Question on Combining scents properly

[lowjax]

One thing I have struggled with is to know how to combine scents properly. On a daily basis I use shampoo, body wash, deodorant, shave cream, after shave, and want to start using some cologne and pre-shave lotion. What is the best way to know if all the scents work together properly? I really do not have a good nose for that and my wife pretty much says I always smell good, even when I just have deodorant on. Is there a way to know what scents go with what other ones?

If my shampoo is a bit fruity scented, body wash is cedarwood, shave cream is lavender, and aftershave is Pinaud Clubman, does that all work together and what's the best way to tell?

I'm not sure if this is the best place to post this, so the mods can move it wherever it needs to go. Wasn't sure if it should go under fragrances because it covers creams, aftershaves, and other things that don't really fit there or maybe I am just over-thinking it.

 

[jesperw]

I wouldnt worry too much about combining scents. I think the only scent you have to be careful to match is deodorant with cologne, since this is 2 scents that lasts. All other, ie shampoo, shower gel and shaving soap, seems to fade so quickly that there is no reason to worry.

This is my 5 cents and I hope it helps. I bet there are thousands of members that beg to differ.

 

[PugslyCat]

My preference is to try and match fragrances as best as I can, but JesperW is correct that most of these products are going to fade pretty quickly. I suspect that if all of the fragrences are similar, thus putting up a unified front, any lingering scent will reinforce the others thus causing the overall frangrance to last a little longer.

 

[Niles]

Everybody likes different scents and combinations of scents. Just experiment and see what you and your wife like/don't like.

 

[lowjax]

Thanks for the feedback. I figured I was over thinking it, but just wanted to throw it out there to see if there was something I was missing.

 

[mftoms59]

Usually when trying a new combination of Colognes & Aftershaves I'll experiment on my weekend while at home. This reduces the chances of offending others if it doesn't pan out and I need to hit the shower.

 

[michiganlover]

I wouldnt worry too much about combining scents. I think the only scent you have to be careful to match is deodorant with cologne, since this is 2 scents that lasts. All other, ie shampoo, shower gel and shaving soap, seems to fade so quickly that there is no reason to worry.

This is my 5 cents and I hope it helps. I bet there are thousands of members that beg to differ.

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Other than deodorant, and cologne (and a small number of aftershaves) most of the scented products we use have an extremely fleeting scent. The scent of shaving cream, shampoo, shower gel, shower soap, and shaving soap is all usually gone with 10 minutes.

Most aftershave, by design, dissipates within 15-45 minutes as well.

So really, you only have to worry about matching your cologne with your deodorant, and I can't really say I notice anyone's deodorant either unless they are lifting up their arms.

Attempting to make all of your scents match is a rather pointless, and quite often very expensive endeavor.

 

[lowjax]

Usually when trying a new combination of Colognes & Aftershaves I'll experiment on my weekend while at home. This reduces the chances of offending others if it doesn't pan out and I need to hit the shower.

Great idea. Try it on the Saturday to see if it works or not.

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Other than deodorant, and cologne (and a small number of aftershaves) most of the scented products we use have an extremely fleeting scent. The scent of shaving cream, shampoo, shower gel, shower soap, and shaving soap is all usually gone with 10 minutes.

Most aftershave, by design, dissipates within 15-45 minutes as well.

So really, you only have to worry about matching your cologne with your deodorant, and I can't really say I notice anyone's deodorant either unless they are lifting up their arms.

Attempting to make all of your scents match is a rather pointless, and quite often very expensive endeavor.

I usually can't tell if the scent has worn off or not, but based on this, most of it is gone by the time I get to work in the morning. Thanks for the feedback.