Subtle application

mizrachi said:

Any recommended scents known for their subtlty?

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This is how it goes for me:

Wrists: Just to test fragrance. I never apply fragrance here unless I want it to disappear fast or I am out of skin to test it.

Inner Elbows: This offers more longevity and a good place to keep smelling fragrances for a longer period of time. Still not good enough to consider a full wear.

Neck: it gives out good silage. Downside: Bad longevity and Nose Fatigue.

Chest. Moderate Silage, good longevity. My preferred place to spray. specially since I get whiffs of my SOTD all day long. Tip: Is there a nice lady at less than 3 ft? "pump" you shirt as in “it is hot in here don’t you think?”

Abdomen. For heavy fragrances. (Only this way I can wear M7, M7 fresh and Black Oud (grey flannel also smells great this way))

Back of the neck/head. I have tried this a couple of times when I wear turtlenecks. Some say it gives more silage but not my favorite

Clothes. A lot of silage and longevity but underdeveloped fragrance. Clothes are generally not as hot as our skin. Moreover, the scent does not evolve with your own chemistry. Finally, the fragrance may stain your clothes or react with the scented detergent if this one is strong enough.

Walk through application. Good when you need 'less than a full spray'*. Other than that, I think of it as an easy way for mirrors to get stained and a waste of perfume.

Spray on your hands and then extend over your body method: Not a big fan. IMO, another way to waste fragrance.

*Always use full sprays. Spray at a considerable distance… this gives more space for the juice to cover more skin ( more heat and more room for the notes to develop).

When you are sleepy and with a cold nose, you perceive scents with less intensity. Do not Inhale while you are spraying... this may also mess with your sense of smell.

But the best tool to properly wear a fragrance is your mouth and someone else's nose...
Do not be afraid to ask.

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