Top 8 Things that make you know your Perfumes & Colognes Better

Yes, perfumes are essential and they leave you smelling good in different ways too. But then, some last long, some don’t; while there are brands that are suitable for summer wear, the ones appropriate for winters are completely different; what do you do?

Remember, the perfume you smell and buy is also inhaled by others and showcase your choices and preferences in many ways. Here are our top 8 things that make you understand a little more about the world of perfumes & colognes.

Designer Fragrances: Are they Harmful for your Jewelry?

Are perfumes likely to damage jewelry? Though many would like to believe otherwise, yes, they do. Apparently, colognes & perfumes are known to contain chemicals and synthetic ingredients that are likely to damage the stuff your jewels are made of, such as gems, diamonds, pearls, gold. silver, etc. These damages can be minimized by avoiding any direct application of perfume on your jewelry-- it’s best to wait for at least ten minutes before you start donning your necklaces, pendants or earrings.

Fading Fragrance

Are you finding that your fragrances fade quite fast? Are you are hesitant about applying more for risks of any overload? Try using body oil. The properties of body oil make your perfume hold on much longer. You need not use oodles of oil for the purpose. Nowadays, you may buy body oils in the form of sprays that create a light mist on your skin and are absorbed quickly. Yes, pre-application of body oil makes your fragrance linger longer, go ahead and try this tip, at least once!

Perfumes with Old Roses, or new?

Have you noticed that while some colognes and perfumes smell gorgeous and fresh, others remind you of vintage smells? Well, perfumes with a blend of amber or iris base tend to smell antique and old, while those with a rose or woody base present a unique freshness. Know the purpose and appropriate time of wearing different smells, and choose accordingly.

Cloths keep the Scent

Most wearers find their clothes smelling of perfume even after a long day at work, or play. Such clothes need to be hand/ dry washed to make them wearable once again. Here, the mistake that you are probably making is that you are applying perfume directly on to your clothes, or donning them before the same settles on your skin. Timing the application well will prevent any unwarranted transfers to your ensemble.

Mix and Match

Hmmm….. have you ever tried mixing smells? Some perfumes have such divine smells that you wonder what they’d smell like when mixed with your favorite ones. Can fragrances be mixed, though? While fruity smells usually combine well, many others don’t. You need to ensure that the aromas chosen by you are light and focused. Steer clear of overpowering scents that may smell ‘chemically’ if mixed the wrong way.

Scent Warning

Remember, if you have been using a particular perfume for a while now, your senses have become desensitized to the same. So, it may not smell amazing anymore, thereby making you apply more than required to make it smell just fine. Do note that even though you can’t, others are capable of smelling your preferred choice of scent just fine. Use sparingly, or as much as required, and you will make heads turn—the right way. Alternatively, you may like to keep your fans guessing by going in for a refreshing changes every once in awhile.

Perfumes that Smell Intimate

There are people who love to smell good down under and end up applying their colognes in such areas, and generously. Apart from being an unhealthy practice, direct application of any alcohol based fragrance can prove to immensely drying—thereby leading to skin irritations and other discomfiture too.

Do they Render Deodorants Ineffective?

The answer is “no”. As they don’t have any drugs as ingredients, your body will not get addicted to a deodorant. Relax, it will always remain effective. Just find the ones that work for you, and keep them handy—especially in summers.

Go for your smell—you will be glad you did!