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ONE PERFUME, DIFFERENT BODY, DIFFERENT SMELL- BODY CHEMISTRY
ONE PERFUME, DIFFERENT BODY, DIFFERENT SMELL— BODY CHEMISTRY!
Have you ever bought a perfume because you loved how it smelt on your friend? Only to spritz it on yourself and get a smell that is contrary to that smell you fell in love with. Then you wonder why this is so. There is only one culprit responsible for the different smells on different skins. That culprit is Body chemistry!
An individual’s unique body chemistry mainly explains why fragrances smell different on different people. A perfume brand can be a major hit in the market but if it doesn’t work with a person’s body chemistry, it is not going to smell nice. Keep reading to find out what exactly body chemistry is and why it affects your smell when you wear perfumes.
What is body chemistry?
Body chemistry refers to the chemical reactions that take place within the body. Take, for instance, When you eat rice, chemicals react to break it down to give you energy. These chemical reactions are influenced by the activities you engage in, the food you eat, the temperature of the region you live in amongst other things. Because everyone does not eat the same thing or engage in the same activities or even live in the same region. Body chemistry will surely differ from person to person.
Below are factors that cause that one fragrance that you like to smell great on your friend, but awful on you;
• Skin type: There are three main skin types namely dry skin, oily and normal skin. The dry skin has almost invisible pores and low elasticity causing perfumes to easily evaporate from its surface. This is because there is little moisture or oil for the molecules in the perfume to bind to. The normal skin on the other hand has just about the right amount of everything. In the case of this skin type, fragrance molecules can bind to the skin better as compared to dry skin. But, beyond these two, oily skin is best in terms of fragrance interaction. Perfume molecules adhere best to moisture and oil which is in abundance on this skin type. Essentially speaking, your skin types extensively influence how a fragrance smell on you and how long.
• Pheromones- There is a distinct body smell each person has. Your pheromones account for this. Pheromones are principally secreted in the neck and other erogenous zones. When fragrances are used, they can prove compatible or incompatible with one’s pheromones.
• Bodily sweats- Your sweat plays a major role in how a fragrance smell on you. If you live in warm climates or engage in activities that cause you to sweat. When sweat is produced, your fragrance becomes amplified when mixed with perspiration, taking on an obvious depth when the sweating subsides. Then only the scent lingers.
• Food and lifestyle- People who frequently eat spicy food turn out to have a certain, strong smell capable of imparting a spicy undertone to fragrances. Similarly, taking medication for prolonged periods can also change the chemical makeup of the body, thus significantly affecting bodily scent.
That been said, do not hastily buy a fragrance because you like how it smells on someone without trying it on your own body first. Remember, body chemistry is a thing.
Have you ever bought a perfume because you loved how it smelt on your friend? Only to spritz it on yourself and get a smell that is contrary to that smell you fell in love with. Then you wonder why this is so. There is only one culprit responsible for the different smells on different skins. That culprit is Body chemistry!
An individual’s unique body chemistry mainly explains why fragrances smell different on different people. A perfume brand can be a major hit in the market but if it doesn’t work with a person’s body chemistry, it is not going to smell nice. Keep reading to find out what exactly body chemistry is and why it affects your smell when you wear perfumes.
What is body chemistry?

Body chemistry refers to the chemical reactions that take place within the body. Take, for instance, When you eat rice, chemicals react to break it down to give you energy. These chemical reactions are influenced by the activities you engage in, the food you eat, the temperature of the region you live in amongst other things. Because everyone does not eat the same thing or engage in the same activities or even live in the same region. Body chemistry will surely differ from person to person.
Below are factors that cause that one fragrance that you like to smell great on your friend, but awful on you;

• Skin type: There are three main skin types namely dry skin, oily and normal skin. The dry skin has almost invisible pores and low elasticity causing perfumes to easily evaporate from its surface. This is because there is little moisture or oil for the molecules in the perfume to bind to. The normal skin on the other hand has just about the right amount of everything. In the case of this skin type, fragrance molecules can bind to the skin better as compared to dry skin. But, beyond these two, oily skin is best in terms of fragrance interaction. Perfume molecules adhere best to moisture and oil which is in abundance on this skin type. Essentially speaking, your skin types extensively influence how a fragrance smell on you and how long.

• Pheromones- There is a distinct body smell each person has. Your pheromones account for this. Pheromones are principally secreted in the neck and other erogenous zones. When fragrances are used, they can prove compatible or incompatible with one’s pheromones.

• Bodily sweats- Your sweat plays a major role in how a fragrance smell on you. If you live in warm climates or engage in activities that cause you to sweat. When sweat is produced, your fragrance becomes amplified when mixed with perspiration, taking on an obvious depth when the sweating subsides. Then only the scent lingers.

• Food and lifestyle- People who frequently eat spicy food turn out to have a certain, strong smell capable of imparting a spicy undertone to fragrances. Similarly, taking medication for prolonged periods can also change the chemical makeup of the body, thus significantly affecting bodily scent.
That been said, do not hastily buy a fragrance because you like how it smells on someone without trying it on your own body first. Remember, body chemistry is a thing.
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