Perfume experts reveal why you should be swapping out your scent each season - especially in the summer
- There's a scientific reason heavy winter scents become headache inducing
- FEMAIL spoke to experts to find out why you need to lighten up your perfume
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As the warm summer months are upon us, you swap your sneakers for sandals, your jeans for shorts, and your heavy winter scents for lighter summer ones.
Did you know there's a reason why you should be swapping your winter perfume for a different odor?
Not only will a heavy winter scent become headache-inducing in the hot months, the important notes could easily disappear, leaving you with an almost unrecognizable fragrance.
FEMAIL spoke to scent experts to find out why you need to lighten up your perfume seasonally especially in the warmer months to make sure the correct notes stay put.
Yvan Jacqueline, President of the Americas for high-end perfumery Parfums de Marly and Initio Parfums Privés, told DailyMail.com that many people 'prefer fresher scents during this warmer time.'
Did you know there's a reason why you should be swapping your winter perfume for a different odor? (stock image)
Not only will a heavy winter scent become headache-inducing in the hot months, the important notes could easily disappear, leaving you with an almost unrecognizable fragrance
FEMAIL spoke to fragrance experts to find out why you need to lighten up your perfume seasonally especially in the warmer months to make sure the correct notes stay put
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 time'
'Fresher scents tend to be more volatile and do not last all day,' Yves warned. 'The balance between the brightness, the woods and musk needs to be optimal to last long,' he said, mentioning his brand's Galloway and Perseus.
'When looking for a summer fragrance, people tend to lean more toward scents with notes of citrus, floral or aquatic notes,' Yvan said, adding that these notes are often seen as being uplifting and refreshing, which can transport people 'to a person, place, or time,' and 'set the scene for summer.'
'Citrus notes include bergamot, mandarin, and lemon,' Yvan said.
'The warmth of the bright morning sun is invoked in the fresh, energizing scent of citrus fragrances.
'Floral notes include rose, peony and gardenia and can conjure memories of blooming garden.
'Aquatic notes, like those found in Sedley, are also popular in the summertime. Aquatic notes evoke the feeling of being near an ocean or lake, making them the perfect escape to a more tranquil summer place.
'Fragrances can be enhanced with warmer body temperatures as projection becomes greater. Some lighter, citrus scents may not last as long as woody, ambery, fougère scents but it depends on the wearer and his or her skin.'
'We can enhance our fragrance by spraying generously not only on our pulse points but also on our clothes and even layering with a body cream or hair mist,' Yvan advised.
Jonnie Swarbick, Creative Director at Fragrance Du Bois, explained that fragrances do evolve during the day, especially in the heat
Fragrance Du Bois experts say for a summer fragrance look for fruity notes like pineapple and light florals like jasmine
Jonnie, based in Singapore, told DailyMail.com, 'As the day progresses and temperatures fluctuate, the fragrance notes evolve differently on the skin'
Jonnie Swarbrick, Creative Director for Fragrance Du Bois, explained that fragrances do evolve during the day, especially in the heat.
Jonnie, based in Singapore, told DailyMail.com, 'As the day progresses and temperatures fluctuate, the fragrance notes evolve differently on the skin.'
'Top notes, which are the lightest and most volatile, fade slightly, leaving the middle and base notes to dominate,' Jonnie explained.
'In the summer, the heat can cause these transitions to happen more rapidly.
'Heavier base notes can become more pronounced earlier, and if they are too intense, they can overshadow the more delicate top and middle notes, altering the intended balance of the fragrance.'
Some of the brand's standout summer scents include Brume Du Matin, made with crisp notes of flowers, Oud Jaune, which features a blend of ylang-ylang, and pineapple and Santal Complet, which has sandalwood complemented by coconut and lemon.
And if you feel like your summer scent is simply melting away in the heat, you might not be applying it properly.
Jonnie advises applying it to pulse points, including wrists, neck, behind the ears, and the inner elbows, because these places generate heat, which helps to diffuse the fragrance throughout the day.
It's also important to store your fragrances in a cool, dark place to maintain their integrity, because heat and light can reduce potency and longevity.
And despite wanting to soak yourself in the fragrance to guarantee it stays on, Jonnie said to make sure to avoid over-spraying.
Jonnie said, 'Instead of applying more than usual, focus on proper application techniques.
'Over-spraying can lead to an overwhelming scent, especially in the heat.'
