5 fragrance mistakes you’ll never make again

Written by Glenn Lauritz Andersson & Denis Vasilije, fragrance experts

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Summary

  • Avoid spraying fragrance directly onto clothing – it can stain fabrics and alter the scent.

  • Apply fragrance to moisturised skin and pulse points for better longevity and projection.

  • Don’t mix too many scents at once – let your fragrance speak for itself.


1you overdose

1 spray? 5 sprays? Walking through a cloud? Fragrance dosage can be tricky.

The amount depends on two things:
1. Whether you use EdT, EdC or Parfum. Read more here.
2. Personal preference

Start light and build up gradually.

2you skip the shower

We get it. Busy mornings happen. But fragrance can’t replace a shower – and the result is rarely pleasant.

3wrong scent, wrong occasion

A heavy barnyard scent doesn’t suit every moment. Choose wisely. Read more here.

4you always wear the same fragrance

Rotating fragrances keeps them exciting. You might even try layering.

5poor placement

Apply fragrance to warm areas like the neck, wrists and behind the ears for best results.

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