Traditional summer scents are crisp, fruity/citrus-y, and typically don’t last all day….until now! I’ve tried three of five fragrances pictured and they last. They all have unique scents with the Byredo fragrance being my favorite because of the floral-y and woodsy scent. Scent tip: to make any of the scents last longer, layer using a scented soap during your morning routine!
I did, I swear! Well kinda – he walked by as I was entering one of my new, favorite neighborhood haunts [Brookland’s Finest]. I grabbed his arm – yes, I entered his personal space without even asking! – and said, “Excuse me and I know this is gonna sound weird but, you smell great! What are you wearing?” He chuckled [thank God!] and said, “Other than my clothes, I assume you’re talking about my cologne and it’s John Varvatos Artisan
Ladies- have you ever stopped mid-stride to sniff the air because there’s something lingering that smells just yummy and you want to find out what it is? I have – and while it’s quite disruptive to the flow of other pedestrians, it’s essential. Gents- have you ever wanted to make a woman stop dead-in-her-tracks? If so, check out this new scent by Dior, Dior Homme. It’s woodsy and peppery with a masculine signature. It’s sophisticated and unassuming but still has
Don’t be smelly….but don’t overpower a woman either. Your scent should follow you into a room, linger, and dissipate when you make your exit. If you smell it, it’s too much. If people are waving their hands when you walk around [but not waving at you], then you’re wearing too much. Here’s the body chemistry scoop: in the warmer weather, you sweat more and that changes the interaction of your scents. Lighter scents with notes of citrus, for example, respond
What’s the difference between eau de parfum and eau de toilette? Well, here’s the deal: The different names indicate the concentration of aromatic compounds (meaning the scented particles suspended in oil) within the solvent (ethanol, water, or most likely a combination of these). Eau de parfum (EDP) typically contains somewhere between 10-20% (depending on the perfume house) aromatic compounds and contains more ethanol than water solvent. Eau de toilette (EDT) contains less aromatic compounds than EDP
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