January 1, 2015
Why is the scent different when I first apply and later when I smell again?
Every fragrance has its life. That means that the scent evolves and goes through different stages until it disappears completely.
When you first apply perfume, you smell the top notes mixed with alcohol. When the alcohol evaporates, the essence of fragrance appears – normally after several minutes. This phase will last for few hours. In the end you smell only the base notes.
In addition, perception of scent depends also on the environment, humidity and temperature. That’s why it may smell different in the store when you first try it and later when you go back home.
