https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:08:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons/page/2#post-2252728 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 01:36:25 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2252728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I go through spells of wearing fragrance. I keep forgetting about it lately. But yes, I have two main ones, Tom Ford Oud Wood for cool weather and Hermes Rhubarb Ecarlate for warm weather. I also have a tester of Frederic Malle Bigarade, which I really like and take with me on trips. I keep thinking I might buy it. It is more of a warm-weather fragrance, to my mind. Interestingly, Rhubarb Ecarlate and Bigarade were created by the same person, Jean-Claude Ellena, so I guess I like his style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons/page/2#post-2252726 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:59:00 +0000 Echo 2252726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A very long time ago, I worked in the offices of a place that made paper products, and the plant occasionally ran fabric softener. If most people knew what that stuff was made of, they wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole! But I can't unknow what I know, and fabric softener is completely off the table for me forever. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons#post-2252720 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 23:54:11 +0000 madeline 2252720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Being retired has opened up fragrance for me. My workplace was fragrance free. I am currently wearing Diptyque:<br /> Fleur d Peau for a light fragrance and Shadow on the Water for a heavier one.<br /> When the weather warms up here in the Northeast US, I’ll switch to a very light citrus based fragrance-or bergamot. I’ve been enjoying everyone’s posts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons#post-2252718 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 23:12:18 +0000 Style Fan 2252718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unfortunately, fragrance irritates my skin and gives me migraines.&nbsp; When I could wear perfume, I wore Colours by Benetton, Femme du Bois by Shiseido and Opium by Yves Saint Laurent.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons#post-2252689 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 18:21:46 +0000 Eliza 2252689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the idea of a light, fresh perfume.Yet for folks with sensitivities, scents can ruin a day. I have bad reactions to many of them, but am capable of enjoying a light amount of a very few. Not sure what the difference is. Musk seems to make my throat close, others can make for watery eyes or a migraine. I am most comfortable avoiding wearing scents and find it interesting how many folks report difficulties when exposed to them. It is especially a challenge in confined spaces.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons#post-2252685 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:38:41 +0000 LaPed 2252685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the idea of being a signature-scent person like Angie, but the reality is that I’m restless and crave change and variety, so I inevitably end up switching from season to season. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons#post-2252673 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:25:03 +0000 Anonymous 2252673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for your replies. &nbsp;I have learned a lot from them. &nbsp; Bella, I have not used fabric softener for years. &nbsp;I use dryer balls when I use the dryer. Ginger, it sounds like you have given this a lot of thought. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons#post-2252669 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:39:01 +0000 CarolS 2252669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My mom has fragrance sensitivities and my workplace is scent free (or it was when I was last in it almost two years ago!), so I am on team scent-free. I sometimes diffuse essential oils at home or dab them on myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons#post-2252660 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 13:15:56 +0000 Ginger 2252660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a bit of a perfume collection (20+ bottles plus samples and decants) and usually wear something different every day. Mostly warmer woody/spicy notes on cooler days, and realistic florals/green/conifer wood notes when it's hot. I don't use heavy citrus since they fade quickly, and I don't like "pink florals" like rose or peony. Surprisingly I do like white florals; I enjoy the fresh creaminess.</p> <p>I got into perfumes because I was smelling things I really disliked on other people. Unfortunately I haven't identified what specifically bothers me! But perfume counters in department stores seem to have a number of these. I think they're mostly very artificial florals?? I haven't dug that deep.</p> <p>In the perfume community I've seen confusion between what is an irritant and what is a true allergy. An irritant irritates nasal passages, throat, mouth, etc. An allergy goes further and triggers an over-reaction of the body's defense systems.</p> <p>For example, I've sampled two Chloé scents and both gave me a scratchy sore throat within 15 minutes. Guerlain Samsara did the same, though it took several hours to come on. (No other Guerlain has done so; I own Shalimar, L'Heure Bleu, and Mitsouko among others.) And other scents, like some pink florals, and the mystery smells on other people, cause itchiness in my nose. I don't think any of those are allergens, but they irritate my nasal passages. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons#post-2252654 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 10:30:44 +0000 bella 2252654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I only like floral scents on me and wear them year round. For my fabric softener, though, I change it seasonally! I like spicy vanilla in the winter but switch to the ocean or mountain fresh fragrances in the summer Am I the only one?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons#post-2252643 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:03:04 +0000 Sally 2252643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I change periodically but not seasonally. I am using Body Shops ‘Japanese Blossom’ at the moment but I used to interchange between ‘Sunflowers’ and ‘poeme’ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons#post-2252620 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 22:22:04 +0000 JAileen 2252620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t wear any, other than what my toiletries smell like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons#post-2252617 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 21:06:13 +0000 Kate 2252617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have chronic migraine—49 years &amp; counting—and chemical sensitivities, so I avoid perfumes and buy unscented products across all categories where they are available. It can be tough negotiating the artificially scented world. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons#post-2252613 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 19:45:52 +0000 Anonymous 2252613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, I am intolerant of tons of scents, chemicals etc, even faint ones, I have autoimmune reactions and allergies but for me, a light dab or two of organic pure essential oils cut with a carrier oil, end up perfectly tolerable and not too strong at all. You might try it.</p> <p>In another life I used to love Tresor, L’air du temps, and White Linen. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons#post-2252610 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 19:01:54 +0000 Echo 2252610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am still trying to find "the one" and have concluded that perhaps there isn't one magic fragrance I can wear all the time. Right now I switch between White Suede and Rose Prick, although I sometimes wear Toabacco Vanille and Oud Wood in the cooler weather. Tom Ford has three new rose fragrances out that I want to try, but I haven't been to a store that has them available to test yet.</p> <p>I enjoy changing my fragrance depending on the season, the day and the event. Additionally, I become anosmic to a fragrance I wear daily, and fragrance, IMO, is as much for the enjoyment of the wearer as for anyone else. Indeed, I use a light hand in application so I cannot be noticed outside my bubble of personal space. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons#post-2252589 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 15:53:40 +0000 Angie 2252589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't change my scent, and wear it daily. I have been wearing Kenzo Flower for about 25 years. I stopped briefly last year because I thought it was effecting my eczema and dermatitis, but it wasn't. Back on it went.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons#post-2252582 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 15:27:57 +0000 Anonymous 2252582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;Minaminu, I am suprised at the number of people sensitive to scent too, but should not be. &nbsp;I have heard that people on chemo are sensitive to it and there are many. &nbsp;The addition of chemicals can cause problems. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons#post-2252575 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 13:42:16 +0000 Helena 2252575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Although I don't wear it daily, I only use a Body Shop really light scented vanilla scent. I do love citrus scents too though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons#post-2252572 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 12:30:56 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2252572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love perfume and fragrance. I do shift seasonally to a certain extent. L'eau D'hiver is my winter favorite, Dans Tes Bras and Jasmin 17 are a couple for all year, and Carnal Flower appeals most in summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons#post-2252567 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 08:57:18 +0000 Minaminu 2252567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MsMaven, a lot of perfumes replaced their ingredients due to stricter legal requirements (at least in Europe).</p> <p>I used to change my scent, l'heure bleu by Guerlain in the winter and a rose scent by serge Lutens in the summer. Unfortunately I had to stop due to the chemicals, even a small amount was causing me headaches and other problems!</p> <p>I replaced the scents with natural scented oil in the summer (weleda lemon oil, sandal oil, lavender oil...) and natural scented creams in the winter (weleda rose and a gifted cream with iris). </p> <p>It's surprising to see how many people are also affected by the chemicals in the scent! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons#post-2252562 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 05:59:11 +0000 Anonymous 2252562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am allergic to cigarette smoke, &nbsp;some cleaning solutions and cats, so I understand how awful allergies can be. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons#post-2252561 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 05:53:35 +0000 Anonymous 2252561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wonder if lavender essential oil is a good choice. &nbsp;Essential oils seem so strong smelling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons#post-2252560 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 05:51:34 +0000 MsMaven 2252560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am allergic to lavendar and increasingly to white flowers such as jasmine. If I go to a mall--rare these days--I skirt the cosmetics and fragrance counters and stay away from candle stores. </p> <p>A couple of weeks ago I decided I should wear my Chanel #5 more often and as soon as I put it on, I realized it was a mistake. What happened? Had it changed over time? Had I changed?</p> <p>Did some research. I thought Chanel used synthetic ingredients. True, but they also use jasmine and other natural flower scents. They claim that they haven't changed the ingredients, but wait, keep reading, they did dispense with civet, musk and another animal scent. I think those undertones were what made this perfume so attractive to me.</p> <p>A perfumer acquaintance of my friend suggested L'Aimant as a similar substitute, but I looked and the ingredients include jasmine.&nbsp;</p> <p>So for right now, until I can find a source of scent packets to try, I'm not using scent in any season.&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, my bottle of Chanel #5 eau de cologne received as a gift a few years ago, now sells at $146 (3.4 oz. bottle) at Macy's! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons#post-2252556 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 04:04:42 +0000 Carla 2252556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unfortunately I am sensitive to perfumes, and opt for unscented in everything that provides that option - from personal care products to laundry soap. &nbsp;If someone uses a light hand with their scent, I can enjoy a bit of it vicariously.</p> <p>My seasonal grooming switch up concerns my hair. &nbsp;In cold weather I tend to blow dry and straighten it, whereas in summer I let it air dry naturally curly. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons#post-2252549 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 02:50:17 +0000 slim cat 2252549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lavender creams and lotions as well. Jo Malone as favorite for light fragrance- I’m too sensitive for strong perfume. Currently- Earl Grey and Cucumber- light, citrusy and with a nice lingering feel of bergamot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons#post-2252532 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 02:09:34 +0000 Anonymous 2252532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, yes! I tolerate lavender mostly pretty well. I find natural essential oils are the most tolerable for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons#post-2252529 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 02:04:22 +0000 Jaime 2252529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Although I like some scents on others, I have never found one I like on me. If I did I think I would wear it every day of the year.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons#post-2252528 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 02:03:20 +0000 nuancedream 2252528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;I tend to wear scent only in the fall, winter and spring. A scent like Miss Dior or Carolina Herrera Good Girl works well in cooler months while I switch over to Elie Saab Le Parfum in the spring, No fragrance in the summer because all it does is make me more attractive to a variety of stinging and biting insects. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons#post-2252526 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 01:54:53 +0000 Bonnie 2252526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Changing scents seasonally sounds fun, and I wish I could wear them but I have allergies. I start sniffing and sneezing even when seated next to someone in a theater.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-change-your-scent-with-the-seasons#post-2252525 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 01:54:31 +0000 Anonymous 2252525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, Jenna,I go easy on whatever I put on for that reason and wear no scent if going out among people. &nbsp;The lavender seems the most tolerable for others. The Eau de Rochas is the worst.</p>