Perfume experts reveal why you should be swapping out your scent each season – especially in the summer
With the warm summer months just around the corner, swap your sneakers for sandals, your jeans for shorts, and your heavy winter scents for lighter summer scents.
Did you know there’s a reason why you should swap your winter perfume for a different scent?
Not only can a heavy winter scent cause headaches in the warm months, the key fragrance notes can also easily disappear, leaving you with an almost unrecognizable scent.
FEMAIL spoke to fragrance experts to find out why You should lighten your perfume each season, especially in the warmer months, to ensure the right notes are retained.
Yvan JacquelinePresident of the Americas for High-End Perfume Perfumes by Marly And Initio Private Perfumestold DailyMail.com that many people ‘prefer fresher scents during this warmer period.’
Did you know there’s a reason why you should swap your winter perfume for a different scent? (stock image)
Not only will a heavy winter scent cause a headache in the warm months, the key notes can also easily disappear, leaving you with an almost unrecognizable scent
FEMAIL spoke to perfume experts to find out why you should lighten your perfume seasonally, especially in the warmer months, to ensure the right notes stick
Yvan Jacqueline, President of the Americas for Parfums de Marly and Initio Parfums Privés, told DailyMail.com that many people ‘prefer fresher scents during this warmer period’
“Fresher scents tend to be more ephemeral and don’t last all day,” Yves warned. “The balance between the brightness, the wood and the musk has to be optimal to last,” he said, referring to his brand’s Galloway and Perseus.
“When people are looking for a summer perfume, they tend to gravitate toward scents with citrus, floral or aquatic notes,” Yvan said. He added that these notes are often seen as uplifting and refreshing, allowing them to “transport people to a person, place or time” and “set the tone for summer.”
“Citrus notes include bergamot, mandarin and lemon,” says Yvan.
‘The warmth of the bright morning sun is evoked by the fresh, energetic scent of citrus fragrances.
‘Floral notes include rose, peony and gardenia and can evoke memories of a garden in bloom.
‘Aquatic tones, such as those in Sedley, are also popular in the summer. Aquatic tones evoke the feeling of being near an ocean or lake, making them the perfect escape to a quieter summer spot.
‘Fragrances can be amplified with warmer body temperatures as the projection increases. Some lighter citrus scents may not last as long as woody, ambery, fougere scents, but that depends on the wearer and their skin.’
“We can enhance our scent by not only spraying liberally on our pulse points, but also on our clothes and even by applying a body cream or hairspray over it,” advises Yvan.
Jonnie Swarbick, creative director at Fragrance Du Bois, explained that scents develop throughout the day, especially in the heat
The experts at France Du Bois say that for a summer fragrance you should opt for fruity notes like pineapple and light florals like jasmine
Jonnie, who lives in Singapore, told DailyMail.com: ‘As the day progresses and the temperatures fluctuate, the fragrance notes develop in different ways on the skin’
Jonnie Swarbrick, Creative Director for Fragrance Du Boisexplained that scents develop throughout the day, especially in the heat.
Jonnie, who lives in Singapore, told DailyMail.com: ‘As the day progresses and temperatures fluctuate, the fragrance notes develop differently on the skin.’
“The top notes, which are the lightest and most ephemeral, fade away somewhat, allowing the heart and base notes to dominate,” Jonnie explains.
‘In summer, the heat can cause these changes to happen more quickly.
‘Heavier base notes can be pronounced sooner and if they are too intense they can overshadow the more delicate top and middle notes, disrupting the intended balance of the fragrance.’
Some of the brand’s most notable summer fragrances include Brume Du Matin, made with fresh floral notes, Oud Jaune, a blend of ylang-ylang and pineapple and Santal Complet, with sandalwood complemented by coconut and lemon.
And if you feel like your summer scent is melting away in the heat, you might not be applying it properly.
Jonnie recommends applying it to pulse points such as the wrists, neck, behind the ears and the inside of the elbows as these areas generate heat, which helps to disperse the scent throughout the day.
It is also important to store your fragrances in a cool, dark place to maintain their quality, as heat and light can reduce the potency and longevity of your fragrances.
While you want to immerse yourself in the scent to ensure it lasts, Jonnie advised not to overspray.
Jonnie said: ‘Rather than applying more than normal, focus on proper application techniques.
‘Too much spraying can lead to an overpowering odor, especially in the heat.’