Do scents need time before they fully blossom, or are they at their best immediately after you spray them.

Some men's or womenn fragrances when first sprayed or applied, can remain very much the same scent-wise, sometime later, and this is usually due to the composition being mainly comprised of notes or oils that settle quickly and allow the wearer to get a true sense of the expected aroma. However, your friend may find that same perfume scent acts differently and may alter in smell quite significantly between application and a few hours on. Not only are the aromatic compounds in the make up of the fragrances and perfumes responsible for this, but our own skin, genetic composition, and chemicals within our own bodies. This is why someone who perhaps enjoys spicy foods, will emit a polar aroma to someone who enjoys an overload of sugary treats.

The same perfume applied to these two types of persons, will smell very differently, and will probably be mistaken for two different perfumes completely. Add to this, the various oils and notes contained in the composition of fragrances. Some more potent aromas hit you full on at first application, and begin to dissipate over time, converting a heady strong fragrance, to a soft, and pleasant one. A Japanese department store has actually cottoned on to the fact that since fragrances change significantly over time, their blotters are pre-soaked with various fragrances early in the day, and by the time the patrons call at the fragrance counters to test the various scents, the blotters reflect a more realistic aroma for each perfume. Through this process, they allow the top, middle and base notes to settle, and emit only the longwearing fragrance that can be expected thereafter. It’s therefore always advisable to allow a tested scent to develop, before settling on purchasing the product, and being disappointed or surprised at the very different aroma emitted, by the time you arrive home.