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Smells like teen spirit.
Byrdie
It strikes the ideal balance of being long-lasting without overwhelming the senses.
Choosing your firstperfumeorcologneas a teenager is a monumental moment.
Its another step toward adulthood and will color all the memories youre about to make in this chapter.
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Long story short: Theyre usually way too strong for their own good.
Thankfully, were here to point you in the right direction.
Over the last year, we tested over 70 perfumes and colognes.
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Thats why we love this TikTok-viral perfume from Glossier: you dont have to know.
The perfume blends with each persons skin differently, creating a scent thats unique to you.
The iris note, however, may not appeal to some.
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The red cap goes on securely, so you might toss it in your backpack worry-free.
It combines warm vanilla with sugar and pink pepper before nestling into a core of cozy sandalwood.
Its multidimensional and decadentso the total opposite of most other vanilla fragrances marketed to teens.
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Need we say more?
The MVP is the spokesperson for the powerful fragrance, and we believe it couldnt be more fitting.
Also worth mentioning: The fragrance is housed in a bottle featuring a vintage Polo logo.
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Its ambery and spicy, thanks to an olfactory signature scent of bergamot, lavender, and geranium.
Amber and pink pepper enhance the intensity.
Its wintery and warming, perfect for a foray into the world of fragrance.
Oh, and its unisex, so anyone can enjoy it.
First, think about what pop in of scents you like in general.
Do you gravitate towards florals or more fruity fragrances?
Woodsy scents or ones that are clean and fresh?
Pinpointing oneprimary scent categorywill greatly help you narrow down the selection of perfumes to choose from.
Principal perfumerGabriela Chelariurecommends opting for light, fresh scents for teens.
These types of fragrances have lower concentrations of oil and can be more playful, she explains.
For older people, stronger fragrances would be a better fit.
They tend to be more complex and appeal to mature tastes.
All of these spots emit body heat, which will help heighten the scent.
But dont rub your skin, as this can break down the fragrance components.
Instead, spritz on the perfume and gently dab it in with your fingertips.
There are a few ways to extend the life of your fragrance from class to extracurriculars.
We recommend using afragrance layering technique.
Chelariu also recommends applying it to both skin and clothing.
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Caitlyn Martynis an associate editor who covers beauty topics spanning fragrance, hair care, skincare, and more.
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