A Master Perfumer's Guide to Scent Rituals

Perfume is not merely worn. It is lived, breathed, and remembered. It is your silent signature - a trace of your spirit lingering in the air long after you've left the room.

1. How to Wear Perfume - The Ritual

To truly experience your fragrance, apply it with intention.
Focus on the pulse points - the natural radiators of your body, where warmth enhances the diffusion:
- The wrists, where your story begins
- The base of the neck - your unspoken greeting
- Just behind the ears - for the moments whispered
- The inner elbows - soft, sensual, secret
Hold the bottle 6-8 inches away and allow the scent to fall in a delicate mist.
Five to six spritzes suffice. Let it dance in the air before it kisses your skin. Do not overindulge - perfume, like art, needs room to breathe.
Once applied, pause. Close your eyes. Inhale deeply. Let the composition settle and become one with your essence.

2. How to Store Your Fragrance

A fine fragrance is a living creation.
It breathes, it evolves - and like all exquisite things, it requires care.
- Shield it from light: Direct sunlight dismantles the delicate architecture of scent.
- Avoid temperature extremes: Excessive heat evaporates the heart of the fragrance.
- Guard against humidity: Moisture disrupts the balance and weakens the formula.
The ideal sanctuary? A cool, dry, dark place - preferably in its original box or a closed cabinet. Never in a steamy bathroom. Never by the window.

3. To Make Your Fragrance Last All Day

Perfume is a companion - it should walk with you through time, not disappear in an hour.
- Begin with hydrated skin: A layer of unscented lotion forms the perfect canvas.
- Apply to skin first, then lightly to clothing if desired (always patch test).
- For fabrics, spray from 7-8 inches away - think collars, cuffs, coat linings.
Let the scent anchor into the fibers and folds of your day.

4. Why You Should Dab - Never Rub

Rubbing the fragrance is a betrayal of its craftsmanship.
It crushes the fragile top notes and muddles the natural progression of the composition.
Instead, spray with grace and let it rest. If needed, press gently with your fingertips.
Let the perfume perform, uninterrupted.

5. The Perfect Time to Apply

Right after a warm shower - when your pores are open and your skin is receptive.
Ensure your skin is clean and dry, lightly moisturized.
This is when fragrance clings closest, whispering rather than shouting.

6. Day Versus Night - The Evolution of Scent

Daylight calls for the translucent: crisp citruses, airy florals, oceanic clarity.
Evenings crave the bold: woody depth, smoky allure, sensual gourmand warmth.
Allow your perfume wardrobe to mirror your rhythm - soft at sunrise, enigmatic at dusk.

7. How to Know If a Fragrance Is Yours

Spray. Wait.
Give it 30 to 60 minutes. Let the notes settle, evolve, and respond to your skin chemistry.
If it lingers in your mind long after it fades from your wrist - that fragrance has chosen you.

8. The Secret Art of Layering

Fragrance layering is an invitation to play with contrasts.
Begin with a grounded base - then lift with a lighter or more vibrant counterpart.
At UNFLTRD, we encourage the unexpected:
Try AQUAMARINA's oceanic clarity with the smoky elegance of FASHION OUD.
Let opposites collide - that's where the alchemy begins.
We strongly recommend layering GODDESS with HONEY COCO VANILLA for a spicy-sweet concoction.

9. The Forgotten Pulse Points

Scent is most potent where it lingers unexpectedly:
- The small of your back - for a trail that follows
- The inside of a coat - a quiet luxury
- The collarbone - a place of intimacy
- The scarf - a fragrant veil in motion
Think beyond wrists and neck - leave your trace everywhere.

10. How to Scent Your Garments

For lasting elegance, scent your clothing from a distance - ideally 7-8 inches away.
Focus on collars, cuffs, and interior linings - areas that carry the scent with sophistication.
Always test on delicate and white fabrics beforehand.

 

A Final Whisper from the Atelier

Your UNFLTRD fragrance is more than a blend of notes.
It is an expression of your most authentic self - raw, fearless, unapologetically you.
Wear it when you rise.
Wear it when you fall.
Wear it when words fail, and let it say everything.
Stay Raw. Stay UNFLTRD.

- The Master Perfumer, Atelier UNFLTRD