ABOUT SUMMER FRAGRANCES FOR MEN AND WOMEN
So newsflash!! Did you know that it is advisable not to wear the same scent all year round (no matter how much you love it)? You knew that right? The same way you shed off the winter layers for lighter clothes, you ought to trade your heavier scents for lighter scents in summer. Take note of these tips when choosing a summer perfume:
Talk about a powerful entrance! The last thing you want is for people to smell you a kilometre away. Similarly so, you don’t want your fragrance to make an appearance before you do. That’s a total No, No! Flowers are in full bloom and the air is filled with nature's beautiful strong aroma - your fragrance, however, shouldn't blend in. Don't be that person that 'attracts' the bees. Take your perfume a notch down
Nature inspired scents such as woody, citrus, oceanic and light floral notes are definitely summer fragrance must-haves. Avoid head-ache triggering scents like heavy floral blends and sweet syrupy or sugary aromas. Summer calls for light, crisp and fresh scents. A light choice of note, like cologne or eau de toilette ensures your perfume doesn’t nuke your surrounds during a heat wave. Now you know that you need to splurge on season specific scents.
Do you sometimes feel like you are about to pop a vein because you spritz your favourite perfume in the morning and in the afternoon it disappears? Fragrances are greatly affected by temperatures. It may seem like a brilliant idea to stick with a rich and airy fragrance. The downside is, the heat makes the alcohol in perfume evaporate quickly, making it stronger. In addition, heat causes the scents to fade rapidly. To ensure that wearing a perfume in summer is not a fleeting experience, layer other products so that your fragrance lasts longer. Use a non-scented soap when showering and apply oil based lotion so that your perfume doesn't compete with your portion. Layering and applying your expensive fragrance on the pulse points will also help it last longer.
We all want to stamp our dominance by having that signature scent that is unique to us. Everyone wants to be set apart from the rest of the pack. Apart from the season being an important X- factor when it comes to choosing a fragrance, always invest in a perfume that suits your personality. Lifestyles do differ, if you live an adventurous, active lifestyle your perfume should reflect that. Individuality matters!!
Life is not always a blur and we have fond memories that we hold on to. Excuse us we are feeling a little nostalgic. Longing for days when you could hit the clubs and sip on wine and cocktails? Take the sparkling notes of Bvlgari’s Omnia Pink Sapphire. There are scents that remind us of the good times in our lives. To have those memories deeply etched in your day to day, buy and wear a perfume that taps into that sense memory. Ensure your choice of scent is in tandem with the summer season. The plants in season often make perfect notes for a summer scent. Look for inspiration in the crisp citrus, blooming flowers and other plants of the summer season to guide your fragrance choices. For the ladies, evoke those amazing memories with fresh burst of florals and fruity notes. Gents on the other hand will do well to splash on fresh citrus or go for an aquatic fragrance.
Not all perfumes are made equal. Guess that's nothing new to you. So you have heard about the French perfume categories parfum, eau de parfum, eau de toilette, eau de cologne, and eau fraiche. Broken down, the main differentiator here is in terms of fragrance concentration from highest to lowest respectively. The truth is you can't have them all in summer- we’d venture to imagine that even your wallet couldn’t permit such extravagance. Look out for a summer fragrance under the Eau de Toilette category. Eau de toilette (EDT) is less concentrated and lightly scented, compared to eau de parfum (EDP), so it’s easier not to overdo it in the summer.
Summer-ize your fragrance and you will get the most out of it!!