Same Perfume Smell Different on Everyone
Using the Same Perfume but the Scent is Different, How Come?
You may have wondered why the scent of perfume on your body is different from that of your friends or other people. Even though you are using the same brand and variant of perfume. The location of the perfume spray on the body is also the same.
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On your body, the scent may tend to be stronger. But, when sprayed on someone else, the scent becomes softer. Why is that?
Perfume basically has its own ‘soul’. The essence of a perfume is to create a very diverse experience for anyone who wears it.
Summarizing various sources, there are many things that can make the scent of perfume different for everyone, even though it comes from the same brand and variant. This is influenced by the type of skin, pH level, or body temperature that is unique to each person.
In addition, noses, ears, and even eyes have different levels of sensitivity. Usually, some people can smell with high precision. While others are just so-so.
So why does everyone smell different even when using the same brand and variant of perfume? Here are some reasons why.
Body pH level
Every skin has its own pH level ranging from 0-14. The number 7 represents a neutral pH. The lower the number, the more acidic your body’s pH.
Everyone has a different pH level. This is influenced by diet, genetics, and certain medical conditions.
Fragrances react differently to acids and bases. This is what causes the aroma to change.
For example, perfume will smell sweeter on people with low pH skin. While for people with normal pH skin, the scent can tend to be musky.
Chemical effects on the skin
In addition to pH, there are many other compounds found on the skin. From oils to bacteria on the skin play a vital role in creating body odor.
The perfume that is applied not only sticks to the surface of the skin, but also interacts with various compounds that are there.
The oil or sebum on your skin can increase or decrease the longevity of your perfume. Sebum acts as a carrier for fragrance molecules, releasing them gradually over time.
The scent of perfume on people with oily skin can usually last longer and develop more intensely. While on people with dry skin, the scent of perfume can fade more quickly.
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Body odor
Individual body odor can also subtly alter the scent of a perfume. Body odor is often influenced by diet, hygiene, stress, or even environment.
All of these things will be bound to the fragrance of the perfume and create its own distinctive aroma.
In some cases, perfume will blend harmoniously. But in other cases, perfume and body odor will clash and create a dissonant scent.
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