DOS AND DON’TS OF WEARING PERFUMES
In a meeting…
It’s so important to get your fragrance right when you want to make a great first impression. Your fragrance should always to support you not overpower or overwhelm everyone in the room. Put as much thought into your perfume as you do your outfit, and apply it to your wrists only – this will mean you can smell but it won’t be obvious to everyone else.
In the office…
A scented lotion rather than a perfume is best in this case. You want your fragrance to stay closer to you when you’re in a formal environment. A scented lotion doesn’t contain alcohol, so it won’t project your perfume too far, and you can always top up your scent with a spray if you’re going out after work.
Working from home…
Just because you’re working from home doesn’t mean that you can’t wear perfume. In fact, misting on a scent can make you feel prepared for the day, even if you don’t plan on leaving the house. It is important that you you’re your perfume for you and not anyone else. This ritual should be maintained, as it allows us to keep a bit of ‘normality’.
Wear perfume that makes you feel good, confident and protected. Choose scents with warming, comforting and cocooning notes.
When you travel…
Airplane-cabin air can be stuffy and stale so opt to travel with a scarf misted with perfume. Wrap yourself in fragrance so you can breathe it in whenever you need to. Also if you are flying with a travel pillow or a cashmere blanket, mist them heavily before leaving home and the scent should last the entire flight.
On vacation…
Don’t fall back on your regular vacation perfume – try something new. You’re discovering new food, a new culture, so why shouldn’t you discover a new scent, too? Think about the country you’re traveling to and pick your scent accordingly. For example, if you are going to Africa, it’s unlikely you will want to wear something very fruity; instead, a woody and warm fragrance is perfect.