Top 10 Ways To Wear Fragrance This Summer

Wearing fragrance in the warm Summer months can be a very different experience than wearing it in the chill of Winter. There’s something about the mixture of more heat, less clothing, and humidity that truly highlights the sultriness of the season. Here are 5 fragrance wearing tips for women and 5 tips for men.

Women
*Feeling hot and frazzled?  Store your lighter-scented body sprays in the fridge, then pull them out when you need a cool refreshing mist.
*Layering is good idea. Start with a scented body wash, then layer on lotion, fragrance, etc, for better staying power.
*Summer is the perfect time to try out a scented body powder. I use one with a lavender scent that compliments, but does not over-power my perfume. I apply it after showering and it really helps when the temperature goes over the 100 degree mark.
*Fragrances with a water, green, or a citrus note are refreshing. Look for notes like water accord, lemon, bergamot, grapefruit, or grass, when choosing a new fragrance.
*No matter what the weather, wear what makes you feel good. I like to try newer lighter scents, but I always go back to my favorite scent, which is a warm oriental, because it makes me feel good. When choosing a scent, follow your instinct. Don’t worry about rules.

Men
*Men like to smell good and the market is finally reflecting that. Great-smelling products are available in locations that span from department store to grocery store.  Start with a scented body wash. Many are available with a deodorant, because smelling funky isn’t cool no matter what the season.
*When shopping for a body wash, look for something that mentions water, citrus, or refreshing in the name. These are more likely to contain the notes I mention above – water, citrus, and green. Use your nose to trick your mind into thinking that it’s cooler than it really is.
*The same goes for men’s cologne or eau de toilette. My son recently tried the new Nautica scent “Oceans” and it features notes of water, salt, and lemon. It puts him in a beachy state of mind no matter how many hours we live from the coast.
*Don’t forget your skin. Look for sunscreens and moisturizers that are scentedwith something other than chemical-yuck.  KINeSYS carries a product with a pina colada flair. Yum. Wear that and you’ll be the most popular guy on the beach.
*Ultimately, I advise the same thing for you men as I do for the ladies – wear whatever makes you feel good. When it comes to fragrance, follow your nose. And wear deodorant.

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