It’s one generalization we’re positive anyone would co-sign: smelling good just feels . . . nice, especially if you’re embarking on a date. (Nobody wants to let on that they stood too close to a hot dog stand in Times Square until you’re at least three years in, and that is final.) Fact is, your scent doesn’t just impact your confidence, it’s also correlated with how we pick partners.
“In order to get to that first date, especially in the superficial era of online dating, being the most attractive versions of ourselves is certainly the smartest way to go,” said Amy Van Doran, matchmaker at New York City’s matchmaking agency The Modern Love Club. “But attraction — that connection, the rush you feel — is rooted to chemistry, and much of our chemistry is rooted in smell. Pheromones, serotonin, oxytocin — that is why getting out and just meeting people is going to be key in figuring out whom is attracted to whom.
Choose the best perfume for you.
Since the individual would be next to you during the date, you need to make sure the scent is correct. It doesn’t have to be frustrating or overwhelming. Stick to sensuous scents with a delicate aroma, like the one in the Color Me Gold perfume at night. You should add a feminine touch to this fragrance of mind-blowing with a whisper of sensuality. You can use delicate floral scents or new scents with a touch of citrus blossoms, whether you’re at lunch or brunch. It will bring out your individuality in the best way possible.
Less is all about the fragrance.
You must love the smell, but that doesn’t mean you’re going to drown in it when you get dressed. Too much perfume is equivalent in any way to an incorrect aroma. A fragrance may speak to your lifestyle, not to be your personality. He’s supposed to remember you with the smell, but with the scent, it’s just the smell that comes to his mind.
Stick to the law of two-spray.
Follow two spray rules when it comes to fragrances. Apply it to your throat, to your chest, to the back of your neck, to your stomach, but limit it to only two pulse points. Give one spray on each. It’s enough for the next couple of hours.
Avoid other fragrant goods.
If you add so many fragrant ingredients simultaneously, the smell of your perfume may be compromised. Try using similar fragrance items or stop using them altogether. It can be a little distracting to concoct so many scents. When using your perfume, you should use non-fragrant skincare products to encourage your fragrance to spread freely in its full glory.
Layer to make this last longer.
Layer perfumes have become the technique most famous people use to make their perfume last. You can produce the same result by using identical notes or perfumed deodorant fragrances. Any of the perfume labels sell deodorant products similar to their perfume versions. For example, the Color Me Gold Femme perfume for women is available as a perfume and deodorant. First, you can add the scent and layer it with the deodorant as the day progresses. You’re going to be shocked by the outcome and how long the fragrance will last.
With these easy ideas, not only can you make the most of your perfume, but you’re going to stay on your date for a long time. Be the loving remembrance you need to cherish by using the right scent to remind people of you, even though you’re not around.
Studies confirm that your natural aroma plays a big role in dating, which is why choosing the right one is a delicate matter. “Our scent is our personal branding for the olfactory senses,” she said. “Memory is deeply connected with smell so you want to find one that flatters you. This is a deeply personal and specific-to-you process. Once you find it, that perfume can be your brand, and your way of keeping yourself close at mind.”
It doesn’t have to be an exact science (dating rarely is, after all). But to help ease your mind ahead of your next date, we’ve asked Van Doran to share her best tips — because sometimes you want more than the thought of kissing you to linger long after you’ve walked away.