The actor and face of YSL Beauty’s MYSLF shares his minimal routine and favorite fragrances.
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Next, Austin Butler on his favorite scent and what keeps him grounded.
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Youve been the face of MYSLF since it launched.
Id love to know how the new Le Parfum differs.
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Whats your favorite note in the new fragrance?
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What are your favorite smells in general?
“The smell of a dog’s paws.
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It’s like popcorn.”
Do you use fragrance when you’re prepping for roles or to get into character?
I started doing that when I did this play in New York calledThe Iceman Cometh.
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And I found that fascinating."
And you still do it now?
“Yeah, each role has their own smells.”
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Where does fragrance fit into your everyday routine?
Is it the first thing you do?
Do you change things up based on what you’re wearing or where you’re going?
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“I’m not rigid with it.
Its usually after I take a shower in the morning, and then I put on fragrance.
Thats where I usually refresh.”
What is your current grooming routine?
I know you’ve been really busy with promos for the new movie.
“My current routine is very, very simple.
They help a lot.
In my day to day, I take a shower in the morning and splash water on my face.
I don’t do too much.”
Its really great on the face, especially when you get off a plane and your skin feels dry.
I do love that."
“I love candles.
I took that with me on my press tour, and then you kind of have this continuity.”
You’ve been acting since you were really young.
“I probably should.
I havent really.”
How do you relax after a day on set or in your personal time?
Are there any things that you do to just help you chill?
“I attempt to bring a guitar with me when I travel.
I find that that’s meditative.
I had a period where I was really into flamenco guitar.
Getting outside and going for a walk when I have our dog with me.
I rode home, and that was one of the greatest feelings.
Its so free.”
