Day vs Night: Choosing The Right Fragrance
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While there are no rules for wearing fragrances, some scents can give you an extra boost in confidence and mood based on the time of day.
These pointers should be able to help you choose the perfect perfume:
Day Fragrances
Fragrances suited for the daytime tend to be lighter and fresher. Citrus, green, and aquatic notes evoke a sense of cleanliness and energy perfect for daytime activities. Whether you’re tackling tasks at the office or enjoying casual outings with friends, these breezier scents will keep you feeling focused and refreshed.
Night Fragrances
Bolder, more intense fragrances are better reserved for nightfall. Opt for scents that feature warmer, deeper notes such as amber, oud, spices or vanilla as they can make dates, evening events, or any occasion even more special.
Choose What Feels Right For You
Ultimately, fragrance is a personal choice. You often hear that lighter, fresher scents are best for daytime while deeper, richer fragrances are more suitable for night. But that should never stop you from wearing what you like. Follow your nose, and spray on your favourite!
Top Fragrance Suggestions
Here are some of our top fragrance choices that are great for day and night.
Day Fragrances
1. Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue Fragrance
This fragrance is the perfect blend of citrus, woody, and marine notes that come together to create a scent that is both bright and inviting. It’s ideal for guys that want a clean, fresh scent that projects positivity. If you want to smell confident without being overpowering, then this is the fragrance for you.
2. Miller Harris Celadon
We enjoy this fragrance so much that we’re highlighting it again. Miller Harris Celadon is a modern classic featuring tomato leaf, which adds a crisp, green freshness reminiscent of a sun-warmed garden. Like the notes that comprise it, this scent is moderate and considered – perfect for everyday wear.
3. Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Mandarin
If you’re looking for a citrus fragrance that actually smells like the fruit itself, the Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Mandarin delivers. There are no other noticeable notes – it’s just mandarin, perfectly capturing the essence of the citrus. Similar to other Escentric Molecules fragrances, this comes and goes naturally throughout the day.
Night Fragrances
1. Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense
This fragrance from Jo Malone is a hit and one of my personal favourites! The rose note envelops the wearer like a luxurious hug, while the depth of the oud adds a nice complexity. They really hit the perfect balance of elegance and allure with this creation.
2. Penhaligon’s The World According To Arthur
This scent truly lives up to its name as the definition of an ambery fragrance. The smoky incense and a sharp hit of grapefruit contribute to the fragrance’s playful opening, but it’s the warm tonka and ambrette notes that take center stage and tell the story in this composition.
Elixirs have been a growing trend in the fragrance world, and this iteration from Dior Sauvage is a standout. Perfect for evening wear due to its lasting power on the skin, it opens with a heavy dose of grapefruit before transitioning through a lavender heart, into a grounded base of woody, earthy accords for an overall warm and spicy scent.
