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Q: I love displaying pretty perfume bottles in my bathroom – but it’s very sunny. Are there any secrets to extending the life of the perfume – without hiding them in the dark?

A: Perfume designers do make it difficult to hide the beautiful bottles! In fact, displaying a collection of your favorite perfume bottles can make a gorgeous design statement in your bedroom or bathroom. Consider decanting the perfume into a different bottle (this can be tricky with certain designs). Or, if you apply perfume daily, go ahead and display them. If the smell starts to change after a few years, simply leave it on display and replace with a new bottle (and keep this one in the dark).

Q: I recently bought my husband a bottle of cologne because I fell in love with the aroma. Is it a beauty faux pas to dab a bit on now and then?

A: Not at all! In fact, California perfumer Mandy Aftel tells the Los Angeles Times that, marketing and packaging aside, most fragrances are, in reality, unisex. She explains that “when men get to choose what fragrances they like purely from smell, they'll often include florals, and women will choose to include something tobacco-y and woodsy.” So, go ahead and dab on your partner’s perfume.

Q: Does perfume expire?

A: If kept in a cool, dark place, most perfumes will last around two years, so resist the temptation to put them on display on a sunny countertop or dresser. Light and heat can cause them to “spoil” more quickly, which is evident when the scent begins to change.

Q: There are so many types of fragrances (perfume, eau de parfum, etc.). What’s the difference among them?

A: The major difference lies in the concentrations. Perfumes have the highest potency, containing 20 to 40 percent of fragrance oils, and last the longest after application. Eau de parfum contains seven to 14 percent fragrance oils, while eau de toilette contains one to three percent fragrance oils, bringing lighter aromas that don’t linger as long.

Fresh Scents for Summer

by Skincare-news.com team

In search of a new fragrance to round out your summer beauty routine? From citrusy body splashes to perfumes so fragrant they smell fresh-picked from the garden, we’ve got the ideal hot weather scent for everyone’s taste and style.

When it comes to fragrances, summer inspires a different set of scents. Swap the deep woodsy and spicy aromas for those that reflect the essence of the hot weather season. From a quenching glass of lemonade to a sweet bloom of star jasmine, summer is the time for light, fresh scents that complement long days and sultry nights. Read on for our top fragrance picks for her, for him and for the home.

Picking a summer-y scent

When picking a new perfume, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by all of the choices. Understanding how different fragrances are characterized can make the selection a bit simpler. About.com beauty writer Catherine Helbig points out several common fragrance categories; here are the ones are ideal for hot weather:

Citrus: Energizing, crisp aromas like lemon, lime, grapefruit and orange
Floral: Sweet and sensual blends of blossoms including rose, lily and wildflowers
Fruity: Refreshing and uplifting notes ranging from plums and peaches to berries of all kinds
Green: Fresh cut grass, leafy greens and garden herbs like basil and lemongrass
Oceanic: Crisp, clean aromas that mimic breezy mountain air and ocean spray

Still attached to your signature cold weather fragrance? While woody aromas like cedar and patchouli are often associated with winter, lighter earthy aromas with milky undertones are ideal for summer. Allure recommends coconut and sandalwood.

Also keep in mind that most perfumes don’t fall under one category. Some fragrances will feature just one major category (i.e. citrus), while others will combine two or more (i.e. rose and lemon) for a layered, more complex scent. Whatever you choose, remember to keep your application on the lighter side. Warm summer air will strengthen the smell of your scent.

For her

Fruity: Looking for a signature summer scent? Philosophy Falling in Love Summer Layering Set is the perfect collection – including both a lightweight body spray and rich body cream that allows you to customize your scent. This unique blend of fruity and floral aromas includes: Philosophy Falling in Love Summer Spray Fragrance and falling in love summer firming body emulsion.

Floral: Philosophy Summer Grace Fragrance is a crisp, floral aroma that’ll leave you feeling as bright as a sunny day.

Green: H2O Plus Mariel Eau de Parfum is a fresh fragrance inspired by nature, blending natural essences of botanicals including jasmine, lemon and other earthy essences.

Oceanic: Michael Kors Island Eau de Parfum brings a splash of the tropics no matter where the summer season takes you, offering a Caribbean inspired cocktail of fragrant florals and ocean aromas.

Citrus: LaVanila The Healthy Fragrance Vanilla Grapefruit is an uplifting fusion of citrus – including lime and grapefruit – that’s balanced with milky notes of vanilla and sandalwood.

For him

Oceanic: Blue by Nautica Men's Eau De Toilette Spray offers a refreshing dip in the big blue sea – no ocean necessary. This cool blend of water lily and musk is rounded out with subtle hints of pineapple and peach for the perfect summer scent.

Citrus: Most men appreciate the energizing effects of citrus. Gift the man in your life Molton Brown Fresh Bushukan Citrus Splash and Molton Brown Fresh Bushukan Citrus Bodywash. This duo allows him to layer his aroma for a lingering fresh scent that lasts long after he slips out of the shower.

Fruity: Sean John I Am King Eau de Toilette is a cocktail bursting with fruity fragrance including tangerine zest, orange, cranberry and the exclusive imperial French berry. Balanced with warm hints of cedar, moss and sandalwood, this is an ideal scent for the sophisticated man.

Floral: For a classic scent that withstands hot weather, turn to Calvin Klein Eternity. This floral fragrance is a timeless, modern blend of freesia, sage and mandarin that invokes romance, elegance and style.

For home

Garden fresh: Greenleaf Signature Candle - Garden Breeze brings the best scents of your summer garden into the clean comfort of home – no watering required!

Herbal and fruit infusion: MOR Basil and Grape Fragrant Candle combines ripe summer grapes with a fresh burst of basil for the perfect warm weather candle.

Elements of the outdoors: When you’re craving raw, outdoorsy aromas – like raging rivers and misty morning dew – simply light Red Flower Icelandic Moonflower Petal Top Candle and let the adventure begin.

Celebrate summer with the aromas and essences that capture the heart of the hot weather season. From energizing citrus and garden fresh fruits to earthy greens and nautical breezes, there’s a perfect scent to inspire everyone’s ideal of summer.

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See also:

Fashion & Beauty Handbook

Get Your Beauty Regimen Summer-Ready in 10 Easy Steps

The Shades of Summer: Colors to Add to Your Beauty Arsenal and Fashion Wardrobe Now

Warm Weather Beauty for Less

Products

Sean John I Am King Eau de Toilette Defined by unique masculine freshness, sparkling fruits and sensual woods… I Am King creates a new signature for modern men."

Red Flower Icelandic Moonflower Petal Top Candle An even, slow, clean burn of 45 - 50 hours for a transforming blend of arctic river flowers, boronia, apple blossom, and moonflowers that fills the room with the clean scent of a winter garden blooming at night."

Michael Kors Island Eau de Parfum The ultimate getaway. The new fragrance for women. A fusion of humid florals and a splash of tropical waters. Sparkling. Lush. Radiant. Packaged in a bottle inspired by the sparkling water of the Caribbean."

Molton Brown Fresh Bushukan Citrus Splash Fresh and uplifting, our face and body splash keeps you feeling lively whatever the day throws at you. Essential oils of Bergamot, Lemon, Patchouli, Sage Clary, and Thyme to provide an uplifting citrus aroma like sunshine awakening."

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