When I was younger, I used to hate the fact that my skin was sooooo oily. In the Summer time my skin shines. My whole body shines. I hated this more than I could explain. I have ALWAYS looked much younger than my peers to a Point where it was hard to get a date because I always was looked at as someone's baby brother. Now that I am much older I still have the little boyish look and this is now GREAT. But now that I am getting into fragrances they stay on me forever...even the cheap ones. When I get out of the shower my skin is dry but not for long. Less than an hour later, the oil comes back. When I get a scar, it heals as if it was never there. So now I realize my family curse is not so much of a curse now.
In case anyone is interested, in my experience I get the most longevity if I’m wearing a Japanese lotion with SPF protection, such as Kao Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence. The way the sunblock works is different from the US brands and leaves an unscented layer on the skin that makes fragrances last when sprayed on the area.
Hint on anosmia: Don't spray on your neck below your nose. No better way to get "used to" a fragrance. Try spraying behind your ears instead. p.s Under the neck is also not a great thing for the tender skin on you neck.
I always put fragranced lotion on immediately after bathing (while I'm still MOIST), then I rub in a dab of Rose Salve where I apply my perfume. Then spritz away. I've never had issues with longevity. I have normal skin, not too dry, not oily.
Coconut oil works for me. Apply coconut oil after a shower, which is super healthy for your skin, and it attaches to the fragrance adding it's own scent to to what you are wearing. It's great.
I’m curious how body chemistry impacts scent longevity and the notes themselves. Probably too big of a topic to address and possibly too many variables to consider.
It’s interesting - I cannot ever make fragrance last longer than a few hours on my skin… including the “eternal” category ones on fragrantica 😅 I do have dry skin but always make sure I’m well moisturised… will have to do some more experiments 🤓🤓🤓
Great video! Lotion has never worked with my skin. I use unscented Aveeno body wash with a 5ml decant of my favorite fragrances. I usually have four fall/winter fragrances and another four for spring/fragrance. I work from home so this allows me to smell good at home and save my bottles unless I go out. As far as layering I use Molecule 01 the most. Prior to purchasing Nio my most complimented fragrance combo was Dua Matrix & Molecule 01 🔥
My every day scent is Juliette Has A Gun Not A Perfume mixed with Atelier Vanille Insensée. They pair so beautifully together. If you have both, try mixing them! Guaranteed to love!♥️
Keep yourself healthy. Keep skin moisturized. Oil your skin after moisturizing after your shower. I like to use an AHA lotion to exfoliate and acidulate your skin and then an oil that conditions your skin. My favourite is Clarins Anti Eau , argon oil or almond oil. In winter here, shower oil is a must. I have rather normal body skin but a combination facial skin. I have never tried these “extenders”
For certain, particularly poor performing fragrances, I always do two sprays on the hair behind the ears. I can still smell The One EDT projecting off at the end of a work day. 8 hours projection easy! This is really the only one I have performance issues with, except for extra fresh ones that is. In those cases, I just pack a travel atomizer with me.
Such perfect timing Sebastian! I've been buying a lot of niche fragrances that smell great except for their longevity which frustrates me coz they are so expensive. The first time I was introduced to fragrance primer was when someone showed DS and Durga I Don't Know What.
Molecule 05 is described by Lucky Scent as Cashmeran and the reviewer on their listing mentions it has a dampness like the forest floor! I’m there for that!
I had tried to layer the same perfume on the same spot after the first spray on that spot started to dry down on my pulse point. And it does make my perfume last much longer.
Very helpful guide from someone dry-skin challenged :) As a woman with long hair, I also apply to hair and it is wonderful as it disperses aroma throughout the day in a lasting way. Thank you for presentation and again so intrigued by Durga I Don't Know What (Let us call it the Je ne Sais Quoi!).
CeraVe lotion. Have used it for over a decade. Unscented, great formula and available just about everywhere. Fragrance molecules need moisture to cling to; if you have dry skin, this is why your fragrances don't last.
I appreciate all these suggestions! Another one I have used is applying a good unscented lotion like Avene brand and/or a petrolatum based skincare like Cerave Healing Ointment to my inner arms covering the pulse points, neck, and to my cleavage first to protect skin from exposure to the alcohols (limit aging the skin) as well as extend the life of the fragrance. The addition of applying to my cleavage causes it to waft up to me letting me smell myself every so often as I heat up!
I had tried a sample of a perfume that I really liked and was sad that it didn't last at all (which isn't too uncommon with me). But I tried it again later after I moisturized and was surprised because it really helped. I could even smell it on my skin 10 hours later
i used cetaphil or vaseline one, its nice. or if i want to go organic, i use aloe vera from my garden. 1 leaf/1 tongue of aloe vera can be used for couple of days or coconut milk oil sometimes, i cannot make it myself so i rarely use it tho
So this applies to the layering video but it's a bit odd. I sprayed a basic vanilla fragrance and then decided to wear Black Orchid as it's cold outside and perfect for it. And they make a great combo! The vanilla complements the chocolate in BO and I was pleasantly surprised. It also softens it a bit which makes it more wearable.
Someone mentioned using Dove soap below. I can confirm that Dove Soap is technically “a moisturizing bar” (the curved oval bars). They have a higher moisturizing content than a regular typical soap bar. My dad worked for them for decades, which is how I know this factoid. (The classic Dove does have a definite scent though).
Hi Simon, I never know about niche fragrances until I started watching your TH-cam channel. I'm building a large collection of niche fragrances myself. But I still have some designer fragrances. My question to you is. Can you do a review on layering fragrances? Niche of course. I love your channel and hope to meet you in person one day. Keep up the great work!!!
I also love these videos. I would like to hear more details about the chemistry and making of perfume as well. And completely off topic - What is your opinion or could you do a review on which you think are the most well blended, complex perfumes. I’m thinking about ones where it is difficult to pick out notes. Like the way my perfume drawer smells when I open it - everything all combined all at once. Or if the story is true, like Diptyque has 34 Boulevard St. Germain - apparently the idea was for it to smell like the Diptyque boutique.
Well I wouldn't apply to all of those areas but pick some and apply to those. Just play around and see what works best. Start with a few then increase and decrease until you find the sweet spot! :)
Freshies I over spray. One they are pleasant and most of the time wont turn people off and two they are freshies so they need to be oversprayed to last! I gauge by experience, the day, the event etc for how many sprays. :)
I tried this. Does not work wonders. Maybe half hour more longevity. Only way i get more performance is by applying more. Otherwise just buy vintage if u can afford it and if the juice is still good
Everyone complaining about GIAW not performing- layer it with not a perfume! It makes it smell exactly like Pear, Inc and it lasts 6-8 hours on my skin!
Hi there eench bes es?? Spray the Molecule 02 down let it dry and spray the other fragrance on top. You'll have to test the amount of sprays but that's the method I use! :)
Not many perfumes last on me, I usually buy them at the airport, but I've been so disappointed, I've moisturised, liked my skin always after a shower, I keep my perfumes in a box under the bed( cool and dark) I always but 100 ml bottles, My thoughts with this, is that the perfume manufacturers are only putting the same amount of perfume in the 100 ml, as they do in the 50ml? But I have tried everything
You can try some Mancera or Montale fragrances that you like. Most of them have really good performance and lasting power. And their price is more reasonable then other high end niche fragrances that sometimes don't perform. Also try to spray clothing if you have bad skin.
My holy grail is my face cream (Jumiso face cream) on my neck and hand and then spray whichever fragrance I want. Performance still differs but I smell them the whole workday (12hrs+).
Well my hair is the worst to style so when I'm not styling it I'll wear the hat but when I style it and or just have gotten a haircut will do no hat! But the channel logo is the hat! :)
What's up fam just pick up Juliette has a gun i spray it don't smell anything later i smell sandalwood and like a medical cabinet all day, the moment I smell it and then next smell it is gone.... strange colgone.
I'm lucky because perfume lasts on my mother a full day , even the lightest stuff lasts 24 hours on her and I inherited that 🙏 It's not always a good thing , I've had scents last two or three days with multiple showers 😱 it can get annoying unless I almost scrub myself red raw. So it's interesting to hear about the opposite problem
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I have and adore JHAG Not A Perfume. How similar is Molecule 2?
When I was younger, I used to hate the fact that my skin was sooooo oily. In the Summer time my skin shines. My whole body shines. I hated this more than I could explain. I have ALWAYS looked much younger than my peers to a Point where it was hard to get a date because I always was looked at as someone's baby brother. Now that I am much older I still have the little boyish look and this is now GREAT. But now that I am getting into fragrances they stay on me forever...even the cheap ones. When I get out of the shower my skin is dry but not for long. Less than an hour later, the oil comes back. When I get a scar, it heals as if it was never there. So now I realize my family curse is not so much of a curse now.
In case anyone is interested, in my experience I get the most longevity if I’m wearing a Japanese lotion with SPF protection, such as Kao Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence. The way the sunblock works is different from the US brands and leaves an unscented layer on the skin that makes fragrances last when sprayed on the area.
Good input!
Jake Luis thanks
GENIUS. Thank you!!!
Jojoba oil
Great tip! I have drmtlgy brand sun screan/age shield that sounds similar, I figured it improved it a little but I’ll have to measure now!
Hint on anosmia: Don't spray on your neck below your nose. No better way to get "used to" a fragrance. Try spraying behind your ears instead. p.s Under the neck is also not a great thing for the tender skin on you neck.
I always put fragranced lotion on immediately after bathing (while I'm still MOIST), then I rub in a dab of Rose Salve where I apply my perfume. Then spritz away. I've never had issues with longevity. I have normal skin, not too dry, not oily.
Coconut oil works for me. Apply coconut oil after a shower, which is super healthy for your skin, and it attaches to the fragrance adding it's own scent to to what you are wearing. It's great.
how much you be putting on? cause coconut oil takes forever to dry and leaves a certain smell on clothes
I’m curious how body chemistry impacts scent longevity and the notes themselves. Probably too big of a topic to address and possibly too many variables to consider.
Also have wondered if my chemistry makes my scents shorter than intended and by how much. Unless I’m just going totally nose blind.
It’s interesting - I cannot ever make fragrance last longer than a few hours on my skin… including the “eternal” category ones on fragrantica 😅 I do have dry skin but always make sure I’m well moisturised… will have to do some more experiments 🤓🤓🤓
Even mood, weather and what you eat affects on a given day in my experience!
Great theme! A nice change from the usual rotation of frag reviews.
Great video! Lotion has never worked with my skin. I use unscented Aveeno body wash with a 5ml decant of my favorite fragrances. I usually have four fall/winter fragrances and another four for spring/fragrance. I work from home so this allows me to smell good at home and save my bottles unless I go out. As far as layering I use Molecule 01 the most. Prior to purchasing Nio my most complimented fragrance combo was Dua Matrix & Molecule 01 🔥
My every day scent is Juliette Has A Gun Not A Perfume mixed with Atelier Vanille Insensée. They pair so beautifully together. If you have both, try mixing them! Guaranteed to love!♥️
paint it 6lack nice I blend Vanille Insencee with Jo Malone Orange Blossom omg it’s sooo good and lasts all day!
Vanilla Insensé is very pretty, indeed.
I also blend my vanilla with citrus and citrus-driftwood-salty offerings:)
Keep yourself healthy. Keep skin moisturized. Oil your skin after moisturizing after your shower. I like to use an AHA lotion to exfoliate and acidulate your skin and then an oil that conditions your skin. My favourite is Clarins Anti Eau , argon oil or almond oil. In winter here, shower oil is a must. I have rather normal body skin but a combination facial skin. I have never tried these “extenders”
Ooooh, I've never heard of fragrance primer. NEED.
For certain, particularly poor performing fragrances, I always do two sprays on the hair behind the ears. I can still smell The One EDT projecting off at the end of a work day. 8 hours projection easy! This is really the only one I have performance issues with, except for extra fresh ones that is. In those cases, I just pack a travel atomizer with me.
I use oil essential oils. . .Argon oil, jojoba oils, etc. You can get an inspired fragrance oil like Lost Cherry, Azzaro X, you name it, they have it.
What would be my best option to prolong the longevity of YSL La nuit? Other than lotion. Don't want to clash scent profiles. Thanks so much!
Such perfect timing Sebastian! I've been buying a lot of niche fragrances that smell great except for their longevity which frustrates me coz they are so expensive. The first time I was introduced to fragrance primer was when someone showed DS and Durga I Don't Know What.
Ricca Shaps I totally can relate. It’s quite frustrating.
Molecule 05 is described by Lucky Scent as Cashmeran and the reviewer on their listing mentions it has a dampness like the forest floor! I’m there for that!
I struggle with this as a naturally dry skinned gal living in the desert. Thanks for the tips!
I had tried to layer the same perfume on the same spot after the first spray on that spot started to dry down on my pulse point. And it does make my perfume last much longer.
Totally!! :)
Good idea! I will try
Very helpful guide from someone dry-skin challenged :) As a woman with long hair, I also apply to hair and it is wonderful as it disperses aroma throughout the day in a lasting way. Thank you for presentation and again so intrigued by Durga I Don't Know What (Let us call it the Je ne Sais Quoi!).
CeraVe lotion. Have used it for over a decade. Unscented, great formula and available just about everywhere. Fragrance molecules need moisture to cling to; if you have dry skin, this is why your fragrances don't last.
Exactly!!!
I appreciate all these suggestions!
Another one I have used is applying a good unscented lotion like Avene brand and/or a petrolatum based skincare like Cerave Healing Ointment to my inner arms covering the pulse points, neck, and to my cleavage first to protect skin from exposure to the alcohols (limit aging the skin) as well as extend the life of the fragrance.
The addition of applying to my cleavage causes it to waft up to me letting me smell myself every so often as I heat up!
🙄
i actually fined my fragrances last longer if i apply after i shower as appose to re-applying in the afternoon with out showering
If you have dry skin you have to drink more water, i also moisturize directly my skin with some water and let it dry before putting on the fragrance.
I have dry skin too, and use coconut oil right out of the shower, and my fragrance loves it.
OH wow. Must try!! :)
If you use bar soap to shower vs gels try Dove Men Care. It really keeps me from getting dry.
I use expensive shower gels! Sometimes bar soaps but most of the time shower gels. I'll look for some that are more moisturizing! :)
@@ThePerfumeGuy Thank you sir. I have middle eastern skin so I'm usually oily anyway but in the Northeast this time of year even I get dry 😊
I have Middle Eastern skin being from the Middle East but my whole family suffers from dry skin except for my dad go figure! LOL! ;)
Unscented coconut oil lightly used is terrific and doesn't stain your clothes (at least not mine).
Fab informational video. Many thanks and Much appreciated.
I had tried a sample of a perfume that I really liked and was sad that it didn't last at all (which isn't too uncommon with me). But I tried it again later after I moisturized and was surprised because it really helped. I could even smell it on my skin 10 hours later
i used cetaphil or vaseline one, its nice.
or if i want to go organic, i use aloe vera from my garden. 1 leaf/1 tongue of aloe vera can be used for couple of days
or coconut milk oil sometimes, i cannot make it myself so i rarely use it tho
Drinking more water will help alleviate dry skin a bit.
So this applies to the layering video but it's a bit odd. I sprayed a basic vanilla fragrance and then decided to wear Black Orchid as it's cold outside and perfect for it. And they make a great combo! The vanilla complements the chocolate in BO and I was pleasantly surprised. It also softens it a bit which makes it more wearable.
Will try this!
Thanks for posting this! 🥳
Thank you for stopping by to watch! :)
Someone mentioned using Dove soap below. I can confirm that Dove Soap is technically “a moisturizing bar” (the curved oval bars). They have a higher moisturizing content than a regular typical soap bar. My dad worked for them for decades, which is how I know this factoid. (The classic Dove does have a definite scent though).
Sure
I use Vaseline and Jergens but my friend told me instead of lotion to use baby oil? Is this true?
This the advice I needed 💯💯🎯
How about using musk as a primer?
Informative and thorough as usual Thank you
Wil try some of the combinations
Yes, I also have dry skin. I enjoy Vanicream Lite Lotion, and it's also unscented. Those fragrance enhancers sound interesting.
Canvas & Concrete primer works wonders for me
Great topic Sebastian. Thank you.
Excellent video like always!!! Please master can you recomend me a high end lotion? Thank you
I always enjoy your videos! Thank you
Good video! U explained it well, thank u
Can we use these tips on women's perfume as well?
Absolutely!
Hi Simon,
I never know about niche fragrances until I started watching your TH-cam channel. I'm building a large collection of niche fragrances myself. But I still have some designer fragrances. My question to you is. Can you do a review on layering fragrances? Niche of course. I love your channel and hope to meet you in person one day. Keep up the great work!!!
Thank you for the support and here’s a video about layering: th-cam.com/video/IGE6sPLzyrg/w-d-xo.html
I also love these videos. I would like to hear more details about the chemistry and making of perfume as well.
And completely off topic -
What is your opinion or could you do a review on which you think are the most well blended, complex perfumes. I’m thinking about ones where it is difficult to pick out notes. Like the way my perfume drawer smells when I open it - everything all combined all at once. Or if the story is true, like Diptyque has 34 Boulevard St. Germain - apparently the idea was for it to smell like the Diptyque boutique.
Yeah that might be a good video topic for sure. I'll think of trying that one in the near future for sure! :)
I heard lotion helps longevity but not projection ?
I have super dry skin!!!! I love your videos !!!1
Which one would you suggest for byredo bal d'afrique?
butch9973 try Laura Mercer’s Fresh Fig body butter omg these two combined are so good and it lasts longer!
@@nextlevel7785 thank you will look into it.
Very informative. Thanks so much!
🙏🏼
Dat molecule o1 changes the way perfume smell
Which of these would work with Phlur missing person??? Please and thank you hunny!
I don’t know that Phlur? 🥲
How many sprays do you apply? All the areas you mentioned seems like a lot.
Well I wouldn't apply to all of those areas but pick some and apply to those. Just play around and see what works best. Start with a few then increase and decrease until you find the sweet spot! :)
One of my absolute favorite layering combos is Montale Vanille Absolu and Zara Rich Warm Addictive! Sublime!
Great video - thanks for sharing. I know it's so completely fragrance dependant, but on average how many sprays do you do for a typical "freshie"?
Freshies I over spray. One they are pleasant and most of the time wont turn people off and two they are freshies so they need to be oversprayed to last! I gauge by experience, the day, the event etc for how many sprays. :)
Smelling Great Fragrance Reviews thank you!
Pls help. What goes with iso e super and what with ambroxan? Thank you
Try amber, vanilla or citruses with both of those notes!
@@ThePerfumeGuy Thank you sir! Love your videos! xoxo
Cerave works great!
Very informative
Could you make a video of your 20 current favourites ? Like you have to imagine, you only could own 20 fragrances ... :)
Thanks Sebastian! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
You’re welcome. 😄
Which one do you think it prolongs the longest longevity when layering with our own fragrances?
This is an awesome video!!
👍😀 Vers interesting. Never heard about such products 🙏
Excellent information and so practical kudos to u
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this type of videos
Thank you for watching them! :)
I tried this. Does not work wonders. Maybe half hour more longevity. Only way i get more performance is by applying more. Otherwise just buy vintage if u can afford it and if the juice is still good
Thankful for this video
Thank you 💗💗💗💗.
Nice, thanks for sharing ✌🏻
Everyone complaining about GIAW not performing- layer it with not a perfume! It makes it smell exactly like Pear, Inc and it lasts 6-8 hours on my skin!
Should I spray the layered fragrances exactly on the same spot on skin ?
Yes always!! :)
@@ThePerfumeGuy If I want to layer molecule 02 with a fragrance, which one I should spray first? I'm Armenian BTW Sebastian jan!
Hi there eench bes es?? Spray the Molecule 02 down let it dry and spray the other fragrance on top. You'll have to test the amount of sprays but that's the method I use! :)
@@ThePerfumeGuy Shnorhakal em Sebastian jan! Lav exir)
great vid, just curious, are you professionally in the fragrance biz?
I wish!
Roja said to put Fragrance on firsr
Recommendation: Any high end lotions great for perfumes/colognes without scents that you'd recommend?
I use Mont Blanc Explorer deodorant.. smells kind of like Gillette brand but I generally like it quite a bit 8/10
Great tips ... different content from you ... liked 👍
Are Blur and Glow Discontinued?
Sooo helpful ...thanks
Please review the new Brioni 2021 release
Everything you have recommended so far is out of stock in uk 😥😥😥 only escentric molecules available 👏👏👏
Darn !! Supply chain issues!!
I rub a Tootsie roll 1st, because chewy chewy Tootsie rolls last a long time. :D
Write an article and sell this advice. You can make millions! ;)
How about Bakhoor? Whole other topic!
I'm not too familiar with Bakhoor! But yes it's certainly a whole other topic! :)
Great advices
In the last you spoke about layering perfumes, can you give a couple of examples of layering two famous perfumes ?
If you watch this video you will hear about several combos I speak about!
th-cam.com/video/IGE6sPLzyrg/w-d-xo.html
Not many perfumes last on me, I usually buy them at the airport, but I've been so disappointed, I've moisturised, liked my skin always after a shower, I keep my perfumes in a box under the bed( cool and dark) I always but 100 ml bottles, My thoughts with this, is that the perfume manufacturers are only putting the same amount of perfume in the 100 ml, as they do in the 50ml? But I have tried everything
You can try some Mancera or Montale fragrances that you like. Most of them have really good performance and lasting power. And their price is more reasonable then other high end niche fragrances that sometimes don't perform. Also try to spray clothing if you have bad skin.
Do you think that it will work with Elizabeth arden green tea fragrance? I love this scent but the longevity is horrendous 😔
Thankyou x
I tried but those changes fragrance smell.. 😢
where to find the name of a perfume creator? for example when perfume house introduce one how would i know who create it? thanks
Fragrantica has great information on each parfum via the search bar.
My holy grail is my face cream (Jumiso face cream) on my neck and hand and then spray whichever fragrance I want. Performance still differs but I smell them the whole workday (12hrs+).
Just get iso e super with perfumers alcohol
Seb, eventually you have to take a stand: Hat or no hat! ;-)
Well my hair is the worst to style so when I'm not styling it I'll wear the hat but when I style it and or just have gotten a haircut will do no hat! But the channel logo is the hat! :)
Smelling Great Fragrance Reviews Your concern is laudable. TH-cam is not just about content. It is, first and foremost, a visual medium.
It's practically impossible to significantly change a perfume by rubbing
I have skin like you.. it eats my fragrances even some of the beasts are not as beastly
What's up fam just pick up Juliette has a gun i spray it don't smell anything later i smell sandalwood and like a medical cabinet all day, the moment I smell it and then next smell it is gone.... strange colgone.
I'm lucky because perfume lasts on my mother a full day , even the lightest stuff lasts 24 hours on her and I inherited that 🙏
It's not always a good thing , I've had scents last two or three days with multiple showers 😱 it can get annoying unless I almost scrub myself red raw.
So it's interesting to hear about the opposite problem
That's amazing. You must have that special kind of skin haha!! :)
A tip for using cheap lotions: always mix with petroleum jelly. Vaseline Intensive Care by itself does nothing on my skin 😂
Overspray. There it is. That’s it.
Sebastian loves sweating 😏