It’s after lunch.  The sun is high and the lift is crowded.  How do you smell?

If that question has ever given you pause, this post is for you.  It’s every woman’s worst nightmare – you realize halfway through the day that you don’t smell quite as sweet as when you stepped out that morning.  A great way to thoroughly eradicate the dreaded “Do I smell?” question is to take a two-pronged approach with perfume and deodorant.

Add a light scent as the last step of your morning routine.  This will camouflage any food or tube smells that might stick to you throughout the day.  Remember though, you don’t want to contribute to the smell pollution already out there, so choose something light that won’t overwhelm other people in close proximity.  A great option is Marc Jacob’s Daisy perfume. It’s a fresh, free-spirited scent with a sunny hint of strawberries and violets, and it’s appropriate for the office as well as after hour drinks.  It comes in an adorable little bottle, so it’s perfect for carrying in your purse to spritz whenever you’re feeling a bit wilted.  If you want something a little more oriental and woody, give Thierry Mugler Angel perfume a try.  It boasts refreshing vanilla and sandalwood scents, and it comes in an adorable star bottle.  Really, the cuteness of these perfumes’ packaging alone is enough to perk you up!

If you are seriously concerned about smelling, you should go back to the basics and make sure that your deodorant is effective.  There is a vast array of deodorant for women out there, you just have to find the best one for you.  Every woman’s skin responds differently to different deodorants, so give yourself the opportunity to sample many different kinds.  Have you been using the same thing since your university days?  Definitely look into what’s on the market now, you may be surprised by the new products available.  You can find roll-ons, sprays, and even clinical strength antiperspirants.  There is also a new blending of perfume and deodorant, so you can get the scent of designer brands without springing for their perfume.

Do you recommend any other ways to stay fresh and sweet?

Did you know?
The five standard families of perfume are Floral, Oriental, Woody, Fougère, and Fresh.

-Audrey

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