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Old Mar 16, 2014, 11:28 PM
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This is kinda embarrassing , but I've never really known how so I don't wear any. I also have a really sensitive nose so when I start spraying samples around, I get overwhelmed. I know once you put perfume on it takes awhile for your body temp to adjust the scent to what it will actually smell like (or something like that). Any suggestions on where to start? Thanks!!
If you want to clear your scent receptors so you can try more samples, bring a small ziploc bag of ground coffee with you, and sniff it when your nose gets overwhelmed. I learned that this is similar to "clearing your palate", and you are again able to discern the different scents.
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