I am new to the niche perfume and I have been sampling a lot recently. Some fragrance I like, some not so much, but what surprises me is how many fragrances fall apart on my skin into some sort of unbearable soap. I am sure they were not intended to be like that. I had to wash them off. These fragrances include Serge Lutens Daim Blond, Amouage Gold and many L'Artisans. I wonder why it happens.
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Why fragrances turn bad on the skin ?
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