Why do we stop smelling our own Fragrance?

Most of the time, after applying the Fragrance, you stop smelling it within a few minutes, giving the sensation that you are wearing nothing. You try to fix it immediately, but mistakenly, by applying more Fragrance, you end up smelling too much and probably end up not smelling it again anyway.

The sense of smell, our most primitive sense

But, what is the reason you almost never smell your own Fragrance? The sense of smell is the most primitive sense we possess. The most amazing thing is that your olfactory heritage, which has been unconsciously accumulated over the years, has the ability to evoke images and sensations when perceiving a certain scent, even if many years have passed since the first time you perceived it.

The problem that arises with Fragrances is that the sense of smell gets tired of perceiving the same scent always. When you constantly perceive the same aromas, your brain filters essences and the olfactory memory does not remember the usual aromas.

A Fragrance for every occasion

That is why it is recommended that, for both women and men, you have at least 3 Fragrances: one for everyday days; another for weekends; and a final scent that we will choose for special occasions.

This trick is perfect so that your nose does not quickly get used to a particular smell. This way it won’t get bored of them and, by detecting several scents continuously, it will always detect new notes, not giving time to filter them as ‘usual aromas’ and get tired. In short, it’s about tricking your sense of smell.

There are tricks to make the scents last longer on the skin and, especially if it is fresher, to make it last longer. For example, after showering the skin is damp and the pores are more open. This is an ideal moment to apply it so the skin absorbs the scents easily, they penetrate better, and fixate for a longer time.

It is also recommended that you apply the Fragrance in places where body temperature tends to be a bit higher, such as the inner parts of the wrists, elbows, or the sides of the neck. A trick to identify these small areas: when touching these zones you will better feel your pulse.