Picture this: you walk into a fragrance store, smell upwards of 30 different fragrances, pick your favorite, and go on your merry way. Then, the unthinkable happens: you put on the fragrance, which smells awful! If this has ever happened to you, read on!

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Does Your Perfume Smell as Good as It Should?

15 December 2019 | 2 MIN READ
Picture this: you walk into a fragrance store, smell upwards of 30 different fragrances, pick your favorite, and go on your merry way. Then, the unthinkable happens: you put on the fragrance, which smells awful! If this has ever happened to you, read on! Never fear; we at Perfumania have taken all our experience in the perfume industry and compiled three simple yet often-overlooked tips to help ensure that your fragrance has you smelling like a rose.
Have you ever experienced an unexpected situation where you apply a fragrance only to find that it has an unpleasant smell? If so, continue reading for solutions.

Keep Calm and Dab On!

In this case, we are not referencing the short-lived dance craze but rather the act of gently pressing your wrists together! Many fragrance wearers tend to spray and rub. This could be better. Fragrances consist of three main layers, often referred to as notes. When designers create a fragrance, they combine various scents and extracts to create their vision of the perfect scent. Rubbing your wrists causes the notes to dry in a different pattern. You are, in effect, destroying the designer’s vision and ruining your fragrance.

Test on Your Skin, Not On a Scent Card

Yes, we know those little scent cards are great for getting a general idea, but purchasing a fragrance is an investment. If you want to ensure that you have the fragrance that best matches you, please test it on your skin. Every ingredient in perfume can react differently with each wearer’s body chemistry. Stated that just because it smells good on your friend doesn’t mean it will smell good on you. After you test your fragrances in person, try purchasing your favorite online for maximum savings.

Please, Don’t Over-Spray!

Listen up, friends! If you remember anything from this article, let it be this one solid piece of advice: there is a difference between perfume and body spray. Of course, it can be tempting, but if you want to smell your best, resist the urge to immerse yourself in a cloud of perfume. While this technique is perfectly acceptable for users of body spray, those who use perfume will find that the effect is much stronger. Instead of an all-over spray, opt for lighter spritzes along your pressure points and hair. Trust me, it takes far fewer sprays than you might think.

In Conclusion...

Now that you have some of the basics, you are ready to go out and find a fragrance that works for you! For all the best prices, come back and go to Perfumania! You’ll find all your favorite designer fragrances for just a fraction of the price.

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