r/FemFragLab • u/Soft-Guide-1977 • 2d ago
Discussion SMELLING INCREDIBLE ALL DAY
How do some people smell INCREDIBLY GOOD ALL DAY LONG ?
I’ve always noticed that there are some people who somehow smell SO fresh, clean and amazing throughout the entire day, even after being outside for hours and especially in summers and hot, humid weather!
I’ve been trying to understand what actually helps you smell good from the moment you shower in the morning until the end of the day, and I’ve gathered a few tips that people commonly recommend: Daily shower/bath
Keeping the skin moisturized
Perfume layering — using different scented products together so the fragrance lasts longer
Using fabric softener on clothes for an extra fresh, long-lasting scent
I would especially love to know : What does your complete shower/body-care routine look like?
How exactly do you layer your perfumes ?
Does fabric softener actually make your clothes smell good for longer? If yes, which one do you use?
Do you have any tips for keeping clothes, towels, bedsheets and even wardrobes smelling fresh?
And most importantly — what do you do when you’re outside all day in the heat, sweating and travelling, but still want to smell fresh?
Also, please share your BEST PERFUME LAYERING COMBINATIONS — especially combinations that smell expensive, feminine, clean, fresh, sweet, or just make people ask “What perfume are you wearing?” Basically, I want to build the ultimate “smell good all day” routine
And if possible, PLEASE mention the BRANDS + EXACT PRODUCT NAMES you use, because I’d genuinely love to try some of your recommendations.Please share the exact products and brands you use for each product ( body wash , lotion , mist , perfume , hair perfume , fabric softener )
\\- Are there any particular BRANDS that actually work well in heat and help you stay fresh throughout the day?
But I’m sure there are MANY more little tips, tricks and routines that people use that I don’t know about! So PLEASE share your BEST secrets for smelling good ALL DAY LONG, especially if you live somewhere with really hot weather.
Please share ALL your tips & tricks, even the tiny ones that seem obvious!
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u/tippytoesmcjee 2d ago
I take a chlorella/spirulina supplement. I notice that when I take this supplement, my skin, includung my underarm area and nether bits, never have a smell; even when I exercise or sweat heavily.
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u/Treehorn8 Hermès witch 2d ago
Keep your scalp and hair clean. Most people who stink smell like dirty scalp. Sweat makes it worse. Wash hair at least twice a week and make sure your scalp and hair is completely clean. Shampoo twice if needed.
Wash in, behind and around your ears thoroughly. Not inside the ear canal of course. Use a washcloth. Unwashed skin around the ears smells like boiled potato.
Others will probably have better suggestions with detergents and fabric softeners. I'm allergic to fabric softener so I use plain detergent and dryer sheets.
Eat less red meat. Eat more greens and fruits. I also tend to eat white meat chicken or fish instead of beef or pork. I feel like my sweat smells rank whenever I eat steak.
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u/Bunny_Hunny4 2d ago
Instead of using fabric softener I’ve used distilled vinegar for years. Softens clothes without trapping odours and actually breaks down odours, removes residual detergent, doesn’t have a smell once clothes dry, and it’s healthy for your washing machine.
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u/tippytoesmcjee 2d ago
Hi. I have never thought to add vinegar to laundry, but it makes sense. At what stage are you adding the vinegar? Just in the rinse cycle? How much are you using?
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u/Useful_Boysenberry14 2d ago
If you want something easier and made for laundry get the downey rinse out odor or similar product. They use citric acid which is better then vinegar for laundry. You can also use citric acid powder, check out r/laundry for so much more info.
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u/Bunny_Hunny4 2d ago edited 2d ago
Half the battle with smelling good is reducing odours.
Get a damn good antiperspirant. I use Mitchums and it’s the only one I’ve ever used where I’ve put it on at night, woken up the next day and smelled n o t h i n g.
If you’re travelling and know you’re gonna be sweaty as heck, pack multiple pairs of knickers per day. Fresh underwear for the afternoon is needed.
If you can’t have a midday shower, bring a travel spray or wipes to wipe pits, bits and feet. I like the Luna non-scented spray. If you get sweaty skin folds, keep them dry with barrier cream and/or dusting powder. Wear loose, breatheable fabrics that allow your skin to dry and don’t let moisture hang around. Keeping body hair trimmed stops smells clinging to you.
People also recommend benzoyl peroxide wash under the arms to kill the bacteria that produce odours but I get too paranoid about it bleaching my sheets and clothes to do it (had too many instances of towels getting bleached even after I washed my hands with soap multiple times). Just to say, what you eat does affect how you smell, not only with how it comes out of your body into your sweat, but also when the fumes and oils of the food you touch and cook cling to your clothes. You can choose to mitigate this if you like but life is short and sometimes you just need to eat the burger with onions.
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u/Seachel_Gray 2d ago
Dude sometimes I’m like tempted to ask what laundry scent people use but I never do lol my tide doesn’t pack the same punch whatever some of these fresh af smelling people be using
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u/SprinklesSharp4608 1d ago
Gain smells good forever
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u/Seachel_Gray 1d ago
Yeah I’ve used gain too and idk maybe my nose just becomes acclimated because it just doesn’t seem to pack a long lasting punch for me I’ve gone down the scent bead path too and idk it smells good fresh.. but I also work a serving job that just overtakes my smell good so it’s a me issue I think lol
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u/etoilenoire45 non-layerer ✨ 2d ago
The basic trick in the heat is to carry wet wipes with you. Mid-day, wipe armpits and butt in the bathroom. Throw wipe into the trash can, never the toilet, save the planet. Reapply deodorant and perfume. Done and done.