01

Skin is part of the setting.

Skin temperature, hydration, application amount, other products and environmental conditions can influence how a fragrance releases and is perceived. Avoid treating skin pH as a complete explanation.

02

So is perception.

People differ in their sensitivity to individual aroma materials. Expectations, context and personal associations also shape an experience.

03

There is no universal timetable.

A two-hour drydown description is an observation, not a guarantee. Your notes, collected across different wears, are often more useful than a single first impression.

A NOTE ON KNOWLEDGE

General fragrance education, not medical or product safety advice. Note impressions vary; always follow a finished product's labelling. For fragrance safety standards, see IFRA's safe-use guidance ↗.

Make room for your own impressions