances that don't smell appealing anymore or require repeated sprays to identify the aroma should be recycled or donated. Making way for a collection of uplifting and enjoyable fragrances.

 

2. FOLLOW YOUR NOSE

You are entirely unique in terms of how you perceive smell and the fragrances that make you feel strongly. Find the fragrances you adore by observing whether they make you feel good, cheerful, or calm before you dive into the technicalities and notes. Aromas that uplift your mood and take you back to your most favourite memories are essential. Your collection of fragrances should be pleasing to your senses and capture your mood.

 

3. EXPERIMENT WITH DIFFERENT FRAGRANCE FAMILIES

You can determine which fragrance to try next or spot the gaps in your wardrobe by having a basic understanding of the different fragrance families. Spend some time online looking for scents that might work once you've chosen which fragrance families to include in your fragrance wardrobe. Knowing the scents you will be drawn to based just on their descriptions is helpful while establishing your fragrance collection.

 

 The main fragrance families are: 

Oriental- Notes like cinnamon, vanilla, musk, patchouli

Woody- Notes like patchouli, sandalwood, amber, leather

Fresh- Notes like sage, bergamot, lavender, oceanic aromas

Floral- Notes like fresh cut flowers, rose, jasmine, orange blossom

1. CONSIDER YOUR CURRENT FRAGRANCES

The sensory impression of the fragrances you've been spritzing on for months or years may start to fade. After a while your brain starts to cancel out aromas if you’re surrounded by them all the time. Our hormone levels and the skins acid mantle also change over time, so fragrances you loved in the past may no longer resonate the same way or have the same effect on you. Any fragrances that don't smell appealing anymore or require repeated sprays to identify the aroma should be recycled or donated. Making way for a collection of uplifting and enjoyable fragrances.

 

2. FOLLOW YOUR NOSE

You are entirely unique in terms of how you perceive smell and the fragrances that make you feel strongly. Find the fragrances you adore by observing whether they make you feel good, cheerful, or calm before you dive into the technicalities and notes. Aromas that uplift your mood and take you back to your most favourite memories are essential. Your collection of fragrances should be pleasing to your senses and capture your mood.

 

3. EXPERIMENT WITH DIFFERENT FRAGRANCE FAMILIES

You can determine which fragrance to try next or spot the gaps in your wardrobe by having a basic understanding of the different fragrance families. Spend some time online looking for scents that might work once you've chosen which fragrance families to include in your fragrance wardrobe. Knowing the scents you will be drawn to based just on their descriptions is helpful while establishing your fragrance collection.

 

 The main fragrance families are: 

Oriental- Notes like cinnamon, vanilla, musk, patchouli

Woody- Notes like patchouli, sandalwood, amber, leather

Fresh- Notes like sage, bergamot, lavender, oceanic aromas

Floral- Notes like fresh cut flowers, rose, jasmine, orange blossom

4. CONSIDER THE OCCASION & SEASON

Consider how, when and where you wear fragrances. While some fragrances should only be worn on special occasions, others can be worn every morning before leaving for work. If you frequently have dinner out after work, look for fragrances that layer well together. Choose a fragrance that makes a lasting impression if you want to reserve one for special occasions. If exercising is a regular part of your routine, you may choose to lightly fragrance your skin with an eau de toilette that leaves a lighter trail than an eau de parfum. Add some seasonal fragrances to your collection so you can switch it up when the weather turns drier. Richer aromas with more warm, woodsy, and spicy notes are ideal for colder seasons

 

5. INVEST IN SOME CLASSICS

There are some essentials that are timeless and can serve as the cornerstone of every fragrance wardrobe. A few classic fragrances have persisted through numerous seasons and even decades because of their incredibly timeless quality, making them a useful base around which to build your collection. 

 

6.  TAKE CARE OF IT

Once you've assembled your fragrance collection, make sure to keep it in good condition. This calls for keeping your fragrance bottles out of direct sunlight and heat. The best place to store fragrances is in a cold, dark, and dry area, such as a shelf in your wardrobe.

4. CONSIDER THE OCCASION & SEASON

Consider how, when and where you wear fragrances. While some fragrances should only be worn on special occasions, others can be worn every morning before leaving for work. If you frequently have dinner out after work, look for fragrances that layer well together. Choose a fragrance that makes a lasting impression if you want to reserve one for special occasions. If exercising is a regular part of your routine, you may choose to lightly fragrance your skin with an eau de toilette that leaves a lighter trail than an eau de parfum. Add some seasonal fragrances to your collection so you can switch it up when the weather turns drier. Richer aromas with more warm, woodsy, and spicy notes are ideal for colder seasons

 

5. INVEST IN SOME CLASSICS

There are some essentials that are timeless and can serve as the cornerstone of every fragrance wardrobe. A few classic fragrances have persisted through numerous seasons and even decades because of their incredibly timeless quality, making them a useful base around which to build your collection. 

 

6.  TAKE CARE OF IT

Once you've assembled your fragrance collection, make sure to keep it in good condition. This calls for keeping your fragrance bottles out of direct sunlight and heat. The best place to store fragrances is in a cold, dark, and dry area, such as a shelf in your wardrobe.

   Fragrance Golden Rule: 

 Applying your scents to just-moisturised skin or your clothes as opposed to dry skin can help you get the most out of them. If the fragrance molecule can "hold on to" something, like the lotion on your skin, your hair, or your scarf, it will typically last longer. 


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