Fragrance and fashion — if you’re into both, then it should be no surprise that the two are very related to each other. If you think about it for a moment, perfume is much more than just something you spray on yourself. It’s a powerful accessory that can really set the tone for your whole outfit.
So today, let’s talk about how you can match your fragrance with your fashion style and ace any event you decide to attend.
We’ll start by discussing how to use perfume the right way and then move on to the types of fragrances and how to choose an appropriate one for an event.
3 Impressive Ways to Tie Fragrance and Fashion Together
Applying Perfume the Right Way
There are a few things to remember if you want to make the most out of your perfume. First, think about your body’s chemistry with the fragrance. As a foundation for the cologne, your skin needs to be clean and fresh.
So, take a shower and get rid of any dirt, sweat, or body odour. Try to use unscented soap, so it doesn’t influence the smell of your perfume and dampen it.
Once you are done taking a bath, dry your body with a towel and apply moisturizer to your hands, neck, and back of the ears. Why here? Because these are your pulse points that efficiently hold fragrances longer than other areas and radiate them to your surroundings. Also, a moisturizer or a skin lotion will prevent any skin irritation that some perfumes can cause.
Finally, spray the fragrance on your neck and wrists and then rub the wrists behind your ears for a well-radiant and lasting effect. Here are 7 more hacks to make your fragrances last longer.
Understanding the Types of Fragrances
Fragrances are categorized depending on how long they last on your skin. Each type is meant for different occasions and attires. Here are the types you should be aware of.
Eau de Parfum (EDP) is the type that lasts the longest and has an intense smell. It is also the most expensive, so it is best to save these for special occasions. Wear it to parties, weddings, important business deals, or a special date night.
Eau de Toilette (EDT) has a slightly lighter scent than EDP and will last around 5 hours. It is also more affordable, so you can use it for regular occasions like office, casual hangouts, or shopping.
Eau de Cologne (EDC) has the weakest scent compared to the other types, and it will only last for about 2-4 hours. You can use these during workouts or when running errands around town.
Matching Fragrance to Style and Event
Different fragrances suit different clothes and occasions. The trick is to identify the base and fragrant notes of the perfume. If you understand them well, you can ace your style game wherever you go.
Here’s a little guide about what fragrances to wear for different events and times of the day. We’re going to discuss a lot of perfumes here, and retailers like Maplestore are carrying the trend with a focus on newly popular fragrances like those of the brand 19-69.
Corporate Attire / Day at the Office
For these types of events, it’s best to wear lighter scents. These are usually great for the office because they don’t overpower your colleagues when you’re in a meeting or about your regular work.
Wear an appropriate formal dress and try fruity or flowery notes to go for a warm and sweet scent. Roses, fig, tuberose, and talc are a few examples of these notes. You can also rock a stylish semi-formal look and leave an intense impression with musky fragrances having cedar or sandalwood base notes.
Casual Hangouts / Lunch or Dinner with Friends
For day events, you should opt for fragrances with citrusy notes. Citrus aromas smell really nice when paired with simple clothes such as jeans and t-shirts. You may also want to try floral scents like garden bloom notes of jasmine or orange blossom at your next lunch.
On the other hand, spicy and woody notes like sandalwood work really well for late hours or night hangouts. Rose oil is an excellent fragrance to wear at a night party. It combines a deep floral note with a slightly spicy and honey-like odour that doesn’t overwhelm your surroundings.
Alluring / Sexy Aromas
Some fragrances are known to impact emotions, improve your mood, and make you feel lively and even naughty at times. So when you want to wear a scent that matches your sexy outfit and teases the crowd, sensual scents come in handy.
A combination of musky base notes and floral fragrant notes of jasmine, ylang-ylang, rose, or vanilla works perfectly well to create a sensory experience. Match these scents with a sexy outfit, and you will surely turn some heads.
Elegant and Classy
High-quality fabrics like silk and cashmere pose a stylishly graceful look for women. Similarly, men go from chinos and t-shirts to suits when they want to strike an elegant and classy look.
These attires look fabulous on their own, but they are best complemented by wearing the right scents.
Dry or mossy wood-style fragrances give you a relaxed yet sophisticated vibe when worn on these attires. However, if you want to make a bold style statement while looking classy, try wearing deeper and stronger base notes like smoky, vanilla, leather, or sweet gourmand.
And that’s all, folks!
Remember, the perfect mix of fragrance and style can enhance your confidence and make you the style icon among your group of friends. The basic fragrance principles in this article are there to guide you, but you shouldn’t be afraid to experiment. Happy perfume-ing!
