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How body chemistry affects the way a perfume smells

Why some perfumes are right for you and some are not

How body chemistry affects the way a perfume smells
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07/12/2025 17:00 ‧ 6 hours ago | StarsInsider

LIFESTYLE

Fragrance

Perfume is more than just a pleasant scent. It is chemistry, memory, and identity in a bottle. It's also a kind of personal statement, as the same fragrance can smell different to different people. Your body’s unique composition, with its pH, microbiome, and temperature, is one of the factors that determine how it smells.

These subtle biological and environmental factors can transform the fragrance into something entirely new once they meet your skin. Understanding how your body chemistry shapes scent doesn’t just make perfume shopping easier, but turns fragrance into a personal signature.

In this gallery, we explore how skin type, diet, and lifestyle affect perfumes and fragrances. Curious? Click to know more.

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