What Happens While Perfume Rests?
Resting gives a perfumer time to smell a blend again. Wearing a sample helps you notice what you love and what you might like to change.
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The language of scent, from first impressions to the final drydown.
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Resting gives a perfumer time to smell a blend again. Wearing a sample helps you notice what you love and what you might like to change.
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